10.1.09: On September 23rd the Associated Baptist Press highlighted the Campus Kichens at Baylor and Wake Forest University. The article takes a look at the people who are directly involved with the programs at each, featuring quotes from leadership team members and coordinators. At Wake Forest, student volunteer Andy Ronan points out how the Kitchen has been a [...]
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CKWLU Gets Food Donation from Local Wal-mart
Posted in September 25th, 2009
by Joelle Johnson in
9.25: CKWLU connected with their local Wal-mart earlier this month to rescuse many pounds of quality food from its inevitable dumpster destiny. To find out more, check out the full story below. A mere two days before the class of 2013 began to arrive at W&L, I went with Jenny to make CKP’s first food pickup [...]
CKWFU: Building Local Partnerships
Posted in September 1st, 2009
by Joelle Johnson in
9.01.09: Very local parnerships. In fact, right on campus. Thanks to the new Campus Garden at Wake Forest University http://sustainability.wfu.edu/2009/08/28/get-dirty-in-the-new-campus-garden/, CKWFU will be able to utilize donations of fresh produce, grown by students and faculty, right on campus, in their weekly meal preparations. Doesn’t get much more local or sustainable then that! Interested in CKWFU and [...]
CKCWM Gleans 550lbs of Produce!
Posted in August 28th, 2009
by Joelle Johnson in
The group at Hidden Brook Farm 8.25.09: The Campus Kitchen at William and Mary kicked off the 2009 school year with their very first gleaning trip. Jessica Kim and Timmy Siverd, two members of the CKCWM leadership team, coordinated the trip with William and Mary’s annual Students Helping Out Williamsburg (SHOW) Day. SHOW [...]
Guest Post: Ariel Gold
Posted in August 11th, 2009
by Alex Carrick in
Economic times may be tough, but that doesn’t mean all funding sources have dried up. Even when bank accounts are shrinking, people want to play a role in the development of their community. Prospect fundraising identifies potential donors who are interested in supporting what you do and engaging in meaningful opportunities at your Campus Kitchen. [...]
What’s More Innovative Than Pickled Cactus?
Posted in July 6th, 2009
by Erin Yudchitz in
Do you know someone who deserves a jar of pickled cactus? No, this isn’t a joke: it’s CKP’s Nopalitos Innovation Award. And for the first time ever, we’re accepting nominations for this highly coveted honor! WHAT IS IT? The Nopalitos Innovation Award is a quarterly recognition given to the CKP leader who shows innovation in [...]
Encore Careers
Posted in June 4th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Retirement is really far away for me. I’ve barely saved any money and right now can’t even imagine what it’s like to not work every day. But retirement is a reality for a lot of people. That group of people will be growing every day. This article highlights the focus by AmeriCorps to engage retirees. [...]