On Friday, April 25th, students at South Kent School gathered to dye more than eight dozen Easter eggs, adding a colorful and uplifting touch to a longstanding tradition of service. Once decorated, the eggs were delivered to the Church Street Eats Soup kitchen at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford on Sunday, where they were distributed to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. While there, the boys prepared lunches to be served with the eggs to the guests, and some also distributed clothes that were collected on campus and through St. Andrew’s Church in Kent.
Hard-boiled eggs, which are high in protein and easy to store, are an ideal offering for soup kitchens. “Dyeing Easter eggs is a fun activity that we do every year during the season of Easter to help out those in need,” said The Reverend Steve Klots, who oversees the project annually. “We 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’re colorful and uplifting, while also being nutritious.”
“I really liked knowing that something so simple and fun could actually make a difference for someone,” said one student. “It felt good to know the eggs would brighten a day and give them something healthy to eat.”
Such moments reflect South Kent’s ongoing commitment to service and living out its values of compassion, purpose, and community connection—on the Hillside and beyond.