# Dinner Dish Piggy Banks The Rice Bowl Resource Kit Aims to Feed the Hungry By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-bowl-resource-kit References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2011/8/11/rice-bowl-resource-kit.html) & [ricebowls.org](http://ricebowls.org/resources/promo-tools/) The bread and butter nourishment of many eastern societies is that delicious fluffy white grain, and the Rice Bowl Resource Kit aims to serve hungry kids around the world their own version of their staple sustenance. The organization aims to foster the imagery of food to raise money for its cause, so it is issuing [tiny piggy banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank) that look like bowls of rice to young American students. A kind-hearted teacher may choose to order a Rice Bowl Resource Kit for her classroom, as it comes complete with a large collection of [little round deposit boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilda-taste-travellers) for each participant to take home. Any coins donated to the charity can be dropped into the vaults' slots and the proceeds go to feeding orphans throughout Africa, Asia and Central America. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-based Fundraising:** There is a growing trend in using food-inspired items to raise money for charitable causes. - **Children's Charity Initiatives:** Organizations are targeting children as a way to foster a sense of empathy and philanthropy at a young age. - **Global Hunger Relief:** Efforts to address and alleviate hunger in different parts of the world are becoming more prominent. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Schools and educators can take advantage of food-themed fundraising initiatives like the Rice Bowl Resource Kit to teach children about giving back and supporting charitable causes. - **Non-profit/charity:** Charitable organizations can utilize food-inspired donation campaigns, such as the Rice Bowl Resource Kit, to engage donors and raise funds for their hunger relief programs. - **Food Manufacturing/production:** Food companies and manufacturers can explore partnerships with initiatives like the Rice Bowl Resource Kit to support hunger relief efforts and demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive School Meal Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-for-two-usa.md) - [Kid-Friendly Global Cooking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-cooking-kit.md) - [Bowl-Packaged Rice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multigrain-rice-bowls.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Free Health Bowl Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitality-bowl-back-to-school.md) - [Charitable Instant Rice-Branded Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-at-the-table.md) - [Miniature Colorful Rice Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowld-mini-rice-cooker.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-rice-dishes.md)