Nonprofit to use the proceeds from new business to fund its culinary apprenticeship program for foster youth and the homeless
San Diego nonprofit Kitchens for Good needed a new way to sustain its philanthropic efforts — most notably running an apprenticeship program that teaches culinary skills to foster youth, the formerly incarcerated and those struggling with housing.
“They provide opportunities and second chances and a way to be able to stay in this city, which I think, is extremely important,” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria told a crowd of several dozen people who came out for the grand opening.Troy Johnson, publisher of San Diego Magazine and Food Network television personality, also showed up for the event.
Kitchens for Good was forced to dial back a catering operation during the pandemic, said CEO Jennifer Gilmore. The new business is a way to bring in much needed revenue for the nonprofit, and it’s off to a promising start, she said. Ayoe Rydiander started the training to be a chef about three weeks ago at the nonprofit’s 250,000 square foot facility, located at a transitional living center run by The Salvation Army called“It’s so hard. It’s so much information. It’s so fun,” said the 61-year-old, who said she grappled with homeless and drug use in 2018 after escaping an abusive relationship.
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