Bookkeeper / Mama’s Kitchen OVERVIEW: 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. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Perform all General Ledger functions Reconcile bank accounts,… Read the full article »
San Diego Pride
2017 Pride Parade More than 25 staff members and volunteers gathered at the Pride Flag in Hillcrest on Saturday, July 15, to celebrate and support the LGBT community. Allied in Action: United for Justice, this year’s event was the biggest parade in San Diego, to date, including more than 240 contingents from all over the… Read the full article »
Be a Part of the Future of Mama’s Kitchen
By including Mama’s Kitchen in your estate plans, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other critical illnesses. There are many ways to make a planned gift, but the easiest is to name Mama’s Kitchen in your will or trust. Your gift will provide a significant… Read the full article »
Last Martini Standing
Get ready for an evening of fabulous fun at the fourth annual LAST MARTINI STANDING on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 7 to 10 p.m. The (21+ only) event will be held at the home of Mama’s Kitchen board member Dr. Adam Zweig and Demetrius De la Cruz . The event will feature six… Read the full article »
Thoughts from a Client
“I got cancer 10 months ago and still can’t get my SSI to go through to this day. I was eating poorly, have since lost my phone service and am couch surfing. Your services are an absolute Godsend! Physically, it is obvious I am eating better, but more over it has brought great emotional relief…. Read the full article »
Corporate Highlights
Sponsor Spotlight Mama’s Kitchen would like to thank Gilead Sciences, Inc. for their generous $15,000 grant in support of our AIDS Nutrition Program. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company whose portfolio of products includes treatments for HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer, inflammatory and respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. Through its grantee programs, Gilead works… Read the full article »
We Met the Challenge!
Thanks to our 592 generous donors, over $62,000 was raised in response to the Farrell Family Foundation’s challenge grant (as of 08/15), resulting in an additional $15,000 for our Cancer Nutrition Program. Thank you for supporting the expansion of this program! To learn more about our expansion program, click here.
Healthy Summer Recipes
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.
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