It was back to the old stomping grounds for Champlain Valley Union High School alum Teryan Hytten for a tradition that she started back when she was a Redhawk, the Empty Bowls dinner.Now at the University of Vermont, Teryan returned to her high school for the event’s third year on Thursday.”They’ve truly taken this event and made it their own,” Hytten said. “I feel like the energy this year is just so much stronger, and that’s been consistent throughout the three years. The first year, it was like just this thing coming to life. It’s really grown its own legs and taken off.”Hundreds gathered for a night of food and festivities, all in support of a good cause.”It is an overwhelming feeling of gratitude to be able to give back to our community,” said Access program director Laura Howard.The event is inspired by the global movement of the same name, with all money raised staying local and going to the Williston Food Shelf.Attendees got their very own handmade ceramic bowl crafted by local volunteers and a full-course meal, craft soups donated by local restaurants, and for dessert, a scoop of ice cream.”It feels really good to be part of a change and actively fight for a better quality of life for people,” said Ez, a student. Organizers and students thanked their community for stopping by for a bite and hope to have raised even more money than last year. They have already raised over $6,000 in ticket sales.
It was back to the old stomping grounds for Champlain Valley Union High School alum Teryan Hytten for a tradition that she started back when she was a Redhawk, the Empty Bowls dinner.
Now at the University of Vermont, Teryan returned to her high school for the event’s third year on Thursday.
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“They’ve truly taken this event and made it their own,” Hytten said. “I feel like the energy this year is just so much stronger, and that’s been consistent throughout the three years. The first year, it was like just this thing coming to life. It’s really grown its own legs and taken off.”
Hundreds gathered for a night of food and festivities, all in support of a good cause.
“It is an overwhelming feeling of gratitude to be able to give back to our community,” said Access program director Laura Howard.
The event is inspired by the global movement of the same name, with all money raised staying local and going to the Williston Food Shelf.
Attendees got their very own handmade ceramic bowl crafted by local volunteers and a full-course meal, craft soups donated by local restaurants, and for dessert, a scoop of ice cream.
“It feels really good to be part of a change and actively fight for a better quality of life for people,” said Ez, a student.
Organizers and students thanked their community for stopping by for a bite and hope to have raised even more money than last year. They have already raised over $6,000 in ticket sales.
