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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
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How to Help Your Community Pt 2

Tips from the video (previous post) to provide tangible ways to assist your community and give back; whether through one-time meal donation events, volunteering, starting a Little Free Pantry, or donating to a local Food Pantry.

Thanks to our funding partner, AAPD
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. List of potential items to donate to a food pantry. Special note that you should always check with your local food pantry before donating to see what their needs are and what they have the ability to store. Tips to consider when donating. These tips include only donating unopened food, donating cans with pull tabs, providing culturally inclusive food options, and providing options for people with nut, gluten and dairy allergies. Suggested list of items to put inside a Little Free Pantry such as cans, microwavable foods, spices, individually wrapped snacks, evaporated milk, and hygiene items.
November 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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If you have noticed a need for free food to be offered in your area and have a great location to set up a food pantry, we want to help!

If selected to receive a grant, you will be sent a weatherproof food storage cabinet and $75 to stock with food.

form.jotform.com/253087147700...
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.
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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ACTION ALERT!!!!

It's Hunger Action Month: Tell lawmakers to strengthen nutrition programs!

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps about 42 million of our neighbors facing hunger buy groceries to keep nutritious meals on the table.

act.feedingamerica.org/jk_3o53qQUa3...
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.
September 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Earlier this week we hosted a gathering of university and college food pantry organizers to determine what some of the common experiences, challenges, and trends are showing.

Join us and the Food Security Network!

Link: form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...
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.
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Celiac Awareness Day — September 13

We’re committed to supporting food justice and inclusion—check out our blog for many gluten-free recipes that can be enjoyed by everyone: www.kellys-kitchen.org/blog

Learn more about celiac disease at Beyond Celiac: www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-aware...
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".
September 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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🌱🥛 Happy World Plant Milk Day! 🥛🌱

Did you know that nearly 40% of U.S. households buy plant-based milk, and it makes up about 14% of all milk sales nationwide?

Plant-based milks continue to be a staple—especially in natural grocery stores, where they hold an incredible 36% of all milk sales.
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.
August 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Disabled people are more than 2x as likely to face food insecurity than non-disabled peers.

28% of households that include a working-age adult with a disability experience food insecurity, compared to 10% of households without.
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.
July 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Thanks to everyone who came out to our canning/pickling event held in partnership with Sustaining Way this past Saturday.

Special Thanks to
Sustaining Way
Dolly with ASL Services LLC
Nicholtown Community Members
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 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 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 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.
July 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Happy National Raspberry Day!

Fresh raspberries are at their peak in summer—perfectly sweet, tangy, and bursting with benefits:

Loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C and quercetin, helping fight inflammation and support immunity.

Rich in dietary fiber, great for digestion and keeping you full
Image Description: background photo of red, ripe raspberries. Text overlaid says "National Raspberry Day" with Kelly's Kitchen logo on the bottom right corner.
July 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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🥕 Have you heard about The Monthly Morsel? 🌱

It’s our bite-sized, info-packed email that provides resources, support, and more —exclusive perks for Food Security Network members only.

Available in English and Spanish: form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...
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.
June 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Kelly's Kitchen team member Jenny Border spent this past week at Rolling Rascals Camp in Bellville, Ohio

Read more on our Facebook page!
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 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 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.
June 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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SNAP/EBT Eligibility & Local Incentives
- Fresh produce (including corn) is 100% SNAP‑eligible—covered whether fresh, canned, or frozen
- EBT cards accepted at supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and other authorized retailers.
- USDA reports ~60% of farmers markets accept SNAP
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.
June 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Check out this delicious meal of Imperial Rice made by our guest speaker who taught us about the history of this dish and the importance of it to her culture and family!

Join us for future classes!

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Image Description: Photo of a baking dish with cooked imperial rice.
May 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Toss in: veggie & fruit peels, coffee grounds, yard clippings, dry leaves, eggshells, stale bread—anything plant-based & pesticide-free.
Leave out: meat, dairy, oils, pet waste, produce stickers, bones, anything oily or treated.

homesteadandchill.com/how-to-compost-101
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.
May 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🌿 Upcoming Event: Garden Learning Day with TigerLilly Learning

Saturday, May 24, hosting TigerLilly Learning for a fun and educational Kids Day in the Garden.
📍 Location: Walhalla Community Garden (directly in front of the Walhalla City Pool)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎟️ Cost: Free & open to all
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.
May 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Struggling with traditional knives due to limited grip strength, dexterity, or mobility? The rocker knife is a game-changing adaptive tool that makes slicing easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxmQ...
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.
May 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Did you know that today is #WorldBeeDay?

Bees pollinate 75% of fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown in the U.S.

Whether you enjoy flower gardens or vegetable gardens, make sure you have a space for pollinators to flourish to get the best version of your garden that you can have!
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.
May 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Kelly's Kitchen & The Color Coded Chef continue providing interactive, virtual cooking classes with emphasis on accessibility.

Class #2: TOMORROW, May 20, 2025 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm EST we will make Imperial Rice

Registration Link: form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...
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.
May 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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We have been brainstorming ways to keep Food Security Network members engaged in the work and find value in being a part of this network!

Join us!
English: form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...
Spanish: www.jotform.com/250963998763...
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.
May 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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#InternationalNoDietDay Shifting focus to real health—which includes physical, emotional, mental & disability-inclusive well-being.

Health looks different for everyone. Adaptive eating is valid and necessary. Body positivity includes mobility aids, scars, assistive devices, and chronic conditions
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.
May 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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This day is vital for:

- Raising awareness about the safety and health needs of disabled workers.

- Promoting inclusive workplaces that accommodate all employees.

- Advocating for policies that promote the rights of disabled workers, like accessible training, and workplace modifications.
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.
April 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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We are excited to partner with the Color-Coded Chef for virtual cooking class #2 with emphasis on accessibility for people with disabilities who want to increase their culinary skills.

May 20 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm EST

form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...
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.
April 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Communities of color face higher levels of food insecurity, often due to economic instability & limited access to nutritious foods.

Unemployment and underemployment disproportionately affect Black communities, further entrenching cycles of poverty and hunger.

blackyouthproject.com/50-years-lat...
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."
April 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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On #InternationalCreativityAndInnovationDay we want to share the importance and ingenuity in accessible and inclusive kitchenware. We know that access to adaptive and affordable kitchen tools can make all the difference, which is why we’ve created a resource.

www.kellys-kitchen.org/kitchen-tool...
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.
April 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Our mission includes promoting healthy nutrition and exploring employment opportunities in the food and beverage industry, especially for people with disabilities.

We share job listings and promote inclusive hiring.

www.kellys-kitchen.org/employment-i...
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.
April 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM