Empty Bowls 2011
A Benefit to Feed the Hungry
Brookings United Church of Christ
November 17th, 2011
6 - 8:30 pm
Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 1, 2011. Tickets are $15 and arrangements for the purchase of tickets may be made by calling the church at (605) 697-2882. A check for tickets may be mailed to the church (payable to Brookings UCC). Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your tickets. The Brookings UCC address is 828 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006.
Your Gift could truly help transform somebody’s world.
The eighth annual Empty Bowls soup supper benefiting Heifer International will be held from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at the Brookings United Church of Christ. The goal is to raise funds for the purchase of Heifer International livestock for persons living in poverty, here in the United States and around the world, so that they will have the means to feed and support themselves.
As in past years, all ticketholders at the Empty Bowls event will select a beautiful pottery bowl handcrafted by Dave Huebner of Dakota Stoneware, Bushnell, then enjoy a simple but delicious meal of homemade soup, bread, and dessert. The food will be prepared by SDSU Food Science, Dietetics, and Hospitality Club with major donations by Aramark and Pegler-Sysco Foods.
Attendees will have multiple opportunities throughout the evening to contribute to Heifer International through the virtual purchase of a variety of livestock, from bees to llamas.
Featured Speaker - Bernie Hunhoff
As editor, publisher, and founder of South Dakota Magazine, Bernie Hunhoff brings a deep understanding and appreciation for South Dakota history and culture, and of the virtues and challenges of life in our prairie state. He is also actively involved in agricultural, economic, conservation, and political issues affecting South Dakota. Bernie will present his unique perspective on the subject of hunger during Empty Bowls 2011.
Where will the Money Go?
All proceeds will benefit Heifer International, working to end world hunger by giving cows, goats, and other food- and income-producing livestock to impoverished families around the world. Heifer International currently provides 27 different kinds of livestock to families in 47 countries, including the United States. Since it began in 1944, Heifer has given direct aid to 4 million families and , through training and “passing on the gift”, indirectly affected the lives of more than 24 million people in 128 countries around the world. More information about this valuable effort can be found at www.heifer.org.
About Empty Bowls
In 1990 a high school art class had an idea to make ceramic bowls for a fund raising meal to support a food drive. Guests were served a simple meal of soup and bread, and were invited to keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in the world. This concept developed into Empty Bowls, a project to provide support for food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that fight hunger. Empty Bowls events have since been held throughout the world, and millions of dollars have been raised to combat hunger. Visit the Empty Bowls website at www.emptybowls.net.
Can’t come to the event but still want to contribute?
Donate online via our Empty Bowls 2011 Heifer Gift Registry.