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Chabad Kitchen of Kindness

About Chabad Kitchen of Kindness

The Caring Kitchen is a community kitchen that inspires individuals to come together to help others.
With your help, we aim to prepare and distribute 1,500 meals per year to feed thousands of individuals across the Capital District.

Impact statistics and ways to get involved

Event sign-up

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• Birthday Parties
• Corporate Team Building
• School Programs
Volunteer

Volunteer

Stay in the loop and lend a helping hand by joining our volunteer community.
Donate

Donate

Your gift brings nourishment, comfort, and care to individuals who need it most.
Refer a need

Refer or Request Meal

Know of someone who could use a warm meal or thoughtful support? Let us know.
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250+

Since launching in December 2025, we've provided over 250 meals!
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3

Private events so far this year
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28

Volunteers so far this year
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1,500

Anticipated meals served by year end

About Chabad Kitchen of Kindness

Millions of people in the US experience food insecurity every day, and food insecurity is on the rise. According to USDA data, 13.7% of households (1 in 7) were affected in 2024, continuing a sharp upward trend from 12.8% in 2022 and 13.5% in 2023.
You can be a part of the solution.
We rely on volunteers and group volunteering events to help make meals for people in need.
We can continue operating The Caring Kitchen and creating impact in New York's Capital District because of your efforts and donations.

Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties:
Cooking together in Our Big Kitchen is a memorable, hassle-free way of celebrating a special day, for all ages.

Birthday Parties

Corporate Team Building:
For a meaningful team-building experience, join us in Our Big Kitchen to cook meals and give back to the community in a tangible way.

Birthday Parties

School Programs:
Teach children kindness by cooking meals for people in need and allowing them to interact with their peers in meaningful ways.