From our Clients
"The volunteers are working hard to serve food to people that needed. The food is very good." - 2019
"(Translated by Google) It's free, healthy, fresh food, and your volunteers are always friendly
(Original)
Es comida gratis,sana,fresca, y su s voluntarios siempre son amables" - 2018
"The service is outstanding. A real community effort with lots awesome volunteers." - 2018
"(Translated by Google) It's free, healthy, fresh food, and your volunteers are always friendly
(Original)
Es comida gratis,sana,fresca, y su s voluntarios siempre son amables" - 2018
"The service is outstanding. A real community effort with lots awesome volunteers." - 2018
From our Partners
"There are many non-profit organizations that fill the needs of the community. Then, you come across an exceptional non-profit like Martha's Kitchen. Not only do they run their own kitchen to serve hot meals weekly, they have expanded their outreach across the South Bay. We, Alum Rock UMC are one of the lucky site recipient of Martha's Kitchen weekly hot meals, which they delivery to us. Since we have started our Tuesday feeding program in August to December we have fed in the four months 127 adults and 190 young people. This is an average of 91.25 per month during this time. You are doing an outstanding job! Muchas Gracias!!!"
Alum Rock UMC; January 19, 2016
Alum Rock UMC; January 19, 2016
"Martha’s Kitchen has been a life saver for us; literally! We too are a nonprofit community kitchen in Salinas and recently a slow and destructive leak was discovered underneath the floor of our kitchen and dining room. For one month we have been without stove, water, and pantry while the old floor was removed and a new one installed. Edita and Martha’s Kitchen reached out to us and have been providing cold lunches so that we can continue serving 300 guests per day. Their generosity, kindness and concern for the homeless and marginalized is evident; their Board even paid us a visit and supported us with a donation of equipment. We are humbled and inspired by their examples of making a difference in the lives of others."
Nic Bianchi, Program Director of Dorothy's Kitchen; April 23, 2015
Nic Bianchi, Program Director of Dorothy's Kitchen; April 23, 2015
From our Volunteers
From D. Thompson; Volunteer 12/17/2019
“Yesterday we had a field trip to Martha’s Kitchen to deliver the socks donated from our “Socks for Soles” drive. I can not express upon you how extremely grateful and impressed I am by the entirety of this event. I know it would not have been as successful without the sacrifice of those who played a significant role...
Overall, this was by far one of the most HUMBLING experiences that I have had in quite sometime. The staff at Martha’s Kitchen were absolutely amazing. Bear in mind that the majority of the staff are volunteers. Patty a very petite lady who seemed to have been in charge of the set up and overall details, was a breath of fresh air. She literally had enough energy in that little body for all of us. Bill who approved for IBTstudents to participate gathered all the students together before the doors opened spoke with us, for about 10 mins, about the history of Martha’s Kitchen. I sensed that he was passionate and sincere. We also got to meet the President…no not Trump…I meant the President of Marth’s Kitchen.
Hats off to the Mid-Day electrician students who participated. The students brought their “A” game, they were working hard, attentive and did not bring out their cell phones. They passed out gift bags and bread. At the end, they were cleaning tables, folding up chairs. Breaking down tables. Jasmine and I helped passed out the food trays. In the first twenty-five minutes 168 people were fed. The system the staff had for giving out the food was remarkable. The “Clients,” were all treated with care, respect and dignity by the staff! Their customer service and interpersonal skills was by far the best that I have ever experienced. Again, these folks don’t do it for the money, they volunteer. Amazing.”
“Yesterday we had a field trip to Martha’s Kitchen to deliver the socks donated from our “Socks for Soles” drive. I can not express upon you how extremely grateful and impressed I am by the entirety of this event. I know it would not have been as successful without the sacrifice of those who played a significant role...
Overall, this was by far one of the most HUMBLING experiences that I have had in quite sometime. The staff at Martha’s Kitchen were absolutely amazing. Bear in mind that the majority of the staff are volunteers. Patty a very petite lady who seemed to have been in charge of the set up and overall details, was a breath of fresh air. She literally had enough energy in that little body for all of us. Bill who approved for IBTstudents to participate gathered all the students together before the doors opened spoke with us, for about 10 mins, about the history of Martha’s Kitchen. I sensed that he was passionate and sincere. We also got to meet the President…no not Trump…I meant the President of Marth’s Kitchen.
Hats off to the Mid-Day electrician students who participated. The students brought their “A” game, they were working hard, attentive and did not bring out their cell phones. They passed out gift bags and bread. At the end, they were cleaning tables, folding up chairs. Breaking down tables. Jasmine and I helped passed out the food trays. In the first twenty-five minutes 168 people were fed. The system the staff had for giving out the food was remarkable. The “Clients,” were all treated with care, respect and dignity by the staff! Their customer service and interpersonal skills was by far the best that I have ever experienced. Again, these folks don’t do it for the money, they volunteer. Amazing.”
pablocaboVolunteer 01/26/2017
Rating:5
big, BIG - BIG HEARTS! Edita and crew - amazing people who love to live to make sure people are fed!
If you are not familiar with Martha's Kitchen - what a wonderful organization. My understanding is their primary purpose to help feed those whom are hungry. period. It's not just about homeless individuals, but all other factions of life who may feel the pinch and sacrifice food when times are tough.
And what drew me to MK - the fact that if they had more locations , more facilities, more partners whom could help disseminate food... they have the means to accommodate them. I've been lending a hand the last few months trying to find more locations. There's no charge to be a partner, little by ways of what a partner may need and best yet - they will deliver the food to you. Lunch, Dinner and even Breakfast (although partners need to pick up Breakfast). Have 20 or 200 people - call Edita at Martha Kitchen.
Rating:5
big, BIG - BIG HEARTS! Edita and crew - amazing people who love to live to make sure people are fed!
If you are not familiar with Martha's Kitchen - what a wonderful organization. My understanding is their primary purpose to help feed those whom are hungry. period. It's not just about homeless individuals, but all other factions of life who may feel the pinch and sacrifice food when times are tough.
And what drew me to MK - the fact that if they had more locations , more facilities, more partners whom could help disseminate food... they have the means to accommodate them. I've been lending a hand the last few months trying to find more locations. There's no charge to be a partner, little by ways of what a partner may need and best yet - they will deliver the food to you. Lunch, Dinner and even Breakfast (although partners need to pick up Breakfast). Have 20 or 200 people - call Edita at Martha Kitchen.
cjpedronVolunteer 01/26/2017
Rating:5
I have volunteered for Martha's Kitchen for 15 years. This soup kitchen continues to maintain its mission of producing wholesome meals for the hungry poor population with an ever expanding service to needy communities. This action is all done with a small paid staff supported by hundreds of volunteers.
Rating:5
I have volunteered for Martha's Kitchen for 15 years. This soup kitchen continues to maintain its mission of producing wholesome meals for the hungry poor population with an ever expanding service to needy communities. This action is all done with a small paid staff supported by hundreds of volunteers.
WriterVolunteer 01/25/2017
Rating:5
I have been volunteering for several years at Martha's Kitchen and I find it a very rewarding experience. They help so many in need of a hot meal. It is very touching to be able to see the people that you helping! I will continue to support them!
Rating:5
I have been volunteering for several years at Martha's Kitchen and I find it a very rewarding experience. They help so many in need of a hot meal. It is very touching to be able to see the people that you helping! I will continue to support them!