‘Hope Kitchen’ aims to provide opportunities for homeless job seekers in Medford

‘Hope Kitchen’ aims to provide opportunities for homeless job seekers in Medford

An array of stainless steel appliances, a toaster that cooks 200 slices in an hour and a walk-in refrigerator fill the kitchen at the Kelly Shelter in Medford.Since March, it’s been the training ground for a new eight-week internship program, called Hope Kitchen, meant to help homeless residents get more job skills and develop work history.The Kelly Shelter is run by Southern Oregon homeless services provider Rogue Retreat, and Hope Kitchen is o…