The Corner Kitchen

The Corner Kitchen

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We cook and deliver healthy, affordable meals to people living in Alameda County's food deserts. Last year, Americans threw away $130 billion worth of food.

Meanwhile, 42 million Americans struggled with food insecurity, and fast food workers struggled to make a living on less than $15 per hour. We're connecting the dots:

We supplement the living wages of fast food workers by hiring them to cook, sell, and deliver meals to people living in neighborhoods where there aren't a lot of healthy food options. We reduce food waste by incorporating imperfect

Photos 05/17/2017

On May 27, we will be delivering FREE meals in the Oakland area. To schedule your delivery, please order through our website: https://www.cornerkitchen.org/online-order/

Photos from The Corner Kitchen's post 05/15/2017

Helping out at St James Episcopal Church Oakland to set up a drip irrigation system in their community garden. Thanks Indigenous Permaculture for patiently teaching us! :) Can't wait to harvest these veggies in June... 🥒🥕🥗

Photos from The Corner Kitchen's post 05/01/2017

We had another amazing community meal yesterday! Thank you!

Photos from The Corner Kitchen's post 03/05/2017

Yesterday we had a great day full of cooking and eating with our community in Oakland. Thank you St James Episcopal Church Oakland for hosting us! Already starting to plan more!

Looking For Consensus On 'Healthy' Foods 01/02/2017

Defining a healthy diet is not as straight forward as we think. Most of us need a consensus. Where do you draw the line?

Looking For Consensus On 'Healthy' Foods By Keith-Thomas Ayoob, ED.D. Get 10 registered dietitian/nutritionists (RDNs)...

Photos 12/21/2016

Last Sunday we organized a beauty metamorphosis. We transformed Imperfect Produce into beautiful nutritious meals. It was our first cook out. Chicken burgers, carrot soup and sweet potato fries. Thanks Imperfect for providing the veggies!

Confession: I waste food. And so do most other Americans. 12/16/2016

Everyone has that one "cabbage" that never gets eaten.
What is your ?
Read about ours, in the newest blog post, by Alison Kjeldgaard.

Confession: I waste food. And so do most other Americans. Most Americans waste about 25% of the food and beverages they purchase from the store. I'm no exception. Here are three ways to help reduce food waste in our country.

McDonald's just made a huge change to its menu 12/05/2016

Small step for McDonald's big step for customers?

McDonald's just made a huge change to its menu McDonald’s has begun using fresh beef in its popular burgers, in one of the biggest changes to its infrastructure since the chain opened. The 76-year-old fast food giant has previously always used frozen beef to make its meals, but is currently trialling the use of fresh produce in its restaurants i...

Photos 12/02/2016

Some nutritionists suggest that the best day for a "Cheat Day" is when it is socially beneficial to you. It makes it easier, not to become a social outcast when you are trying to eat healthier. So , yey, it's Friday!

Photos 11/28/2016

During the Thanksgiving weekend we gathered 240 responses to our survey! That's 240 insights to your daily food habits but also to your Thanksgiving menus. Thank you! Thank you !

P.S You can still help us by filling out the survey : http://bit.ly/2fsvTjM

Why Do French Fries Taste So Bad When They're Cold? 11/28/2016

"The Chemistry of Potatoes" - Why do cold french fries taste so bad?

Why Do French Fries Taste So Bad When They're Cold? Why do french fries taste bad when they're cold? Turns out it comes down to the chemistry of potatoes — and the power of heat.

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