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Empty Bowls Guidelines for Students

Empty Bowls Guidelines for Students

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Empty Bowls Participation Guidelines

All proceeds from the bowls sold at Empty Bowls will go directly to Feed716

 

In Western New York, 1 in 7 people struggle with hunger and there are nearly 6,000 homeless individuals.  By participating in Empty Bowls, you are helping an individual in need go to bed with a full stomach. Empty Bowls was designed to challenge students to discuss social justice issues, such as hunger and homelessness, and their solutions through creative, artistic expression. It has been hosted by cities around the world and focuses on how communities can come together through education to explore creative ways to end hunger.

In the words of the great engineer and science guy, Bill Nye, “One of the duties of all of us-parents, scientists, everyone-is to help educate the next generation, so they can succeed in their lives and help make the world a better place.” Thank you again for your participation in Empty Bowls and for bringing local social issues to light in the classroom.

Examples of Social Issues:

  • Hunger and Food Insecurity
  • Poverty
  • Homelessness
  • Importance of Nutrition and Access to Healthy Foods

 

Please use this project to foster an open discussion with students about the proposed social issues listed above which effects more than 40 million people in America. Over the years, we have been deeply touched by the sentiments and suggestions listed in the participants’ artist statements. If your students need additional inspiration before writing their statement, advise them to ask themselves the following questions:

  • Think back to a time when you were really hungry. How long was that period of time? Did you know when you were going to eat next? How does that differ from people who do not have access to food?
  • Why is it important to eat healthy food?
  • Why do some people have access to food, while others do not?
  • What are some ways that we can help?
  • When someone uses the word hunger, what does that mean?

In the past, we have had teachers who had their students work in teams and individually, we will leave this at your discretion.

 

Bowl Submission Guidelines:

  1. Student identifies a social issue and expresses it clearly in their artwork. Please be aware due to space limitations we cannot display works that do not relate to the social issues we are trying to shed light on for this event.
  2. All completed bowls should be dropped off with attached tags after January 25th and no later than February 8th to Feed716, located at 394 Hudson Street in Buffalo, NY.
  3. Bowl Tags contain the following information:
    • Student’s Name – first name and last initial only
    • Grade
    • Participating School/Teacher
    • Artist Statement (optional) – 2 -5 sentences about what the student’s bowl represents.
  1. Students and families are encouraged to stop by Soup Fest to view and purchase bowls. Families of the artists are advised to arrive early at Soup Fest to buy their child’s bowl. The event is scheduled to take place on February 17, 2019 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. For more information, please visit: http://www.buffalosoupfest.com/.
    • Bowls may be set aside and purchased in advance for $20. Please have the students tag their bowl as “sold” and provide a phone number for us to contact their parent on the tag.
  2. Please do NOT price bowls. Bowls will be priced by Feed716 staff.
  3. Bowls do not need to be food safe. You may use any materials you feel necessary to portray the social issue being explored. Please limit the size of the art to no larger than 8’’ x 8” base.
  4. Items submitted are not limited to bowls, for example: vases, mugs, and containers are all acceptable.
  5. Bowls MUST be able to withstand transportation.

 

About Feed716:

Feed716 is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization that provides food and necessities to address the effects and impacts of poverty in Western New York to its guests free of charge, 365 days each year. Dinner is served every day, except for holidays (lunch service), between 5 and 7 p.m. Additional services include: food pantry, case management, medical clinics, podiatry, optometry, food express, clothing closet, and more. Feed716 also provides community meals to the following locations: Lt Col Matt Urban Hope Center, Gerard Place, P.U.S.H. Buffalo, The Salvation Army (both Main St. and Grant St. locations), and Assembly of Christian Churches. For more information please visit: www.2018fonp-staging.suwdzru4-liquidwebsites.com.

 

About Buffalo Soup Fest: 

Since it began in 2011, Buffalo Soup Fest is every soup fanatic’s dream come true. With over 75 different soups and 30 vendors, it is a one stop shop for palate satisfaction. Buffalo’s best restaurants are displaying their top concoctions as they compete for first place in 30 judged categories. With over 10,000 attendees, this is the winter’s hottest event. If you are not a fan of soup, no need to fret. The Convention Center will be providing fair food and desserts, as well as, some vendors. For more information please visit: www.buffalosoupfest.com.We hope to see you there!

 

Contact Information:

Patty Krehbiel

Relationship Manager

716-844-5375 ext. 202

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