Mama’s Kitchen receives first-ever accreditation on West Coast from Food is Medicine Coalition [Video]

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — At Mama’s Kitchen the hustle starts early. It’s a race against the clock all while maintaining the highest quality of food standards.

“They work as a team together, they are a formidable team,” said customer Jerry Okey.

Each week more than 900 volunteers are involved and in sync preparing 15,000 meals for some of San Diego’s most vulnerable residents, like Jerry Okey.

You wouldn’t know it from his infectious laugh and positive attitude, but Jerry has a lot on his plate.

About three years ago, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and subsequently began suffering from a host of other health issues.

“My medical insurance introduced me to Mama’s Kitchen,” said Okey.

Jerry needed to change the structure of his meals and worried about the cost. He was pleasantly surprised to find all of the meals from Mama’s Kitchen are free. 

“Very delicious food that they provided,” said Okey.

Since 1990, Mama’s Kitchen has delivered medically …