MISSOULA — There are many reasons why someone would need a hot meal around the holidays — which is what the University Center (UC) provided on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
The Friendsgiving dinner at the University of Montana provides a turkey dinner with classic sides and additional food for anyone who needs it before the holiday season.
“We provide this meal. We’ve been doing it for several years now for our students and it really is for really any of our campus community members who are looking for a meal," explained UC Director Adrianne Smith.
While many students who come to the dinner will also travel home for the holiday break, some live too far away to make that trip home.
That's the case for UM student Clement Cherblanc from France who used Friendsgiving as a way to connect with his friends and learn their traditions.
“I’m really excited about a new culture. I’m really excited about discovering what other people do. And this is a great moment shared with my friends," Cherblanc said.
"Even if this might not be the most important thing to them, it's some exciting new thing with new habits and new people," Cherblanc continued.
The Friendsgiving dinner provided students and families a chance to spend quality time with each other in the spirit of the holidays.
