338 pounds of food rescued in March ...thank you donors!!
turning food waste into opportunity!
Connecting surplus food from commercial sources to families in need, we'll beat food insecurity - one rescued meal at a time!
Our Mission and Board Leadership
Kellys' Community Kitchen recognizes the stark contrast between the abundance of food that is enjoyed by some in our community and the struggle undertaken by others daily, to feed themselves and their families. Food waste occurs both at the community (restaurants, civic and private orgs, schools) and household levels.
Our mission is to ide
Kellys' Community Kitchen recognizes the stark contrast between the abundance of food that is enjoyed by some in our community and the struggle undertaken by others daily, to feed themselves and their families. Food waste occurs both at the community (restaurants, civic and private orgs, schools) and household levels.
Our mission is to identify these excess resource channels, and then "rescue" unused ingredients or surplus prepared food; thus diverting them from the landfill. We both transform raw product into safe, nourishing meals as well as intake and redistribute cooked food (leftovers) to those less fortunate in our community.
Since Q4 2023, Liam has embarked on a quest to make us a "Zero Waste" charity by repurposing any rescued food that (upon closer inspection) is no longer suitable for human consumption, in two ways: 1) transforming into dog food (distributed through local humane society), and 2) for food not suitable for canines, connecting that surplus to a local farm animal refuge.
Kellys' Community Kitchen was conceived in 2020 by a father and son team with a passion for food and community service. Its a family-run nonprofit charitable organization, incorporated with the State of North Carolina. NC SOS ID: 2257939.
IRS EIN: 87-2348284. 501c3 DL#: 26053639002501
liam kelly - founder and CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Liam is responsible for identifying new upstream partners and intake strategies, as well as managing donations.
- Attends High School at Pine Lake Prep (PLP); Mooresville, NC
- 3-years of Varsity Lacrosse (PLP)
- Presidents' Volunteer Service Award winner (AmeriCorps.gov)
- 2024 Nominee for "Young Sustainability Leader;" S
- Liam is responsible for identifying new upstream partners and intake strategies, as well as managing donations.
- Attends High School at Pine Lake Prep (PLP); Mooresville, NC
- 3-years of Varsity Lacrosse (PLP)
- Presidents' Volunteer Service Award winner (AmeriCorps.gov)
- 2024 Nominee for "Young Sustainability Leader;" Sustain Charlotte Awards
- Movie buff and distance-running enthusiast
- Enjoys international travel, hiking, and trying new food
brendan kelly - founder and chairman of the board
- With 5+ years restaurant kitchen experience, Brendan manages product chain-of-custody and is accountable for safe food handling/prep/storage
- Responsible for relationship management with current food recovery partner (donors)
- Educates potential food recovery partners on the operation, including liability matters. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, o
- With 5+ years restaurant kitchen experience, Brendan manages product chain-of-custody and is accountable for safe food handling/prep/storage
- Responsible for relationship management with current food recovery partner (donors)
- Educates potential food recovery partners on the operation, including liability matters. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our donors have protection under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act (42 U.S. Code § 1791)
- Loves cooking, traveling with family, the Red Sox and old school hip-hop
- Works in the Financial Services sector to pay for lacrosse gear and all those trips
aiden kelly - founder and strategy officer
aiden kelly - founder and strategy officer
- Aiden is responsible for downstream distribution channels and marketing,
- Junior at UNC-Chapel Hill (Health Sciences)
- Plays for UNC-Chapel Hill Club Lacrosse
- Active in his community through work with Keep Charlotte Beautiful, as well as other local, national organization
- Avid gamer, music lover, and voracious reader
- Enjoys cooking (and eating of course) but not doing dishes
Our Values
aiden kelly - founder and strategy officer
KCK Volunteer Staff
Our organization is built on a foundation of compassion, integrity, and accountability. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, and we are committed to using our resources in the most effective and efficient way possible.
KCK Volunteer Staff
aiden kelly - founder and strategy officer
KCK Volunteer Staff
KCK welcomes volunteers who share our passion for making a difference in our communities. Community expertise can help ensure that our programs and services are best meeting the needs of those we serve.
Sam Shrestha
Holding an MBA from the University of Maryland and with significant background in initiative planning and financial reporting
KCK welcomes volunteers who share our passion for making a difference in our communities. Community expertise can help ensure that our programs and services are best meeting the needs of those we serve.
Sam Shrestha
Holding an MBA from the University of Maryland and with significant background in initiative planning and financial reporting from nearly 10 years in the financial services sector, Sam assists with funding strategies and donation coordination.