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 »
Press Release: Mama’s Day Tasting Extravaganza Fundraiser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Suzy Garcia / Arika Daniels Scatena Daniels EDITOR: To download high-resolution images for publicity purposes, click here. Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine to Host 26th Annual Mama’s Day Tasting Extravaganza Fundraiser Friday, May 12: Support Mama’s Kitchen while sipping refreshing cocktails and savoring special dishes created by San… Read the full article »
HIV and Your Diet: How to Get the Nutrition You Need
Reprinted from Everyday Health High-fiber produce and anti-inflammatory omega-3s can help keep your immune system strong. By Kelly Mickle Medically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Good nutrition is important for everyone, but when you’re living with HIV, a well-balanced diet can be especially valuable in helping you ward off other diseases while boosting your… Read the full article »
San Diego’s Original Tasting Event, Mama’s Day, Celebrates 26 Years
Chair Jennifer Kearns invites you to savor memorable signature dishes at this tasting extravaganza fundraiser, presented by Nordstrom and hosted by Sycuan San Diego – Feb. 27, 2017 – The 26th annual Mama’s Day is scheduled for Friday, May 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine… Read the full article »
RMD Group Supports Mama with a Virtual Food Drive
Mama’s Kitchen would like thank our friends at RMD Group for a hosting a virtual food drive to support our pantry service! Mama’s Kitchen’s pantry service helps provide lifesaving nutrition to San Diegans who are low-income and living with HIV/AIDS. Unlike other food banks and pantries, we offer perishable foods such as fresh ground beef,… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
“Before I started receiving Mama’s Kitchen I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from and I was 20 lbs. underweight. I had no energy and was under constant stress. Just knowing there is food in my fridge and cabinets has given me great relief. I have since gained 20 lbs. I hadn’t even… Read the full article »
A Message from the Executive Director – Winter 2017
Our experience at Mama’s Kitchen during the holiday season is an affirming one. It’s one that leaves us feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the expressions of generosity witnessed at this time: Food drives that support Mama’s Pantry; Financial gifts that support all of Mama’s services; and Volunteers that are eager to support the… Read the full article »
Mama’s Meal Services
Mama’s Kitchen helps people in our community who are struggling with AIDS or cancer get a second chance at life by providing 100% recommended daily nutrition to them during their illness. Often when illness strikes, our clients have nowhere to turn and are too sick to shop and cook for themselves and their children. In… Read the full article »
Calendar of Events: January – May 2017
January 26 Volunteer Orientation, Mama’s Kitchen, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 20 – Feb. 19 Altar Boyz playing at Coronado Playhouse February 1 – 29 Month-of-Love – Host a Food Drive! February 9 Volunteer Orientation, Mama’s Kitchen, 4-5 p.m. February 21 Volunteer Orientation, Mama’s Kitchen, 10-11 a.m. May 12 Mama’s… Read the full article »
Our Newest Program: Medical Nutrition Therapy
Food is Medicine Maintaining nutritional health is important to the overall health and immune system function for people living with HIV/AIDS. Many HIV-related conditions affect, and are affected by, the body’s nutritional status. To meet the nutritional needs of our clients, in 2016 Mama’s Kitchen began offering Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Designed to educate… Read the full article »
Nutrition News – All About Cheese
Cheese, Cheese, Cheese! Lots of us have a love/hate relationship with cheese. We love how it goes with a good glass of wine, tops a pizza or is a handy snack. We don’t care so much for its saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium content. The good news is that cheese can be part of a… Read the full article »
Remembering Those We’ve Lost
It is a great honor to have been able to provide comfort and hope to our clients who’ve battled critical illness at the end of their lives. While they are no longer physically with us, their spirit is always with us. Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Francis R., Rita B., Lisa… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
“I have been very grateful. Your meal deliveries kept me from starving. I lost over 50 lbs. in three months and have mobility problems. At one point, I had zero income, and because I was late sending in a bank statement it took me three months to get my food stamps. Mama’s Kitchen has been… Read the full article »
A Good Friend to Mama
Mama’s Kitchen would like to thank Swinerton and the Swinerton Foundation for their generous support throughout 2016! This year, Swinerton volunteers spent several afternoons in our kitchen preparing vegetable and snack items for our Home-Delivered Meals Service. These items are staples of our meal deliveries and help us provide a fresh and diverse menu to… Read the full article »
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