2008 Woodie Awards
Souper Bowl: Victoria vs. Local Hunger
Tiffany Laveque
Issue date: 2/19/07 Section: Features
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The community of Victoria came together in the fight against hunger at the third annual Victoria Empty Bowl Project. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Victoria College Student Center on Feb. 11.
The Empty Bowls project first began in 1990 when a Michigan art teacher and his students raised money for a food drive by making handmade bowls in their class.
The students donated their handmade bowls for a luncheon where soup was served. At the luncheon, the guests selected a bowl of their choice and for a donation they were served soup and allowed to keep their bowl as a reminder of world hunger.
All money received by the project was donated to the local food bank.
"Since that time, millions of dollars have been raised in communities throughout the world," said Sherri Pall, administrative assistance of Workforce and Economic Development.
The bowls used in the Empty Bowls Project are made by local potters, students and community volunteers.
Amelia Salinas, director of Victoria Community Food Bank, said the Bowl Project is a great way for the community to "socialize."
On Feb. 11, guests selected a beautiful ceramic bowl for a minimum donation of $10.
The bowls were filled with delicious soup and served to each guest. Some of Victoria's finest restaurants donated soup and bread for the event. The lunch was served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Victoria Empty Bowls Project also included a Bowl Bash, Kid's Corral, live music, pottery demonstrations and a silent auction.
"Families enjoy all of the events," Salinas said.
All proceeds of the Victoria Empty Bowls Project benefit Christ's Kitchen, Victoria Community Food Bank, Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry (VCAM) and Victoria College Empty Bowls Visual Arts Scholarship.
The Victoria College Art Club and Circle K International Club sponsored the Victoria Empty Bowls Project.
For any questions about the event please contact Sherri Pall at sherri.pall@victoriacollege.edu.
The Empty Bowls project first began in 1990 when a Michigan art teacher and his students raised money for a food drive by making handmade bowls in their class.
The students donated their handmade bowls for a luncheon where soup was served. At the luncheon, the guests selected a bowl of their choice and for a donation they were served soup and allowed to keep their bowl as a reminder of world hunger.
All money received by the project was donated to the local food bank.
"Since that time, millions of dollars have been raised in communities throughout the world," said Sherri Pall, administrative assistance of Workforce and Economic Development.
The bowls used in the Empty Bowls Project are made by local potters, students and community volunteers.
Amelia Salinas, director of Victoria Community Food Bank, said the Bowl Project is a great way for the community to "socialize."
On Feb. 11, guests selected a beautiful ceramic bowl for a minimum donation of $10.
The bowls were filled with delicious soup and served to each guest. Some of Victoria's finest restaurants donated soup and bread for the event. The lunch was served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Victoria Empty Bowls Project also included a Bowl Bash, Kid's Corral, live music, pottery demonstrations and a silent auction.
"Families enjoy all of the events," Salinas said.
All proceeds of the Victoria Empty Bowls Project benefit Christ's Kitchen, Victoria Community Food Bank, Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry (VCAM) and Victoria College Empty Bowls Visual Arts Scholarship.
The Victoria College Art Club and Circle K International Club sponsored the Victoria Empty Bowls Project.
For any questions about the event please contact Sherri Pall at sherri.pall@victoriacollege.edu.