Welcome To Martha's Kitchen

Food is a basic need, not a luxury. At Martha's Kitchen, we fulfill this need for those who are most vulnerable to food insecurity in our community. In 2020, the number of hungry in our communities has increased significantly. The amount of meals provided by Martha's Kitchen on a weekly basis has increased by 100%. By the end of 2020, Martha's Kitchen will have served over 1,000,000 prepared meals and have distributed over 2,000,000 pounds of groceries in and around the Bay Area. 
​We need your support in the fight against hunger!

Help Support Martha's Kitchen By:
1. Donating to our cause using this link: DONATE NOW.
​2. Visiting our Volunteer page for the latest updates and to sign up to volunteer.​
3. Following us on social media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin

No One Should Go Hungry

Martha's Kitchen was founded in 1981 by Louise Benson. Louise energized her resources to build an organization to serve the poor in the community. Today, we continue the long-standing tradition of serving meals to the homeless community in San Jose and the greater Silicon Valley region.  Martha’s Kitchen currently distributes 100,000 hot meals and 250,000 pounds of groceries each month. During these challenging times, Martha's Kitchen has provided more meals, more services, and more groceries to those in need every month. Please consider supporting Martha's Kitchen as a volunteer or by making a donation. 
​Thank you for your support!

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Hours of Operation

Deliveries and Office Hours
Weekdays 
5:00 am - 4:00 pm: receiving, deliveries, and administrative.
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Volunteer Schedule

• Monday - Sandwich Making 
  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Lunch Service)
• Tuesday - Food Prep and Distribution
  • Morning Shift: 6:00 am -  10:30 am
  • Afternoon Shift: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Wednesday - Food Prep and Distribution
  • Morning Shift: 6:00 am -  10:30 am
  • Afternoon Shift: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Thursday - Special Projects ​
  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
• Friday - Special Projects ​
  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Lunch Service)

*All volunteer shifts are fully booked for Thanksgiving week.
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​Meal Service

• Monday - Lunch
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
• Tuesday / Wednesday - Dinner
  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Thursday - Breakfast
  • 8:30 am - 9:30 am 
• Friday - Lunch
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Additional Services
Wednesday
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free showers / Laundry - Dignity on Wheels
​Free Mobile Health Clinic - Gardner Health 

Help Feed The Hungry

A Guidestar Platinum Non-Profit
Martha's  Kitchen is a 501(c) 3 Nonprofit Organization. TAX ID 91-2091094
​New and increased donations matched by SOBRATO FAMILY FOUNDATION!

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