1 in 6 Detroit children face hunger. Together, we can change that.
In Troy, 7 of 22 public schools report free or reduced lunch rates of 20 percent or higher, with several topping 40 percent. These are not distant statistics. They represent our neighbors, our children’s classmates, and families right here in our community.
At Our Giving Kitchen, we believe in the power of community and the joy of giving. Every two weeks, do-gooders across Detroit gather in our kitchen to prepare fresh, nutritious meals that get delivered to neighbors in need the very same day.
Giving back never tasted so good.
real impact
Every meal you help prepare provides hunger relief and restores dignity for families facing food insecurity across Metro Detroit.
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real fun
From celebrity guest chefs to globally-inspired themes, every session delivers a fresh adventure — no cooking experience needed.
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real connection
Meet others who share your passion for giving back. Build your network, flex your cooking skills, and have an absolute blast doing it.
Our recipe?
Fresh ingredients, volunteer cooks, and a heart to serve
We're not your typical soup kitchen or food pantry. We're an inclusive, non-denominational extension of the Detroit Jewish community that welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds for a hands-on, interactive way to give back to our community.
♥ FRESH MEALS MADE WITH LOVE
Every nutritious meal is made from scratch using high-quality ingredients and delivered the same day to local families in need. No preservatives, no cans—just wholesome food with heart.
♥ NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S VOLUNTEER GIG
No boring food drives or assembly lines here. Every OGK session offers an engaging, interactive experience that's anything but ordinary. Roll up your sleeves, make new friends, and feel great about giving back.
♥ PARTNERING FOR IMPACT
We team up with food banks, shelters, community centers, and places of worship across Detroit to get fresh meals directly to families who need them most, building bridges and maximizing our impact.
120+
homemade meals
prepared per session
5,000+
Fresh, home-cooked meals delivered to those in need.
30
volunteers per
cooking session
10,000
meals to be prepped and served by December 2026
How you can get involved
