Mama's Kitchen

Question 1

Mission Statement

Answer 1

At Mama’s Kitchen we believe that everyone is entitled to the basic necessity of life–nutritious food. As a community-driven organization, we provide nutrition support to men, women, and children affected by AIDS or cancer who are vulnerable to hunger.

Question 2

Mama’s Pantry

Answer 2

Opened in 2004 to low-income HIV-positive folks who are well enough to stop and cook, but who can benefit from nutritious food to stay healthy and stretch their budget. Average client has income of just $622 per month.

Question 3

Meal Breakdowns

Answer 3

Cost per meal: 3.06
Cost to provide meals for one client per 
week: 65
month: 280
Year: 3395

Question 4

Stats

Answer 4

355,000 meals per year
almost 35,000 volunteer hours
over 150,000 volunteer miles driven
in 2014, we delivered our 7-millionth meal
866 volunteers - 12 Staff
over 100 children are fed

Question 5

Five ways to get involved

Answer 5

1. Sponsor an Event
2. Join the monthly giving program
3. Collect food for Mama’s Pantry
4. Volunteer on a Committee or in the Kitchen
5. Become a delivery driver