AMOR Healing Kitchen Marks Sixth Anniversary with 45,000 Nourishing Meals Made with Love for Community Members Facing Health Challenges

February – the Month of Love – Marks Expansion and Impact for Local Nonprofit Committed to Spreading the Health Benefits of Plant-Based Foods

Charleston, SC – February 7, 2024: AMOR Healing Kitchen, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in the Lowcountry facing serious health challenges by providing healthy, nourishing meals while empowering the next generation through service, is set to celebrate its 6th anniversary with a birthday fundraising dinner on Feb 17, coinciding with the milestone of serving its 45,000th meal. AMOR Healing Kitchen started on Valentine’s Day in 2018 and has significantly expanded its reach and profile. It now serves 100 clients weekly with 80% of them receiving meals free of charge. Private contributions remain the organization’s primary source of funding, although this past year it added a Grab and Grow service that makes it easy and cost-effective for the wider community to experience the health benefits of plant-based meals and provides another source of income.

 “I’m so proud of the impact we are having and how much we’ve grown this past year – nearly tripling the number of people we serve and expanding our Grab and Grow offering,” said Maria Kelly, founder and executive director of AMOR Healing Kitchen. “One of our goals this year is to widen our reach by serving more people while also continuing to provide our program free of cost for those in need.”

The majority of clients of AMOR Healing Kitchen receive the program free of cost for 12-24 weeks. The organization’s upcoming birthday dinner presents an opportunity to support the work of AMOR and help the organization expand its reach. Additional ways to support AMOR Healing Kitchen include: making a one-time or recurring donation to ensure services continue to be available to clients in need, purchasing Grab and Grow items, gifting the program to a friend or family member, volunteering either as a teen chef, delivery angel or kitchen mentor and encouraging companies to become corporate sponsors.

AMOR HEALING KITCHEN BIRTHDAY DINNER

To celebrate the organization’s anniversary and mark a key milestone of having prepared and delivered 45,000 meals, AMOR Healing Kitchen is hosting a birthday/fundraising dinner on Saturday, Feb 17 starting at 6:30 pm at 2 Magnolia Road in Avondale (the former Kaminsky’s).

Treat yourself and a guest to a four-course plant-based meal while supporting the work of AMOR Healing Kitchen. Seating is limited, tickets are $80 per person and can be purchased via the organization’s website and here: https://www.amorhealingkitchen.org/birthdaydinner.

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AMOR GRAB AND GROW

AMOR Healing Kitchen’s weekly Grab and Grow service has expanded this year and presents a good way to eat healthy and support a good cause. Each week Grab and Grow offers two take-and-bake meal options, a hearty soup or salad and healthy snacks – all made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.  Orders must be placed online by noon on Monday for pick up on Wednesday or Thursday between 3 and 6:30 pm at 2 Magnolia Road. Each item ordered helps bring more nourishing meals to people facing serious health challenges in our community.

CORPORATE SUPPORT
Companies looking for a great team-building experience while also supporting the community have come to our kitchen to help prepare plant-based meals.  Companies are encouraged to contact AMOR Healing Kitchen about setting up a kitchen tour and cooking event.

ABOUT AMOR HEALING KITCHEN

AMOR Healing Kitchen believes in the benefits of plant-based eating and the powerful connection between food and health. Our mission is to provide nutritious, plant-based meals to individuals facing critical health challenges. By supporting local farmers and engaging teen volunteers, AMOR Healing Kitchen is bringing the community together to enhance patient recovery, optimize health, prevent disease, and improve the quality of life for us and our planet.

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