Bro. Joseph, former Executive Director, dies
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away”. Bro. Joseph Nu’uanu who passed away last January 2013 will not quickly die from our memories. He was proud of his Hawaiian heritage always wearing some form of a lei whenever he can. He had received many leis in his lifetime – beautiful leis, intricate leis, simple leis. And he gave away many leis himself. Such was Bro. Joe. He received much and so he gave away much. He was a Renaissance Man – a beloved teacher, a trusted counselor, an artist, soup kitchen director, Hawaiian dancer and many more. Most of all, he was a friend of the poor. He spent the prime of his life working at Emer-gency Housing Consortium and Martha’s Kitchen. We will miss him!
In the News
In the News
Second Harvest Food Bank recognized its strong partnership with Martha’s Kitchen in its 2011 Annual Report. Almost 50% of the food we serve comes from the Food Bank. We would be hard pressed to keep our doors open without this kind of partnership.
“When I was hungry, you gave me to eat.” Matt 25:35
Would you consider us in your will?
Would you consider us in your will?
Serving the hungry since 1981
Serving the hungry, since 1981.
It is hard to believe that Martha’s Kitchen will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary in 2013. If we were to paraphrase one poet we would say ’30 years is a weekend to an oak tree.’ It certainly does not seem that long. How things have changed in 30 years! Our crowd is so much tamer. There used to be fights that had to be broken up. Now, families come here because we provide a family atmosphere. Looking back at old photos bring a feeling of nostalgia to our old-timers.
The renovation and expansion of our facility gives us the capacity to prepare over 210,000 meals a year. The sunroofs in the kitchen provide plenty of lighting making our place so much brighter and more welcoming. Come and visit us.
Families at Martha’s Kitchen
We are seeing more families at Martha’s Kitchen. The high unemployment rate is making dire family situations even worse. ‘A landmark study released from Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, reports nationwide that more than 37 million people, one in eight Americans – including 14 million children and nearly 3 million seniors – receive food each year through the nation’s network of food banks which includes the Second Harvest Food Bank. The findings represent a staggering 46 percent increase on a national level since the organizations previously released study in 2006.’
“Thanksgiving in January”
When the holidays are over, how do we insure the needs of the poor in our community do not get neglected? San Jose Water Company is underwriting all meals served in January and has issued a challenge to other corporations to follow suit.
“When I was hungry, you gave me to eat.” Would you consider us in your will? Thank you!
“A Culinary Adventure”
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 5:30 - 9 pm
2013 Destination: New England!
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Venue: San Jose Airport Garden Hotel