MARY'S KITCHEN
Welcome To Mary's Kitchen
Mary’s Kitchen Story
In 1984, an 82-year-old Mary McAnena, founder of Mary’s Kitchen helped a homeless woman in Hart Park, Orange, California. She found her calling and dedicated herself in any way possible to help those less fortunate. Mary’s dream soon became a reality and Mary’s Kitchen was born.
Mary’s home became the headquarters of a communal effort to give. Her small four-burner stove had never seen such traffic as volunteers helped with the cooking. They transported food to Hart Park and served the men, women, and children who were homeless and in dire need. In 1994, ten years later, the Kitchen moved to its temporary home on 517 West Struck Ave in Orange, California.
Mary’s Kitchen is powered by hard-working volunteers who deeply care. Financial support is provided by way of donations from individuals, students, churches, local corporations/small businesses, and grocery stores.