St. Francis Catholic Kitchen

St. Francis Catholic Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1982 that provides nutritious hot lunches, showers, and clean clothing to homeless and hungry individuals in Santa Cruz. Operating as the only facility in the city offering these comprehensive services at no cost, the organization serves over 35,000 meals annually and relies on community donations and volunteers to sustain its mission of providing food, clothing, and shelter with dignity and compassion.