Your support fuels our mission.

Donate today to support our meal and grocery programs.

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Every gift puts food on the table for our hungry neighbors.

As costs and demand keep rising, we need your support now more than ever. Whether you can donate once or on a monthly basis, your gift helps reduce food insecurity in our region. Use our simple donation form to set up your gift online.

Prefer to send a check?

Make checks payable to Martha’s Kitchen and mail to:

Martha’s Kitchen
C/O Development
749 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95122

Martha’s Kitchen is a 501(c) 3 Nonprofit Organization (Nonprofit ID 91-2091094). Your gift to us is tax deductible according to the local rules where you reside. Please keep your donation email receipt for your tax records and consult with your tax advisor.

Build the food hub

Help us scale to 7 million meals.

In 2025, to meet the rising need in our region, we purchased a new building in San Jose at 749 Story Road, which we have transformed into our new Food Hub. This bold move will allow us to:

Expand meal production to 7M meals per year.
Safely store more rescued food: preventing waste, feeding more people, and saving on costs.
Create a dedicated space for volunteer production, the backbone of our mission.
Build efficiency into operations to reduce costs while increasing reach.

Your gift towards our new permanent home is an investment in a stronger, more efficient food safety net for Silicon Valley, ensuring that Martha’s Kitchen has the space, equipment, and infrastructure needed to feed more people today and for generations to come.

Large Gifts

Interested in naming opportunities?

Please contact Christina Ludovici, our Director of Development:

email: donate@marthas-kitchen.org
phone: 408-293-6111 x406.

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Food Hub Timeline

Phase 1 (Complete)

July 2025: New site purchased at 749 Story Road
September 2025: Moved operations to new site
Completed June 2026:
- Volunteer Prep Hall: sinks, Ecogrip flooring, FRP paneling, and double swing doors
- Temporary refrigeration
- Dishwashing sink

Phase 2 (Fiscal Year 2026-2027)

Two refillable water stations
Storage closet
HVAC replacement
Perlin repair in volunteer hall
Security fencing and other security upgrades
Parking lot slurry and striping
Paint exterior of building + add mural
Landscaping enhancements
Kitchen schematics and architectural design
T-bar ceiling in volunteer prep hall
Walk-in fridge and freezer

Future Developments:

Dining hall expansion
Commercial kitchen build-out
Roof replacement

Food Donations

Reduce food waste to increase food security.

We rescue more than 1 million pounds of high-quality food each year, transforming proteins, fresh produce, and pantry staples that would otherwise go to waste into nutritious meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

If you are a restaurant, organization, institution, or business with surplus food available, we would love to connect with you to arrange a food donation and help ensure good food reaches the community instead of the landfill.

Arrange a food donation

Food drive

Groceries are a gift.

Everyone deserves reliable access to nutritious food and the dignity of choosing what best fits their family’s needs. To help meet that need, Martha’s Kitchen supplies groceries to partner organizations throughout the region and stocks our weekly Community Market for local families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity.

Donations of shelf-stable, packaged, unopened food help us keep our pantry shelves stocked and ensure that quality food reaches our community instead of going to waste. Your support makes a meaningful difference for the neighbors we serve every week.

Ready to donate food?

Drop off your donation at 749 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. Please bring food donations to the receiving area located at the rear of the building, Monday through Friday, 7am – 3pm.

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Prefer pickup for a larger donation?

Use our form above to make arrangements.

Food Donation FAQs

What type of foods do you accept?
We accept all kinds of pre-packaged, unopened food and groceries, as well as industrially prepared cooked food and meals, including but not limited to pizza, catered event spreads, hot box food, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. Here’s a list of accepted items to get you started:
- Canned goods
- Grains & pasta
- Shelf-stable dairy
- Snack items
- Canned or boxed sauce
- Beverages
- Cooking oils
- Packaged frozen food
- Proteins
What types of food do you not accept?
We cannot accept the following:
- Leftover buffet food
- Homemade food
- Any packaged food that has been opened or partially used.
Can you pick up food?

Yes, with advance notice, we can pick up the food Monday through Friday between 7am and 3pm. Please reach out to arrange a pickup.
Can we drop off food? If so, where? What hours can we drop it off?

Yes, we accept food donation drop-offs at 749 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. Please bring food donations to the receiving area located at the rear of the building, Monday through Friday, 7am – 3pm.

Still have questions about donating food?

Email us at fooddonations@marthas-kitchen.org

SPECIAL GIFTS

Get creative with your support.

Every little bit helps, so we are happy to work with you to accept multiple pathways for donations.

Planned & Legacy Giving

Make a lasting impact by including our organization in your estate planning. Through planned and legacy gifts, such as bequests and stocks, you can help ensure our programs continue for future generations.

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Donate Your Car

Donate your unwanted vehicle (car, motorcycle, RV, etc.) to support our programs for families, seniors, and others facing food insecurity. CARS makes the process simple with free pick-up and a tax-deductible receipt.

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Crypto Donations

Support our mission with cryptocurrency donations. Donating crypto offers tax benefits while significantly contributing to our programs. Your donation helps us provide essential services to those in need.

When you donate crypto to Martha’s Kitchen, we immediately transfer your coins to US Dollars. Please note: All cryptocurrency donations made to Martha’s Kitchen are non-refundable. To receive a receipt, please make sure to enter your email in the widget. Please only send currencies listed on the widget above; unsupported currencies (including ERC-20s, ERC-721s and BEP20s) may be lost.

The IRS classifies cryptocurrency as property for tax purposes which means it is typically a highly tax efficient way to support your favorite cause. When donating crypto, you receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of the crypto, and you avoid the capital gains tax you would have incurred if you had sold the crypto and then made a donation. This means you’re able to donate more, as well as deduct more on your tax return. This is not financial advice: donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite cause. Consult with your financial planner to determine your specific tax benefits.

Financial Donation FAQs

I want to donate with a check. Where can I send it?

Please make checks payable to Martha’s Kitchen. You can mail them to:

Martha’s Kitchen
C/O Development
749 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95122
Is my donation to your organization tax deductible?

Martha’s Kitchen is a 501(c) 3 Nonprofit Organization (Nonprofit ID 91-2091094), and as such your donation of funds, food, or goods is tax deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor.
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

Yes. Your online donation will automatically generate a receipt you can keep for your taxes. We will provide a receipt for your check or cash donation. For in-kind donations, please submit a request for a receipt to donate@marthas-kitchen.org.
Can I make a recurring monthly gift?

That would be most appreciated! Yes, on our online giving page, please check the box labeled “Make this a recurring gift!”, and your donation will be automatically charged monthly.
Can I donate in honor or in memory of someone?

Yes, on our online giving page, there are fields where you can provide the name of the person you are honoring and the name and address of the person who should receive an acknowledgement letter.
Can my employer match my gift?

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double your donation’s impact. Because every company’s program and eligibility requirements are different, we encourage you to contact your employer’s Human Resources or Community Giving department to learn more about their matching gift policies and how to submit a request.
Is online giving secure?

Yes. We partner with trusted, PCI-compliant payment processors who use industry-leading SSL encryption to protect your information throughout the entire donation process.