Mama’s Kitchen would like to thank Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for their vision and generosity. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations and draws upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has supported Mama’s Kitchen since 1993, and… Read the full article »
Remembering Those We’ve Lost – Spring 2016
In addition to the nutrition we provide for our clients, our hope is that we bring comfort and some measure of peace to our clients who are battling a critical illness. Our condolences to the friends and family of our clients who have passed, including Akinori S. and Rickie N.
Calendar of Events: April-June 2016
Calendar of Events Tuesday, April 5: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 p.m. at Mama’s Kitchen Thursday, April 21: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 p.m. at Mama’s Kitchen Tuesday, May 3: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 p.m. at Mama’s Kitchen Friday, May 6: Mama’s Day, 6:30-9:30 p.m. General Admission; 5:30 VIP Entrance, at Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine Tuesday May… Read the full article »
Mama’s Meal Services – March 2016
Mama’s Kitchen continues to fill a need in our community by providing free, 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 volunteers. In addition, Mama’s Pantry… Read the full article »
Enjoy Your Food, But Eat Less
Take your time when you eat, enjoy the taste and textures. Use hunger and fullness cues to recognize when to eat and when you’ve had enough. Use a smaller plate to help with portion control. Choose more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products. Sip smarter and drink water… Read the full article »
Kaiser Permanente Volunteers Support Mama’s Kitchen
Mama’s Kitchen would like to thank Kaiser Permanente for their ongoing event and volunteer support. Kaiser Permanente believes in improving the health of our neighbors through the power of teamwork and the KPCares program. In addition to referring eligible participants to our programs, employees from Kaiser Permanente have volunteered to help prepare vegetable bags and… Read the full article »
Thank You Starbucks and the Starbucks Pride Alliance
Mama’s Kitchen would like to thank Starbucks and the Starbucks Pride Alliance for their continued volunteer support. Since last Fall, several individual Starbucks stores, corporate office employees, and the Starbucks Pride Alliance has volunteered their time at Mama’s Kitchen. Volunteers have help us prepare food items for Home-Delivered Meal Service Deliveries. Thank you so much!
San Diego’s Original Tasting Event, Mama’s Day, Celebrates 25 Years — Tasting extravaganza fundraiser presented by Nordstrom and hosted by Sycuan; Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien returns as culinary host for eighth consecutive year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Arika Daniels / Suzy Garcia 619-232-0222 / 949-338-6672 arika@scatenadaniels.com / suzy@scatenadaniels.com (Contact details not for public distribution) San Diego’s Original Tasting Event, Mama’s Day, Celebrates 25 Years Tasting extravaganza fundraiser presented by Nordstrom and hosted by Sycuan; Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien returns as culinary host for eighth consecutive year… Read the full article »
Mama’s Reaches a New Milestone: 8 Million Meals Delivered!
On March 30, 2016, Mama’s reached another huge milestone. We delivered our eight MILLIONTH meal! That means 8,000,000 meals to people affected by AIDS or cancer who are too sick to cook for themselves or their families. Ron Roberts, Chairman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and Mama’s Kitchen Executive Director Alberto Cortés… Read the full article »
San Diego County Chairman Ron Roberts Delivers Eight Millionth Meal for Mama’s Kitchen
MEDIA/EVENT ADVISORY – Wed., March 30 San Diego County Chairman Ron Roberts Delivers Eight Millionth Meal for Mama’s Kitchen **Interviews and meal delivery from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.** WHAT: Mama’s Kitchen, a local, nonprofit meal delivery service for men, women and children affected by AIDS or cancer, will deliver its eight millionth meal with… Read the full article »
Save the Date for Our Annual Wine Tasting–Tues. August 2
Join the fun on Tuesday, August 2 at our annual Wine Tasting, hosted by Park and Rec. Enjoy sparkling, white, and red wine pours throughout the evening, while munching on delicious tray passed hors d’ouevres. It’s a delightful evening of fun, friends and fabulous tastes. You’ll also have a chance to play our popular ring… Read the full article »
Spring Is Here and Mama Is Celebrating!
Every May for the past 25 years, Mama’s Kitchen has hosted Mama’s Day, San Diego’s premiere restaurant tasting and the Kitchen’s largest fundraiser of the year. Over 55 accomplished chefs join us to offer distinctive tastings to our guests, for an evening of food, fun and laughter. See the list of participating restaurants. This year… Read the full article »
REP Your Pride
REP Your Pride this Wednesday Mar. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the San Diego Repertory Theatre R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE. It’s a one-man tour-de-force that showcases the life, work and writings of one of the most remarkable minds of the 20th century. Buckminster Fuller, the Leonardo da Vinci of Our… Read the full article »
Letter from A Client
“I was diagnosed with HIV in 1982. I spent my whole life dreading becoming disabled and prayed that I would never need to ask for help from ssi or any other services. After suffering a heart attack from the HIV medications, I found myself in need of help and on ssi. I was having trouble… Read the full article »
The Irvine Company
A big thank you to folks from The Irvine Company for taking time out of their day to come to the Kitchen and help prepare food for our delivery bags. You rock!
March Happenings
Sunday, March 6: Mama’s Pantry Food Drive at Ralph’s Hillcrest & Mission Valley Stores Thursday, March 10: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 pm at Mama’s Kitchen Thursday, March 17: Sip & Support 4-9 pm at Vinaventi Tuesday, March 22: Volunteer Orientation 4-5 pm at Mama’s Kitchen Wednesday, March 23: San Diego Repertory Theatre’s REP… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
In their words… “Before I knew about Mama’s Kitchen, I had just been diagnosed with AIDS. I weighed about 145 lbs and was supposed to be 180 lbs. The meals have helped me with the necessary nutrition and having balanced meals helped my health improve. Otherwise, I probably would have continued to waste away.” —J.K.
San Diego’s Original Tasting Event, Mama’s Day, Celebrates 25 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Arika Daniels / Suzy Garcia Scatena Daniels Communications San Diego’s Original Tasting Event, Mama’s Day, Celebrates 25 Years Sam ‘The Cooking Guy’ Zien returns as Culinary Host for May 6 fundraising event; Tasting extravaganza fundraiser presented by Nordstrom and hosted by Sycuan EDITORS: To download high-resolution images for publicity purposes,… Read the full article »
Save the Date! Mama’s Day is Friday, May 6, 2016
Letter from a Client
“I started chemotherapy in May. Shortly thereafter I received my first Mama’s Kitchen bag, and boy did those homemade meals come in handy. I was wiped out and hurting from the chemo and couldn’t cook or even a trip to the store was too much the first 10 days after chemo. Without Mama’s Kitchen’s help,… Read the full article »
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