Oceanside Nonprofit Promoting Zero Food Waste Rebrands As One Kitchen Collaborative

By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego

February 22, 2022

A food services nonprofit has changed its name O’side Kitchen Collaborative to One Kitchen Collaborative, according to a news release Monday.

One Kitchen officials said the rebrand also includes a new logo and website to better reflect community growth.

The organization focuses on reducing food waste, and addressing food insecurity through catering, food production and education programs.

“During the (COVID-19) pandemic, we jumped to the call of action to help those in need,” said Vallie Gilley, One Kitchen Collaborative executive director. “With the help of our community partners, donors, volunteers and team we served 680,928 meals to our most vulnerable community members. While we celebrate these achievements, I’m also aware that so much more still needs to be done.”

OKC officials said that since 2020, group has diverted 400,236 pounds of edible food, provided over 680,000 meals, along with 21,280 produce and supplemental grocery boxes to people. OKC also practices waste reduction and composting methods.

“So as our community grows bigger and stronger daily, we wanted to celebrate that with a name change that feels in alignment,” Gilley said. “Although we will have a new brand, our core values and focus will not change. We’re pivoting to something greater and are hopeful our new brand will help us reach more communities.”

According to OKC, expansion plans include a second kitchen location, new programming, more educational partnerships, products and more event catering as the COVID pandemic eases.

Along with Oceanside, the group offers services in the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Poway and Vista, and the greater San Diego area More information is available at www.theokc.org.

City News Service contributed to this article.

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