Kelly's Kitchen

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Non-profit 501c3 focused on the intersection of food justice and disability justice with a mission of promoting healthy nutrition and food education to the whole community with emphasis on accessibility and inclusion. www.kellys-kitchen.org

How to Help Feed Your Community. Text that provides 8 tips from donating to a local food bank, to filling or starting a Little Free Pantry, to organizing a food drive.
Image of a little pantry in the shape of a small house with food filling it. It sits on a stand in the grass with blue sky behind it. Text around this says "Looking for Ways to Help Feed Your Community? Kelly's Kitchen wants to fund an accessible little free pantry in your neighborhood! Fill out our survey to apply for a Little Free Library grant today! More details in the linked document." Kelly's Kitchen logo and a QR code to the application are included on the image.
Image Description: photo of a young white girl with dark hair holding an apple and two stuffed animals. A QR code at the bottom right corner of the image will take you to a Feeding America letter template to email your congressional representative about hunger action and the importance of SNAP benefits. Text at the top of the image says "September is Hunger Action Month" with a Feeding America logo.
Image Description: Image of a young girl with dark skin and dark hair. She is sitting outside loking into the camera but going through a school notebook. Text around her says "Calling College and University Food Pantry Resources. Join our Food Security Network and Quarterly Meetings". A QR code to the Food Security Network sits in the middle right of the image.
Image Description: Image of different grains in bowls with a sign that says "Gluten Free". Below it is a hand drawn graphic on a calendar on the 13th that says National Celiac Awareness Day. Kelly's Kitchen logo is below. To the left of these images is text that says "Studies show that up to 80% of people with celiac disease don't know they have it".
Image Description: A bright pink background with the words “world plant milk day” in bold yellow letters. Four illustrated cartons of plant-based milk are shown: a light blue carton labeled “Coconut Milk” with coconuts pictured, a green carton labeled “Almond Milk” with almonds pictured, a beige carton labeled “Oat Milk” with oats illustrated, and a white carton labeled “Organic Soy Milk” with soybeans pictured. In the top right corner is the Kelly’s Kitchen logo.
Image Description: A colorful graphic promoting Disability Pride Month. At the top, bold purple text reads “DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH,” followed by blue text that says “INTERSECTION OF DISABILITY AND FOOD INJUSTICE.” In the center, there is a black-and-white QR code placed on top of a purple watercolor-style background. Along the bottom edge of the image is an assortment of fresh vegetables, including lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, cauliflower, bell peppers, eggplant, lemons, and cabbage. In the upper right corner is the Kelly's Kitchen logo, which features a cloud and stylized blue figure.
Image Descriptions: various candid photos of different stages of the pickling process: cutting Vegetables, adding them to the mason jars, mixing/creating the bring mixture, and the final product of pickled vegetables. Photos also include Kelly speaking to the group with an ASL interpreter seated next to her.
Image Description: background photo of red, ripe raspberries. Text overlaid says "National Raspberry Day" with Kelly's Kitchen logo on the bottom right corner.
Image Description: Collage on a light-green background showing inclusive community and backyard gardening: children laugh while planting flowers in a low bed; two adults chat as one holds a green watering can over potted herbs; a rooftop team works around large container planters; another pair kneels beside a wooden raised bed, tucking herbs into fresh soil; close-up hands lower a leafy seedling into a black pot amid lush greenery; and a row of waist-high wooden raised beds bursts with vegetables and orange marigolds. The Kelly’s Kitchen cloud logo appears in the lower-right corner.
Image Descriptions: candid photos of Jenny, an Asian American woman in a power wheelchair showing other camp attendees accessible cooking tools as well as candid photos posing with other camp attendees of various ages who also use manual wheelchairs while enjoying camp.
Image Description: a white hand holding a half husked ear of corn. Text above says June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day. Kelly's Kitchen logo included.
Image Description: Photo of a baking dish with cooked imperial rice.
Illustrated chart titled “Composting Basics — what you can compost and what you should pitch.” The green “Compostable” side shows broccoli stalks, coffee grounds, a carrot top, cracked eggshells, a plate of leftovers, banana peel, grass clippings, a bread slice, red apple, a pile of autumn leaves, and a green compost bin icon. The red “Non-Compostable” side lists a produce sticker, charcoal lump, bottle of cooking oil, gray trash can, milk carton, bone, cheese wedge, raw steak, fish skeleton, and a small cat in a litter tray.
