Deadline for bidding is Monday, December 21 at noon. Bid updates will appear reguarly on the homepage of the Winnipeg Harvest website. To bid, please call Shannon at 1 (204) 982-3669.
Showing posts with label Empty Bowls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Empty Bowls. Show all posts
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Empty Bowl Auction
Deadline for bidding is Monday, December 21 at noon. Bid updates will appear reguarly on the homepage of the Winnipeg Harvest website. To bid, please call Shannon at 1 (204) 982-3669.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
More Empty Bowls Gala Photos...
The remainder of the photos from Winnipeg Harvest's Empty Bowls Gala have arrived:
Mort Walker display
Welcoming set at the doors into the Delta Hotel ballroom
Checking out the merchandise
Steve Vogelsang, the auctioneer in action.
Thanks again to everyone who helped make this event the success that it was!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction in the Winnipeg Free Press
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Empty Bowls Gala
The 2009 Empty Bowls Gala was a huge success!
The event raised over $235,000, with the highest bidding bowl (Leonard Cohen's) going for $2,500.
The second-highest bids for bowls, belonging to Chef Michael Smith and Sir Elton John, went for $2,100 each, and the third-highest bids for bowls, belonging to Jordan Van Sewell (who made the ceramic piece, as well as decorated it) and Muhammad Ali, went for $1,800 each.
The night went off perfectly, and everyone enjoyed themselves, from the dinner of simple soups and breads to the auctioning of the celebrity-designed bowls.
Thanks again to everyone who made this night a complete success.
The event raised over $235,000, with the highest bidding bowl (Leonard Cohen's) going for $2,500.
The second-highest bids for bowls, belonging to Chef Michael Smith and Sir Elton John, went for $2,100 each, and the third-highest bids for bowls, belonging to Jordan Van Sewell (who made the ceramic piece, as well as decorated it) and Muhammad Ali, went for $1,800 each.
The night went off perfectly, and everyone enjoyed themselves, from the dinner of simple soups and breads to the auctioning of the celebrity-designed bowls.
Thanks again to everyone who made this night a complete success.
Elton John
Leonard Cohen
Mohammad Ali
Chef Michael Smith
Jordan Van Sewell
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
CBC Manitoba + The Empty Bowls Gala
Read the article that was posted on Twitter by @CBCManitoba:
Food bank auction raises $225K
By CBC News
Elton John, Neil Young, Muhammad Ali and Angelina Jolie were among the celebrities who provided specially decorated and autographed bowls to be auctioned off for a Winnipeg food bank.
Elton John, Neil Young, Muhammad Ali and Angelina Jolie were among the celebrities who provided specially decorated and autographed bowls to be auctioned off Tuesday evening for a Winnipeg food bank.
The celebrities weren't on hand for the Empty Bowls Auction, but their creations were, and when the bidding was done, the bowls helped raise $225,000 for Winnipeg Harvest food bank.
The top bid was $2,500 for a bowl donated by Leonard Cohen.
"The beauty of it is that ? every dollar donated can lever that amount 20 times [in food value]," said event co-chair Barry McArton. "So a quarter-million dollars turns into $5 million worth of food."
And the event cost Harvest nothing to put on, so everything raised goes directly to the food bank, he said.
"Everything's been donated ? all the food, all the courier services, all the staff for [the] event," he said.
The need for the food bank's services is constantly growing, McArton said.
There was a 21 per cent increase in people using Winnipeg Harvest in September 2009, compared to September 2008.
Food bank auction raises $225K
By CBC News
Elton John, Neil Young, Muhammad Ali and Angelina Jolie were among the celebrities who provided specially decorated and autographed bowls to be auctioned off for a Winnipeg food bank.
Elton John, Neil Young, Muhammad Ali and Angelina Jolie were among the celebrities who provided specially decorated and autographed bowls to be auctioned off Tuesday evening for a Winnipeg food bank.
The celebrities weren't on hand for the Empty Bowls Auction, but their creations were, and when the bidding was done, the bowls helped raise $225,000 for Winnipeg Harvest food bank.
The top bid was $2,500 for a bowl donated by Leonard Cohen.
