Messages of happiness, healing, rejoice, and gratitude are, of course, some of our favorite types of messages we receive from our clients. Throughout the year, we receive meaningful notes that remind us why cook and deliver thousands of meals each week and work so hard to support our neighbors in need. Read some of these… Read the full article »
Mama’s Kitchen Client: Jaymee
Cancer does not descriminate, it affects people across all ages, races and classes. Our client Jaymee J. is all too familiar with “That Sh*t Called Cancer.” She was at the top of her career as a former TV host, and movie personality in the Philippines when she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
“Mama’s Kitchen helped me when I most needed it. I had to use all my money on paying rent and bills. I am living by myself and had to get $200 from my family members. So then [a social worker] told me about you… I started to eat nutritional food. I was eating beans and… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Letter from a Client
To all of Mama’s Kitchen, I can’t begin to thank all of you for all you do for me and others. You don’t know how much it helps, one less thing to worry about. I thank God for putting you in my life on the end of my journey. I will be eternally grateful. I… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
“..I wanted to write you a few lines on behalf of my son, David. …This service he has been receiving now for quite some time has been and is a Godsend! About two years ago, I was beginning to think that would be his last. Now there has been great improvement in him since being… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
“I was going through chemo and radiation treatment. I was in bed for weeks. I could not do a thing, let alone fixing myself something to eat. I don’t have many visitors so I look forward to those few minutes when my food is dropped off by Mama’s family of volunteers for a few minutes… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
We received this heartfelt note from one of our clients:
Letter from a Client
“I came down with the AIDS virus 10 years ago. I couldn’t clean my apartment or even bathe myself. Without Mama’s Kitchen I would have died. I was with their program for 5 years until I found new meds. I went from 10 T-cells to having 600-800 10 years later. Now because of the AIDS… Read the full article »
Letter from a Client
“I was diagnosed with 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’m eating better, but moreover it has brought great emotional relief…. 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 »
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.
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 »
Letter from a Client
In Their Words… “I had no money for food. They even provided me with a cart because I had to take the bus. They are always very friendly and helpful. Mama’s Kitchen has been a life-saver month after month!” –S.G., a Mama’s Pantry client
Letter from a Client
In Their Words… “Thank God I am blessed with all of you. About a year ago I was 98 lbs. and need to be 150. Today I’m 125 lbs. It’s hard for me to eat, especially solid food. But when I started to receive good food from Mama’s I gained 27 lbs. Thank you and… Read the full article »
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