The L.A. Kitchen
Food and Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The L.A. Kitchen is a social enterprise nonprofit in the food and beverage sector, based in Los Angeles, California. It collects or purchases cosmetically imperfect fruit and produce from California sources and uses it to train individuals for foodservice roles, while also offering volunteer opportunities for people of different ages. The organization serves as a community-focused program that links food recovery with workforce development, aiming to engage, educate, employ, and empower participants through hands-on kitchen training and related activities. Its work is anchored in a mission to address local food system needs by repurposing surplus produce and creating pathways into employment. The L.A. Kitchen operates within the nonprofit and social enterprise space, collaborating with partners and volunteers to support its programs and outreach efforts.