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More than half of U.S. adults got their first regular job in a restaurant. For justice-involved young people, food service can be an accessible first step into the workforce. For more than…

A culinary apprenticeship doesn’t end when training at Kitchens for Good does. In San Diego, apprentices continue building their skills through paid, on-the-job training at restaurants like Roy’s. Recently, KFG team members…

In July 2024, Latara joined the Kitchens for Good Culinary Apprenticeship Program with no prior cooking experience. At the time, she was grieving the recent loss of her father while also caring…

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…

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…

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…

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…

One year ago, we launched The Market at The SHOP to create a place where aspiring food entrepreneurs could begin building real businesses. Starting a food business is hard. Beyond creating a…

On June 26, we gathered to recognize the apprentices and entrepreneurs who reached important milestones over the past year. The celebration honored 52 individuals who completed training, launched businesses, secured employment, and…