Belong Kitchen is a neighborhood grab-n-go kitchen with the motto, special people making special food.
Kim Brown opened the business in 2019, when she realized her own daughter, Ellie didn’t have many opportunities after high school graduation.
It has 30 employees with special needs and 75 volunteers to help. You can read more about their story online.
“We wanted a safe place for her where she could work and contribute, feel valued and also earn a paycheck and the dignity that comes with that,” Brown said.
Belong Kitchen offers grab-and-go family sized meals, and it’s something different every day. They work with Houston chefs to develop recipes that your entire family will enjoy.
So how does it work? You can either order ahead, or go visit them, choose your meal, take it home and enjoy.
They also have a freezer full of meals, cookie dough, breakfast casseroles and other goodies.
Brown says she’s seen the difference in all of the employees, and her daughter, Ellie.
“She loves being around her friends. She’s happier and I think that we underestimate what comes with going to work and having a purpose everyday. You and I are used to that, but I think we take that for granted but for these young adults, it’s a really big deal and it’s life changing for them.”
Belong Kitchen is located in the Village Tower Plaza in Memorial City.
Click here to visit their website.