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When it comes to donating the best food to feed homeless people, this can be a confusing process. Once you consider the conditions in which homeless people live, there are things that should be taken into account. In today’s blog, you will learn about different things to consider when donating food. Hydration Homeless people on the streets have very little access to water.  It is very important that people stay hydrated, especially in the warm summer months. With this being said, try to avoid donating diuretics such as energy drinks, pop, coffee, and alcohol. Pop Top Cans All can donations…

This letter to the editor is in response to the Springfield News-Leader article published December 14, 2018: “Case managers resign, coordinator gone. What's going on at The Rare Breed?” We, the members of the Board of Trustees of The Kitchen, Inc. want to answer the question asked in the article’s headline and communicate clearly with the community, which has been so supportive for many years, our exciting plans to more effectively serve homeless youth who participate in our youth services programs. A few people may misunderstand the focus at The Kitchen and while they are free to express their opinion,…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (August 13, 2018) — The Kitchen, Inc.is pleased to announce it has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). During the two year process, COA evaluated all aspects of The Kitchen’s programs, services, management, and administration. The COA accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of an organization’s administration, management, and service delivery functions against international standards of best practice. The standards driving accreditation ensure that services are well-coordinated, culturally competent, evidence-based, outcomes-oriented, and provided by a skilled and supported workforce. COA accreditation demonstrates accountability in the management of resources, sets standardized best…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (July 3, 2018) — The Kitchen, Inc. will dissolve its partnership with the National Safe Place program due to overlapping of services provided by Rare Breed Youth Services.  The end of this affiliation will not impact the current services provided to our community’s at-risk and homeless youth at the Rare Breed Youth Outreach Center. Those services include: A safe environment for homeless and at-risk youth ages 13-24 Monday – Friday from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Emergency shelter with The Kitchen, Inc. and with partners like Empowering Youth, Safe to Sleep and Victory Mission. As a front door for all of…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (April 27, 2018)— Harter House stores in Springfield, Hollister, Nixa, Kimberling City, Strafford, and Shell Knob raised $83,748.07 to benefit The Kitchen, Inc. during the 21st annual Jerry Bettlach / Jim Trimble Memorial event. The event continues to be the largest fundraiser of the year for The Kitchen and took place from February 28 – March 6, 2018. The Kitchen, Inc. provides housing and support services to those in need in Springfield and the surrounding communities. To date, Harter House has raised more than $1,000,000 for The Kitchen, Inc. “Jerry (Bettlach) and Jim (Trimble) loved The Kitchen; it…