Donate
Your support fuels more than meals — it nourishes community and empowers teens.
At Teen Kitchen Project, donors make it possible for us to serve medically tailored meals to those in need while providing meaningful job training for local youth. Your generosity creates ripple effects of compassion, learning, and health. There are many ways to give — and every contribution makes a difference.
More Ways to Give
Donate Stock
A smart way to give — with lasting impact.
Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is a powerful way to support Teen Kitchen Project. These gifts are easy to make and come with valuable financial benefits, including tax deductions and the potential to avoid capital gains tax. Your gift helps nourish families in crisis while empowering youth.
Employer
Matching
Double your impact with a matching gift.
Many employers will match your donation to Teen Kitchen Project — turning your generosity into twice as many meals for those in crisis and double the mentorship opportunities for local youth. It’s a simple way to make your gift go even further. Use the tool below to see if your company participates in a matching program and follow the steps to submit your request.
IRA
QCD
Give from your IRA — and give back to your community.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-smart way to support Teen Kitchen Project. If you’re age 70½ or older, you can donate directly from your IRA to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution — all while helping us deliver nourishing meals and mentorship to youth. It’s a meaningful way to make a difference and reduce your taxable income.
Legacy Giving
Leave a legacy of nourishment, compassion, and community.
By including Teen Kitchen Project in your estate plans, you help ensure that future generations continue to benefit from our mission: delivering healing meals to those in need and mentoring local youth through meaningful kitchen work. As a Legacy Giver, you’ll receive exclusive updates and invitations — and the lasting satisfaction of knowing your values will live on.
Donor Advised Fund
Support Teen Kitchen Project through your Donor Advised Fund.
If you hold a donor advised fund, recommending a grant to Teen Kitchen Project is a simple, impactful way to provide nourishing meals and mentorship to those who need it most. You can give now — or name TKP as a future beneficiary to extend your legacy of generosity for years to come.