Martin's is a free restaurant and community of hospitality rooted in compassion, understanding, and love. Every person who comes through our doors is welcomed as a guest and treated with respect.
We receive no government funding and have no paid staff. The work continues because volunteers show up, donors give personally, and the community believes this kind of place should exist.
Learn more about Martin's historyMonday–Saturday · 12–2 PM
Join us for a free lunch in our dining room. Meals are often vegetarian and frequently vegan. Bring a container for takeaway at the end of the meal; we will wash and fill it for you.
Monday–Friday · 10 AM–1 PM
Showers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with care for your privacy and dignity.
Clothing · Thursdays
Stop by for tea and snacks, a place to rest, and a warm welcome. Clothing is available on Thursdays.
We mourn the passing of our beloved Carole and remember her with love and gratitude.
Read our remembrance of Carole
Donate online, by mail, or in-kind to support meals, showers, and daily hospitality.
Every gift goes directly to our guests. We receive no government funding and rely entirely on individual generosity. Martin's is a 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax-deductible. We strive to send handwritten thank you notes to all donors.
Please make checks payable to MDP Foundation and mail them to:
MDP Foundation
225 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94103
We accept produce, bread, and other ingredients that we can incorporate into our meals. Please email us at info@martindeporres.org before making any food donation. We also accept clothes to distribute to guests, with clothing typically available on Thursdays and on an emergency basis when supplies allow.
Thank you for considering us as a place to serve others — Martin's is staffed entirely by volunteers and relies on the community to help serve our guests. If the gate is not open, ring the doorbell at the door to the left of the gate and somebody will let you in.
We welcome lunch volunteers Monday to Saturday, from 9 AM to 3 PM. If you can't do the whole shift, that's not a problem; we appreciate any support you can offer. No sign-up or advance notice is required — just show up!
We welcome groups of one-time volunteers and can usually accommodate 8-10 people at once on weekdays. On weekends, we can accommodate groups of up to 4 people. We ask larger groups to split up across multiple shifts. Please email us or call 415-552-0240 before bringing a group.
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