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Who We Are | Meals in Motion Los Angeles Cooking Education
We are a team of change-makers. Dedicated to empowering families across Los Angeles County. Providing food education, nutrition, and community connection.
About Meals in Motion
Meals in Motion is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on ending food insecurity through education, empowerment, and access.
We believe that every family deserves the knowledge, confidence, and opportunity to build a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Through hands-on cooking classes, nutrition education, and community-based wellness programs, we teach families how to prepare healthy, affordable meals while reconnecting around the dinner table. Based in Los Angeles County, we proudly serve communities throughout the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Westside, and Antelope Valley—working with schools, city programs, and partner organizations to build a stronger, healthier region together.
What We Do
Our programs offer free, hands-on cooking education and interactive learning opportunities to underserved families, children, and seniors. Every class is designed to build confidence, independence, and food literacy through practical skills such as:
Food safety and sanitation
Healthy meal preparation and smart shopping
Budget-friendly grocery planning and food waste reduction
Cooking as a family for health, confidence, and connection
By teaching the “why” and “how” behind healthy cooking, we help families break the cycle of food insecurity and create lasting change that extends beyond our classrooms.
Our approach
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower children and families in the fight against food insecurity.
By providing underserved and at-risk communities with culinary education, essential life skills, and access to healthy food, we equip families to become self-sufficient and resilient.
We believe that education and access to nutritious food are basic human rights. Through our partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local supporters, we’re committed to creating a healthier, more connected Los Angeles—one meal at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a world where no family struggles to put a healthy meal on the table.
By combining education, skill-building, and community engagement, we go beyond food assistance—we teach sustainability and self-reliance.
Our programs help bring families back to the table, strengthening bonds, building confidence, and inspiring youth to succeed both in and out of the kitchen. From learning a recipe to mastering a life skill, Meals in Motion is changing lives, one lesson at a time.
Team Members
Dedicated to Empowering Communities Through Culinary Education.
At Meals in Motion, our team is made up of passionate educators, chefs, and community leaders who believe that food has the power to transform lives. Together, we deliver hands-on cooking classes, nutrition education, and family engagement programs that build confidence and connection throughout Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Westside, and Antelope Valley.
Each team member plays a vital role in advancing our mission — from developing creative lesson plans and leading classes in schools, to coordinating outreach with community partners and local supporters. Their combined expertise in nutrition, culinary arts, education, and public health ensures that every program is meaningful, empowering, and accessible to the families who need it most.
We are more than instructors; we are mentors, advocates, and changemakers — working every day to build healthier communities and stronger families through the love of cooking.
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Our numbers that speak
We aim to reach as many families as possible. Thanks to our supporters and amazing staff. For the year 2023 we have been able to set some real goals to make a difference.
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