Perhaps the most daunting task for every Campus Kitchen – when students first suit up in hairnets, aprons, and non-slip shoes – is the inaugural cooking shift. Last night from 6 to 9 p.m. the Campus Kitchen at East Carolina University blazed through its first shift. CKECU had limited resources to work with since the [...]
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From the Road: A Campus Kitchen Kickoff Event
Posted in February 24th, 2010
Months, days and hours led up to the kickoff event for the Campus Kitchen at East Carolina University, but today at 4 p.m., the crew that made the kitchen happen convened with faculty, students, and the community to announce the opening of operations. Among the speakers were: Kim Caudle, coordinator of the Campus Kitchen, Ariel [...]
From the Road: A Glimpse into Food Recovery, at Wake Forest University
Posted in February 22nd, 2010
more about “CKWFU Fresh Farms Food Recovery“, posted with vodpod National staff took to the road this week to meet, glean, observe, check-in, and fire up operations at kitchens across North Carolina. Follow our live blog/Twitter updates beginning Tuesday, February 23 as East Carolina University – the 26th Campus Kitchen and sixth to open in [...]
Vote for the top MLK Day photos and video
Posted in February 19th, 2010
In January, The Campus Kitchens Project helped 18 volunteer groups, including many Campus Kitchens, began raking, painting, feeding, and carrying out various community projects in honor of MLK Day. While some projects are still in the works, we came away with some great pictures and video from the day. The Corporation for Community and National [...]
Fools Gold? Nope, that’s Compost: Natural Recycling at your Campus Kitchen
Posted in February 19th, 2010
As the snow melts away and our snow boots finally start to dry, it’s safe to say that gardening season is almost upon us. This will be an exciting time for many Campus Kitchens who already have or are starting campus/community gardens. Come Spring, the Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest University will be using their [...]
Bread for the World Hunger Justice Leaders
Posted in February 18th, 2010
more about “Bread for the World Hunger Justice Le…“, posted with vodpod Meal shifts run smoothly. You have deliveries down. But when it comes to hunger advocacy in your community – do you have the resources you need to make a difference? Join Bread for the World’s Hunger Justice leaders, and come away from their [...]
Cooking up Change:Win Trip to Battle, Iron Chef-style
Posted in February 16th, 2010
Allez-cuisine! If that phrase sounds familiar, the Cooking up Change contest that pits teams of three college or high school students against each other to dream up a local, nutritional and delicious meal might be your Campus Kitchen’s cup of tea – or pot of soup. Have three budding chefs at your Campus Kitchen that [...]
Another Chance to Earn $5000 for Campus Kitchens – The Jenzabar Foundation
Posted in February 15th, 2010
Staffers at The Jenzabar Foundation – a charitable and educational organization – want to reward organizations committed to tackling social issues and promoting social entrepreneurship. The foundation’s third Annual Student Leadership Awards should do the trick: they’re giving $5000 to ten student-led campus groups that make an impact beyond their own institutions. John Beahm, Executive [...]
The (New!)Campus Kitchen at University of Virginia Cooks up Hope
Posted in February 12th, 2010
This Sunday, seven students at the Campus Kitchen at University of Virginia – the fifth to open in 2010 – will gather in dining services to chop, stir, bake, and serve 100 hot meals to the Salvation Army to celebrate the opening of operations. The cooking and delivery shifts at the kitchen, and eventually additional [...]
The Food Environment Atlas: the Answer to all of your Campus Kitchen Questions
Posted in February 10th, 2010
Campus Kitchens – especially when they first fire up operations (like St. Lawrence University, Union College, UMass Boston and University of Virginia this year) – look to answer a plethora of food security questions about their city to better serve the community. Some Campus Kitchens that have or will start gleaning programs are looking for [...]