Who is Kitchen Collective 2C?

It's you! And many other community members who have self-organized in mutual aid to provide hot meals to the local community. We are not a charity, nor formally affiliated with or funded by any other organization. No one in the collective is paid for the time, energy, labor or skills they contribute.

We are 100% by community, for community.

What if I need a meal?

Come see us every Monday at 5:30 at Lloyd's Square in  Nampa. (1 14th Ave S)
We'll happily serve you, no questions asked.

How can I donate funds?

Cash and gift card donations are accepted at meal drop-off times or can be coordinated for drop-off/pick-up; please email or DM on Instagram to coordinate.

Gift cards to Costco, Winco, Grocery Outlet, and Walmart are most useful.

Send funds via Venmo @kc2cnampa

Funds are entirely redirected back to the community in direct support. The are used to buy things like food, ice, beverages, napkins, cutlery, food containers, and non-food items to aid community needs-- occasionally purchasing propane, gas vouchers, heaters, or medical supplies. You may also specify what your funds may go toward (eg. grocery cards, pet food, etc.)

Please note: We are not a non-profit and donations are not considered tax deductible.

What sort of non-perishable items can I donate?

Compostable containers with lids
Hand Warmers/Hot Hands (cold months)
Electrolyte packets (in hot months)
*Vitamins, cough drops, tylenol, zyrtec, tums
*Travel size toiletries/hygiene products
*Tuna kits
Oatmeal packets
Pudding cups
Yogurt cups
*Jerky
Soft granola bars
Trail mix
Energy bars
Breakfast bars
Snack sized peanut butter containers
Applesauce

*popular request

How can I spread the word?

Share our page/posts on Instagram @kitchencollective2c

Print and distribute these flyers

Talk to members/organizers of other groups you belong to and arrange a meal-takeover week or gather donations of funds/goods.

Our ability to keep this project sustainable and consistently provide our neighbors with good food relies on a wide net of community support to spread out everyone's energy, efforts, and resources. 

What should I cook?

If you need a jumping off point, it's good to consider that quality proteins and vegetables are often the hardest things to access for those experiencing food insecurity. (It's also important to consider what feels accessible to you in terms of time and resources so your ability to support KC2C feels sustainable.)

We have seen a wide range of meals come through from spicy Thai noodles to pancakes and eggs... and so much in between! Some makers bring vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free. Just so long as it is nourishing, filling, homecooked and delivered warm.

This variety gives folks the option to choose what they will most enjoy or what meets their needs, just like anyone else. So make what you enjoy and, odds are, others will too.

What if I can't make the drop-off time?

Please email kitchencollective2c[at]gmail.com or DM on Instagram @kitchencollective2c to coordinate alternate arrangements