CDH Hosts 24th Annual Empty Bowls Event

On Wednesday, February 4, CDH held its 24th annual Empty Bowls event in the Len Horyza Gymnasium. The event’s mission is to fight hunger and support sustainable solutions for communities in need, with all funds raised going to Heifer International. Lunch was served during the school day, and dinner, held from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, welcomed the broader community with a variety of soups, chili, and bread from 12 local donors.

Student Leadership

The event is led by CDH Campus Minister and Religion Teacher Peter Gleich and organized by a student team. This year’s leaders included Nico Cortez-Orme ’26, Mary Jensen ’26, Ellen Kovats ’26, Olivia Laughlin ’26, Alexa Wahlberg ’26, Carolynn Ek ’27, Lauren Fairbairn ’27, Greta Johnson ’27, Ellie McQuillan ’27, Meghan Muckala ’27, Anna Snustad ’27, Mateo Chevrier ’28, Jameson Downs ’28, Madison Gehrman ’28, Muggs McMahon ’28, Elise Nobrega ’28, Audrey Seymore ’28, Marco Silva ’28, Kara Callahan ’27, and Max Mattaini ’28.

Community Support

• Soup and bread donors included Ruhland’s Strudel Haus, Luci Ancora, At Last Gourmet Foods, Exchange Food & Drink, Cherokee Sirloin, Gabe’s, Shamrocks, Copperfield, Plum’s, The Lexington, Chad Anderson, Peter Gleich, Tinucci’s, and Kincaid’s.
• Ceramic bowls were made by CDH and Nativity students.
• Live music was performed by the CDH and Nativity Jazz Bands.
• 50 silent auction items were donated from local businesses and supporters.
• Additional help came from CDH maintenance staff, Taher staff, faculty, and other volunteers.

Thank you to all the students, staff, donors, and community members who helped make this year’s Empty Bowls another great success!

Empty Bowls was founded in the winter of 2002 by Abby Nachtsheim ’05 and Jenny Kampa ’05 with the goal of not only providing aid but also empowering individuals, families, and communities through sustainable solutions. Over the past 24 years, that vision has continued to grow and thrive.