The MK Mission
To End Chronic Homelessness
The Miriam’s Kitchen team utilizes a comprehensive approach to eliminating the housing crisis in Washington, D.C. Through engaging our guests with healthy, made-from-scratch meals, we connect them with personalized social services that assist them with re-building their lives. Beyond our intensive program offering, we regularly engage community leaders and elected officials who fiercely advocate on our guests’ behalf.
Our Reach
How we’re impacting
lives of those in need
Miriam’s Kitchen helps individuals obtain the housing, health and critical resources needed to end chronic homelessness.
105,181
Serving almost
105,181 meals a year
925
Working with 925 volunteers over the last year
183
Providing permanent supportive
housing for 183 formerly
unhoused individuals
MK News
What’s going on at Miriam’s Kitchen
Finding Support, Community, and Hope in the MK Dining Room
Did you know that every other week, we host a support group for our guests right inside the Miriam’s Kitchen dining room? What began earlier this year as a promising idea quickly became a meaningful part of our community. When Case Manager Jennifer Martinez joined MK, she brought with her a wealth of experience facilitating… View Article
Remembering those who died while experiencing homelessness in 2025
On December 20-21st, 2025, communities will gather nationwide on National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place annually on the longest night of the year. The purpose of this powerful event is to remember those who have passed away while unhoused and to raise awareness about the dire toll that homelessness takes on our neighbors…. View Article
Growing Threats to Permanent Supportive Housing: What’s at Stake
We know what works to end chronic homelessness: housing and supportive services. Yet, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), a proven, life-saving solution to chronic homelessness seems to be under attack. Back to Basics: What is PSH and why is it important? Somone experiencing chronic homelessness has been homeless repeatedly or for years and has a serious… View Article
