Witnesses to Hunger: This striking project documents the experiences of 40 women in Philadelphia as they deal with hunger, violence, and poverty; they tell their stories as a way to advocate for their families and the policy changes they need. The Lowdown on the President’s Budget and Service: Check out this useful summary of how [...]
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Archive for February, 2009
Cheese sandwiches spark debate in New Mexico
Posted in February 25th, 2009
by Liz Whitehurst in
I came across this article today called No more lunch bills: Schools go after deadbeats. Administrators at Albuquerque Public Schools have instituted a policy that says students who charge too many lunches to their parents’ account will be handed a cheese sandwich instead of a hot meal. One single mother says: “Some parents don’t have [...]
The art of the Campus Kitchen: CKWFU and GYSD 2008
Posted in February 24th, 2009
by Liz Whitehurst in
As we start looking forward to Global Youth Service Day 2009, coming up on April 24-26 we’ll be looking back at some of the awesomeness that was GYSD 2008, as well as some other planned projects around the country. Reaching out, using existing resources, building community: these are the tools we use for the art [...]
“Exactly where I should be”: Joining the national conversation about service
Posted in February 23rd, 2009
by Liz Whitehurst in
Maybe I’ve just got my ear to the ground, but I’ve been hearing more and more talk about national service: it’s in the stimulus package, at the Hudson Institute, in the news, and of course, in the blogosphere. I could wax poetic about rethinking citizenship or the need for change, but since CKP is fortunate [...]
Read, then Digest: more poor, more dough, less waste, more fun
Posted in February 20th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Newly Poor Swell Lines at Food Banks: Another week, another story about the growing need for food. This piece highlights the contradictions at food banks in affluent areas, where a former software engineer and a woman with a Vera Bradley handbag load up on lentils and humility. Kathleen DiChiara, executive director of Community FoodBank of [...]
Celebrating Black History Month
Posted in February 19th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
This week DC Central Kitchen celebrated Black History Month by bringing together top chefs to give the Culinary Job Training Students a chance to see how the pros work. Check out the video here. Share on Facebook
I think I’ll go to Boston
Posted in February 19th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
The New Site Development Team just got back from a really exciting trip to Boston. One of the greatest parts about working for CKP is not only getting to see students who are interested in building their communities, but to hear about other programs that are already being worked on across the country. It’s no [...]
Guest Blog: Dining Hall Delicious
Posted in February 17th, 2009
by Liz Whitehurst in
With the New Site Development team in Boston for talks with the Campus Kitchens of the future, guest bloggers are taking over. We’re happy to welcome food extraordinaire Dahlia Rockowitz with a recipe to help you get over the Februaries. Greetings from D.C. Central Kitchen! I’m thrilled to be contributing my inaugural post on the [...]
Guest blog: It’s not about the food
Posted in February 16th, 2009
by Liz Whitehurst in
Guest blogger Tim Cosentino, coordinator at CKSLU, writes about poverty of relationships and how CKP can feed the whole person. The coordinators of our nationally staffed Campus Kitchens recently had a conference call where we learned about a DC Central Kitchen program called First Helping. First Helping is a street-level outreach program that uses food as [...]
Where do you talk about service?
Posted in February 15th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
It’s not every day that you hear a call to service from someone. Do I expect to a call for service on Inauguration Day, certainly. Martin Luther King Day? Yes. The NBA All Star game?? Definitely not. What strikes me as so fascinating about Barack Obama delivering a call to service is not that he [...]