Adopt Commendation for Martha's Kitchen for forty-five years of providing nutritious meals with dignity and compassion to people in need by mobilizing volunteers and rescued food, ensuring food security across the region. (Duong)
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This document is a commendation for Martha's Kitchen, recognizing its 45 years of service in providing nutritious meals to those in need. The commendation emphasizes the organization's efforts in mobilizing volunteers and rescuing food to ensure food security in the region.
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Commendation for Martha's Kitchen for 45 years of service.
Focus on providing nutritious meals with dignity and compassion.
Mobilization of volunteers and rescued food to ensure food security.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128329 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Martha's Kitchen for 45 Years of Service RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Martha's Kitchen for forty-five years of providing nutritious meals with dignity and compassion to people in need by mobilizing volunteers and rescued food, ensuring food security across the region. (Duong) ATTACHMENTS: • Martha's Kitchen Commendation (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends Martha's Kitchen for its 45 years of service in providing nutritious meals to those in need. The organization has a strong commitment to addressing food insecurity and relies on over 1,100 volunteers annually. Martha's Kitchen is also hosting its inaugural Spring Luncheon on April 24, 2026.
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Martha's Kitchen is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2026.
It is a nonprofit organization addressing food insecurity by providing nutritious meals.
Martha's Kitchen serves as a vital community resource for vulnerable populations.
The organization partners with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations.
Over 1,100 volunteers contribute to meal preparation and distribution.
Martha's Kitchen is hosting its inaugural Spring Luncheon on April 24, 2026.
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WHEREAS, Martha's Kitchen is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2026, marking more than four decades offeeding the hungry in our community with dignity; WHEREAS, Martha's Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to addressing food insecurity by providing nutritious meals to individuals and families in need; WHEREAS, Martha's Kitchen serves as a vital community resource, ensuring that vulnerable populations have consistent access to healthy, nutritionally balanced prepared meals; WHEREAS, through strong partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations, Martha's Kitchen amplifies its impact to reach underserved populations; WHEREAS, over 1, I 00 volunteers each year dedicate their time and energy to preparing and distributing meals, strengthening the fabric of the community; and WHEREAS, Martha's Kitchen is hosting its inaugural Spring Luncheon on Friday, April 24, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby recognize and commend Martha's Kitchen for forty-five years of providing nutritious meals with dignity and compassion to people in need by...