Campus Kitchen
CK’s mission is to develop student leaders through thoughtful engagement with community-led initiatives that promote a more equitable and sustainable food system.
Three core beliefs drive our work:
- We need a more just and sustainable food system. Forty percent of the food that's produced in the United States each year ends up in the waste stream. In the city of Detroit, 48% of households lack consistent access to healthy, culturally appropriate, and affordable food.
- We believe that hunger and food waste are immediate and systemic problems that college students can help to solve. We work to alleviate the effects of these problems while educating ourselves about their root causes.
- We believe that it's a privilege to support positive change in Detroit's food system. Our city is internationally known for the inspiring leaders working to end injustices in the food system, many of whom are our neighbors. We're excited to learn from and support them.
Interested in getting involved with Campus Kitchen?
Visit Commerce & Finance 07 to learn more about our student Leadership Team and see a calendar of our service opportunities. Sign up for a volunteer orientation using the calendar below or by downloading the Golden Volunteer Opportunities app.
Check out our Detroit Mercy Live page for upcoming programs, events, and fundraisers.
Thanks to the Ford Motor Company Fund, the Campus Kitchens Project, and our individual for their support. Our programs would not be possible without food donations from Metz Dining Services, Tommy's Smoothies and Snacks, and Western Market. We are grateful to our the many organizations who collaborate with us on service and educational programs including the Princeton Street Block Club, Lakeridge Village, the Greening of Detroit, and a number of urban farms and gardens.
Service opportunities
Join the Leadership Team!
If you're a Detroit Mercy student who feels passionate about food access, fundraising, event planning, health, or community development, consider applying to join Campus Kitchen's Leadership Team.
