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Culinary Training for Youth at East Mesa
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 decade, KFG has helped people overcome barriers to employment. Now, Kitchens for Good is bringing culinary training for youth directly to the…
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Behind the Scenes: Apprentices in Action at Roy’s San Diego
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 visited five apprentices completing their culinary apprenticeship in San Diego at Roy’s San Diego under Head Chef Michael Pascua. For Chef Michael, working…
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Kitchens for Good Relaunches Hunger Relief Meal Program
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 always meet the need. In response to this growing gap in food assistance, Kitchens for Good has been strengthening our meal production operations,…
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One Year of Helping Businesses Take Their Next Step
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 great product, entrepreneurs have to navigate permits, licensing, branding, pricing, customer feedback, and learning what it takes to sell successfully. Many of the…
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BUILDING THE CULINARY IMPACT CENTER
This is more than a building. This is a launchpad for dreams. Kitchens for Good (KFG) believes in a simple but powerful idea: food has the power to change lives. For more than a decade, KFG has transformed this belief into measurable impact—providing job skills to individuals experiencing barriers to employment, supporting local food entrepreneurs, and…
Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeships
Giving Season 2025
We’re celebrating 10 years by sharing success stories from across San Diego, starting with T, who went from incarceration to Executive Chef through his training at our first kitchen at The Jacobs Center. T | Culinary Class 18T transformed his life through Kitchens for Good after previously being incarcerated. He was promoted from training in…
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Apprenticeships
Apprentice Celebration September 26, 2023
On September 26, 2023, friends, family, and Kitchens for Good supporters were in attendance for a fantastic day celebrating the accomplishments of 28 promoted apprentices and seven new graduates. Attendees enjoyed a moving ceremony and lots of delicious apprentice-made bites and desserts. Favorites from the day included braised short ribs with goat cheese and roasted…
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Apprenticeships
Kitchens for Good SHOP can help!
NBC 7 San Diego visited Kitchens for Good SHOP in July 2023. Their story featured local entrepreneurs and small business owners getting great deals on kitchenware while giving back to their community. Read the full NBC SHOP story here: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/this-san-diego-thrift-shop-dedicated-to-kitchenware-will-save-you-money-while-funding-someone-elses-dream/3268294/ Not only is SHOP helping local businesses get started, it’s also a great resource for…
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Press Coverage
One Year of Kitchens for Good Market
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 Good’s Microenterprise Program, community members, longtime supporters, and plenty of hungry shoppers for a day celebrating local food and small businesses. For the…
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Food Photography Props: A Guide to Styling on a Budget
Author: Nancy Ingersoll Food photography is a blend of art, technique, and storytelling. The right food photography props elevate your work without overwhelming it—and you don’t need a warehouse or a big budget to get started. This article is for anyone shooting food photography or creating a culinary portfolio: students from Kitchens for Good’s Culinary…
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Making Food That Changes Lives – Spectrum News
Read Here https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2023/06/15/making-food-that-changes-lives
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Events
One Year of Kitchens for Good Market
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 Good’s Microenterprise Program, community members, longtime supporters, and plenty of hungry shoppers for a day celebrating local food and small businesses. For the…
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Kitchens for Good Milestone Celebration
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 continued building brighter futures through hard work and determination. Throughout the afternoon, participants shared what the experience has meant to them. Thomas reflected…
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One Year of Helping Businesses Take Their Next Step
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 great product, entrepreneurs have to navigate permits, licensing, branding, pricing, customer feedback, and learning what it takes to sell successfully. Many of the…
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Newsletters
May 2026 Newsletter
Hello Friend, As we move through this season of growth at Kitchens for Good, I’m continually reminded that meaningful change happens when opportunity, community, and innovation come together. In this month’s newsletter, we’re proud to share a few powerful examples of what that looks like in action. From being featured in San Diego Magazine—a moment that…
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April 2026 Newsletter
FROM APPRENTICE TO INNOVATOR:DAVID LAY’S JOURNEY At Kitchens for Good, transformation starts with opportunity, and David Lay is a powerful example of what happens when that opportunity is met with hard work and determination. Today, Chef David is part of Oceanside’s newest concept, Kettle on Coast, following roles at acclaimed restaurants like Michelin Bib Gourmand–recognized…
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January 2026 Newsletter
Apprentice Interview: Meet Joe In October, Joe attained his first promotion in the culinary industry, a pivotal milestone in a lifelong cooking journey. Joe began cooking as a teenager, fiercely competing with his older brother to make the better tacos and tortas. His parents also shaped his culinary consciousness. A Japanese mother and Mexican father, they…
