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 »

Make a One-Time or a Monthly Donation

To make a one-time donation with a credit card, complete the form below. To donate by using PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay or Google Pay, click here. To donate monthly and become a Bread & Butter Club member, click here.

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nutrition Education

Individuals receiving meals can meet individually with a registered dietitian free of charge. The sessions are one and one and focused on creating individual nutritional goals. Eligibility Recipient of Medically Tailored Meal Service OR Diagnosis of HIV and referred by health care provider How to Schedule a session Contact the registered dietitian by email at RD@mamaskitchen.org or… Read the full article »

Cancer Nutrition Program

Mama’s Kitchen prepares three nutritious meals for every day of the year and delivers them to our clients’ homes, free of charge. Meals are delivered to their dependent children, too.  How to refer people Individuals must be referred by a medical case manager, medical social worker, or provider. Additionally, the referral form must be signed… Read the full article »

Statistics

Fiscal Year 2017 Statistics July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017   Home Delivered Hot Meal Service Our Home Delivered Hot Meal Service provided 317,778 meals to 586 individuals affected by HIV or cancer including minor dependent children in fiscal year (FY) 2017. 79% of these individuals were affected by HIV/AIDS and 20% by cancer…. Read the full article »

Drink Water, Not Soda!

Drink water instead of sugary drinks when you’re thirsty. Regular soda, sweet tea, energy, sports drinks, and other sweet drinks usually contain a lot of added sugar, which provides more calories than needed. Many 12-ounce cans of soda have 10 teaspoons of sugar in them. To maintain a healthy weight, sip water or other drinks… Read the full article »

Media Information Kit

Our Media Kit is designed to help busy journalists who need information on Mama’s Kitchen. If you cannot find what you need on this page or if you need to speak with a representative from Mama’s Kitchen, please contact one of our media relations contacts listed below or marketing@mamaskitchen.org. Marketing Resources Logos (click here to… Read the full article »

Sponsor Your Own Event

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, our Pantry is closed and we are not accepting food donations. Please consider making a monetary donation at here.  Fundraising events can be sponsored or organized by other groups, businesses and organizations to benefit Mama’s Kitchen. To coordinate a pick-up event, please complete and return our Fundraising… Read the full article »

In the News

2023 Mama’s Kitchen CEO Alberto Cortés Announces Retirement After 21 Years at the Helm 2022 Mama’s Kitchen volunteers find love while giving back to San Diego — ABC 10News 2.14.22 Unexpected Romance through volunteering at Mama’s Kitchen — KUSI-TV 2.14.22 2021 World Aids Day Is a Reminder of Another Pandemic — San Diego Union Tribune… Read the full article »