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.
84,000
Serving almost
84,000 meals a year
925
Working with 925 volunteers over the last year
201
Providing permanent supportive
housing for 201 formerly
unhoused individuals
MK News
What’s going on at Miriam’s Kitchen
Mayor’s Proposed FY25 Budget Cuts Programs Critical to Ending Chronic Homelessness
Earlier this year, Miriam’s Kitchen and our partners at The Way Home Campaign encouraged Mayor Bowser to make bold and necessary investments in proven programs that prevent and end homelessness here in the District in her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal. We knew this would be a tough budget season because the mayor was tasked… View Article
DC’s New Crime Bill Hurts Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness
On Tuesday, March 5, the DC Council voted to approve the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act, a bill that claims to address public safety and has 100 provisions ranging from metro fare evasion to auto theft to food quality in jails. Last month, we shared our concern that this bill further criminalizes already marginalized communities… View Article
2024 Miriam’s Kitchen Gala: Housing for All Seasons
Mark your calendars and get your tickets! Registration is now open for the 2024 Miriam’s Kitchen Gala. Join us at the District Winery on May 23, 2024, for a night of connection, inspiration, and celebration as we come together to make a lasting impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness. The… View Article