"The beauty of it is that ? every dollar donated can lever that amount 20 times [in food value]," said event co-chair Barry McArton. "So a quarter-million dollars turns into $5 million worth of food."
And the event cost Harvest nothing to put on, so everything raised goes directly to the food bank, he said.
"Everything's been donated ? all the food, all the courier services, all the staff for [the] event," he said.
The need for the food bank's services is constantly growing, McArton said.
There was a 21 per cent increase in people using Winnipeg Harvest in September 2009, compared to September 2008.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
The Empty Bowls
Here is a sneak peak of the 55+ bowls that are up for auction at the Empty Bowls Gala at the Delta Hotel on November 10, 2009.
For more information about the Empty Bowls Gala, visit the Winnipeg Harvest Website.
For more information about the Empty Bowls Gala, visit the Winnipeg Harvest Website.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Empty Bowls Ambassadors Luncheon
The media was invited to attend Wednesday's Empty Bowls Ambassadors Luncheon at the Winnipeg Harvest office. This luncheon was geared to provide an overview of the work that Winnipeg Harvest does, to provide more details about the Empty Bowls Gala being held on November 10th, and to invite them to be ambassadors on behalf of Winnipeg Harvest.
Barry McArton, co-chair of the Empty Bowls committee, presented information on Winnipeg Harvest and the Gala, while David Northcott and Lee Newton provided glimpses into the work Winnipeg Harvest does.
Barry McArton, co-chair of the Empty Bowls committee, presented information on Winnipeg Harvest and the Gala, while David Northcott and Lee Newton provided glimpses into the work Winnipeg Harvest does.
(Barry McArton, co-chair of the Empty Bowls committee)
(media guests)
(media guests)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Winnipeg Free Press Editorials
The following editorial was written by Winnipeg Harvest's Executive Coordinator, David Northcott, for the Winnipeg Free Press. It appeared in last Saturday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.
More than ever, Winnipeg Harvest needs your support. We want to give those we share food with a hand up. Never has the need been greater.
Between September of 2008 and September of 2009, the increase in the number of kids, ages 6-18, that Winnipeg Harvest shares food with is up, by nearly 24%, from 12,000 to 15,000. The total number of people Winnipeg Harvest shares food with jumped by 21% over that same period, to over 39,000.
There are three additional areas where we experienced similar increases that concern us; the number of EI recipients, the number of people with no income and the number of working poor who rely on Winnipeg Harvest to make ends meet all increased over the same one year period.
The decline in the economy has brought an increased demand for the service Winnipeg Harvest provides. As much as anyone, we are hopeful of a recovery in both the Canadian and Global economy. More living wage jobs and a strengthening of our social safety net are both assets for all Canadians.
The Empty Bowls program is an initiative designed to raise funds to address the need. On November 10, 2009, Winnipeg Harvest is hosting the Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction at the Delta Winnipeg. Our message of feeding the hungry continues. You can make an incredible difference by making a donation to the Empty Bowls event. Did you know that for every $20.00 donated, Harvest can move $400.00 worth of food? Will you help us make a difference?
Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate online at www.winnipegharvest.org
David Northcott is Executive Coordinator of Winnipeg Harvest.
Between September of 2008 and September of 2009, the increase in the number of kids, ages 6-18, that Winnipeg Harvest shares food with is up, by nearly 24%, from 12,000 to 15,000. The total number of people Winnipeg Harvest shares food with jumped by 21% over that same period, to over 39,000.
There are three additional areas where we experienced similar increases that concern us; the number of EI recipients, the number of people with no income and the number of working poor who rely on Winnipeg Harvest to make ends meet all increased over the same one year period.
The decline in the economy has brought an increased demand for the service Winnipeg Harvest provides. As much as anyone, we are hopeful of a recovery in both the Canadian and Global economy. More living wage jobs and a strengthening of our social safety net are both assets for all Canadians.
The Empty Bowls program is an initiative designed to raise funds to address the need. On November 10, 2009, Winnipeg Harvest is hosting the Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction at the Delta Winnipeg. Our message of feeding the hungry continues. You can make an incredible difference by making a donation to the Empty Bowls event. Did you know that for every $20.00 donated, Harvest can move $400.00 worth of food? Will you help us make a difference?
Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate online at www.winnipegharvest.org
David Northcott is Executive Coordinator of Winnipeg Harvest.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Winnipeg Free Press Editorials
This editorial was written by Pat Isaak for Winnipeg Harvest, it appeared in last Friday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Each day, Manitoba teachers witness the effects of students coming to school hungry. We know there is a direct relationship between healthy nutrition and the academic achievement of our students. Adequate food improves a child’s ability to comprehend, grow and develop. A child who is hungry has difficulty concentrating, is more easily distracted and what may seem to be a behavioral problem may be a reaction to not having breakfast before coming to school. Unfortunately, thousands of students will show up to school hungry this morning.
Winnipeg Harvest has been helping Manitoba’s schools for years by providing food to children who would otherwise go hungry. There are 27 school programs in place, with 23 schools on a waiting list.
Winnipeg Harvest has been helping Manitoba’s schools for years by providing food to children who would otherwise go hungry. There are 27 school programs in place, with 23 schools on a waiting list.
On the flip side, teachers organize projects in schools such as food donations and drives. They and their students volunteer at Harvest and contribute to programs like Operation Donation and the Empty Bowls Program. Last year, with the involvement, support and commitment of Manitoba’s students and teachers, Winnipeg Harvest collected 55 tons of food for hungry families.
By participating in these important initiatives, teachers are showing their students that by working together we can all make a difference.
There have been over 50 Empty Bowls School Programs throughout the province that have contributed nearly $60,000 to help low-income families in Manitoba.
Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate online at www.winnipegharvest.org
Pat Isaak is the President of the Manitoba Teachers Society.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Winnipeg Free Press Editorials
Cameron Cross wrote this editorial for Winnipeg Harvest, which appeared in last Thursday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.
The concept behind Empty Bowls is simple. Students create and design ceramic bowls. Students then invite the community for a simple meal of soup and bread. Students then sell their bowls to community members-all money raised goes directly to assist Winnipeg Harvest. Purchased bowls are then left empty at home as a reminder that there are many Empty Bowls in the world.
The initiative was first started in Michigan in 1995 by a teacher who wanted to make a difference. It's classic. Art vs. Hunger. I came back to Winnipeg motivated. I emailed Winnipeg Harvest about the idea and we've been working together ever since.
Empty Bowls has now become a significant fundraiser for Winnipeg Harvest - through the schools initiatives as well as the Celebrity Bowl auction. As much as we all like to see the thousands of dollars being raised for Winnipeg Harvest, the true strength of Empty Bowls lies in it's power to engage young people to think; take action and become empathetic members of our society. I believe young people are eager to find concrete ways of making a difference.
Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate at www.winnipegharvest.org
The initiative was first started in Michigan in 1995 by a teacher who wanted to make a difference. It's classic. Art vs. Hunger. I came back to Winnipeg motivated. I emailed Winnipeg Harvest about the idea and we've been working together ever since.
Empty Bowls is a simple project that helps get young people thinking and doing something about the issue of hunger in their community.
Empty Bowls provides the vehicle for students of all ages to take ownership of a problem, and tackle it head on. Through Empty Bowls, and with the guidance of their teachers, students go on a journey of learning, social activism and raising money for hunger education and more specifically, for Winnipeg Harvest.
Empty Bowls provides the vehicle for students of all ages to take ownership of a problem, and tackle it head on. Through Empty Bowls, and with the guidance of their teachers, students go on a journey of learning, social activism and raising money for hunger education and more specifically, for Winnipeg Harvest.
Empty Bowls has now become a significant fundraiser for Winnipeg Harvest - through the schools initiatives as well as the Celebrity Bowl auction. As much as we all like to see the thousands of dollars being raised for Winnipeg Harvest, the true strength of Empty Bowls lies in it's power to engage young people to think; take action and become empathetic members of our society. I believe young people are eager to find concrete ways of making a difference.
Over 50 Empty Bowl School programs throughout the province have contributed nearly $60,000 to help families in Manitoba.
Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate at www.winnipegharvest.org
Cameron Cross is an Artist and a Visual Art Consultant for the Pembina Trails School Division
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