L.A. Kitchen preps meals for the elderly

L.A. Kitchen founder Robert Egger speaks to volunteers as they gather to make meals for the elderly.

A mango is readied for the days meals.

L.A. Kitchen students Monique Najera, left, and Dale Greenhagen slice mangos.

L.A. Kitchen head cook Theresa “Chef T” Farthing, who was in L.A. Kitchen’s first class in 2014, cuts carrots.

Poblano vinaigrette dressing is readied for the day’s meals for the elderly.

Dana Harris packages poblano vinaigrette dressing to go with meals for the elderly.

Robert Egger, second from left, talks to workers, students and volunteers during prep.

L.A. Kitchen worker Paul Rodriguez cooks chicken.

Workers, students and volunteers during prep.

A plate of grilled teriyaki chicken with sautéed mushrooms, brown rice and broccoli is one of the meals for the elderly prepared at the L.A. Kitchen.

A finished plate of grilled teriyaki chicken with sautéed mushrooms, brown rice and broccoli at the L.A. Kitchen.

A plate of seared tri-tip steak served with roasted sweet potatoes, artichokes, quinoa and roasted red pepper.