About Rainbow Kitchen
Filling the belly, feeding the soul
Founded in 2010, Rainbow Kitchen is a family-friendly community kitchen that specializes in providing delicious meals and connecting the community to resources. Everyone welcome, no questions asked.
If you or someone you know is in need of food, Rainbow Kitchen can help. With a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, Rainbow Kitchen serves 10,000 meals every month.
Hot Meals
Weekdays starting at 8:30am – until supplies last
Weekdays starting at 8:30am – until supplies last
Join us for a hot and delicious breakfast or lunch, served by our team of volunteers daily at Rainbow Kitchen. Vegetarian options available.
Schools
Launched January 2021
Launched January 2021
Our Pilot School Meal Program launched at Rockheights Middle School, feeding 1,000 breakfast meals each month to students and faculty.
Food Sharing
Weekdays 8am – 1pm
Weekdays 8am – 1pm
We rescue food from grocery stores, farmers, wholesalers and more to distribute to anyone in need.
Mission
To provide food security and access to resources to all that we welcome through effective community partnerships.
Vision
To fill bellies and feed souls in the communities we serve.
We Need Your Help
Rainbow Kitchen Relies on Donations
Rainbow Kitchen is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers to support our staff. We rely on the generous donations of the community to meet the growing need.
Interested in supporting Rainbow Kitchen? We are always in need of non-perishable food items, cash donations, and helping hands.
Our Team
Rainbow Kitchen has three full time team members, who along with our dedicated volunteers are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and inviting environment for all.
Patrick Johnstone
Executive Director
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After a decade working abroad in international luxury hospitality and then coming to Victoria to call home again, Patrick’s expertise in guest relations and food & beverage management have brought him to today in the leadership of Rainbow Kitchen.
When he’s not working under the rainbow arches, you can find Patrick gardening, dancing around the house or toodling around town with his dog Tucker or partner Mitch.
Ray Oelke
Front of House Manager
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After nearly a decade of working as a tree planter all across BC, Ray’s passion for food security and community building brought her to Rainbow Kitchen!
Ray is the Distribution and Logistics Supervisor at Rainbow Kitchen. She coordinates all incoming and outgoing food donations as well as the various food share programs.
Outside of work she enjoys surfing, hiking, her dog Schmitt, baking and all things arts and crafts!
Tracy Chowen
Distribution & Logistics Supervisor
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After working for more than a decade in the Quick Service Industry, Tracy felt a calling for change and sought a more meaningful role within her community. She discovered Rainbow Kitchen and the rest is history!
Tracy is the Distribution and Logistics Supervisor at the Rainbow Kitchen. She is responsible for coordinating the incoming daily donations and various community food share programs.
Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with family, friends and camping in our inreciable outdoors!
Stay Up to Date
Brighter Together Foundation
Rainbow Kitchen has been the recipient of some amazing support this fall from our friends at the Brighter Together Foundation. Arriving in the form of an essential equipment purchase of two
Call for Volunteers!
Are you looking for a fun way to engage with your community and give back? Do you like dancing in the kitchen, whipping up some delicious meals and hanging out with
Thank You United Way of Greater Victoria!
As a not-for-profit, Rainbow Kitchen relies on the generous support from donors to continue our essential programs. United Way Greater Victoria has been a consistent and invaluable partner of Rainbow Kitchen
