This past weekend, we celebrated one year of Kitchens for Good’s “The Market”—and the entrepreneurs who have made it what it is. Our anniversary Market brought together food entrepreneurs from Kitchens for Good’s Microenterprise Program, community members, longtime supporters, and…
If you read our last newsletter, you may remember Maria, a recent culinary apprenticeship graduate we highlighted following this year’s Milestone Celebration. We shared her story of perseverance and her determination to complete the program, even when the journey wasn’t…
Across San Diego, more of our neighbors are struggling to access nutritious food consistently. For those who also lack the resources, equipment, or ability to prepare meals themselves, traditional food assistance doesn’t always meet the need. In response to this…
We’re excited to share that 100% of job-ready apprentices from our most recent class are employed within two weeks of completing their initial training. For Kitchens for Good, this reflects the determination of the apprentices, the quality of our industry-informed…
Hello Friend, As we move through this season of growth at Kitchens for Good, I’m continually reminded that meaningful change happens when opportunity, community, and innovation come together. In this month’s newsletter, we’re proud to share a few powerful examples…
FROM APPRENTICE TO INNOVATOR:DAVID LAY’S JOURNEY At Kitchens for Good, transformation starts with opportunity, and David Lay is a powerful example of what happens when that opportunity is met with hard work and determination. Today, Chef David is part of…
Apprentice Interview: Meet Joe In October, Joe attained his first promotion in the culinary industry, a pivotal milestone in a lifelong cooking journey. Joe began cooking as a teenager, fiercely competing with his older brother to make the better tacos and…
GIVE TO OUR MATCH TODAY! As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’ve been reflecting on how far we’ve come—and the work still ahead. Over the past decade, more than 1,000 apprentices have trained in our kitchens, nearly 800,000 meals have…
Supporting Apprentices Through the SNAP Gap When the federal government shutdown suspended SNAP benefits, thousands of San Diegans suddenly faced greater uncertainty about how they would afford their next meal, including our own apprentices. With more than half of those…
