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 »