The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host its 16th Annual Santa Maria Empty Bowls fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 25, with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg.
The annual event raises funds to help the Foodbank address hunger and malnutrition in Santa Maria, along with the rest of the county.