Image Description: Illustrated flyer on a pale green background: four watercolor seed packets—pink flower, red radishes, orange carrot, and white scallions—hang from a clothesline at the top. A hand-lettered banner beneath them reads “From Seed to Harvest w/ OCP.” Event details follow: “May 24th, 9 a.m.–11 a.m., Walhalla City Pool, 101 N Maple St, Walhalla, SC 29691.” A small wooden sign labeled “Garden” sits on the left, and a pair of green gardening gloves decorates the right. The closing text asks parents to send children in closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty, and suggests bringing optional sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat.
Image Description: Cooking Tips. How to Use a Rocker Knife. Kelly's Kitchen logo and The Color Coded Chef logo at top right corner. Bottom half of image is a photo of a rocker knife sitting on it's side on a small, round, wooden cutting board with leafy greens.
Image Description: image of a bee on a yellow flower (close-up photo) with text above that says "World Bee Day". Kelly's Kitchen logo on bottom right corner.
Image Description: photo of Imperial Rice on a plate with the right that says: May 20. Imperial Rice with Kelly's Kitchen & The Color Coded Chef. Both organization logos on the top left corner.
Image Description: Food Security Network. The Monthly Morsel. A monthly newsletter for food resource organizations in the United States and US Territories addressing food insecurity in their communities. Kelly's Kitchen logo at top left corner.
Image Description: International No Diet Day. Photo of a person's hands ripping up a sign that says "diet" with a tape measurer hanging down to their waist. Kelly's Kitchen logo on the bottom left side.
Image Description: black and white photo of people with disabilities at work. Text overlaid says "World Day for Safety and Health at Work" with Kelly's Kitchen logo at the top right corner.
Image Description: photo of Imperial Rice on a plate with the right that says: May 20. Imperial Rice with Kelly's Kitchen & The Color Coded Chef. Both organization logos on the top left corner.
Image Description: yellow background with two blue circles that show statistics. Title says "Black Communities Have the Highest Rate of Food Insecurity in America". Statistics are: 24% of Black Americans experience food insecurity. 8% of white Americans experience food insecurity."
Image Description: dark green background with four different kitchen and cooking utensils. Text overlaid is "Accessible Kitchen Equipment" with the Kelly's Kitchen logo included.
Image Description: Image of a young white man with dark hair and dark facial hair in a wheelchair wearing a white lab coat and measuring liquid from containers that almost look like brewery vats and containers. He is writing on a clipboard as measuring. Text overtop in white and teal says "employment opportunities in the food & beverage industry". Kelly's Kitchen logo in the top left corner.
Image Description: Screenshot of the Kelly's Kitchen website on the "Programming" page for the Food Security Network map which shows many red dots all over a searchable map that are food resources across the United States.
Image Description: photo of EatOkra founders with text that says 2025 James Bear Awards. We're a 2025 James Beard Impact Award Honoree".
Image Description: photo of the ground from above with dirt and gardening tools. Plants in pots ready to go into the ground are scattered around. Text in the middle of the image says "Let's Celebrate National Gardening Day". Kelly's Kitchen logo is at the top right corner.
Image Description: photos of plants in the growing and starting stage as well as a photo of a bag of compost. Text says" Grow! Start! Compost! April 12, 2025. #GrowFoodChallenge. Pick up your FREE SEEDS from 9-11:30 am at Second Harvest Food Bank, 69 Benton Industrial Road, Camden, TN. Extra seeds, staff and a planting station will also be available on-site to help you get started. QR code to register to attend included.
Image Description: photo of Kelly, a white woman with long silver/blonde hair and glasses wearing a blue collar shirt with the Kelly’s Kitchen logo on it. Around her is text “Make it Count. 31,188. The number to know in food security this month”.
Image Description: American flag with the symbol for a person in a wheelchair. Text says American Experience Films. Access for Every Body. Change Not Charity. The Americans with Disabilities Act. March 25 at 9/8 C on PBS.
