This March, Henking will have its first Empty Bowls Night. Empty Bowls is a hunger relief project where students make foodsafe, handmade bowls and then invite family and friends for a simple meal of soup and bread. All the donations will be given to the Northfield Food Pantry.

We are making bowls in art class now!

Here are some great ideas for discussion of Empty Bowls with your children:

    1.    What does it feel like to be hungry?

    2.    How does it feel to be full?

    3.    What do you do when you are hungry?

    4.    Some children don't have 3 full meals a day-some have their

        only meal at school.

note:  20% of Henking kids get free or reduced lunches

    5.    How does hunger relate to peace in the world?

            a. We are creating peace in the world by feeding hungry people

  

    6.    What can we do to help? What is our responsibility?

    7.    What is a food pantry?  Who do they serve?

   a. A place that provides food, household goods, and grocery       money to needy families

            b. The Northfield Township food pantry, here in Glenview, serves 400 families

     We will donate to the Northfield food pantry.

    8.    How does Empty Bowls relate to citizenship and caring?

    9.    How will we help with Empty Bowls?

            a.    We will make bowls as our contribution

            b.    We will have a night where our family and friends come (Empty Bowls Night) to have a soup dinner

c.    All the money we raise will go to hungry people through the Northfield Food Pantry