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Timeline

Our History

1990
1990

Established in 1990 in San Diego

Mama’s Kitchen was established in 1990 by a San Diego caregiver who was deeply concerned about her neighbors affected by the AIDS epidemic.

1991
1991

Overtime she formed a group of volunteers to cook and deliver free meals

Overtime she formed a group of volunteers to cook and deliver free meals

Over time, she formed a group of volunteers to cook and deliver free meals to individuals who were unable to shop for groceries or cook for themselves due to the debilitating effects of AIDS.

1991

At the height of the epidemic

At the height of the epidemic, when even some hospitals were turning AIDS patients away, our volunteers came together to combat the stigma and ensure that those critically ill were receiving one of their most basic rights – nutritious food.

  • About
    • Overview
    • History
    • Values
    • Staff
    • #26 (no title)
    • Partners
    • Join Our Team
    • Blog
    • In the News
    • Annual Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Media Information Kit
    • Non Discrimination Statement
  • Donate
    • Make a One Time Donation
    • Cancer Nutrition Program
    • Donate Monthly
    • Food Drives
    • Corporate and Event Sponsors
    • Estate Planning & Legacy Giving
    • Donate a Vehicle
  • Programs
    • Home-Delivered Meal Service
      • HIV Nutrition Program
      • Cancer Nutrition Program
      • Children’s Nutrition Program
      • Congestive Heart Failure Nutrition Program
      • Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition Program
      • Chronic Kidney Disease Pilot Nutrition Program
    • Pantry Service
    • HIV Emergency Food Assistance
    • Nutrition Education
  • Get Help
    • Get Home Delivered Meals
    • Get Pantry Service
  • Healthcare Partners
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Volunteer Orientation Dates
    • Corporate Group Volunteering
  • Events
    • Mama’s Day
    • Mama’s Pie
    • Tree of Life
    • Sponsor Your Own Event
  • Contact

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3960 Home Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105
p: 619.233.6262
f: 619.233.6283
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Funded in part by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) through the County of San Diego Health & Services Administration (HRSA) and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

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