The Campus Kitchen
at William and Mary



Strengthen bodies. Empower minds. Build communities.


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WHO WE ARE



Our group is an affiliate of the national volunteer organization, The Campus Kitchens Project. Our goal is to use existing resources to meet nutritional and hunger needs, while also empowering individuals and fostering connections between college and community. Altogether, we serve meals to nearly 100 food-insecure residents each week totaling over 2,000 meals a year.



Interested in volunteering with us? Sign up for a shift today!


SIGN UP THROUGH VOLUNTEERHUB

GENERAL INQUIRIES



Frequently asked questions as well as information about our policies:



INTERESTED IN DOING A GROUP SHIFT WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION?



CKWM currently provides other student clubs and organizations group reservations for cooking shifts ONLY. All you have to do is fill out this form (https://goo.gl/forms/IDvSbSwrte65jDG33).

For further information, please email the PR chairs, Joanna and Daniel, at jesperapani@email.wm.edu or dskim02@email.wm.edu.



NEED COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?



No matter which shift you volunteer at for community service hours, you must contact us in advance and receive approval before volunteering. Email ckwm.education.team@gmail.com for Fun at Five, campuskitchenwm@email.wm.edu for Cooking Shifts, and for Delivery Shifts. After the shift is over, let the respective shift leaders know so that they can fill out your forms.



IS COOKING EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER?



No experience is necessary! Cooking isn't the sole job during cooking shifts; we also need volunteers to help wash and cut vegetables, package the meals, and clean the kitchen equipment. And you can always learn how to cook from our Cooking Chairs and Shift Leaders!



INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SHIFT LEADER?



If you are interested in being trained to become a cooking, recovery, and/or delivery shift leader, please fill out the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/IrIjwlxMkY8qv1Ux1. If you have questions, please email our co-coordinators Jenny at campuskitchenwm@email.wm.edu and let them know.



HOW WE DO IT



RECOVERY



Volunteers receive and catalog donated food from local food donors. We are currently seeking partnerships with local grocers and restaurants for new sources of protein and fresh produce.​


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CoOKING



Volunteers gather at the donated kitchen space of the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church to cook at package nutritious meals from food donors twice a week.


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DELIVERY



Volunteers then deliver these packaged meals to the four low-income subsidized housing communities in Williamsburg twice per week.


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COMMUNITY & EDUCATION



Through our weekly Fun at Five education program, field trips, and monthly student-attended dinners, volunteers build positive relationships with the families that receive our meals.


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PROGRAMS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS



TURKEYPALOOZA



Each year CKWM prepares festive, homemade Thanksgiving turkey dinners for the low-income neighborhoods we serve. This event allows families to better enjoy their Thanksgiving dinners without having to worry about how to afford a meal. In 2013, The Black Law Students Association helped us collect more than 3,000 canned and dry goods for the event, while the Department of Human Services in Williamsburg helped distribute surplus supplies. Soldiers from Ft. Eustis sorted and packaged many of these goods for us.



RAISE THE DOUGH



RTD is CKWM's biggest fundraiser of the year. This year from February 17-24, 2017, Campus Kitchens across the nation will compete in an online fundraising challenge to benefit their local communities for hunger relief efforts. In 2015 we raised over $3,000 and ranked 4th amongst other colleges, which is AMAZING. This year, we hope to beat this record!


DONATE TO OUR 2017 FUNDRAISER

BLAYTON DINNERS



Each month, student volunteers deliver meals and eat with the residents of the Blayton Building for seniors and the disabled. Blayton dinners are a great way to have fun and connect with some of the members of the communities we serve!


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MEET THE 2018 EXECUTIVE BOARD



Jenny Jung, 2020



CO-COORDINATOR
Linguistics



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




Nakul Dar, 2021



CO-COORDINATOR
Undeclared



Campus Kitchen is a wonderful example of collaboration between the students of William & Mary and the local Williamsburg community. Through the three phases of recovery, cooking, and delivery, CKWM provides a meaningful service that helps the local community, as well as being a genuine source of happiness for volunteers. Helping others truly is the best way to help yourself, and I encourage anyone reading this to sign up to volunteer for a shift. You won’t regret it!


Contact Nakul at

ndar@email.wm.edu




Daniel Kim, 2021



PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-CHAIR
Psychology



Being on campus, we do not get to see the part of Williamsburg that is underprivileged. By volunteering and serving the community, we get to have a positive influence not only on our campus but also in our local community. I hope our service continues to encourage connection between the college and the Williamsburg community.


Contact Daniel at

dskim02@email.wm.edu




Joanna Sperapani, 2019



PUBLIC RELATIONS CO-CHAIR
Government and English



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





Shritika Dahal, 2020



EDUCATION VICE COORDINATOR
Economics



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






Alicia Draper, 2020



COOKING CHAIR
Finance



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




Angela Pak, 2020



COOKING CHAIR
Biology



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




Samantha Kumonong, 2019



DELIVERY/CLIENT RELATIONS CHAIR
Economics



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




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