Devon Community Health Kitchen (DCHK) aims to:
- Help those who are experiencing food poverty for whatever reason.
- Help people from all walks of life, whether employed or homeless.
- Be there for you so that you can eat well.
We are aware ...
The reasons why someone may be homeless, or experiencing food poverty, are complex and multifactorial, and DCHK holds the belief that people have not made a conscious decision to be in the situation they are. As such, DCHK will strive at all times to be compassionate and respectful in the manner in which it works.
A small part to play ...
Food poverty is only one very small part of the wider picture, and will at all times look to work effectively with other organisations and agencies involved in supporting homeless people, and those people experiencing food poverty.
Working with ...
Working with vulnerable people is a fluid process, and the way DCHK works will constantly be reviewed and, if necessary, altered to meet people’s needs. DCHK does not want to de-skill people, and is very keen to help people develop their skills and move towards fulfilling their potential.
Devon Community Health Kitchen CIC
Is a Teignmouth based not-for-profit company that is currently focussed on providing meals for the homeless and those people experiencing food poverty.
It is very much our intention to develop and diversify over time. We are very keen not to de-skill people and make them dependent, and the possibilities include supporting people to volunteer with us; putting on cooking lessons in homeless shelters. We welcome your thoughts and contributions.
Since Starting in March 2024.
We have given out 8498 meals in total with:
- 4205 going to Homeless in Teignbridge Support (HITS).
- 4232 to the Leonard Stocks Centre in Torquay.
- 43 to Phoenix Rising (Torquay).
Can we help, please e-mail us.
We will always respond as swiftly as we can.
With Kind Regards,
Devon Community Health Kitchen CIC