Tag Archives: Campus Kitchens

Publix continues support of TROY’s Office of Civic Engagement through latest donation

May 23, 2019
By Andy Ellis
Publix of Troy presented a check on Tuesday to support the Troy University Office of Civic Engagement's ongoing efforts to fight food insecurity.

Troy University’s Office of Civic Engagement received a boost to its efforts in battling food insecurity in the local area.

On Tuesday, Publix of Troy presented a check for $1,400 to University representatives to help with programs such as Campus Kitchens, Backpacks for Kids and community gardens, which are all a part of the office’s…

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Castle Contest collects food for the hungry

April 2, 2018
By Greg Phillips
Greek organizations gathered more than 6,500 food items for Campus Kitchens and Backpacks for Kids.

Alpha Gamma Delta members surveyed a structure consisting of more than 400 canned food items arranged to resemble the circus backdrop of “The Greatest Showman.”

“Some members felt called to bring extra items,” said Jenna Odem, a broadcast journalism major from Fairhope, Ala., and a member of the sorority.

That organization was just one of…

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Troy University students to build castles to fight hunger

March 29, 2018
By Andy Ellis
Students participate in the 2017 Can Castle Contest at Troy University. This year's event is set for noon on Monday.

Student organizations at Troy University will take a stand against hunger in the community on Monday, as the University’s Office of Civic Engagement presents the eighth annual Campus Kitchens Castle Contest on the Troy Campus.

Organizations will collect canned goods, as well as items that can be used in the University’s Backpacks for Kids programs,…

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