We serve lunch to anyone who visits our location on Monday thru Friday from 10:30 A. M. until noon. No one is refused.

Our clients are what society has termed “less fortunate.” They are in almost all cases “in transition” in their lives. They could be a wife and children of a migrant Hispanic laborer. Maybe the client is a professional who has suddenly lost his or her employment and or family – or simply experiencing extreme financial difficulties. We are not interested in “why” they have come to us – only that we demonstrate a “caring, sharing and serving” response to their needs. As their lives evolve into a better situation we welcome them back to visit and share their experiences.

We serve from 80 to 100 clients each day. In 2007 our total number of meals served was over 22,000.

In addition, the Café of Life may provide supplemental groceries, clothing, blankets, miscellaneous personal goods, and at times furniture and appliances to clients. We often supply transportation to medical appointments and job interviews. When not provided by other agencies, clients may receive financial consideration for emergency utility bills, rent, and medical prescriptions. The Salvation Army provides health care consultation and referral services to our clients every Thursday. Language translation and advocacy support are also available.