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 historyA full lunch is served Monday through Saturday in our dining room. Meals are often vegetarian, frequently vegan, and always offered in the spirit of dignity and welcome.
Lunch is served from 12 PM to 2 PM. Takeaway is available for guests who bring a container.
Guests can access showers on a first-come, first-served basis. The service is part of how Martin's offers care, privacy, and respect.
Showers begin at 10 AM and run through the lunch period.
Hospitality is part of every service at Martin's. People are known by name, welcomed without conditions, and treated as guests.
Long-time volunteers and returning guests shape a calm, personal environment.
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) — all donations are tax-deductible. We send handwritten thank you notes to all donors.
Checks can be mailed 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.
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.
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!
If the gate is not open, ring the doorbell at the door to the left of the gate and somebody will let you in. To learn more, reach out at volunteer@martindeporres.org or call 415-552-0240 during operating hours.
We welcome small groups of one-time volunteers, though we can only accommodate up to 4 people at once. Larger groups can be split into different shifts. Please email volunteer@martindeporres.org or call 415-552-0240 before bringing a group.
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