Filling EMPTY BOWLS in 2013

  • FILLING

    EMPTY BOWLS in 2013

    It was a feast of all-you-can-eat homemade soups, tossed greens, taco salad, and warm rolls, thanks to the generosity of Sayville faculty, students, families, and such local merchants as 5 Points Café, Idle Hour Deli, and Wenner Bread.

    Sayville High School Art Club held the Sixth Annual “Empty Bowls” soup/salad dinner fundraiser in recognition of National Hunger Awareness Month (October).  For this worthy cause, some returning favorite soups prepared by annual contributors were offered along with new recipes, and all were delicious! In addition, for the price of the $10 admission, attendees not only enjoyed a soup/salad dinner, but were able to select a one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic bowl created by Sayville High School Art students and teachers.

    High School art teacher John Verschure again organized and ran the event with the tremendous help of student volunteers and the support of colleagues (see lists below). The successful art-department sponsored event, under the direction of John Verschure, had the assistance of Art Department Chairperson Debbie Urso, Evan Hammer, and the support of art teachers Jennifer Berotti, Robin Laxton, and Jeannette Ainslie. Empty Bowls, which is also held in conjunction with the Sayville School Employees Charitable Foundation,* raised an unprecedented total $1,400 for the Greater Sayville Food Pantry.

    Student Helpers:
    Abby Good, Cielle Pappulardo, Isabella Lombardo, Jess Hand, Anna Smith, Tess Acierno, Claire Levy, Cassandra Kroll, Nicole Angelillo, Gabrille Krupa, Julia Micelli, Austin Coppola, Megan MacFarlane, Melissa Hunter, Julia Miglino, Jarrett Tucker, Raven Dushnick, Blake Cunzio, Jillian Coughlin,


    Some of the Contributions

    Robin Laxton-Chicken Barley

    Evan Hammer-Hot Chili

    Brian Bennett- Ham and Cheddar Chowder

    Doug Shaw-Roasted Onion and Garlic Soup

    Sally Stoll-Depompeo-Chili

    Kristi Werner-Black Bean Soup

    Amy Vershure –Italian Wedding Soup; Vegetarian Loaded Potato Soup

    Don Fleming- Italian Wedding with Chicken Meatballs

    Linda Weingarten -Pumpkin Bisque

    Jennifer Berotti -Sweet Potato Bisque

    Laura Rock-Smith - Beef Barley

     

    Mrs. Cunzio - Tortilla Soup; Salad
    Tiffany Trava- Garden Salad

    Deb Urso –Salad 

    Restaurant Contributors:

    Werner Bread - fresh dinner rolls

    5 Points Café - pumpkin soup

    Idle Hour Deli - chicken and wild rice soup

     

     

    *The “Sayville School Employees Charitable Foundation” was established in 2008. The purpose of this nonprofit organization is to raise funds for distribution to recognized charitable organizations within the communities of Sayville and West Sayville throughout the ENTIRE year.

     

            The primary method of raising funds has been through the voluntary donations from Sayville school employees via a deduction from their paychecks every two weeks. We are proud to report that approximately 97 staff members are current contributors.