Last night, a new friend introduced me to the community dinners put together by a sustainable food group here on campus.
What they do is collect unused food from restaurants and stores throughout the community, and assemble a free meal for students and the community (I almost said townies. I forgot...Blacksburg "doesn't have townies". Hah!). My friend had helped them cook a few of their meals previously.
Last night, they had ham, sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli, peas, macaroni and cheese, some sort of sauerkraut-esque dish (that was quite tasty), super spicy chili, soup, bread, ice cream and muffins. Quite a selection! It was delicious. I guess they'd had some trouble with advertising, because last night it was mostly the club members and their friends (reminded me of being in Bellingham). I guess usually they get more locals who come by for a free, hot meal.
I was impressed that the group was taking the initiative to do this in a state like Virginia. And that local businesses were so willing to participate as well. It was a delicious (and again, free!) meal, and a good way to meet a few more people. And all that food that would have gone to waste, instead went to fill the hungry bellies of 30-40 college students. A few had brought guitars too and played during the course of the evening, which was fun.
It's something I'd probably be interested in getting more involved in...next semester. I think they do this on the first Sunday of each month. I'll have to get in touch with the club itself.
Also, it is ungodly cold here. Only a couple more weeks until Palm Springs!!!
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