Dear friends,

If Divya’s Kitchen has ever touched your life, we invite you to reflect on what it has meant to you—and what it would mean not to have it here.

For 10 years, Divya's Kitchen has been one of the most beloved healthy restaurants in NYC—a place where food is healing, community is real, and nourishment goes beyond the plate. We’ve been honored to serve many thousands of you, creating a space where people come not just to eat, but to feel cared for, restored, and at home.

Today, we are facing an urgent moment. With healthy, vegetarian, and vegan spaces rapidly disappearing in NYC under current economic pressures, preserving places like Divya’s Kitchen has never been more important.

We are seeking to raise funds to meet urgent financial obligations and secure the immediate future of Divya’s Kitchen.

What happens in the next few days will make all the difference.

This funding will also allow us to thoughtfully restructure our operations into a more resilient and sustainable model for today’s economy, while staying true to the values that define Divya’s Kitchen.

We are working closely with a trusted local restauranteur and industry expert to strengthen our business systems, refine our operations, and creatively evolve our menu—preserving our commitment to exceptional ingredients, healing Ayurvedic principles, and the deep care with which we serve our community.

This transition is not about changing who we are—it is about building a stronger foundation so Divya’s Kitchen can continue nourishing people for years to come.

If this space matters to you, please support us today and help us rebuild a stronger foundation for the next chapter. Every contribution and every share makes a real difference right now.

Thank you, and God bless you.

With love and gratitude,

Divya and Prentiss Alter

Founders of Divya’s Kitchen

PS: We would love to hear from you and welcome your Words of Support from your donation receipt. Thank you.