Martha's Kitchen, a San Jose community staple, is searching for a new location due to increased demand for its services. The organization provides more than just meals, offering a sense of community and support to those in need.
Martha's Kitchen has outgrown its soup kitchen in San Jose , and is searching for a new location to serve the community.Martha's Kitchen in San Jose is a community staple, serving more than just hot meals. On Wednesday afternoon, Martha's Kitchen staff and volunteers served dinner, one of their busiest indoor dining services of the holiday season. 'It goes way beyond a soup kitchen, and I think that's been a misconception,' volunteer Evelyn Robinson said.
'For me it's the company, good company, nice music. Very good food. Don't feel alone,' Contreras said.has been able to provide 2.4 million meals this year out of their 65 locations that stretch from Sunnyvale down to Watsonville.'Sadly, we are looking for a new space because we have really outgrown this parish hall that we operate out of,' executive director Bill Lee said. This year, they rescued 900,000 pounds of surplus food from grocery stores or catering companies that would've otherwise gone to the landfill. Executive director Bill Lee said they're seeing more families in need of ready-made meals because they're struggling with finances and energy. 'You may have a family working two full time jobs and moms working a full time job and no one has the energy to cook properly and take care of the family,' Lee said.Rodriguez says you feel like family. She doesn't feel discriminated - these doors have been open to her and so many others that describe it like a home. Volunteer Evelyn Robinson says wherever Martha's Kitchen lands location-wise, they will continue to be a vital part of the South Bay community. 'There's just a camaraderie, there's a sense of urgency that we need to support these folks and then when you see the smiles on their face, that just does wonders for everybody - everybody benefits,' Robinson said
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