Nourishing Hope: End Child Hunger in Phoenix Today

Nourishing Hope: End Child Hunger in Phoenix Today

Nourishing Hope: End Child Hunger in Phoenix Today

Kitchen on the Street stands with children in need at the intersection of nutrition and academic excellence to provide vital weekend meals for children in need.

Kitchen on the Street stands with children in need at the intersection of nutrition and academic excellence to provide vital weekend meals for children in need.

Food insecurity is linked to chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

Food insecurity is a social determinant that has a profound negative affect on health and education.

Kitchen on the Street programs yield a 12% improvement in reading skills and a 26% increase in math scores.

Food insecurity is linked to chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

Food insecurity is a social determinant that has a profound negative affect on health and education.

Kitchen on the Street programs yield a 12% improvement in reading skills and a 26% increase in math scores.

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Mission Statement

Our Mission

Kitchen on the Street stands with children in need at the intersection of nutrition and academic excellence. Bags of Hope provide food-insecure children with weekend nutrition, allowing them to come to school on Monday ready to learn.  Family Food Pantries offer families in need the food to meet the entire family's nutritional needs.  The NEW Fresh on Deck nutrition education program allows children and adults to gain invaluable knowledge to make informed choices about food!

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Applications open for the 2026–2027 Jr. Board

A place for young leaders to serve.

Jr. Board gives students in grades 6 through college a meaningful way to show up for Arizona children through service, friendship, and community care.

A year of learning, serving, and growing

Four virtual meetings to explore your strengths, build an elevator pitch, and discover what giving back means to you.

Volunteer at community events, share your ideas, and help Kitchen on the Street better serve local children.

Apply by September 3, 2026

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Stay Connected, Stay Informed

Join our community and get updates on how we're fighting child hunger in Phoenix.

Stay Connected, Stay Informed

Join our community and get updates on how we're fighting child hunger in Phoenix.