Mama’s Kitchen, a local nonprofit meal delivery service dedicated to women, men and children vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer, and other critical illnesses, including congestive heart failure and Type 2 diabetes, is working around the clock to maintain operations during the “shelter-in-place” mandate.
·  For the past six weeks, each delivery day has been a record delivery day. On Friday, April 10, Mama’s Kitchen delivered 7,284 meals to 607 clients. This is already a 40 percent increase from just a few weeks ago before the mandate was issued.
·  Mama’s Kitchen projects its clientele and meals served will continue to increase over the next two months due to the crisis.
·  As the pandemic progresses in our region, the organization has seen an increase in demand for its services to provide home-delivered nutrition to critically ill individuals and families who are most at risk to the devastating complications from COVID-19 given their compromised immune systems and chronic illnesses.
·  During these challenging times when everyone is encouraged to telecommute or stay home to avoid the virus, Mama’s Kitchen provides an opportunity to help those in need.
·  Mama’s Kitchen is still accepting referrals for new clients, and does not have a waiting list. As always, the organization’s goal is to never turn away a qualified individual.
·  The nonprofit is still accepting backup volunteer applications. Those interested in supporting Mama’s Kitchen’s efforts can visit mamaskitchen.org/volunteer to learn more.
·  Mama’s Kitchen has also established an Emergency Response Fund to support increased expenses due to the response efforts. With the distribution of stimulus checks coming down the pipeline, the organization invites the community to give back to nonprofit organizations in need so they can continue supporting our local community members in need.  ·  For three decades, Mama’s Kitchen has addressed public health and the needs of those who are vulnerable by providing the healing power of nutrition to neighbors too ill to cook for themselves.
·  The nonprofits’ services allow clients to receive the nutritional support they need without leaving the safety of their home. This makes Mama’s Kitchen’s work even more critical during this challenging time.
·  An average meal from Mama’s Kitchen costs $5 to make, and is provided at no cost for clients. For those interested in funding a meal or meals, visit support.mamaskitchen.org/fooddrive to donate.
·  Mama’s Kitchen believes that food heals, and everyone is entitled to the basic necessity of life — nutritious food.