Company Research Report: Our Big Kitchen (OBK)
Company Overview
Name:
Our Big Kitchen (OBK)
Mission of the Company:
Our Big Kitchen is a community kitchen that inspires individuals to come together to help others. OBK is a registered charity that nourishes, educates, empowers, and supports people in need always with love.
Founded:
February 2005
Founders:
- Rabbi Doctor Dovid Slavin
- Laya Slavin
Key People:
- Rabbi Dr. Dovid Slavin - Founder
- Russell Levert
- Richard Andrews - Chair
Headquarters:
36 Flood Street, Bondi NSW 2026, Sydney, Australia
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue:
No information is available.
Known For:
Preparing and distributing more than 250,000 meals each year, supporting 33+ charities, and helping thousands of individuals.
Products
Description:
Our Big Kitchen is involved in several community-focused initiatives which include:
Key Services:
1. Team Building Events:
- Description: A meaningful team-building experience where groups can cook meals and give back to the community tangibly.
- Key Features:
- Meaningful group activity.
- Interaction with the community.
2. School Programs:
- Description: Programs focused on teaching children kindness by cooking meals for people in need.
- Key Features:
- Educational interaction.
- Community service experience for children.
3. Parties or Events:
- Description: Hosting memorable, hassle-free celebrations for all ages through communal cooking.
- Key Features:
- Suitable for all ages.
- Community-oriented celebration environment.
4. Makery / Kitchen Hire:
- Description: Offering a large commercial kitchen for hire for catering businesses or small food businesses.
- Key Features:
- HACCP approved.
- Kosher and Halal certified.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
1. Food Prepared for the Disadvantaged:
- OBK has served 120,000 meals to the homeless and prepared 60,000 pounds of food with the help of volunteers.
New Products Launched:
No information is available.
New Features Added:
No information is available.
New Partnerships:
- Collaborations with organizations like SecondBite and Foodbank for food rescue and minimal waste initiatives.
Additional Information:
Company Contributions:
- OBK relies heavily on volunteers and group events for meal preparation and distribution.
- No government funding was involved; the development of the kitchen was through donations and volunteer services.
Community Impact:
- OBK emphasizes creating a safe, non-judgemental environment where people from all walks of life can connect through doing good.
- Volunteers have collectively logged 200,000 hours, showcasing a strong community commitment.
Challenges Addressed:
- Addressing food insecurity statistics in Australia, with 31% of Australians experiencing food insecurity seeking food assistance at least once per week as per the Foodbank Hunger Report of 2020.
Key Focus Areas:
- Support for disadvantaged groups, local business incubation through kitchen hire, and community engagement through events.
Contributions and Partnerships:
- OBK's operations are supported by a wide range of contributors including businesses, community volunteers, and several associated charities.
- The organization prides itself on fostering humility and community fulfillment through meaningful involvement and direct impact initiatives.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (02) 8084 2729
- Address: 36 Flood Street, Bondi NSW 2026 Sydney, Australia
- Website: [Privacy and Policies](#)
Social Media:
- Facebook: [Link]
- Instagram: [Link]
- LinkedIn: [Link]
- YouTube: [Link]
Note: This report provides an overview based on the available data and fields with "No information is available" denote aspects not found in the given dataset.
