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Monday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

The Father McKenna Center

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The mission of The Father McKenna Center is to offer a haven of hope and dignity to men struggling with homelessness and families experiencing food insecurity

We operate a Day Program for men experiencing homelessness, as well as the Greg Gannon Food Pantry for households facing food insecurity in Washington, DC. For details of our hours and services, please check the Activity Schedule: https://fathermckennacenter.org/activity-schedule/

We welcome volunteers. Details and links are available through SignUpGenius: https://bit.ly/fmc_volunteer

10/09/2026

Thank you to the volunteers from who helped prepare and serve our lunch on Wednesday. They were a great help in the dining room and kitchen, connecting with clients and making cake that was a big hit!

10/06/2026

Our Executive Director, Dennis Dee, recently joined the for their retreat, taking part in two days of prayer and reflection.

Dedicating one day a week to volunteer at the Center, our Ignatian Volunteers are a crucial force that keeps us running, and we are so grateful each week for their commitment and spirit!

10/02/2026

It was wonderful having 9th graders from join us during their Day of Action this Wednesday. This group jumped right in and made their mark sorting food pantry and clothing closet donations, filling snack packs, and serving lunch. We are grateful for the hard work of the young women of Holy Child and for all the hours of service our dedicated student volunteers provide!

09/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce that this Saturday's 10th annual Walk for McKenna was our most successful yet, raising over $200,000 to support our Day Program and Food Pantry!

We are so grateful for the over 400 of you who came out to walk in the steps of Fr. Horace McKenna, honoring his life and legacy of service that the Center continues to this day. It is the support from each and every member of our community that allows us to serve our neighbors amid a surge of demand; our success is not possible without you!

09/25/2026

As the clock counts down to the Walk for McKenna tomorrow, our Day Program and Food Pantry guests have been sharing what the McKenna Center means to them.

And now it's your turn! Registration is still open to walk with us tomorrow at 9:30am; we hope we will see you there to support our mission and share what the McKenna Center means to you.

09/22/2026

On Monday morning, the Georgetown medical students of the held a free clinic for our Day Program clients. Led by Dr. Eileen Moore, they provided guests with flu vaccines, blood pressure and blood sugar tests. Our thanks go out to the student volunteers for their dedication to supporting the health of our entire community!

09/18/2026

Time is running out to register to join the 10th Annual Walk for McKenna on September 26! We have already passed last year's fundraising total of $180,000 but look forward to reaching our new goal of $200,000 with your help.

Registration is open on our website; check in begins at 8:30 with the Walk starting at 9:30. We look forward to seeing you in 8 days!

09/15/2026

This Sunday, the men of Omega Psi Phi officially kicked off their 17th year of hosting NFL watch parties for the clients of the Father McKenna Center! These afternoons serve as a chance the community to gather together for football, a shared meal, and fellowship.

This year also marks a new beginning with the showing of the first Baltimore Ravens game at the Center which, in addition to preexisting lineup of Washington games, will for more watch parties to be held at 1pm across the football season.

09/11/2026

A big thank you to the students from Catholic University of America who volunteered to help serve our breakfast this week. We are so grateful to the many students who give their time to keep the Center running!

09/04/2026

The Father McKenna Center is so proud of our continued partnership with ! Their biweekly food deliveries allow us to provide staples like cereal and vegetables to our food pantry clients, helping us as we thousands of our neighbors each year.

Address

900 North Capitol Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12028421112

Website

http://linktr.ee/fathermckennacenter

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