L.A. Kitchen preps meals for the elderly

L.A. Kitchen founder Robert Egger holds meals made for the elderly by the workers, students and volunteers behind him. A major aim of the program is to provide job training to former inmates and young adults leaving the foster care system.

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April 15, 2016 5:15 PM PT

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.

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A mango is readied for the days meals.

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

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

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

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

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

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L.A. Kitchen worker Paul Rodriguez cooks chicken.

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Workers, students and volunteers during prep.

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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.

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

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

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