Kitchen Killa & Friends 2nd Annual Community Cookout

Bringing Neighbors Together Through the Healing Power of Food

Beloved local chef and community champion, Chef Kiara Hardy, is back with the 2nd Annual Kitchen Killa & Friends Community CookOut, a heart-centered gathering created to nourish, uplift, and unite the Portland community through the universal language of good food.

Happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at George Park in St. Johns (7240 Fessenden Street, Portland, OR 97203) from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. This free event invites single mothers, housing-vulnerable, at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, seniors, and anyone in need of a fresh, hot meal to come out and enjoy an afternoon of nourishment and neighborly connection.

In addition to enjoying a free meal, attendees have access to city of Portland resources, a clothing drive and free haircuts provided by Prolific Barber. Clean, gently used clothing, personal care products, and financial contributions are being accepted in advance of the event. Community members in need of clothing are welcome to visit the Clothing Give-away Station at the event to select items for themselves and their families, no questions asked. To donate or get involved, email crystal@kitchenkilla.com. Admission is free. All are welcome.

This year’s event is made possible thanks to the generous support of New Seasons Market, KF Curates, Press Release Marketing, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, DNA Community Consulting, DB Dessert Company & Cafe, Alejandro Jimenez Real Estate, State Representative Travis Nelson, Dunia, Woods Realty Group, and The Kidz Outside.