Turning Potential Food Waste Into Ready-to-Eat Meals!
Philo's Kitchen is a Colorado non-profit serving the food insecure in the Denver metro area by packing nutritious meals from perishable foods that would have otherwise been disposed of by food providers. Read on to learn more about how you can help!
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We need your help!
Our small nonprofit venture is ready to take the next steps! That mostly means funding and finding more volunteers.
Needs:
*We need to find foundations/groups to accept our business model to review for funding.
*Connecting with individuals with experience in growing nonprofits.
*Local volunteers to cook 10 meals twice a month.
Philos Kitchen Featured on 9News.com
(September 2, 2024) CENTENNIAL, Colo. — In a world of food waste, the nonprofit Philo's Kitchen is hoping to reduce what ends up in the garbage or landfill. The nonprofit takes perishable food that would otherwise go to waste and turns the ingredients into freezer meals, distributed to low-income families and individuals who rely on food banks. View the full article on 9news.com
NEW!!!
Neighborhood Volunteer Program
Volunteering SIMPLIFIED!
*Cook easy recipes, from your own house, on your own time!
HOW IT WORKS:
STEP 01: MEET MONDAYS TO PICK UP FOOD / SUPPLIES
STEP 2: COOK AND PACKAGE MEALS OVER A WEEKS TIME
STEP 3: MEET BACK AT PICK UP SITE TO DROP OFF COOK MEALS TO BE DELIVERED TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
NOTES:
MEETING LOCATIONS: WASHINGTON PARK & DEKOEVEND PARK
PROVIDED: EXACT AMOUNTS OF FOODS, SEASONING & RECIPES/INSTRUCTIONS
* COOK 10 MEALS * EASY MEAL RECIPES
"Volunteering for Philos is such an easy and enjoyable way to give back to the community. You get to prepare simple meals that are provided for you in the comfort of your own home on your own time. It’s also a great way to get your kids involved and teach them about the importance of eating nutritious food and helping others." - Megan K
"Philos Kitchen made it incredibly easy for our family to help with such a great cause! Pickup and delivery right in our neighborhood (wash park) and super easy recipe/instructions. We loved the flexibility of cooking in our own time to help support such a great organization!" - Taylor Y
Problem:
Some food banks and donation centers take these perishable foods, but do not have the means to distribute them before they expire. Unfortunately, these tend to be the most nutritious. With only a small window of time to save this food before it goes bad, almost all of it is discarded.
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Solution:
We collect the perishable food donations, and then cook, package and freeze them; thus extending the shelf life and providing those in need a nutritious meal.
