Grace Cathedral

We are a collaborative ministry involving Grace Cathedral, Episcopal Community Services, and the formerly unhoused. Through the preparation and sharing of a healthy meal, Dinner with Grace fosters relationships and eases isolation for individuals transitioning out of homelessness and our volunteers alike.

Twice a month, we gather to cook at the cathedral and alternate serving a tasty mid-afternoon meal the following day either at the Mentone Hotel at 387 Ellis St or the Crosby Hotel at 516 O’Farrell St. Both SROs are in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco within a mile of the cathedral. Please be aware that we are asking all volunteers to be vaccinated and to wear masks. This is especially critical at the Mentone and Crosby where some residents are more vulnerable. We thank you for your understanding.

Dinner with Grace is especially looking to fill three key volunteer positions on a rotational basis: lead chef, reheater, and driver. The primary duties of the lead chef include menu planning, recipe scale-up, and direction of the Tuesday night cooking crew. Some prior kitchen experience is necessary. We have shopping lists and example recipes to share, plus support from previous volunteers in the role. The reheater heats food in our ovens, and the driver (a car is necessary) delivers the hot food to the hotel on Wednesday afternoon. If you’re interested in any of these roles, or if you have other questions about our ministry, please email [email protected].

Newcomers are always welcome to join us in our supportive and fun environment! We invite you to sign up to volunteer with us below. Please contact us if you have any questions.