Our Mission Is (Still) Possible

Join us in celebrating our heroes! IN THE PRE-PANDEMIC WORLD, WE WOULD BE GATHERING TONIGHT FOR OUR 2020 MISSION POSSIBLE GALA. We would be celebrating our community, our partners, and our progress towards ending chronic and veteran homelessness in Washington, DC. Instead, our staff is continuing to greet our guests experiencing homelessness with a smile and a hot, fresh meal during… View Article

Celebrating the MK Community at the 2021 Mission Critical Gala

Things looked a little different, but we’re proud of our Miriam’s Kitchen community for coming together for the 2021 Mission Critical Gala!

Miriam’s Kitchen Remembers Waldon Adams and Rhonda Whitaker

Both Waldon and Rhonda were impassioned advocates for ending homelessness in the District and they will be sorely missed.

Learn more about this new initiative from our brilliant Kitchen team!

LTC Doug Sweet Will Retire from the US Army, His Last 2,000+ Miles Will Help Homeless Veterans

LTC Doug Sweet is hiking the 2,193 mile Appalachian Trail and partnering with Miriam’s Kitchen on our shared mission to end veteran and chronic homelessness! Miriam’s Kitchen sponsor Brightline Interactive is continuing the positive momentum of Doug’s personal fundraising campaign with Hiking4Housing, and raising awareness of this urgent issue.   Watch Doug’s interview with Tommy and Kelly of RealFunDC to hear more about this… View Article

The ‘Point in Time’ Count Must Drive Mayor Bowser to Fully Fund Housing to End Chronic Homelessness for 2,761 Individuals and 432 Households

Last night, volunteers spread out across the District to conduct the annual Point in Time (PIT) count, an annual census that helps cities and states measure their progress towards ending homelessness. More specifically, the PIT provides a rough snapshot of how many people are experiencing homelessness on a given night. Miriam’s Kitchen staff supported this… View Article

**Alert** Schedule Changes Due to Inauguration   MIRIAM’S KITCHEN MEAL SCHEDULE FOR 1/18 – 1/22 MONDAY 1/18 Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Bag lunch/snacks will also be given out with the breakfast meal. NO DINNER SERVICE Bathrooms open 6:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.   Tuesday 1/19 Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Bag lunch/snacks… View Article

Five Tips For Maximizing Your Impact This Holiday Season

Are you considering making a charitable donation to Miriam’s Kitchen this holiday season? If so, check out these five tips that will help you to maximize your impact. Donate appreciated stocks or mutual funds. By donating stock instead of selling it, you may be able to deduct the full market value and avoid capital gains tax. Try… View Article

How Will You Make A Difference This Year?

Despite the challenges of the year, our incredible partners have continued to spread joy — especially during this holiday season.   If you haven’t been able to support Miriam’s Kitchen this year, it isn’t too late! Take a look at these exciting, creative ways you can be part of our work to end chronic homelessness…. View Article

We’re Grateful For Western Presbyterian Church

I have always been proud – almost sinfully so – to pastor a church whose building houses Miriam’s Kitchen. This year my pride and gratitude have grown to a new level. Here at Western Presbyterian Church, we believe the work of Miriam’s Kitchen is the most faithful use of our space we can imagine. MK… View Article