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Martha’s Kitchen is proud to announce it has been named the 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 29, an honor that celebrates over four decades of life-changing impact across our region. Selected by the Office of Speaker Robert Rivas and the California Association of Nonprofits, this recognition underscores Martha’s Kitchen’s unwavering commitment to fighting hunger with dignity, compassion, and community-rooted solutions.
“This award belongs to every volunteer, partner, and supporter who has stood with us in the fight against hunger. Together, we are writing the story of a food secure future, one meal at a time” – Bill Lee, Executive Director – Martha’s Kitchen.
Since expanding into San Benito County more than six years ago, Martha’s Kitchen has
provided hundreds of thousands of meals annually through our prepared meal and grocery distribution programs. Through trusted partnerships with organizations like The Salvation Army, My Father’s House, the HOME Resource Center, and many others, we ensure meals reach those who need them most, meeting people where they are, with dignity, compassion, and care. In 2025, we’re on pace to provide 2.5 million nourishing meals to families, seniors, and individuals facing urgent need across the regions we serve.
A New Chapter – Meals on Wheels for San Benito County
Looking ahead, Martha’s Kitchen is preparing to launch a Meals on Wheels program to
serve the most vulnerable and homebound seniors across San Benito County. This initiative will deliver nutritious meals, along with connection and care, directly to seniors’ doorsteps daily, while also continuing our weekly congregate dining program in both San Juan Bautista and Hollister.