Capuchin Soup Kitchen

Founded in 1929 during the Great Depression, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order that serves Detroit residents facing poverty through multiple community programs. The organization operates several facilities providing free meals, emergency food and clothing assistance through a food pantry, and specialized programs including substance use disorder treatment, residential recovery programs, employment support, mental health services, and spiritual care. In 2024, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen distributed nearly 3.4 million pounds of food and assisted approximately 228,000 Detroit neighbors annually with essential resources and support services.