HEALTHY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM | TEEN KITCHEN PROJECT

HEALTHY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM

Teen Kitchen Project engages youth ages 14-18 as employees and volunteers in our healthy meal delivery program. Together with adult professional chefs, teens prepare dietitian approved meals that are delivered throughout Santa Cruz county.

Youth Services: CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Physical Address

2890 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours

Sunday through Thursday, 9-5

Application process

Call to apply, call for intake, call for an appointment

Eligibility

Youth ages 14-18 may apply to enter a cohort 3 times per year. Meal delivery program clients must have an acceptable medical diagnosis to qualify for services. See our website for more information.

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

TEEN KITCHEN PROJECT

Teen Kitchen Project is a non-profit organization that provides short-term meal delivery service to Santa Cruz County residents who are experiencing a health-related crisis or emergency.

Meal recipients are referred to the program by healthcare providers, social workers, and nurse navigators based on the clients' needs, current lack of food access, and their ability to prepare meals for themselves. Referral forms can be found on our website.

We partner with youth in the community who volunteer in commercial kitchens preparing and cooking fresh and healthy meals. These meals are then delivered directly to our clients by our adult volunteers.