For Immediate Release:   November 28, 2011

  

MHS Empty Bowls Project to Feed the Hungry

 

 

MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Melbourne High School’s (MHS) 3D art class, under the direction of teacher, Jessica Phillips, created ceramic bowls in class, which were auctioned to MHS’ teachers and staff on Friday, November 18. The purpose of the class’ Empty Bowls Project was to raise money to help feed the hungry at a local food bank.  All funds raised during this project were donated to help the food bank purchase Thanksgiving meals.

The Empty Bowls Project is an International grassroots effort to end hunger. The largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, Feeding America, reports that the nation’s food banks could soon be overwhelmed by demand. Statistics show that 1 out of 8 Americans struggle with food insecurity every day, and in Brevard, according to the Second Harvest Food Bank, 9.6% of residents live at or below the poverty level.

According to Mutter, “The students created some amazing bowls for the Empty Bowls Project and were very excited about contributing to a local charity in this giving season.”

This is the third year Melbourne High School has chosen to participate in the Empty Bowls Project.  Over the last two years, the school has raised over $1000 to help feed resident families in need.