I joined Campus Kitchen my sophomore year as a cooking shift volunteer. Although the work was rewarding, I wanted a more personal connection to the families and neighborhoods our organization was helping. That is why I joined the Education Team which has led to so much positivity, laughter, and fulfillment added to my W&M experience. Being able to interact with the children in the Williamsburg community that are adversely affected by the socio-economic problems their families face has been truly rewarding and eye-opening, showing me how far reaching these problems are and putting a face to who they affect. The experience I have had with Campus Kitchen and the values it has taught me about how to be involved in your community is something I will take with me well beyond graduation. I encourage anybody who wants to be more involved in the community here in Williamsburg beyond our campus to join Campus Kitchen, you won't regret it!
Contact Lauren at
lchapman@email.wm.edu