01 — Who we are
A grassroots movement helping the unhoused, one meal at a time.
We run a community kitchen and feeding program in the heart of Manila. We cook and pack meals to deliver to the unhoused, and share a meal with the poor in our kitchen. Hunger is our common suffering, and food is our shared language of love. We’re all in it together, by the grace of God.
02 — When & where
When and where
Where
1658 Alvarez St.
Santa Cruz, Manila
A 3-minute walk from LRT-1 Bambang station.
When
Saturdays
& Sundays
Cooking from 2pm to 8pm.
Community dinner starts at 7pm.
03 — A day at the kitchen
How it works
Our community kitchen operations are every Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 8pm, with this timeline:
- 2pmFirst batch of volunteers: prepare merienda to deliver
- 4pmSecond batch of volunteers: prepare meal for community dinner
- 6pmDeliver merienda to Kalaw, Lawton or other Manila locations
- 7pmDinner starts: serve food, eat with the people and talk to them
- 8pmClean up and prepare to leave
04 — Open slots
Upcoming Community Kitchens
Slots fill fast, but slots also get freed in real-time, so you can sign up for the waitlist if you have particular dates in mind.
Updates automatically from the volunteer signup sheet.
05 — Previous Community Kitchens
Our work so far
Every kitchen day documented and accounted for. Come reminisce with us and keep the fire alive.
06 — Contact us
Get in touch
Volunteer with us, or send us a message on Facebook. There’s also a form below for general inquiries or partnerships, or send an email directly to contact@iwasgutomsociety.org.