Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach (MTKO) is a grassroots
non-profit organization, which began in 1992. The organization’s humble
beginnings started with volunteers preparing and serving meals for
people who are homeless each Saturday night. In 2004, nearly 800 volunteers
served meals seven days a week, 365 days a year, totaling 108, 770 nutritious
meals provided to anyone in need.
The kitchen provides an environment of respect and love. There is no question
asked or judgment made towards the people we serve. We ask for nothing but
for our guests to be substance free and
respectful of our program and each other. It is a mission of feeding in the
broadest sense of the word in an environment that encourages empowerment,
nonviolence and mutual respect.
In 1999, the Board of Directors took a leap of faith and hired the first Executive
Director for the organization, Susanne Blue, MSW. With input from volunteers
and community leaders, and study of
local needs, the board determined that there was a need for not only nourishment
of the body for the homeless and working poor, but also for the spirit and
mind. With her expertise in grant writing and
program planning, Ms. Blue has led the kitchen to develop an array of programs
and services designed specifically to address the needs of the homeless and
near homeless of our community. With our phenomenal volunteers and dedicated
staff, the mission for the kitchen is being fulfilled and we are moving towards
our vision for the future.
This strategic plan is guided by input from the Board of Directors, the professional
staff and the community at large.
Click here to read 2005-2006 Strategic
Plan
