CALLING ALL K-12 STUDENTS!

Design a Food Rescue Hero who helps end hunger by saving good food before it goes to waste and getting it to people in need. Explain your hero’s origin story.

Enter for A chance to win PRIZES 

Including: tickets to THE 2022 Los Angeles Comic-Con

Contest held from Sept 1st-23rd

Winners will be announced on Sept 25th On “National Comic Book Day”

Click here to download flyer

Art Contest Details

Who can enter?

Any student in kindergarten through Grade 12 can enter the contest.

How do I submit my work?

Entries can be submitted a) online (form below) b) by mailing or dropping off to Food Finders, Food Rescue Hero Art Contest, 10539 Humbolt St, Los Alamitos CA 90720.

What is a Food Rescue hero?

A hunger action hero collects extra food from grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, and farms before it goes to waste (that’s called food rescue). Then, the hero gets the food to people facing hunger. Your character will rally the community around those who need a little extra help with food assistance and celebrate those who take action.

What should I submit?

You will submit original artwork* and a brief paragraph explaining your hero’s origin story. Make sure to use Food Finders Logo (top) on your design!

*Please use your imagination to create your own hero character, unfortunately, we cannot accept drawings that include copyrighted characters for example Superman, Wonder Woman, or Spider-Man.

What is an origin story?

Every superhero has an origin story. This story explains how they got their powers and why they decided to help others. When writing a brief paragraph about your character’s origin story, ask yourself:

How did your superhero first decide to end hunger?

What are your superhero’s special powers?

How do they help the world by ending hunger through food rescue?

Artwork Rules & Eligibility

• Only 1 entry per person allowed
• Artists must be in grades K – 12.
• Artwork must be 8.5” x 11” or 11”x17” in size.
• Show the front and back of the costume and make sure your character’s face is visible.
• Costume design must include Food Finder’s Logo (top of page)
• Artwork must be original by the submitting artist. (No drawing of copyrighted characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, or Spider-Man will be accepted.)
• A one-paragraph origin story must be submitted with the design.
• Artwork may be hand-drawn using pencils or markers or created digitally.
• Submit your artwork by Friday, September 23, 2022.

Acknowledgment and Consent: By submitting the artwork for the child artist, the submitting parent or legal guardian (“Parent”), on behalf of the child artist, represents this artwork is original and was created by the child artist identified in the submission. Parent agrees with the Contest Rules and grants to Food Finders the non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, and worldwide right to copy, make derivative works of, publish and distribute the submitted artwork in any format, including print, electronic, and online media. The parent understands that the child artist will not receive any compensation, payment or royalty for the use of any materials produced for the Food Rescue Hero Art Challenge from Food Finders

Art Contest Prizes

The Top 10 submissions will receive:

Comic Book Art Kit

Blank Comic Book For Kids : Create Your Own Comics With This Comic Book Journal Notebook

The Top 3 submissions will also receive:

Marvel Encyclopedia Book

Sketch Pad and Pencils

With more gifts to be announced!

Key Dates

Top 5 Submissions Announced:

Friday, September 23, 2022

Winner Announcement:

National Comic Book Day (Sept 25th, 2022)

What if I still have Questions

We’re here to help!

Please email kburciaga@foodfinders.org, or call (562) 283 – 1400 ext. 112

Food Finders Rescue Hero Art Contest Entry Form

- Step 1 of 2

Participant Full Name *

First

Last

Age of Participant *

Grade Level *

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth grade
• Ninth Grade
• Tenth Grade
• Eleventh Grade
• Twelfth Grade

School Name *

Home Zip Code *

Name of Parent/Guardian *

First

Last

Contact Email *

Contact Phone Number *

Your Character’s Origin Story: Every superhero has an origin story. The story explains how they got their powers and decided to help others.

1. How did your superhero first decide to end hunger?

2. What are your superhero’s special powers?

3. How do they help the world to end hunger through food rescue?

Upload Your Entry Here

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

My food rescue hero design is enclosed with this submission form. *

• Yes (attached)
• No (mail or hand delivery)

Next

Entry Agreement:

By checking the box below, I agree that: This artwork is original and was created by the artist listed above who is in a K-12 school. I understand that all materials submitted will become the property of Food Finders. I give Food Finders the right to use all artwork submitted to the Food Rescue Hero Art Contest. I understand that Food Finders may reproduce, copy, exhibit, publish in print or electronic format, or distribute any or all such materials for non-commercial purposes. I understand that I will not receive any compensation, payment or royalty for the use of any materials produced for the Food Rescue Hero Art Challenge from Food Finders. I agree that Food Finders may use my name, my age, my school, and my artwork without further approval required from me. Further, I understand and agree that once the artwork is posted on the internet, Food Finders will have no ability to control or stop the use of the artwork by any party who accesses the website (“third party use”). I, therefore, release Food Finders from any liability or legal responsibility to me for such third party use.

Do you agree? *

• Yes
• No

Submit