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OUR MISSION: Mama’s Kitchen believes that everyone is entitled to the basic necessity of life We have over 1,000 awesome volunteers who make this happen.

Mama's Kitchen cooks, packages, and delivers food at no cost to folks in San Diego County who are too ill to shop and cook. We also run a food pantry on-site at our facility on Home Avenue in San Diego. Please visit our website at www.mamaskitchen.org

Mama's Kitchen holds several fundraisers throughout the year:
-Mama's Day, held the Friday before Mother's Day each year, is a restaurant tasting with over 55 participating restaurants who prepare signature dishes for our guests.
- Mama's Pies, our Thanksgiving fundraiser. Starting in October, our supporters sell Thanksgiving pies to their family, friends and co-workers, who then pick up their pies throughout San Diego County on the day before Thanksgiving.
-Tree of Life, commemorating World AIDS Day, is held every year on December 1st at Village Hillcrest, with a candlelight vigil and tree lighting ceremony.

11/29/2025

🌟 Remember to join us Monday, December 1st, for a heartfelt evening of remembrance and celebration at our annual Tree of Life Ceremony 🌟

This is a free evening of special memories, singing, and a candlelighting ceremony to honor those affected by AIDS.

📍 Village Hillcrest, 3965 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA
⏰ 6 PM

Dress warmly and arrive early—seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

11/28/2025

Last week, we were visited by San Diego Councilmember Vivian Moreno of District 8!

She met with our staff and Andrew Rosenberg from our Board of Directors to learn more about our detailed process, how we are managing increased demand, and our impact on the San Diego community.

We are proud to serve constituents of District 8 in the Barrio Logan, Grant Hill, Logan Heights, and San Ysidro neighborhoods. Last year, we delivered 60,464 medically tailored meals to critically ill clients in Moreno's district and were excited to explore how we could best support her community.

Thank you, Councilmember Moreno, for visiting! We look forward to welcoming you back very soon!

11/27/2025

Here's to a partnership we're PIE-dful of! 🥧

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to have such amazing partners like Shamrock Foods, a long-time local food supplier for Mama's Kitchen. In addition to sponsoring our Mama's Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale, they made it possible for each client to get a slice of pumpkin pie, ensuring all our critically ill clientele get a traditional holiday treat!

These delectable treats were prepped and packed by volunteers so that our clients would receive them along with their traditional Thanksgiving meal today. 🦃

Please help us in thanking Shamrock for ensuring that our clients receive some nutritious, truly delicious pie this Thanksgiving! 💖

11/26/2025

We are excited to announce that Mars Construction has pledged $55,000 toward our continued work of feeding critically ill San Diegans — a commitment that includes sponsorship of our 21st Annual Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale.

We are honored to have Mars Construction's support yet again, as they were quick to give their expertise and support when we had necessary building renovations in 2023. Their generosity will help us care for even more critically ill San Diegans this holiday season - and beyond.

Thank you again, Mars Construction, for your sincere generosity in supporting our critically ill population!

11/22/2025

Due to popular demand, we have extended our pie sales until Sunday, November 23rd, at 12 PM! If you didn't get to order a Mama's Pie, you have one last chance to help us feed our critically ill neighbors this holiday season.

During this extra time, we aim to fund 5,000 more meals, but we can't do it without your help. Buying a pie is not just a Thanksgiving treat. You're also ensuring that those who might not have support during the holiday season still receive the loving nutrition they deserve.

From all of us at Mama's Kitchen, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 💖

11/21/2025

We are honored to have been included with so many wonderful organizations in this story by ABC World News Tonight!

Thank you to ABC News and Deborah Roberts for capturing the love and effort of organizations, volunteers, and donors, all around the country, in serving our critically ill population.

As communities come together around dinner tables this season, it is moving to be recognized as part of a national effort to serve nutrition to those who need it most. We are truly proud to be a small piece of the national puzzle that delivers millions of meals to critically ill neighbors every year.

Thank you to the Food is Medicine Coalition and our peer organizations, God's Love We Deliver, Project Angel Heart, and Open Hand Atlanta, for allowing us to share the stage on such a heartwarming story!

11/19/2025

Join us in thanking our stupendous corporate volunteers from Ionis. Through their "Holiday Hope" initiative, their staff volunteered throughout November, demonstrating what it truly means to give back!

Collectively, the Ionis team has diligently worked to pack and bundle more than 2,400 meals that will feed critically ill San Diegans this month. What's more, Ionis is a proud sponsor of this year's Mama's Pies fundraiser!

We are so grateful for our partnership with an organization that strives to have a greater impact on their community. Thank you, Ionis, for your support!

11/17/2025

🌲 You’re invited to Tree of Life 🌲

Each year, Mama’s Kitchen commemorates World AIDS Day by recognizing and remembering those affected by AIDS, as well as the ongoing efforts made to end the epidemic. Our heartwarming event includes:

✨ Candle-lighting to honor those affected by AIDS

✨ Special guest speakers

✨ Community recognition awards

✨ Uplifting holiday music from the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus

Since the first reported case of AIDS, far too many lives and loved ones have been lost. Join us for a free evening of special memories to honor those affected by AIDS.

11/15/2025

This last Wednesday, we gathered over 50 volunteers at Sycuan's Singing Hills Golf Resort to assemble more than 3,400 pie boxes for our Mama’s Pies Thanksgiving Bake Sale! 🥧📦

Our energetic and organized team carefully labeled, built, and sorted the boxes, which were then delivered to 13 bakers across San Diego.

Thank you for being part of our wonderful fundraiser, and don’t forget to order your Thanksgiving pie before November 21! 🤗👏

11/14/2025

🥧 Pie sales close next week. Order your pie today🥧

Because of community members like you, we have sold over 2,400 pies in support of our Mama’s Pies fundraiser! So far, those pie purchases have helped us fund 29,000 meals for critically ill San Diegans.

Pie sales close at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 21st. With just one week left, there’s still time to have an impact on your community this holiday season through your pie purchase and donations. Crust us, you'll want a piece of this! 💖

11/12/2025

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Mama's Kitchen!

San Diego County is home to approximately 240,000 veterans, making it one of the largest veteran populations in the United States. Many veterans face significant health challenges, including chronic illnesses that could be effectively managed with proper nutrition.

Last year, we served 363 critically ill veterans of San Diego County. We are proud to support our veteran population and look forward to growing to fit their future needs!

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3960 Home Avenue
San Diego, CA
92105

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.mamaskitchen.org/, http://mamaskitchen.start.page/

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Mama’s Kitchen, a community-driven organization, believes that everyone is entitled to the basic necessity of life — nutritious food. Our nutrition services improve the lives of women, men, and children vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer, or other critical illnesses.

- Our Home Delivered Meal Program provides three medically-tailored meals a day, 7 days a week, to our critically ill neighbors and their children.

- Our food pantry offers a monthly grocery shopping opportunity to low-income, HIV-positive residents, with fresh produce, lean proteins and nutrient-dense food choices.

- Our medical nutrition program provides intensive nutrition education and counseling from our registered dietitian, so that clients learn to self-manage their dietary needs.