Dinner with Strangers is a community initiative that brings together diverse small groups of Middlebury students, faculty, staff, and local residents to share a free meal and casual conversation. Funded by the Treehouse Fund and supported by the Innovation Hub, this program aims to break down campus bubbles, spark new friendships, and strengthen community ties by pairing individuals who might otherwise never meet and connecting them through food.
Students work together to prepare and host meals meals. Anyone in the Middlebury Community can sign up for this lottery to join one of the dinners. Each dinner will host a maximum of 10 guests.
For Fall 2026, DWS is aiming to host one monthly dinner. Fill out this form if you're interested in taking part!