Life's Kitchen

Life's Kitchen Café open 7 am - 2 pm
Office open 7 am - 4 pm Life’s Kitchen offers a 16-week Workforce Development, Food Service, Life Skills, and GED Training Program.
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Enjoy classic comfort food prepared by our talented chefs and trainees, while raising money for a great cause! 100% of café proceeds support our mission of transforming the lives of young adults. Life’s Kitchen is a nonprofit social enterprise that has been supporting at-risk youth between the ages of 16-24 in Boise and the Greater Treasure Valley since 2003. By operating three social enterprises,

a café, full-catering and contract foods, our goal is to provide hands-on work experience for our trainees while allowing the community to directly interact with participants. Come hungry and leave happy!

Thank you, everyone who donated for our Holiday Food Drive! There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by givi...
11/21/2024

Thank you, everyone who donated for our Holiday Food Drive! There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by giving back. 🥰❤🙌 partnered with local Boise Bank of America and Merrill Lynch employees to collect much needed items for The Idaho Foodbank. https://idahofoodbank.org/

Give thanks for   HOLIDAY DESSERTS! 🍂🥧🎃🧡Treat your Thanksgiving guests to homemade desserts prepared by Life's Kitchen c...
11/15/2024

Give thanks for HOLIDAY DESSERTS! 🍂🥧🎃🧡Treat your Thanksgiving guests to homemade desserts prepared by Life's Kitchen chefs and trainees.

All dessert sale proceeds support our training program for opportunity youth. *ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY WEDNESDAY, NOV 20 at MIDNIGHT.* https://form.jotform.com/220196030684149

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE at   ENDS NOVEMBER 19th 🍂 Donate any non-perishable food items at Life’s Kitchen and help local famil...
11/14/2024

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE at ENDS NOVEMBER 19th 🍂 Donate any non-perishable food items at Life’s Kitchen and help local families in need this holiday season!!! All donations go to The Idaho Foodbank. ❤ https://idahofoodbank.org/

Join us for this week’s  ! Lynn’s Apple Fritter — A fritter built for two! Fresh fried donut topped with apples, whipped...
11/13/2024

Join us for this week’s ! Lynn’s Apple Fritter — A fritter built for two! Fresh fried donut topped with apples, whipped cream and glaze. 😋

All café proceeds support our training program for opportunity youth. lifeskitchen.org/cafe

BIG THANK YOU!!! Our heartfelt thanks for all of your incredible support and contributions toward our New School Van. Yo...
11/08/2024

BIG THANK YOU!!! Our heartfelt thanks for all of your incredible support and contributions toward our New School Van. Your generous contributions allowed for this extraordinary purchase, greatly benefiting our training-program! With much appreciation, ❤ https://www.lifeskitchen.org/training-program

Rory, founder of Life’s Kitchen is volunteering today — we love having her here! Photo (Left to Right): Tammy Johnson, E...
11/07/2024

Rory, founder of Life’s Kitchen is volunteering today — we love having her here! Photo (Left to Right): Tammy Johnson, Executive Director; Rory Farrow, Founder; and Jennifer Fluetsch, Education Program & Services Liaison. Thank you, Rory, for your love and support! ❤ Learn more: https://www.lifeskitchen.org/about-us

For this week's  , we were honored to have Chef Branden, from St. Luke's Health System in Nampa, teach our trainees how ...
11/05/2024

For this week's , we were honored to have Chef Branden, from St. Luke's Health System in Nampa, teach our trainees how to make Chicken Marsala. Thank you for an amazing class! ❤ lifeskitchen.org/training-program

We are extremely proud of Hannah who earned her GED! Congratulations! 🤩🏆      lifeskitchen.org/training-program
11/01/2024

We are extremely proud of Hannah who earned her GED! Congratulations! 🤩🏆 lifeskitchen.org/training-program

Yesterday, the committees who serve United Way of Treasure Valley came to visit and tour Life’s Kitchen! It was so wonde...
10/30/2024

Yesterday, the committees who serve United Way of Treasure Valley came to visit and tour Life’s Kitchen! It was so wonderful meeting everyone in person! ❤

