Our Story
Belong Vision
Belong was created to provide dignified, meaningful, paid employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a nurturing environment. These individuals struggle to find jobs, purpose, and social connections.
We Launched Belong In Our Backyard
God placed Belong on my heart when I discovered the lack of opportunities that would be available for our daughter after high school graduation. In 2019, when she was a junior in high school, we launched the vision for Belong in our backyard and began raising the initial funding for the kitchen. When the pandemic hit in 2020, we decided to begin employing several IDD adults and offering take-out meals prepared in my kitchen. Thanks to our incredible community, the concept took off and we were selling out every week.
Amazing Team
We have an amazing team of employees who love each other and love to prepare amazing food. Thanks to God we also have a perfect location right in the heart of Memorial City that is super convenient for our clients.
A Place Where Everyone Belongs
We believe God has provided everyone with the capacity to serve and contribute to our community in a meaningful way. We can’t wait to see what comes from having a place where everyone Belongs.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
A great kitchen providing meals for you and jobs for special needs folks. I love it.
-Marlys Edborg Shadle
Facebook Review
We paid a visit to Belong Kitchen yesterday and loved everything about them. We received great customer service and I was blown away by the incredible work they are doing there. I’m wearing my Belong shirt today I picked up!
-Stephanie Retherford
Facebook Review
I highly recommend the Belong Kitchen! The food is beyond good and so is the cause! What an asset for the community. As good as the dinners are, the cinnamon rolls are the bomb!
-Gary Manuel
Facebook Review
Most sinful and amazing Shrimp Enchiladas! Loved the flavor and creaminess that paired well with the rice and beans that I added for a quick and easy lunch. This beautiful nonprofit is so rich in giving space for special people to have a consistent job and way to feel accepted and part of something big and tasty!
-Bernadette Loweree
Facebook Review
Just picked up dinner for the first time from Belong, absolutely loved it!
-Amber Burton Alfred
Facebook Review
The team here was so kind. We went in to see what they had to offer. During the week you can pick up a meal to take home. I want to go back on a Saturday morning to try brunch! Love the vibe and the mission.
-Jennifer Bennett
Google Review
What a beautiful place filled to the brim with beautiful people! The barista, Kendall, prepared some super tasty lattes! We also had some good tacos, awesome Nutella pop tarts, and coffee cake! Y’all, this is a great spot with a beautiful mission.
-Leslie Rob
Google Review
Beautiful facility with friendly staff. Stopped in for breakfast tacos this morning and have found my new morning fuel. Had the corn tortillas and they were excellent. Also picked up a t-shirt so I can Belong.
-Jeff Moody
Google Review
Such a great idea to employ adults with disabilities and offer amazing home-cooked meals. Love it!
-Brandon Lackey
Google Review
