The People's Kitchen of San Luis Obispo

The People's Kitchen of San Luis Obispo For more than 40 years the People’s Kitchen has provided a noon meal to the hungry in San Luis Obispo Meals were served on a rotating basis.

Prior to the creation of the People’s Kitchen, hungry people were looking in dumpsters for survival food and sharing the food with others who were hungry, homeless, and/or unemployed. Local citizens took this concept of sharing and began serving a noon meal in Mitchell Park. By the end of 1983 there were 22 different organizations participating in serving the meal. The People’s Kitchen formed a B

oard of Directors and became a non-profit organization in 1984. The board made a commitment to serve a hot noon meal prepared and served by volunteers every day of the year. A site for serving was a constant problem, with no one wanting the clients the program served in their neighborhood. Many properties were researched but none were found to be suitable for a permanent location. In 1990 the Old Mission offered to have the People's Kitchen use the covered porch, on a semi -permanent basis. In 1995 the People’s Kitchen was moved to the Grange Hall. Moves have been difficult with client transportation always a concern. In 1997 the People’s Kitchen joined other community agencies at the Prado Day Center. The city and volunteers to meet the needs of the homeless developed this center cooperatively. The new location has not changed the mission of the People’s Kitchen to continue to feed the hungry, not just the homeless. For more than 20 years the People’s Kitchen has provided a noon meal to the hungry. More than 30,000 meals are served each year. The success of the People’s Kitchen has been due to the volunteer efforts of many individuals and organizations. People's Kitchen currently has more than 40 groups helping us provide a hot noon meal. The People’s Kitchen does not receive local, state, or federal money. All meals are provided through volunteer efforts.

From May 31st to June 6th, People’s Kitchen served 806 first-time meals. The largest day was 125, and the lowest was 100...
06/12/2026

From May 31st to June 6th, People’s Kitchen served 806 first-time meals. The largest day was 125, and the lowest was 100.

Our dedicated serving groups were: Sai Baba, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Los Osos, Congregation Beth David, Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Community (pictured), Unity of San Luis Obispo, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, San Luis Obispo, and St. Benedict's Episcopal Church.

Big thanks to everyone who volunteered!

The number of meals continues to grow in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From May 24th to May 30th, People’s Kitchen served 865 first-time meals. The largest day was 136, and the lowest was 113...
06/08/2026

From May 24th to May 30th, People’s Kitchen served 865 first-time meals. The largest day was 136, and the lowest was 113.

Our dedicated serving groups were: Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo and White Heron Sangha, Bon Temps Creole Cafe (pictured), French Hospital Medical Center, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, Merrimakers of Avila, and Central Coast Women's League.

Huge thanks to all our volunteers!

The number of meals continues to grow in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From May 17th to May 23rd, People’s Kitchen served 812 first-time meals. The largest day was 129, and the lowest was 98....
05/27/2026

From May 17th to May 23rd, People’s Kitchen served 812 first-time meals. The largest day was 129, and the lowest was 98.

Our dedicated serving groups were: SLO Adventist Church, United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, Islamic Society of San Luis Obispo County, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, MEd Tmg and Consulting, ENTACT, LLC (pictured), and Renovate Church (pictured).

Thank you to all our volunteers!

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From May 10th to May 16th, People’s Kitchen served 752 first-time meals. The largest day was 130, and the lowest was 80....
05/27/2026

From May 10th to May 16th, People’s Kitchen served 752 first-time meals. The largest day was 130, and the lowest was 80.

Our fabulous serving groups were: SLO Newman Catholic Center, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, Chabad at Cal Poly (pictured), First Presbyterian Church, San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College (pictured), SLO City Church, and Baha'i Faith (pictured).

Thank you to all who prepped and served.

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From May 3rd to May 9th, People’s Kitchen served 804 first-time meals. The largest day was 137, and the lowest was 95.Ou...
05/15/2026

From May 3rd to May 9th, People’s Kitchen served 804 first-time meals. The largest day was 137, and the lowest was 95.

Our fabulous serving groups were: Grace Central Coast, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church (pictured), Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Community, Unity of San Luis Obispo, Mission San Luis Obispo, and Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School.

Thank you to all who prepped and served.

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From April 26th to May 2nd, People’s Kitchen served 892 first-time meals. The largest day was 136, and the lowest was 11...
05/15/2026

From April 26th to May 2nd, People’s Kitchen served 892 first-time meals. The largest day was 136, and the lowest was 117.

Our dedicated serving groups were: Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo and White Heron Sangha, Carly's Crew, French Hospital Medical Center, Avila Merrimaker's, Trails (pictured), Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, San Luis Obispo, and St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church Morro Bay.

A huge thank-you to all who prepared and served.

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From April 19th to April 25th, People’s Kitchen served 913 first-time meals. The largest day was 140, and the lowest was...
05/04/2026

From April 19th to April 25th, People’s Kitchen served 913 first-time meals. The largest day was 140, and the lowest was 116.

Our dedicated serving groups were: SLO Adventist Church, United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Obispo, Bon Temps Creole Cafe, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School 6th Grader Luca (photo), and Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School.

A big thank-you to all who prepared and served.

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

From April 12th to April 18th, People’s Kitchen served 852 first-time meals. The largest day was 130, and the lowest was...
04/23/2026

From April 12th to April 18th, People’s Kitchen served 852 first-time meals. The largest day was 130, and the lowest was 113.

Our awesome serving groups were: SLO Newman Catholic Center, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, April's Kitchen (pictured), SLO City Church, and SLO Hikers.

A huge thank-you to all who prepared and served.

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

100+ Women Who Care of San Luis Obispo donated $12,000 to The People's Kitchen on SLO! This will help so much with our g...
04/16/2026

100+ Women Who Care of San Luis Obispo donated $12,000 to The People's Kitchen on SLO! This will help so much with our growing needs to help the hungry in SLO County!

Find out more: https://www.100womenwhocareslo.com/

04/16/2026

From April 5th to April 11th, People’s Kitchen served 903 first-time meals. The largest day was 148, and the lowest was 93.

Our dedicated serving groups were: The Awakening Community, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Los Osos, Congregation Beth David, First Presbyterian Church, San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College, Mission San Luis Obispo, and Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School.

A big thank-you to all who prepared and served.

The number of meals keeps growing in these uncertain times. Please check our website for how you can help by volunteering or donating. www.slopeopleskitchen.org

Address

40 Prado Road
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 1pm
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm
Friday 12pm - 1pm
Saturday 12pm - 1pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(805) 235-9712

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