General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Jesus, Mary and Joseph Home |
| Alternate Name(s): | St. Francis Soup Kitchen |
| Address: |
205 Mora St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-459-6712 |
| Website: | http://www.stfrancissoupkitchen.org/ |
Hours |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
Call for Times
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| Description: | St. Francis Catholic Kitchen operates two programs to care for and uplift the dignity of those in need. One facility contains the soup kitchen program; a second facility is home to the transitional shelter program. St. Francis Catholic Kitchen is the only facility in the City of Santa Cruz that offers a nutritious, hot lunch for the homeless & hungry every weekday — as well as clean used clothing, toilets & showers — all at no cost. Soup kitchen volunteers strive to show each guest the merciful face of God. A kind welcome and a safe space are available to anyone suffering from hunger, chronic poverty, substance abuse, mental illness or physical disability. The Jesus Mary Joseph Home (JMJ) is a shelter for homeless women, children and the terminally ill. JMJ provides a Christ centered living situation in a Catholic Christian tradition and is an additional community outreach of St. Francis Catholic Kitchen. It was founded in 1989 and provides shelter for women and children. The goal is to guide them on their road to work and permanent housing. Applicants are interviewed prior to acceptance. ELIGIBILITY for St. Francis Soup Kitchen: Open to all ELIGIBILITY for JMJ: Designed to accept women and children. Accommodations are also available for hospice patients. An application does need to be completed before someone is accepted for residence. |
| Mission: | The St. Francis Catholic Kitchen and Jesus Mary Joseph Home mission in Santa Cruz is an expression of the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, graciously providing food, clothing, shelter, and new opportunities to those in need, with dignity and love. |
| Languages other than English: | None |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Call for Information |
| Public Transportation: | Contact for information |
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz |
| Funding Source: | Varies |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Clothing Families and Individuals Needing Support Food Homeless Families Homeless Individuals Homeless Shelter Private Nonprofits |
| This agency was last updated on November 8, 2025. | |