About Us
Our philosophy states that Community Kitchen provides free nutritious meals, nutrition education, referrals to other agencies, and a clean, comfortable social environment for patrons, staff and volunteers.
Through daily operations and educational outreach, Community Kitchen works to educate the public about the extent of hunger in Monroe County, explain probable causes of hunger, and provide ways to respond to hunger needs.
The agency's ultimate goal is for individuals to achieve regular access to an adequate diet through normal means. A soup kitchen is not considered "normal" means, but rather a "safety net" for people who have not yet achieved food security on their own.
Services
Services offered by Community Kitchen of Monroe County are available to everyone.
There are no eligibility requirements.
However, as the agency seeks to expand its services, it will target certain populations including the low-income working class, the underemployed or unemployed, individuals with disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness, pregnant or nursing mothers, chronically ill individuals, and at-risk children.
The dignity and worth of all patrons will be respected at Community Kitchen
and an ongoing effort to protect their anonymity will be observed.
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Programs
To find out more about our programs, visit our Programs page.
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History
Community Kitchen was founded in 1983. Learn more here.
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Community Partners
So many people and agencies make our mission possible!
Board of Directors
Jim Becker, President
Chantel Adcock, Vice President
Kyla Cox Deckard, Secretary
Angela Martin, Treasurer
Brandy Aird
Andrea Armstrong
Harrison Damm
Brigette Doering
Laurie Eynon
Lizzy Gentry
Valeri Haughton-Motley
Trevor Lengacher
Annie Miller
Carol Scholl
Marty Schick
Hope Snodgrass, Sergeant at Arms
Jeff Watson
Learn more about Serving on the Board of Directors
Contact Our Staff
June Taylor, Volunteer Coordinator: june@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Vicki Pierce, Executive Director: director@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Tim Clougher, Assistant Director: assistantdirector@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Kimberly Goy, Fundraising Assistant: kgoy@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Jason Cook, Operations Manager: jason@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Amanda Self, Facilities Manager
Amy Dyken, Bookkeeper: amy@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Sarah McCue, Referral Specialist: sarah@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Heather Craig, Kitchen Supervisor: heather@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Heather Dugan, Kitchen Staff
Ashley Mann, Head Start Kitchen Supervisor: ashley@monroecommunitykitchen.com
Amanda Self, Annie Mulcahy, Dining Room Monitors
Kitchen Staff:
Grant Ward, Nick Angelos, Denise Wilson, Abi Winter, Eric Evans, Allie Burton
Employment Application
Community Kitchen of Monroe County is tax exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal
Revenue Code and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.