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MOTHER’S KITCHEN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
I would like to help Mother’s Kitchen. How do I volunteer?
Please join us in either serving or cooking on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in Santa Monica. You may also want to cook a meal in your own home or shop for food, gather donations, and/or provide financial support. We also need help with outreach and communications.
When and where are you cooking and serving meals in the L.A. area?
We cook nutritious vegetarian entrees every Thursday from 11 am - 1:30 pm at various volunteer’s homes.The meals are served at an indoor facility in Santa Monica located at: 503 Olympic Blvd. (west of 7th Street next to the big tent building.)
If you would like to help us serve, please arrive any Wednesday or Thursday afternoon no later than 2:30pm. The schedule is as follows: 2:30-3:30pm: set-up, 3:30-4:30 pm: meals are served, then afterwords, 4:30-5:30 p.m. is clean-up.
*Please be aware when commuting from across town, traffic may be heavy at this time of day.
How do I get there? Where should I park?
Mother’s Kitchen NEW Meal Service Address: 503 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica 90401.
This is located’ at the OPCC Access Center (two-story blue and silver bldg. immediately west of a big white tent like temporary structure).
1nterstate 10 Freeway West to Lincoln Blvd Exit. When you exit, you will be on Olympic Blvd. Proceed west across Lincoln and STAY TO YOUR RIGHT- DO NOT RE-ENTER FWY ON LEFT!!! The facility will be located past 7th St- immediately West of the tent building. LOOK FOR THE BLUE AND SILVER BUILDING.Park on 7th Street. The meters take either quarters or a Santa Monica Parking Card. If you are bringing items to drop off there are some temporary 15 minute meters in front.
What should I wear and what do I need to know about handling the food?
Wear modest, comfortable clothes that are easily washable. If you have longhair, we would appreciate if you pull it up in a clip of some sort. We also suggest leaving all valuables in the car. Before touching food, please wash your hands vigorously for 30 seconds with soap and warm water and then put serving gloves on. We will supply them on site. Please refrain from volunteering if you have a cold, flu or you are ill.
When I arrive, should I sign-in or report to anyone in particular?
On Wednesdays, please sign in with Chie, Glen or Elliott. On Thursdays, please sign-in with Chie, Glen, Elliott or Hector.
Who do I contact to volunteer on the weekend?
HOPE serves on weekends at the following locations:
Saturdays in Santa Monica at: 503 Olympic Blvd from 8am-12 pm.
Coordinator: Angie Craig Tel: (310) 995-4891
Sundays there are two servings and both are in Santa Monica. The first is held at Memorial Park, on Colorado & 14th Street, from 7am-8am.Coordinator: Martin
The second is held at Palisades Park on Ocean and Arizona, from 3pm-4pm. Coordinator: Hector Escobedo
Who can I contact for additional information?
Mother’s Kitchen Coordinator, Elizabeth Tel: 213-479-4026
HOPE Co-Director, Moira LaMountain Tel: 310-801-3411
