Shelter Hot Meal Service- Kitchen Volunteer

About this event

Hot Meals. Connection. A Path Forward.

Every month, Amrita-Seattle prepares and serves nutritious hot meals for young people experiencing homelessness and housing instability across Seattle , working alongside community partners including Teen Feed, ROOTS Young Adult Shelter, and Tent City communities .

A hot meal meets an immediate need—but it can also be a point of connection. Through our community partners, young people can access shelter, basic necessities, case management, and other resources that help them move toward greater stability.

Amrita-Seattle volunteers come together to prepare and serve each meal with one simple goal: to ensure young people in our community are met with nourishment, dignity, and care.

What we'll do

A team of about ten cooks and serves a full dinner for 140–175 young people from TeenFeed and ROOTS Shelter, then cleans up together. You'll be paired with an experienced volunteer if it's your first time — no cooking experience needed.

What to bring and wear

Closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, and clothes that can get a little messy. Aprons and gloves are provided. Leave valuables at home; there's no secure storage.

Gift a Hot Meal

You can help put a warm, nutritious meal on the table. Sponsor an Amrita-Seattle hot meal and help us continue serving young people and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

GIFT A HOT MEAL