The Academy’s ceramics classes are making bowls for “Meals on Wheels,”  a non-profit organization “dedicated to helping frail elders and individuals with disabilities preserve their independence at home by providing hot, nutritious meals and regular personal contact.”

Art teacher Kaycie Baltunado said, “In class, we refer to this collaboration as the ‘Empty Bowl’ project. The bowls made from this project will be sold, and the profit will go to ‘Meals on Wheels.’ Every time this event occurs, the ceramics classes make about 250 bowls.”

According to Baltunado, the empty bowl serves as a reminder that there are people in the world who don’t have anything to eat.

Senior Tabatha Magarifuji enjoyed contributing to this project.

Magarifuji said, “I am very grateful to be participating in ‘Meal on Wheels’ because it allows me to give back to people who do so much for me, especially in my own home.”

The “Meals on Wheels” event will be held next year in April in Kakaako at 445 and 449 Cooke Street and Kakaako Agora. Mid-Pacific Institute, Punahou and several other organizations on the island are also participating. This is the third year that the Academy has taken a part in the Meals on Wheels project.

Baltunado said, “I enjoy being able to take a part in this because I know that every bowl that we sell and the money made goes towards those in the community who need it.”