Teen Kitchen Project Annual Report 2025 - Fiscal Year 2025

Sep 10, 2026

Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) presents its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report covering July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The founder and CEO highlight measurable client outcomes, including 1,098 clients served and 203,119 medically tailored meals delivered by Delivery Angels. The report also details youth impact through 175 teen chefs delivering 8,815 hours of service across 35 schools. It describes rising demand and cost pressures and outlines the planned new production kitchen to expand meal production, training, and long-term sustainability.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Letter from our Founder and CEO

FY25 overview and impact metrics

Empowering Youth

Teen chefs and service hours

Client Impact

Food security and health outcomes

Background and Operations

Production kitchen expansion

Community Power

Volunteer labor and donations

Client Voices

Testimonials

TEEN KITCHEN PROJECT A NNU A L R E P O R T July 1, 2024 / June 30, 2025 Letter from our Founder and CEO Dear Friends, I am absolutely thrilled to share Teen Kitchen Project’s Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report with you— the incredible community of supporters who make our work possible. Because of you, Teen Kitchen Project (TKP) continues to build healthier, more connected communities by engaging teens and providing nourishing meals to individuals living with serious illnesses. FY25 marked our 13th year of service-and what a year it was! Together, we reached new heights of impact and connection. Our amazing Delivery Angels drove more than 23,000 miles to bring comfort and care directly to clients’doors, delivering an astounding 203,119 meals—a new agency record! Every mile driven and every meal delivered represents a reminder to someone facing illness that they are not alone. Our youth program also flourished. 175 teen chefs from more than 35 schools across Santa Cruz County stepped into our kitchens this year, contributing 8,815 hours of service. These young leaders learned to cook nutritious food from scratch while giving back in meaningful ways. Even more inspiring? 85% of participating teens report that they now cook more meals from scratch at home—building lifelong skills that strengthen both their health and their families. At the same time, the need for our mission has never been more urgent. Continued threats to healthcare access, rising food and fuel costs, and growing demand for medically tailored meals mean more neighbors are counting on us. We are rising to meet that moment. To expand our impact and increase efficiency, Teen Kitchen Project is building a new production kitchen—a transformational step forward. This new space will allow us to triple meal production, grow our youth development program, and expand revenue-generating activities that support long-term sustainability. It’s not just a kitchen; it’s the foundation for the next chapter of service and growth. Thanks to our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and passionate staff, TKP continues to be a model of youth-powered community care and healing. Your belief in this work fuels every meal, every lesson, and every connection we create. With deep gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead, Warmly, Angela Farley Founder and Chief Executive Officer “The true strength of TKP lies not only in the meals we deliver but also in the community that creates them. As we plan for 2026 and beyond, we are prioritizing the stability and resourcefulness needed to thrive in uncertain times. Weare so excited to continue this journey with our incredible staff, volunteers, and donors—your support is the bedrock of our shared future.” Dena Loijos Edwards Board President C L I E N T V O I C E S “TKP has been an anchor for me. Not only are the meals good for me, getting a delivery every week has been good for my mental health. Talking to the drivers and office staff is great and I look forward to my deliveries weekly.” 2025 by the numbers 1,098 CLIENTS SERVED 203,119 MEALS DELIVERED 175 TEEN CHEFS 23,210 MILES DRIVEN BY DELIVERY ANGELS Empowering Youth 8,815 hours of service 35 schools represented 87% report cooking more at home Client Impact 80% of clients reported an increase in food security as a result of TKP’s meal delivery services. 85% of clients reported that TKP’s meals helped them feel better physically 88% of clients reported TKP’s meals helped them manage their health 75% of clients reported feeling less alone and connected with TKP staff and volunteers Meals served: New Agency Record! Up 77% Year-to-Year 203,119 served Teens served: New Agency Record! Up 77% Year-to-Year 175 teen chefs About TKP Clients Chronic Conditions: Diabetes, Heart Disease, COPD, Alzheimers, Mental Disorder, Neurological Disease CO ND IT IO NS BACKG RO U N D 61% Over 60 years of age

FAQs

What are the key results TKP achieved in FY25?

TKP reports reaching 1,098 clients, delivering 203,119 meals, and having 175 teen chefs contribute 8,815 hours of service, supported by Delivery Angels who drove 23,210 miles.

How does the teen cooking program impact participants?

The report states that 85% of participating teens report cooking more meals from scratch at home, building lifelong skills that support health and families.

Why is TKP building a new production kitchen?

The report says the new space will enable TKP to triple medically tailored meal production, expand the youth development program, and support revenue-generating activities for long-term sustainability.

Sep 10, 2026

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