Marys Kitchen – Orange Cares

Founded in 1984 by Mary McAnena to serve homeless guests in Hart Park, Mary's Kitchen is a nonprofit organization in Orange that provides hot meals, clothing, showers, and other basic services to support the hungry and homeless in Orange County. Operating as a day shelter for more than 40 years, the organization serves hundreds of guests daily and relies on dedicated volunteers and community donations to sustain its mission, receiving no state or federal funding.