Empty Bowls Community Fundraising Event To Support Veterans

The Art League of Long Island, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Council VFW, is hosting a community fundraising event known internationally as “Empty Bowls” on Sunday, November 10 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Empty Bowls began almost 30 years ago as a charitable event by artists and students to raise funds to end hunger and food insecurity. What began in one local community in Michigan became a grassroots movement happening in communities throughout the world. The concept is simple, guests who pay a $20 donation will select a handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home as a reminder of those who have been less fortunate. Soup and salad will be provided with the $20 donation (disposable ware provided) . Proceeds from this collaborative fundraiser will be donated to the Suffolk County Council VFW.

The ceramic bowls have been created several weeks prior at the Art League of Long Island’s ceramics center. Ceramicists, Potters, and Artists got involved and donated time to create and glaze the bowls. The bowls presented at this event are food safe.

SCCVFW is a 501(c) Veteran Service Organization that helps veterans and their families in need in Suffolk County. SCCVFW supports programs and raises funds to help feed veterans, provide cars, build homes and provide grants for veterans and their families in need on a local, national and international level. All donations to SCCVFW are tax except.

Many thanks to the many artists and ceramicists and potters who volunteered their time and skills to create the beautiful hand-crafted bowls. Also, thanks to Ceramics Supply, Inc. for donating the clay and supplies.

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park in Dix Hills. For more information: (631) 462-5400, www.artleagueli.org