Summer Peach Salsa Serves: 6 Serving Size: ½ cup Ingredients: 2 peaches, cored and cubed 1 ripe tomato, cored and cubed 2 tablespoons jalapeno, diced 1 teaspoon vinegar Chopped cilantro Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving. – Recipe… Read the full article »
Mama’s Meal Services
During our 2017 fiscal year (July 2016 – June 2017), Mama’s Kitchen prepared and delivered 317,778 meals to 586 individuals living with AIDS or cancer. This included 43,968 meals for the children of our clients. In addition, we provided 91,830 meal-equivalents to 630 Pantry clients. We are so grateful to the many donors and volunteers… Read the full article »
A Message from the Executive Director
We have a new mission statement: “Mama’s Kitchen, a community-driven organization, believes that everyone is entitled to the basic necessity of life — nutritious food. Our nutrition services improve the lives of women, men, and children vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer or other critical illnesses.” After many months of thoughtful discussion and consideration,… Read the full article »
Mama’s Kitchen Honored at Second Annual California Nonprofits Day Celebration
San Diego – July 6, 2017 – Mama’s Kitchen was recently honored as a “Nonprofit of the Year” at a celebration for California Nonprofits Day at the state capitol in Sacramento on June 28, 2017. The San Diego-based nonprofit was honored for their commitment to preparing and delivering three nutrition-specific meals a day, every day… Read the full article »
Mama’s Kitchen Expands Mission to Help San Diegans with Additional Critical Illnesses
San Diego – June 26, 2017 – Mama’s Kitchen is pleased to announce a mission expansion to include women, men and children in San Diego who are affected by critical illnesses in addition to HIV and cancer. The organization, which has been around for nearly three decades, currently provides home-delivered meals, pantry services and… Read the full article »
Mama’s Day 2017 Raises $171,800
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Scatena Daniels Communications San Diego’s top chefs, restaurants and resorts return for monumental event benefitting Mama’s Kitchen, which supports San Diegans living with HIV/AIDS or cancer San Diego – May 22, 2017 – On the evening of Friday, May 12, approximately 600 attendees filled the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at… Read the full article »
A Healthier Way to Bake
Today’s healthy diet means cutting down on fat, not just calories. Yet, if you’re like most people, you still want to enjoy your favorite foods-especially delicious desserts- without sacrificing taste. Modern cooks have come up with solution to the question of how to achieve a balance between the delicious, satisfying food we love and our… Read the full article »
Independence from Hunger – Get Involved!
Host a food drive this July in honor of Independence Day, or turn your Fourth of July get-together into a fundraiser for Mama’s Kitchen. Party with a purpose by asking friends and family to bring canned and dry goods, or monetary donations, for Mama’s Pantry. With your help, our 700+ Mama’s Pantry clients can become… Read the full article »
A Message from the Executive Director
The Constancy of Change Over the coming months Mama’s Kitchen will be exploring, implementing, and evaluating change. Some of the things in our hopper: On July 1, 2017, for one year, we will be piloting an expansion of our age limit for clients with cancer – from age 60 to age 65. This is… Read the full article »
Mama’s Day 2017 – San Diego’s Premiere Restaurant Tasting Extravaganza
Mama’s Day, San Diego’s most popular culinary and social event benefiting Mama’s Kitchen, will take place on Friday, May 12 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Now in its 26th year, the Mama’s Day fundraiser is a major source of funding for Mama’s Kitchen, where San Diego’s finest chefs will serve guests delectable samples… Read the full article »
Fund-raise for Mama!
We’ve made it super easy and fun to raise money for Mama. You can set up a fundraising page, tell your story, and easily get your message out to your social contacts. And the possibilities are endless: Ask for donations to celebrate your (or a friend’s) birthday, host a food drive, put on a… Read the full article »
Foundation Highlight
San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) Since 1956, the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization CECO has stimulated interest and generous support among the employees and retirees of the County of San Diego Superior Court, through organized community campaigns to benefit health, recreation, and human care organizations. CECO has supported Mama’s Kitchen since 1994,… Read the full article »
Remembering Those We’ve Lost
It’s always sad when a client passes away, but we’re truly grateful that we were able give them nutrition and comfort at the end of their lives. We will miss Donald M., James D., Sergio G., Francisco S. and Jennifer S.
Natural Water the Natural Way
Just because your water is clear does not mean it’s healthy! Many flavored water products are filled with sugar or artificial sweeteners. While drinking any form of water is more beneficial than choosing a soda, there is a way to drink delicious flavored water without consuming additives, make your own flavored water! There are limitless… Read the full article »
Mama’s Meal Services – February 2017
Mama’s Kitchen continues to fill a need in our community by providing free hot, nutritious meals to men, women and children who are affected by AIDS or cancer. We offer 11 different meal plans to meet our clients’ nutritional requirements, and our meals are lovingly prepared and hand-delivered by hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Mama’s Pantry… Read the full article »
Join Us at the San Diego Pride Parade
Plan to walk with Mama’s Kitchen in the San Diego Pride Parade on July 15, 2017! We don’t have our exact location in the parade line-up yet, but will post it when it becomes available. You’re invited to join us, so come be part of the fun! The annual San Diego Pride Parade is among… Read the full article »
Calendar of Events: April – July 2017
Thursday, April 13: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 p.m. at Mama’s Kitchen Tuesday, April 25: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 p.m. at Mama’s Kitchen Friday, May 12: Mama’s Day, 6:30-9:30 p.m. General Admission; 5:30 VIP Entrance, at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine Thursday May 18: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 p.m. at Mama’s Kitchen Tuesday, May 30: Volunteer Orientation… Read the full article »
Sycuan Supports Mama’s Kitchen
Mama’s Kitchen would like to send our sincerest thanks to the team at Sycuan Casino for their tremendous day of service. In February, a team of over 20 Sycuan Casino Team Members volunteered their time in our kitchen to prepare food items for our meal deliveries. The team even provided a catered lunch as a… Read the full article »
Pilot Project: Expanding our Cancer Nutrition Program
In an effort to explore the possibility of serving more people in our community, we’re excited to announce that our Board of Directors has recently approved a one-year pilot project which will extend the reach of our Cancer Nutrition program by raising the age limit from age 60 to 65. With increasing evidence that food,… Read the full article »
Letter from a client
When I got here three years ago I had no food and no money. And I was very hungry for about 3 weeks. I didn’t know where to turn for food, with this illness. Then I heard about Mama’s Kitchen. It helped save my life. I’m so grateful for Mama’s Kitchen. How they do it… Read the full article »
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