Campus Kitchen
The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest University (CKWFU) works to reduce food waste and food insecurity in the Winston-Salem community. Through an asset-based approach, CKWFU partners with civic, nonprofit, and private organizations to develop innovative solutions that strengthen the local food system and support community well-being.
With donations from Harvest Table Culinary Group at Wake Forest, The Fresh Market, Lowes Foods, and Cobblestone Farmers Market, student leaders collect, prepare, and deliver fresh produce and nutritious meals throughout the week.
Students interested in learning more can contact student directors , , or .
Volunteer
Help recover unused food and prepare or deliver meals.
Kids Cooking
Teach children healthy eating habits with the Kids Cooking Coalition.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest University is a student-led effort that collaborates with campus and community partners to provide hot meals and fresh produce to local social services agencies and food-insecure areas in Winston-Salem. Our student leaders pick up, prepare, and deliver fresh produce and nutritious meals every day of the week.
Signing up to volunteer with us is simple! Visit our GivePulse page and click our event tabs to see our volunteer shifts. You are able to register for multiple dates and shifts at once.
For everyone’s safety, please wear long pants, a shirt with sleeves, and closed-toe shoes. Long hair should be pulled back either in a bun or a short ponytail. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not permitted. Please refrain from wearing jewelry, watches, or bracelets.
No! All volunteers will receive the training they need during their first shift. Our shift leaders are trained in all required health and food safety guidelines and will teach you everything you need to know before you get started.
No! You do not need a car to volunteer with Campus Kitchen. All shift leaders are van-certified and will drive volunteers in our Campus Kitchen vans during their shift.
If you need help getting to campus, our lounge is conveniently located next to the shuttle hub.
All Campus Kitchen shifts will meet in our lounge at the start of each shift.
The Campus Kitchen/Social Justice Incubator Lounge is located in Kitchin Residence Hall, on the side of the building closest to Sutton Center and Reynolds Gymnasium, facing the shuttle hub.
Yes—and yes! Come out for a single shift to see if Campus Kitchen is a good fit for you. If you enjoy it, you’re welcome to sign up for a weekly shift, but there’s no ongoing commitment required.
You can volunteer every week, occasionally, or whenever your schedule allows. No obligation, just come when you can!
Please let us know before bringing your group out to volunteer! We’d love to have your help and want to make sure we can maximize your group’s impact. We can reserve one or more volunteer shifts for your group so everyone can work together as a team.
If you’d like to coordinate a volunteer opportunity for your group or organization, please contact Anna Donze, Campus Kitchen advisor, at , or reach out to the .
Community Partners
| Community Partner | Partnership |
|---|---|
| Anthony’s Plot | Meal & Produce Distribution |
| Harvest Table Culinary Group | Meal Recovery |
| Azalea Terrace | Meal Distribution |
| The Campus Garden | Produce Recovery |
| City with Dwellings | Meal Distribution |
| The Cobblestone Farmers Market | Produce Recovery |
| FaithHealth NC | Meal Distribution |
| The Fresh Market | Produce Recovery |
| Hope 2 Thrive | Produce Distribution |
| Latino Community Services | Produce Distribution |
| Lowe’s Food | Produce Recovery |
| The Parenting Path | Meal Distribution |
| Samaritan Ministries | Meal & Produce Distribution |
| The Shalom Project | Produce Distribution |
TurkeyPalooza
Each November, Campus Kitchen celebrates TurkeyPalooza by preparing hundreds of scratch-made turkey dinners for its community partners in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.