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

Food insecurity has impacted Williamsburg more than most care to realize. Being a member of Campus Kitchens since freshman year has allowed me to develop a greater understanding of the hunger crisis that impacts the local Williamsburg area, and taking courses through the Office of Community Engagement has educated me on how to analyze, and address, such issues. I am privileged to provide direct relief for low-income families through my culinary expertise, and I am in love with the opportunity to give back to my community.

Contact Alicia at

agdraper@email.wm.edu

Fun at Five is truly the highlight of my week. Through my time in Campus Kitchen, I’ve gotten to form relationships with some really amazing people. Our volunteers, the children, and their parents have all made an incredible impact on my life and I feel so lucky to continue to have the opportunity to serve the communities we do with fun and educational activities.

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

I’ve been volunteering with Campus Kitchen since my freshman year and I am beyond excited to have this opportunity to get even more involved by being on exec! To have such direct and positive impacts on the families in need right here in Williamsburg is such an amazing thing. I always look forward to meeting new volunteers who share the same passion as I do in giving back to the community. Often we take food for granted and I believe what we do here at Campus Kitchen truly makes a difference in helping underprivileged families one meal at a time.

Contact Samantha at

sjkumonong@email.wm.edu

When I realized that I had access to underprivileged communities through the Education Team at William and Mary, I didn't hesitate to join the effort. Children are incredibly cute, but they're also full of potential. Many underprivileged kids don't get a lot of the things that we take for granted. It is such a privilege to be able to inspire, encourage, and love these kids unconditionally like we do on the Education Team.

Contact Shritika at

sdahal@email.wm.edu

Working with Campus Kitchen has been one of the most exciting opportunities of my time at William & Mary! I love that we get the chance to help our local Williamsburg community by not only providing meals, but providing education. Please reach out to me if you want to get involved or have any questions!

Contact Joanna at

jesperapani@email.wm.edu