Musically Fed Launches Second Annual Great Rock N Roll Garage Sale on eBay to Fund Concert Food Rescue

From backstage to your screen, Musically Fed is turning concert memorabilia into meals.

Phoenix‑based Musically Fed, a nonprofit that mobilizes the live‑event sector to fight hunger, announced that its second annual Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Garage Sale will run from November 13 to 16, 2026 on eBay. The auction will showcase rare music memorabilia, backstage collectibles, signed merchandise, used stage gear, vinyl, tour memorabilia and one‑of‑a‑kind fan experiences donated by artists, bands, promoters, managers, venues and touring professionals.

The event marks the third year Musically Fed has partnered with eBay’s charity‑auction platform. According to the nonprofit’s announcement, the auction will bring together the music industry and fans to raise money for hunger relief and to reduce food waste across the United States. Maria Brunner, Musically Fed’s Executive Director, said the organization’s mission is “to ensure that surplus food from live events reaches people facing hunger instead of ending up in landfills.” She added that the auction raises awareness and unites the music community around a cause that directly impacts local communities.

Musically Fed’s work began in 2020, when the organization started collecting excess catering from tours and shows and delivering the food to agencies fighting hunger in central Arizona. The nonprofit has since expanded its reach, partnering with FoodRecovery.org to manage logistics for large‑scale events such as the 2023 Lollapalooza run. In 2024, Musically Fed reported that it had rescued and redistributed more than 1 million pounds of food from touring venues, a figure that has grown each year.

eBay for Charity, the charitable arm of eBay Inc., hosts the auction. eBay’s platform allows sellers to list items for auction or instant sale, and the company takes a commission on each transaction. In 2023, eBay handled $73 billion in transactions and reported 132 million active buyers worldwide. eBay for Charity supports more than 225 000 registered charities, including Musically Fed.

The auction’s inventory will include items donated by a range of industry stakeholders. While the announcement does not list specific artists or venues, it notes that contributions come from “artists, bands, promoters, managers, venues, and touring professionals.” Items will span a variety of categories, from vintage guitar pedals to signed tour posters, and will be available for bidding on eBay’s auction platform.

All proceeds will fund Musically Fed’s ongoing efforts to recover surplus food from concerts, reduce waste within the entertainment industry, and provide meals and resources to underserved communities nationwide. The nonprofit’s strategy involves collecting excess catering, food service items and other edible goods that would otherwise be discarded, and redistributing them to food banks, shelters and community kitchens.

The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Garage Sale will run for four days, from November 13 to 16, 2026. Bidders can place bids on eBay’s website or mobile app, and the highest bid at the close of each auction will win the item. Musically Fed has stated that all funds raised will be directed to its food‑rescue programs.

The auction is part of a broader trend of nonprofits using online marketplaces to raise funds for food‑insecurity initiatives. Similar charity auctions have been hosted by eBay for causes such as World Central Kitchen and the Clean Plate campaign. Musically Fed’s partnership with eBay follows the model of leveraging eBay’s global reach and auction mechanics to mobilize fans and collectors for a social cause.

In summary, Musically Fed’s second annual Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Garage Sale will take place on eBay from November 13 to 16, 2026. The auction will feature a wide range of music‑related items donated by industry professionals, and all proceeds will support the nonprofit’s food‑rescue operations. The event is a continuation of Musically Fed’s strategy to reduce food waste from live events and provide meals to communities in need.