OMAHA, Neb. (Diya TV) — Warren Buffett is bringing back his famous charity lunch, this time with help from NBA star Stephen Curry and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. The new auction aims to raise millions for programs that support children and families in California. The event marks a fresh chapter for Buffett’s long-running fundraising effort. It combines his investing legacy with celebrity influence to support education, nutrition, and community services.
Buffett, the longtime leader of Berkshire Hathaway, has partnered with Curry and his wife to attract a broader audience. The initiative will benefit two nonprofits: Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation and GLIDE Foundation. The Eat. Learn. Play. The Foundation focuses on improving literacy, nutrition, and physical activity for children. GLIDE provides meals, shelter, health services, and job training to vulnerable communities in San Francisco. Buffett said he believes in the power of partnerships between businesses and nonprofits. He noted that the new collaboration reflects that vision.
“This event is about coming together again — in a new way — with people I admire,” Buffett said in a statement. “We want to support work that truly matters.”
The online auction will take place on eBay. Bidding opens May 7 at 7:30 p.m. PDT and closes May 14 at the same time. The winner will receive a private lunch with Buffett, Curry and Ayesha Curry. The experience will take place on June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska. The winning bidder can bring up to seven guests. Organizers will split the proceeds evenly between the two charities. The funds will help expand access to food programs, education and safe recreational activities for children. The auction builds on Buffett’s reputation for hosting exclusive charity lunches that draw global attention and high bids.
Buffett’s charity lunch has a long history. He hosted the event for nearly 20 years before pausing it in 2022. During that time, the auction raised more than $50 million for charitable causes. The final auction in 2022 reached a record bid of $19 million. That total highlighted the strong demand for time with one of the world’s most respected investors.
Previous winners included well-known figures in finance. Among them were David Einhorn and Ted Weschler, who later joined Berkshire Hathaway. This year’s event introduces a new format by adding celebrity partners. Organizers hope the change will attract new bidders and increase donations.
The funds raised will directly support children and families in Oakland and San Francisco. Programs will focus on improving access to healthy meals, books, and safe places to play. Curry and his wife have long supported community initiatives. Their foundation has already helped thousands of children gain access to resources that improve their quality of life.
GLIDE will use its share of the funds to continue its wide range of services. The organization plays a key role in helping people facing poverty and homelessness. By combining efforts, the partners aim to create lasting change in underserved communities.
Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the start of 2026 after more than 60 years. He remains chairman of the company and continues to focus on philanthropy. Even in retirement from daily operations, Buffett remains a major figure in global business and charity work. His decision to revive the lunch shows his ongoing commitment to giving back. The addition of Stephen and Ayesha Curry reflects a new direction. It blends finance, sports, and culture to drive attention to important causes.
