The Friendship Kitchen - friendship starts with giving
the friendship kitchen

Friendship, served fresh from our kitchen

The Friendship Kitchen is a community initiative of Friendship Circle of Greater Hartford that brings together volunteers of all abilities to cook fresh kosher meals side by side - and to share them where they warm the most: with neighbors who can use a little extra care, and at our own community table.

Through the universal language of food, we are building connections, spreading kindness, and bringing the warmth of Shabbat to our community. This year the kitchen cooks seasonally - with the hope of growing into something much bigger in the year ahead.

who we cook for

Cooking for our whole community

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Neighbors facing food insecurity
Fresh, home-cooked meals shared with those in our community who can use them most.
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Friends who need extra warmth
Delivered to friends who can use some extra Shabbat warmth in their week.
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And our own Shabbat table
Where new dishes and recipes make their debut - cooked together and served with pride at our Friendship Circle Shabbat dinners.
how it works

From our kitchen to your neighbors

01
Sign up to volunteer
Join a hands-on cooking session - teens, families, companies and friends of all abilities.
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Cook together
Volunteers and special friends cook side by side - say, schnitzel, meatballs or kugel. Menus change with the season.
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Share the warmth
Every dish is packed fresh and shared across our community - with neighbors, friends, and at our own gatherings.
room for everyone

Every cook has a place at the table

Our unique formula introduces volunteers of all abilities to our special friends, and through shared experiences both are enriched. The true beauty of the circle is how we all link together to form a seamless circle of friendship.

Five parts, one circle
Volunteers Special friends Parents Staff Supporters
join the circle

Help us build a more inclusive Greater Hartford

Volunteer at a cooking session, bring your group for a private experience, or give to keep the kitchen cooking. A company or business? We would love to cook together - bring your team and join us for an event like this.