Image 1: A quote from Devin, a Nourishment Beyond the Plate participant, says, “I cook simple meals. This class helped me use more ingredients and teaches me recipes I can share with my friends. It’s truly rewarding.” The image features three photos of participants actively cooking and enjoying the program. One shows two people stirring ingredients in a pan, another shows two individuals smiling as they prepare food, and the last shows a woman assisting a participant in mixing ingredients. The Kelly’s Kitchen logo is in the corner, with a subtle vegetable-themed background.
Image Description: photo of a plate of tamales wrapped in corn husks.
REALITY CHECK: Black and Hispanic families are TWICE as likely to face food insecurity during the pandemic.
Image Description: A promotional graphic for Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry. At the top, the pantry’s logo features a yellow house with the words ‘Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry’ encircling it. Below, large white text reads ‘WE FEED THE HUNGRY.’ The background shows a sunny outdoor scene with trees and a wooden sign that reads ‘Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry, Operated by Inner City Hope Corporation. This Pantry honors the memory of Virginia Schrantz.’ Below, three black-and-white images show Virginia Schrantz, an elderly woman with deep wrinkles, in various expressions. At the bottom, a bold statement outlines the pantry’s mission: ‘Miss Virginia's Food Pantry provides food to all in need and supports organizations that are committed to the welfare of the poor and needy who require food assistance. All help and assistance is provided with a spirit of giving regardless of race or creed in the example set by Virginia Schrantz.’
Image Description: Image of a laptop computer with a screenshot of the Kitchen Resources and Tools page as well as an image of a cell phone with the phone version of the Kelly's Kitchen website included. Text above these images says "Check out our Accessible Kitchen Tools & Equipment Section of the Website". Below the image is our website: www.kellys-kitchen.org with the Kelly's Kitchen logo in the bottom right corner of the image.
Image Description: News Release. USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for West Virginia Disaster Areas.
A promotional graphic for a live vegan cooking demo titled "BBQ Chickpea Burgers," scheduled for Friday, February 14th at 1 PM ET. The event is part of "Veguary," with a logo featuring a green cabbage and red, black, and green colors. The tagline "Plant-Based on a Budget: $10 Vegan Cooking Demos" is displayed at the bottom. The background includes fresh vegetables like carrots, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and broccoli. On the right side, a smiling woman with long, dark hair is featured, wearing a black and white plaid jacket over a black top.
Photo of a fried chik'n wrap with text overtop that says "Cooking demo was postponed". Kelly's Kitchen logo in top left corner. AfroVegan Society logo in the bottom right corner.
Friday, February 7th. 1 pm ET. Fried Chik'n Wraps. Veguary. LIVE. Plant Based on a Budget. $10 Vegan Cooking Demos. Image of facilitator, Danni McGhee, a Black woman with short hair. AfroVegan Society logo at the top right corner.
Image Description: image of a laptop screen with an email showing on the screen indicating acceptance into the US Aging Innovation Hub for Kelly's Kitchen. Kelly's Kitchen logo is in the bottom right corner of the image along with text that says "exciting updates".
A quote from Devin, a Nourishment Beyond the Plate participant, says, “I cook simple meals. This class helped me use more ingredients and teaches me recipes I can share with my friends. It’s truly rewarding.” The image features three photos of participants actively cooking and enjoying the program. One shows two people stirring ingredients in a pan, another shows two individuals smiling as they prepare food, and the last shows a woman assisting a participant in mixing ingredients. The Kelly’s Kitchen logo is in the corner, with a subtle vegetable-themed background.
Image Description: Image of Sarah, a Black woman, her husband, a white man, and their two pre-teen biracial daughters smiling outdoors. The text reads: 'Meet Sarah. Her & her family will benefit from the Food Security Network debuting this Winter 2025.' The Kelly's Kitchen logo is displayed in the top right corner.
Image Description: background photo of three adults in a food bank warehouse sorting and prepping food to provide to community members. Kelly's Kitchen logo in the top left corner. Poverty in America is written in colorful block letters in the top third of the image.
Photo of potato soup and layered dessert from the ingredient and instruction recipe. Text around these images say "Kelly's Kitchen and the Color Coded Chef 2025 Virtual Cooking Class = February 4, 2025 at 4:30 pm EST. Join us to make Potato Soup and Layered Dessert". Kelly's Kitchen and Color Coded Chef logos included at the bottom of the image.
