VT Campus Kitchen Kickoff

The Campus Kitchen launch event today marked the official start of a partnership between Virginia Tech and the national organization, The Campus Kitchens Project. It was held in the first floor Wallace Atrium from 12-2PM. Dr. Laura Sands, Perry Martin, Joanne Amposta, and Matt Schnorr all spoke at the event. Other partners such as Agency on Aging and SNAP-Ed were also present. Virginia Tech is the 48th university to join Campus Kitchens, the 5th in Virginia, and the first to launch as an AmeriCorps' VISTA assignment.

Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Alumi Joanne Amposta speaks to freshman May Kulkerni about the how the program works and how she can get involved.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
(Left-Right) Perry Martin, Dr. Laura Sands, Joanne Amposta and Matt Schnarr converse at the kick off event before making their remarks.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Dr. Gary Kirk speaks about before introducing Dr. Laura Sands.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Dr. Laura Sands remarks on how beneficial working as a community to bring food to those that are hungry is at the Campus Kitchen at Virginia Tech Launch event Wednesday afternoon.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Perry Martin, Senior associate director of community learning for VT Engage, served as a mentor/advisor to Joanne Amposta.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
The group gathered in the atrium of Wallace Hall Wednesday afternoon listens to Perry Martin's, senior associate director of community learning for VT Engage, remarks.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
The group gathered in the atrium of Wallace Hall Wednesday afternoon listens to Perry Martin's, senior associate director of community learning for VT Engage, remarks.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Perry Martin present two maroon and orange food bowls to Joanne Amposta and another attendee.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Joanne Amposta
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Joanne Amposta presents her gift to Perry Martin.
Campus Kitchen Kickoff
Matt Schnarr, the Campus Kitchen Expansion and Partnerships Manager, speaks on how Virginia Tech is one of the latest additions to the rapidly growing Campus Kitchen Project.