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Colbert's eBay Auction Raises Over $1 Million for Meals

4/3/2026

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, is hosting an eBay charity auction for World Central Kitchen before May 21 finale.
The auction was announced March 18 and aims to provide meals in disaster situations.
Memorabilia sales, including ties and a chair, have raised over $400,000.
A $40 commemorative T-shirt has sold 33,657 units, contributing at least $673,140, and Colbert thanked Chef José Andrés, a frequent guest, for his support.

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Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, is hosting an eBay charity auction for World Central Kitchen before May 21 finale.
The auction was announced March 18 and aims to provide meals in disaster situations.
Memorabilia sales, including ties and a chair, have raised over $400,000.
A $40 commemorative T-shirt has sold 33,657 units, contributing at least $673,140, and Colbert thanked Chef José Andrés, a frequent guest, for his support.