¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen provides an opportunity for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ students to give back and learn more about the community where they live.
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen, a program within the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, is striving to provide nutritious meals to those in Alamance County who have limited access to healthy food.
The organization is a collaborative partnership between Loy Farm, Lakeside Dining and Allied Churches of Alamance County. By utilizing resources from Loy Farm, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen ensures the meals are both sustainable and community-driven, fostering a network of support for local residents in need. ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen was founded in 2011 as part of an initiative championed by President Emeritus Leo Lambert and Laurie Lambert.
Every Wednesday, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen provides meals to Allied Churches, allowing them to focus on other ways to support the community that day. ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen volunteers prepared over 2,000 meals during the 2023-24 academic year, with over 350 pounds of food harvested from Loy Farm. During a campus kitchen shift, students chop vegetables, season food and complete other helpful tasks to execute the meals planned by the staff.
Lillian Argabrite ’26 is the student director of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen, who started her involvement with the Kernodle Center as a first-year student. After participating in ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen, she became the student director.
“The issue of food insecurity deeply resonates with me, and I’m inspired by the sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships we’ve built,” said Argabrite.
As a collaboration between Alamance County and Elon, Argabrite stresses how impactful it is for students to get involved with the program and learn more about the issues in Alamance County.
Those interested in getting involved with ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Kitchen can sign up for shifts on Phoenix Serve or stop by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life in Moseley 232.