Community Kitchens Staff

The operations of Community Kitchens are managed by a team of 6 employees and many volunteers. The kitchens are open for lunch everyday. The administrative staff can be reached Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Community Kitchens Management

Andrea Blackert, Executive Director

Andrea joined Community Kitchens in August 2006 as program director and was appointed Executive Director in December 2007. Her varied background includes both for and nonprofit administration, as well as restaurant and catering experience. She is responsible for the Kitchens’ volunteer program, program development, community outreach, public relations, fundraising & operational management. Please contact Andrea at 205-251-3569 or email her at ablackert@thecommunitykitchens.org.

Brandon Fountain, Administrative Assistant / Volunteer Coordinator

Brandon joined Community Kitchens in August 2011. Prior to joining Kitchens, he worked as a Street Outreach Worker with a nonprofit serving homeless youth on the streets of Birmingham and as a Youth Pastor in two South Georgia churches. He is responsible for the Kitchens’ volunteer program. Please contact Brandon at 205-251-3569 or email him at volunteer@thecommunitykitchens.org.

St. Andrew’s Kitchen Staff

Al Bryant
joined our staff in 2010 as our Kitchen Manager at the Southside location.

Carlton Smith, Kitchen Assistant

Woodlawn Kitchen Staff

James Cotton
James has been a fixture with Community Kitchens for many years. Our volunteers and guests first knew James’ smiling face from the Southside location. James continues his service to Community Kitchens as the manager of the Woodlawn kitchen.

Reggie Rattler, Kitchen Assistant