Thank you, UNITED WAY TV, for your generous support to our organization over the years and for all you do in our community! With heartfelt appreciation, https://www.unitedwaytv.org/

8 WAYS TO “EGG’-CEL" AT BREAKFAST & LIFE:   Joshua Turner, Chef Manager, at Compass One and   Evan, his Executive Sous C...
10/29/2024

8 WAYS TO “EGG’-CEL" AT BREAKFAST & LIFE: Joshua Turner, Chef Manager, at Compass One and Evan, his Executive Sous Chef, taught our trainees how to properly cook eggs and how cooking relates to real life experience. Thank you both for a great class! 🙌 lifeskitchen.org/training-program

Come say “Hi” to Nicki and this week’s front-of-the-house trainee, Hannah! Rory’s Café is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mon. – ...
10/28/2024

Come say “Hi” to Nicki and this week’s front-of-the-house trainee, Hannah! Rory’s Café is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mon. – Fri. 100% of café proceeds supports our training program for opportunity youth. See you soon! 8574 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704 https://www.lifeskitchen.org/cafe

All trainees prepare a   as they near graduation from our program. Liam created Roast Beef Sandwich’s with White Vinegar...
10/25/2024

All trainees prepare a as they near graduation from our program. Liam created Roast Beef Sandwich’s with White Vinegar Aju and Ap-Peach-Pie-Bler (apple, peach pie cobbler) … so good!!! Congratulations, Liam, on your upcoming graduation, we are so proud of you! 🤩🏆 lifeskitchen.org/training-program

Join us for this week’s  ! Hannah’s Caramel Apple Crepe — A crepe with caramel buttercream and spiced apple filling, top...
10/23/2024

Join us for this week’s ! Hannah’s Caramel Apple Crepe — A crepe with caramel buttercream and spiced apple filling, topped with caramel sauce, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Served with fresh fruit or hash browns! 😋

All café proceeds support our training program for opportunity youth. lifeskitchen.org/cafe

Thank you Boise Sunrise Rotary for the opportunity to serve again this year! We were honored to prepare and cook up deli...
10/21/2024

Thank you Boise Sunrise Rotary for the opportunity to serve again this year! We were honored to prepare and cook up delicious lobsters for your annual fundraising event. Such a wonderful cause and a great experience for Life’s Kitchen trainees!!! With much appreciation, ❤

Our sincere gratitude Idaho Community Foundation, we appreciate your support! Your work to help community-minded Idahoan...
10/18/2024

Our sincere gratitude Idaho Community Foundation, we appreciate your support! Your work to help community-minded Idahoans create a lasting, positive impact in Idaho is truly amazing! ❤ https://www.idahocf.org/

🍽🙌Helping us kick-off 10 days of Taste of Downtown Boise 🤗, a special to our friends at Life's Kitchen - preparing the culinary talent of tomorrow! A previous ICF grant recipient, Life's Kitchen has become a beloved Treasure Valley nonprofit, caterer, educator, and job-placement service. Learn more about their important work and visit their restaurant on Fairview! Details at: https://www.lifeskitchen.org

This year’s DAVIS BUTLER AWARD goes to Sam! He is a recent graduate of Life's Kitchen. Sam said, “It’s so much more than...
10/16/2024

This year’s DAVIS BUTLER AWARD goes to Sam! He is a recent graduate of Life's Kitchen. Sam said, “It’s so much more than I thought it would be! I learned what I needed to be and have a stronger sense of my future.” Congratulations, Sam, we are so proud of you! 🤩👏

LEARN MORE: https://www.lifeskitchen.org/davis-butler-student-of-the-year

Thank you to everyone who attended our   Event! We are grateful for your donations that are so vital in our mission to t...
10/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our Event! We are grateful for your donations that are so vital in our mission to transform the lives of at-risk youth. We love our community of friends and supporters! With much appreciation, 🥰

THANK YOU for helping make our Sparkling Wine Spectacular a success! Together we raised $78,000! You are making a differ...
10/15/2024

THANK YOU for helping make our Sparkling Wine Spectacular a success! Together we raised $78,000! You are making a difference in the lives of our youth and providing a path for a brighter future. ❤

Address

8574 W. Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID
83706

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

(208) 331-0199

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