Food and Farm Council of Riley County and City of Manhattan
Konza Student Table
Program Plans to Sunset
After several meaningful years of serving KSU students, Konza Student Table will be sunsetting most likely at the end of this Summer.
Despite our best efforts to share the situation and fundraise, we simply do not have the resources to continue the program as we have the past four plus years. This was a difficult decision but one made with deep appreciation for everyone who has supported the program.
Konza Student Table Meals this Summer
In an effort to make the most of our remaining funds, meals will be available this Summer at Cats’ Cupboard each Thursday and Friday 10am-2pm while supplies last.
Any Hope to Continue the Program?
$5 a meal x 300 students a week x 52 weeks a year is approx. $78,000 annua costs. All overhead is volunteered so this is a special program with ONLY meal costs. If generous donors come our way and can commit to this year long support of the program only then can we return at the Fall semester. Otherwise, we have to be thankful for all the volunteers, our caterers and the wonderful students we met and supported as our family along the way.
Questions can be directed to Vickie James at rileycountyfoodandfarmcouncil@gmail.com.
Impact
100,000+ meals served since initiation Fall 2020
Testimonials
“You are ALWAYS here! Besides the great food, you want to hear about my week, you offer a smile, this program is great.”
KSU Student
“I love to volunteer for Konza Student Table. It really is students helping students.”