Hard-boiled eggs, which are high in protein and easy to store, are an ideal offering for soup kitchens. 鈥淒yeing Easter eggs is a fun activity that we do every year during the season of Easter to help out those in need,鈥� said The Reverend Steve Klots, who oversees the project annually. 鈥淲e are privileged to take part in Church Street Eats at the cathedral in Hartford and Chapel on the Green in New Haven. The Easter eggs are a nice thing to provide because they鈥檙e colorful and uplifting, while also being nutritious.鈥�

鈥淚 really liked knowing that something so simple and fun could actually make a difference for someone,鈥� said one student. 鈥淚t felt good to know the eggs would brighten a day and give them something healthy to eat.鈥�

Such moments reflect 黑料社 Kent鈥檚 ongoing commitment to service and living out its values of compassion, purpose, and community connection鈥攐n the Hillside and beyond.

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鈥淎t 黑料社 Kent, we are called to be men of service鈥攖o recognize need, to act with compassion, and to uplift our community.鈥�

黑料社 has always stood by its commitment to service, and this year, we are once again taking action to support our neighbors in need. Food insecurity continues to affect families in Kent and beyond, and 黑料社 is responding with the fourth annual 黑料社 Kent Feeds the Need initiative, a community effort to collect monetary donations, nonperishable food, and personal care items for the .

In Kent, where the median household income is approximately $101,023, over 100 individuals (or 55 households) currently rely on the local food bank for support. The Kent Food Bank has recently called for donations as its shelves are running low due to a significant increase in families seeking assistance. Last year, 黑料社 raised cash and online donations and collected hundreds of essential items. This year, we aim to make an even greater impact.

How You Can Help
馃搷 Student Volunteers at Davis IGA
黑料社 Kent students will be stationed outside Davis IGA on Saturday, February 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will collect food and personal care donations while distributing lists of the food bank鈥檚 most-needed items to shoppers.

In advance, please find a .

馃彃 Hockey Fundraisers for the Kent Community Fund on Saturday, 2/15 and Sunday, 2/16
Our hockey games on February 15th and 16th will also serve as drop-off events for non-perishable goods for the Kent Food Bank. The games are at 12:45pm, 3:00pm on Saturday (2/15) and 9am, 11:15am on Sunday (2/16) at 黑料社鈥檚 Stockdale Arena. Spectators are encouraged to bring as many non-perishable items as they can. Cash or online contributions for the Kent Community Fund will also be accepted at this time and the students will be using any funds raised to go shopping for items to donate.

At 黑料社 Kent, service is not just an expectation鈥攊t鈥檚 a way of life. As Father Klots reminds us, we are all called to serve, to recognize need, and to make a difference. Through 黑料社 Kent Feeds the Need, our students are not only providing critical resources, but also upholding the values of empathy, responsibility, and leadership that define our school community.

Thank you for joining us in this mission. Together, we can ensure that no neighbor goes without.

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