Our Partners

OVERVIEW OF OUR PARTNERSHIPS:
The Campus Kitchen at Gettysburg College believes that reciprocity is at the core of the project. Students gain knowledge and understanding through work in the community, as well as organizational experience through management of all the operations, programming, administration, fundraising and donations. At the same time, the meals strengthen existing support systems, allowing our partner agencies to use their budgets to improve their worthwhile services and provide support to families, children, and seniors in the community. Through reciprocity, we are able to establish relationships that break down barriers and stereotypes, resulting in the changing of mindsets, attitudes and actions, developing a stronger, more united community. Due to limited space on campus, we work in partnership with South Central Community Action Programs, (SCCAP) where all the food is stored and prepared.

Adams County Circles Initiative
Adams County Circles Initiative is a program adapted by SCCAP to help individuals in the Gettysburg community who are working their way out of poverty. This initiative brings together community members with individuals who are fighting to meet their most basic needs in today's society. Members of the Adams County Circles Initiative create caring relationships that cross class and race lines, strengthening our community by sharing their knowledge, gifts, and talents. The Campus Kitchen provides a meal for the Adams County Circles Initiative's weekly meeting so that they save time and money, which can then be better utilized in other aspects of the organization.

Adams County Office for Aging

The Campus Kitchen has been partnering with the Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) since the spring of 2008. Twice a month, the Campus Kitchen organizes evenings of food and fun. During this time, a meal is provided to seniors at the Gettysburg Center and various student organizations provide fun and entertainment for the senior citizens. The Campus Kitchen has partnered with S.A.L.S.A. (the Spanish and Latino Students' Association), Upscale and Four Scores (Gettysburg College a capella groups), and chefs from the Gettysburg Hotel for a cooking demonstration. Students have also spent their evenings playing in a Nintendo Wii competition with the senior citizens.

Survivors, Inc.
Survivors is an organization that supports those who experience domestic violence or sexual assault and strives to create a world in which violence against women and children is unthinkable. Some services provided by Survivors include a 24 hour hotline, counseling services, support groups, legal advocacy, shelter services and transitional housing. Survivors also promotes community education through trainings for grade school age students, criminal justice and hospital personnel and more. The Campus Kitchen had provided food for Domestic Violence Awareness Night and other special events.

CAMPUS SUPPORT

Sigma Chi fraternity
Sigma Chi fraternity has adopted the Campus Kitchen at Gettysburg College as their local philanthropy and has provided a great deal of support for the Campus Kitchen.  Sigma Chi was the winner of the 2007 campus-wide food drive and has raised money for the Campus Kitchen through innovative fundraising.  In April 0f 2008, Sigma Chi held the 1^st Annual Sigma Chi Chili Throwdown.  The event featured teams from various departments and organizations on campus.  Each team had the task of preparing a pot full of chili for a panel of judges.  The event raised over $700 for the Campus Kitchen! The 2^nd Annual Sigma Chi Chili Throwdown held in the fall of 2008 was a smashing success, raising over $1,300!

Campus-Wide Support
Several campus-wide food drives have been well supported and have brought in tremendous amounts of canned and dried goods.  Several theme houses and Greek organizations participated and were able to contribute greatly to the food supply for the Campus Kitchen.