the Campus Kitchen
at William and Mary

Fresh, healthy food is fundamental to living a healthy life and maximizing one's potential. Campus Kitchens helps provide a reliable source of fresh, balanced meals for clients who may not have convenient access to them. It is more personal than simply cooking and dropping off food– volunteers see the faces of the people they are impacting and have the opportunity to open their eyes to a different side of Williamsburg and meet a wide variety of people of all ages.

Contact Thomeka at

tdwatkins@email.wm.edu

I am so excited to be one of CKWM’s co-coordinators! I love being able to connect with the Williamsburg community through what we do and to spread awareness of food insecurity of families, which is surprisingly prevalent around us. It’s always so wonderful to see how our student volunteers learn about the community they live in through interaction with other student volunteers and the people we serve. When I’m not in class, you can find me working at the Cohen Career Center or spending time with friends around campus.

Contact Jenny at

mjung@email.wm.edu

I want to be able to inspire others, especially the kids from CKWM families, to show them that they can achieve anything. I feel grateful for all that my parents and friends have given me and want to give back by helping the community around me. Although I can't do much to make a big impact right now I do feel that the little things I am doing will make an impact in someone's life. I hope to give as much effort as possible to help someone out.

Contact Emily at

ecabriatis@email.wm.edu

I often find myself taking various things, like access to food, for granted. Having the opportunity to understand more about the hunger crisis in the local Williamsburg area, and provide direct relief for several families is my favorite part about volunteering with Campus Kitchens! I’m so glad I found this service op, as it combines my love for cooking, and love for service, into one stress-relieving activity.

I am also involved with Aim 4 (an active citizen development program), assist in research at the Mason School of Business, and I manage the Tribe Cheerleading team. I used to be obsessed with the idea of being Dr. Draper, but more recently I am starting to believe that Chef Draper is more appropriate. <chef hat emoji>

Contact Alicia at

agdraper@email.wm.edu

I have always enjoyed volunteering. I previously volunteered at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital for two years. I chose to volunteer at Campus Kitchen because I enjoy working with people and giving back to the Williamsburg community. So many students are unaware that there are public housing communities just blocks away from WM. Volunteering for Campus Kitchen is fulfilling for me but most importantly, helpful to so many families in need.

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Contact Millan at

mskhadka@email.wm.edu

I love hanging out with the children in the neighborhoods we serve at Fun at Five. Getting to bond with kids over a game or arts and crafts is just the best experience. And nothing is more fulfilling than receiving a drawing they’ve made just for you; I am currently working on a small museum of Fun at Five originals in my dorm. Fun at Five is truly the highlight of my week. But, if you can’t catch me there, you’re likely to see me at Saturday Spinning classes or holding up the line at the Caf’s salad bar.

Contact Camille at

ackarabaich@email.wm.edu

Since beginning at William & Mary, I have truly learned the importance of becoming involved in the local community. Our day-to-day should not solely consist of studying, working, etc. Extracurriculars are a way of life for the average student and I'm so glad that I was able to find a passion for such a worthy cause. Volunteering with Campus Kitchen has given me an opportunity to reach out to low-income families in the Williamsburg area and help provide for them in a unique way. I believe it is such a priority to serve nutritious and balanced meals to the families around us and give back to the community in any way I can. It's especially heart-warming to see other individuals who share my drive to serve others. The ability to become involved and volunteer with my peers has been such an eye-opening experience and I'm so glad that I am able to do my part through the Executive Board.

Contact Angela at

apak@email.wm.edu

College students are often stuck inside their school “bubble”, and have no idea what happens outside of campus. Campus Kitchens has given me the opportunity to interact with the greater Williamsburg community and learn about the issues that are affecting people who live in the same area as we do, and at the end of the day, it's always fun working with volunteers and talking to the families we serve!

Contact Wendy at

wwguo@email.wm.edu