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Archive for May, 2011
Fridays in the Garden: All About Weeds
Posted in May 27th, 2011
Though they are pesky, there really is no such thing as a weed. Weeds are mainly just things that we, as gardeners, feel undermine the balance and order that we create in the garden. While they do compete for soil nutrients, sunlight, root space and moisture, for the most part, weeds are just opportunists; if [...]
Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College Helps with Tornado Recovery in North Minneapolis
Posted in May 26th, 2011
Yesterday, as communities continued the scramble to supply basic living necessities in neighborhoods devastated by tornadoes Sunday, May 22, volunteers at the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College mobilized clean-up and feeding efforts for the North Minneapolis community. Campus Kitchen Coordinator Brian Noy helped devise a plan Monday morning after the storms hit: Augsburg’s Sabo Center [...]
News from the DC Truck Farm
Posted in May 25th, 2011
After months of planning, coordinating, collaborating and driving, roots are laid in the DC Truck Farm, and we’re ready to hit the road! In our post about the Truck Farm back in April, the DC Truck Farm was still in the early phases of development. Now, after working with a number of partners and receiving support from [...]
Join the Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps with a Campus Kitchen
Posted in May 24th, 2011
Looking to continue your Campus Kitchen work into the summer? Maybe you are in the process of opening one? Or are you just passionate about fighting hunger and tackling food insecurity issues? Help feed this summer with DC Central Kitchen and The Campus Kitchens Project. Anti-Hunger and Opportunity Corps Summer Associates The New York City [...]
Campus Kitchen Reaches 75,000 Meals, and so Much More
Posted in May 23rd, 2011
Last week, the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee quietly reached another milestone: 75,000 meals served. But as student leaders and Coordinator Jenny Davidson celebrated the meal goal through regular service to their clients before most students left campus at the end of the year, the Campus Kitchen logged even more impressive numbers and geared [...]
Fridays in the Garden: Troubleshooting Problems
Posted in May 20th, 2011
Now that the season is underway in most areas (its almost June!), things are growing beautifully and for some, harvesting is just around the corner. We can always hope that all we will need to worry about in the garden is weeds and watering, but as the season progresses, you may find yourself confronting other [...]
Latino Hunger Summit Exposes Lack of SNAP Participation
Posted in May 19th, 2011
Staff and coordinators from The Campus Kitchens Project joined anti-hunger advocates from California to Philadelphia in Washington, D.C. this week for No Mas Hambre, a one-day summit addressing food insecurity in the Latino Community. While panels covered topics like fighting childhood obesity and health disparities, speakers continually returned to the subject of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance [...]
Campus Kitchen at Kent State Rises to the Need
Posted in May 17th, 2011
Months after opening, the Campus Kitchen at Kent State University put a variety of volunteers to work: science majors, hospitality management, tourism majors, experiential learning volunteers, students seeking extra credit. Leadership team member Sneha Jose says they almost generated too much interest. “We started getting so many volunteers interested in the kitchen and the word [...]
Celebrating Service During AmeriCorps Week
Posted in May 16th, 2011
*Re-posted from the DC Central Kitchen website. Abbie Steiner and Karli Hurlebaus begin planting in the DC Truck Farm Volunteers power DC Central Kitchen. 14,000 individuals volunteer with us every year, preparing meals, processing fresh produce, and serving breakfasts to clients on the street. But during AmeriCorps Week we want to recognize the individuals who [...]
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Blogroll
- Campus Kitchen at Gettysburg College - This is your source for all things CKGC.
- Campus Kitchen at the College of William and Mary
- Campus Kitchen at University of Florida
- Civil Eats - Supporting development and dialog among local and national leaders about the American food system, and its effects abroad.
- CKP’s Flickr page - Photos from the hallowed halls of CKP
- Farm to Table: the Emerging American Model - A collaborative journalistic forum aimed at strengthening the sustainable and local foods community
- First Helping - The Outreach Program of DCCK, their stories and insights into the streets of DC
- Good Food Jobs - A gastro-job search tool, designed to link people looking for meaningful food work with the businesses that need their energy, enthusiasm and intellect.
- Growing Power - Growing Power is a national nonprofit organization and land trust supporting people from diverse backgrounds, and the environments in which they live, by helping to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all
- Robert Egger’s Piece of Mind - DC Central Kitchen founder and CEO, and author of Begging For Change, winner of the 2004-2005 Terry McAdam Book Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Nonprofit Management, blogs about the Kitchen, CKP, and the changing nonprofit sector.
- Slow Food on Campus - Our friends at Slow Food on Campus promote food that’s good, clean, and fair
- Sodexo USA - Our partners at Sodexo USA have entered the blogosphere!
- Stocks, Sauces, and Soul - This blog documents the class experiences of the Culinary Job Training Students at the DC Central Kitchen.
- The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest University - The web version of Wake Forest University’s Campus Kitchen
- V3 Campaign - Join the movement to strengthen the nonprofit sector led by Robert Egger, founder and president of DC Central Kitchen.
- W&L Campus Kitchens Project - Find out the latest about the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee University.
- Wasted Food - Inspired by a volunteer shift at the DC Central Kitchen, Jonathan Bloom started researching and writing about wasted food in America. His blog is chock-full of information and inspiration for those of us who recycle food.