Who we are:

Kitchen Commons fosters Community Kitchens and leaders that bring people together to share food, resources and relationships. We believe that Community Kitchens can build food justice by bringing kitchen-work and people out of isolation and sharing in the challenge and celebration of food in our communities. We see this happening when we share our food stories, when people who have not struggled to feed their family hear of other people’s experience with food insecurity, when someone who hasn’t had an opportunity to share themselves with their community shows us how to cook their mother’s favorite recipe. We see it happening in the relationships that are built, the questions that are asked, the information that is shared, and in a multitude of interactions in the Community Kitchen and in our communities beyond the kitchen.

Five steps to becoming a board candidate:

1. Learn more about Kitchen Commons values, history and programs at www.kitchencommons.net.

2. Submit this application form.

3. Meet with Jocelyn or a current board member, who will follow up with you to talk about your interests and what's involved in serving on the board. If you have questions in the mean time, feel free to get in touch: jocelyn@kitchencommons.net, 503-956-0672  

4. Participate in a Community Kitchen event if you haven’t already!

5. Attend a board meeting to meet members, share about yourself, and learn more about Kitchen Commons. Your appointment to the board will be voted on by current members.