Who can volunteer?
Anyone. If you can show up and lend a hand, you belong in the kitchen. No cooking experience needed.
What happens at a Kitchen of Kindness session?
Volunteers work in groups to prepare a few different dishes - recipes, ingredients, and directions are provided. Volunteers then package the meals and write short cards to go along with each Kindness meal.
Who are the meals for?
The meals go to people in the community who could use support and care. It’s our way of letting someone know, “You’re not alone. Someone out there is thinking about you.”
Who can receive a meal?
Anyone who could use the extra support. For some, it may be a one-off gesture at just the right moment. Others, particularly those who are elderly or homebound, may receive a meal more often.
Can I refer someone to receive a meal?
Yes. If you know someone who would appreciate a meal, let us know. You can reach out privately and we’ll handle it with sensitivity.
Is this only for people who are struggling financially?
No. This is about community. Sometimes a meal is not about money, it’s about feeling remembered, supported, and cared for.
Can I order a meal for myself?
Kitchen of Kindness is not a meal-ordering service. Our meals are completely free and are given as a gift - a hug from the community in the form of a home-cooked meal. This is being made possible thanks to a grant by the HLH Trust. Recipients generally don’t order meals themselves. Instead, friends, family members, neighbours or local organisations can recommend someone they feel would appreciate a Kindness Meal. You can let us know about yourself, but it isn't guaranteed in the same way an ordered meal would be.
If you would like to order meals for yourself, this service is available through Chabadeli. Chabadeli meals are cooked on a weekly basis and there are various options to choose from. You can see options and prices HERE.
Do I need to be part of the Chabad community to volunteer?
No. Kitchen of Kindness is open to everyone who wants to help.
Do I need cooking experience to volunteer?
Not at all. There’s always something to do, chopping, packing, labeling, setting up, cleaning, or organizing. There is also the option to volunteer as a driver to do meal deliveries. Volunteers can do either cooking, delivering, or both.
Is the food kosher?
Yes. All meals are prepared according to kosher standards.
Where does the cooking take place?
We run Kitchen of Kindness sessions at the Water Garden Hotel, 2B Annerley Road, BH1 3PG.
How often does Kitchen of Kindness happen?
Session run on alternating Wednesdays at 2 PM. The first session will be on 9 September.
Can I sponsor a cooking session or a set of meals?
Yes. Sponsorship is a meaningful way to support the program. Reach out and we’ll share options.
How do I sign up?
Click here for the volunteer form or to refer someone who could use a meal.
