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Our History

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

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.

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December 13, 2024

Celebrating Our Volunteers

May 10, 2024

Mama’s Kitchen Earns Accreditation from the Food is Medicine Coalition

January 16, 2024

Announcing our new CEO – Eva Matthews, MPH

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San Diego, CA 92105
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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)