Martin de Porres House of Hospitality

Martin de Porres House of Hospitality Martin's is a free restaurant serving lunch six days a week (Monday-Saturday) from 12-2pm. Our mission is to serve in a spirit of compassion & love.

We are a community of people with diverse spiritual practices although our roots are in, and we continue to be inspired by, the Catholic Worker Movement. Begun by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933, the Catholic Worker philosophy and ideals are carried out by upwards of 200 houses worldwide in various works of mercy in the spirit of "gentle personalism." Gentle personalism says that all persons

have dignity; all persons have the right to be respected. It says that each person who comes to Martin's is a guest and is to be treated as such. It says that eating is a right, not a privilege, and that feeding the hungry is a matter of justice, not of charity. In an era of corporations, Martin's is unique. It is not a business and does not function as such. All donations go to benefit those for whom the money is intended. It receives no Church or government funds. There is no salaried staff and almost no administrative costs. Martin's operates on the principle that what must get done will get done, and strives to develop a sense of personal responsibility towards the work. Those with an administrator's mindset may find Martin's to be a perplexing enigma. Nevertheless, many who spend a day at the kitchen find themselves touched, even changed, and there are volunteers who have worked at Martin's since it first opened in 1971. At Martin's, both guests and volunteers represent an incredible cross-section of humanity. Almost every conceivable race, religion, age, economic and social background, political belief, and educational level are found here. As one volunteer observed, "Some of the most fascinating conversations I have ever heard have been at Martin's—on both sides of the counter." Martin's is many things. Some people see it as a miracle. Some see it as a problem because "the poor" are not always pretty, and it is easier if "they" are invisible. Some see Martin's as the one place where someone calls them by name. Some see Martin's as a sanctuary with a tranquil garden. Some see it as a place that adds meaning and a sense of community to their lives. Some see Martin's as a fun place to eat or volunteer. Some see it as a place to do that "something worthwhile" they always meant to do. Some see Martin's as a place where warm nourishing food is served, without embarrassment, without prosely-tization. Some see it as a place where they can live out the Catholic Worker philosophy in which they so deeply believe. Some see Martin's as a place that shows what idealism looks like in practice. If you are wondering what Martin’s could mean to you, come and see. You will never be quite the same!

💜For those who can, contributions are appreciated!💜
09/07/2024

💜For those who can, contributions are appreciated!💜

Dear Friends and Supporters of Martin’s: We are reaching out to you w… Martin's Community needs your support for Support Martin's Soup Kitchen Renovations

04/25/2022

Happy Monday! On the menu for today: our guests' favorite oatmeal. Sweet, cinnamony, and comforting. Be safe and well, friends.

04/18/2022

Yesterday we celebrated beloved Charlie's 77th birthday at David House. Chrissy, our resident baker extraordinaire, made this gorgeous vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened cake from scratch, and Charlie was full of laughter and good cheer, as usual! Thanks for all you've done for the Martin's community, Charlie. You are loved!
Also enjoy Charlie's remarks from Day 1 of re-opening outdoor seating at Martin's. That smile!!

04/14/2022

Come volunteer at Martin's to help end hunger and you, too, will be gifted with surprise brunch by Chef Chrissy!

We got skills! Sometimes you just need a bowl of carrots to brighten up your day.
04/12/2022

We got skills! Sometimes you just need a bowl of carrots to brighten up your day.

04/11/2022

Happy Birthday, dearest Tony!
Make sure you watch both videos of our beloved Tony's birthday celebration to maximize heart-bursting ❤.
Tony shared his strawberry vanilla cake with all of our guests. 🍓 🎂
*If anyone has any birthday messages for Tony, we promise to share them with him!*

We wouldn't be able to feed our guests without the generous support of the San Francisco - Marin Food Bank and their tr...
04/11/2022

We wouldn't be able to feed our guests without the generous support of the San Francisco - Marin Food Bank and their tremendously dedicated staff. Mondays and Thursdays are our pick up days. We have a multi-species Food Bank volunteer team ;)

Martin's pals Mitchell and Jeff, wishing you the happiest weekend of all time, from our newly renovated bathroom! Be saf...
04/08/2022

Martin's pals Mitchell and Jeff, wishing you the happiest weekend of all time, from our newly renovated bathroom! Be safe and well, family.

Martin's Pals: Naji, with his culinary protégé, Duke. Today's menu: burritos, oranges, bananas, granola bars, hard boile...
04/06/2022

Martin's Pals: Naji, with his culinary protégé, Duke.
Today's menu: burritos, oranges, bananas, granola bars, hard boiled eggs, pretzels, mixed nuts, iced tea.

It was a hot day at Martin's so Chef Chrissy whipped up a special drink for our guests!
04/06/2022

It was a hot day at Martin's so Chef Chrissy whipped up a special drink for our guests!

04/05/2022

Tony is one of Martin's hardest working and most beloved volunteers. On the menu for Tuesday's vegan lunch:
Curried sweet potato and tofu soup, oranges, whole grain bread, oreos (yay to the vegan powers for oreos!), mixed nuts, and water.

04/04/2022

Our volunteers are ready with flowers and open arms for lunch guests! Monday's Menu: Martin's special oatmeal, bagels and pastries, oranges and bananas, herbal tea and looooove.

Address

225 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94103

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2pm
Tuesday 12pm - 2pm
Wednesday 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+14155520240

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