Lirona Joshi Staff Writer With an aim to create community partnership and inter-disciplinary collaboration, the Office of Civic Engagement at Eldridge Hall offers students a unique opportunity to engage in service initiatives. With such things as The Campus Kitchens Project and Backpacks for Kids, students can participate in initiatives that address community needs and work on Read More
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Campus Kitchen tackles local food waste issue
Rakshak Adhikari Staff Writer Every Thursday, several students and staff volunteers gather at the Trojan Dining Hall to collect unused, excess food items which were about to be thrown out and redistribute them to those who are in need. Lauren Cochran, the coordinator of the office of civic engagement, said the initiative is called the Campus Read More
Read MoreCampus Kitchen feeds students over holidays
Madina Seytmuradova Staff Writer Campus Kitchen, in conjunction with student and staff leaders, organized a three-day food drive for the students who stayed on campus over the Christmas break. Adrian Bone, a sophomore economics major from New Market and student government association (SGA) senator, along with Sarah Gillis, a freshman communications major from Montgomery and Freshman Read More
Read MoreHoliday meals prepared for community members
Lilly Casolaro Staff Writer In November, Chi Omega sorority joined forces with The Campus Kitchen at Troy University for a Thanksgiving Day food drive. This initiative, named Turkey Palooza, assisted families with children at Head Start in preparing for the holidays. The Campus Kitchen uses food donations and redirects excess food from Troy Dining Services to Read More
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