Slow Food UW

Slow Food UW was founded in 2007 by Genya Erling, a graduate student, as a way to bring local foods from Southern Wisconsin farmers to campus. Since then, we have grown to run 3 projects, serving 120+ meals weekly, with over 60 interns, support from our volunteers, and community members. At Slow Food UW, we believe food is local, political, and powerful. Our team works at the intersection of sustainability, research, community organizing, and storytelling to strengthen the local food system in Madison and connect it to a global movement.

Assist in various café activities.

Follow our simple two-step process before volunteering at Slow Food UW: Select the event you’d like to help with and fill out the corresponding Google Form.

Help prepare the meal and serve the greater community.

Varies weekly based on seasonality and locality.

Sweet dish served at the end of the meal, changes weekly.

Main course that changes every week.

A featured dish that changes weekly based on seasonality and locality.

A seasonal side dish included with the main dish.

Another seasonal side dish served alongside the main dish.

A unique drink option that complements the meal, varying weekly.