For over 30 years, the Co-op has proudly partnered with Middlebury Studio School to host our annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser, supporting local food shelves, CVOEO, and HOPE. A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Middlebury Studio School for bringing together talented local potters to create these special bowls each year!
How to Participate:
- Visit the Co-op: From December 1-15, come view the handmade bowls donated by artists from Middlebury Studio School.
- Place Your Bid: If you find a bowl you love, match its number to the auction list at the center table. Fill in your name, phone number, and bid (starting at $30, with a minimum $10 increase for each new bid).
- Auction Details: The auction runs until December 15. If you’re the top bidder on a bowl, we’ll contact you to arrange payment and pick-up.
About the Empty Bowl Project:
The Empty Bowl project is an international initiative that uses creative expression to combat hunger, personalized by artists and organizers at the community level. It was originally conceived by Lisa Blackburn and art teacher John Hartom in the early 1990s, where students created ceramic bowls to support the arts and raise funds for a good cause. Guests at fundraising meals kept their empty bowls as a reminder of those in need.
Today, hundreds of communities host Empty Bowl events each year, collectively raising millions of dollars to support food-related charities worldwide. These events aim to:
- Raise funds to feed the hungry.
- Increase awareness of hunger-related issues and promote education and action to combat hunger.
- Advocate for arts education, fostering creativity to develop innovative solutions to longstanding problems.
According to Hunger Free Vermont, 2 in 5 people in Vermont are currently experiencing hunger. Please place a bid at our Empty Bowl Auction and help us in the effort to eliminate hunger in Addison County!
