DC Central Kitchen
DC Central Kitchen, the national leader and model in the "community kitchen" movement, has been serving our nation's capital through food recycling, hunger relief and job training since 1989. DC Central Kitchen is where The Campus Kitchens Project all began, and continues to be a pioneer in the fight against hunger and its causes.
Sodexo
A generous grant from the Sodexo Foundation provided the seed money for The Campus Kitchens Project. In addition, the Sodexo Foundation continues to support our original "pilot" Campus Kitchens as well as fund expansion efforts. From the corporate office to the cook on the line, Sodexo employees are committed to supporting the work that we do.
Walmart Foundation
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its philanthropic programs and partnerships, the Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, Walmart – and its domestic and international foundations – gave more than $423 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
The Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. They are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give. The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. The Corporation is proud to support the Campus Kitchens Project through grants for the MLK Day of Service and Learn and Serve America.
General Mills
A new partnership with the General Mills Foundation will provide funding for new programs in cities where General Mills employees are at work. Financial support is only the beginning -- General Mills will also help with corporate volunteer groups, nutrition and meal planning advice, and food donations.
Gonzaga College High School
The national office of The Campus Kitchens Project is excited to be on campus! Gonzaga College High School, a Jesuit high school founded in 1821 that is the oldest educational institution in the old Federal City of Washington, opened its doors to host a Campus Kitchen and to house our national office. We are inspired to be hosted by Gonzaga College High School!
Chartwells USA
Chartwells, a member of Compass Group NA, is the dining services provider for Saint Louis University, and has been a partner and supporter of CKP since 2002. From donating food to lending guest chefs to hiring Culinary Job Training Graduates, the Chartwells team has demonstrated great community commitment in St. Louis, MO.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation joined in a three-year partnership with CKP to support expansion efforts and to implement that new Campus Kitchen Institute—a nonprofit management training initiative for students and young professionals.
Taste of the NFL
Taste of the NFL was born at Super Bowl XXVI. The Party with a Purpose® was launched through the hard work and dedication of hundreds of volunteers. Twenty-eight of the finest chefs from around the country, one from each NFL city, served up their specialties alongside an alumni player from each of the NFL teams. All volunteer, all heart. Their mission is to address the needs of the hungry and homeless by raising awareness and money through special events and programs.
ARAMARK
ARAMARK is proud to support Campus Kitchens through partnership at Wake Forest University that provides donations of food and shared kitchen space, as well as support for the student leaders who prepare and deliver Campus Kitchen meals. ARAMARK Higher Education provides a wide range of food, facility and other support services to approximately 600 colleges and universities in the U.S.
Cargill
The Campus Kitchens Project and Cargill partnered together to develop the CKP Cargill Internship Program to support 10 student interns a year as they develop special initiatives to provide enhanced hunger relief for their communities. The initiative kicked off in 2007. More information is available at: www.campuskitchens.org/cargill
Campus Media Group
Campus Media Group is a leading high school & college marketing agency that helps today's top brands and advertising agencies reach students on campus. The Campus Kitchens Project is excited to team up with Campus Media Group to promote a Public Service Announcement campaign to inspire more students to get involved.
Target Foundation
The Campus Kitchens Project initiated a partnership with the Target Foundation in 2006 to support our hunger relief and student leadership activities in the Minneapolis area. We are pleased to continue this partnership as our services to the Twin Cities area grows.