Kelly's Kitchen and the Color Coded Chef 2025 Virtual Cooking Class Schedule. Class #1: Potato Soup and Layered Dessert - February 4, 2025 Class #2: Summer Surprise - May 6, 2025 Class #3: Fall Favorites -August 5, 2025 Class #4: Thanksgiving Leftover Tips and Tricks -November 4, 2025 All classes will be held 4:30 - 6:30 pm EST. The Color Coded Chef logo and Kelly's Kitchen logo included.
Image Description: Image of a young Black woman with long braids wearing an apron and managing a farm. Text overtop in white and yellow says "employment opportunities in the food & beverage industry". Kelly's Kitchen logo in the top right corner.
Image Description: Image of spoons with different wheat-free flours on and on a black table top with the word "Gluten Free" stamped in the non-wheat flour on the black table. Text below over purple rectangular banner says "National Gluten Free Day" with the APRIL logo on the bottom left corner.
Image Description: background image is a screenshot of some of the many job opportunities posted and shared on our website. Text overtop in black and yellow says "employment opportunities in the food & beverage industry". Kelly's Kitchen logo in the bottom right corner.
Image Description: photo of a bowl of chicken curry with a quote in red and black color scheme by Chintan Pandya, Dhamaka, New York City that says "Everything is so different everywhere.The more you keep on studying, the more you'll understand how diverse curry is. We eat food to understand culture. You don't know who you're going to connect with." Kelly's Kitchen logo in the bottom right corner.
Image Description: background photo of a young elementary-age child eating a large slice of pepperoni pizza while sitting against a chain link fence. Kelly's Kitchen logo in the bottom right corner. Poverty in America is written in colorful block letters in the top third of the image on the left-hand side.
Statement from Kelly Timmons, Founder of Kelly’s Kitchen: “As wildfires continue to impact communities across California, we at Kelly’s Kitchen are preparing to assist in addressing food insecurity in affected areas. Here’s what we know so far: We’ve been in contact with state and local officials, who have indicated that a clearer picture of where help is needed will likely emerge by Monday. In the meantime, if anyone is in immediate need of food assistance, we encourage them to contact their local relief center. These centers coordinate with state officials and mutual aid organizations, including us, to ensure support reaches those who need it most. We will continue to provide updates as we learn more about how we can contribute to recovery efforts. Let’s come together to support our neighbors during this challenging time.“
Image Description: The image features a serene background of North Carolina’s mountain ranges with the text “Supporting Food Insecure Community Members in North Carolina” prominently displayed. The words “food insecure” are bold and green, drawing attention to the message. Below, a stylized outline of North Carolina is included, filled with the text “North Carolina” in blue. In the corners, logos for the Utopian Seed Project and Kelly’s Kitchen are present, signifying their collaboration in addressing food insecurity.
Image Description: Group of individuals posing for a photo as a background with text in block letters that says "Poverty in America". The Kelly's Kitchen logo is in the top left corner.
Image Description: The image shows an older Black man in a green polo holding a plate of Southern food, including fried shrimp, rice, green beans, and red rice, against a floral curtain background. In the top-right corner is the "Gullah Geechee Home Cooking" cookbook, connecting the dish to Gullah Geechee culinary traditions with a photo of author and chef Emily Meggett. Kelly’s Kitchen logo is in the top-left corner.
Image Description: The image shows a U.S. map with state abbreviations, connected by network lines and people icons, symbolizing a food security network. The Kelly's Kitchen logo is centered in this connected network image. Below, two photos depict people distributing food at a food center, highlighting community and accessibility.
Image Description: The "Hierarchy of Eats" (Food Justice Pyramid) highlights priorities in food access and ethics. At the base is ensuring enough food to combat hunger and insecurity, followed by eating healthy, culturally appropriate, and affordable food. Above this is the joy of eating, the pleasure of cooking and sharing food, and, at the top, ethical considerations of food choices, which depend on meeting the foundational needs first.
The jobs available to undocumented migrant workers in America are often in the domestic, industrial, and agricultural field. These jobs are often physically demanding and often dangerous.