The Cathedral Kitchen

History & Mission | Volunteer Information | Donation Information | Hours of Operation

History & Mission

The Cathedral Kitchen had its beginning during the Great Depression, when the cathedral parish handed out peanut butter sandwiches to those in need. Eventually these offerings grew to include coffee and donuts, and eventually a weekly dinner. During the 1980s, the operation moved into the vacant cathedral elementary school building.

The mission of the Cathedral Kitchen is:

• To reach out to the homeless, the needy, the poor, the marginalized people in our neighborhoods by offering food, respect, encouragement, prayers and goodwill
• To be a bridge for those more fortunate so they may better understand the needs of our guests and provide time, help and assistance to the program either directly or indirectly
• To provide a welcoming site for students to serve the poor and instill in them a life long commitment to helping the poor
• To pray together and learn from each other so we may become a special and welcoming neighborhood of God
• To provide a safe and welcoming environment that is conducive to serving meals to the poor, needy, homeless and disenfranchised

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are encouraged to assist with preparing and serving meals at the Cathedral Kitchen. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please complete the volunteer registration form.

After completing the form, follow the link to Safe Parish training. Completion of this online training is mandatory for all Cathedral Kitchen volunteers. Use code Archindy2021 to access and complete the training. After the training is completed, volunteers will be able to schedule shifts at the Cathedral Kitchen.

If you have any questions about volunteering or completing the Safe Parish training, please contact Terrence Toon, Cathedral Kitchen Manager, at: cathedralkitchen@archindy.org 

Donation Information

Commercially pre-packaged foods, snacks, drinks, bottled water, and “in peel” fruit are welcome donations to the Cathedral Kitchen. No frozen items or food cooked in non-licensed or home kitchens can be accepted. If you are interested in donating food items, please contact Terrence Toon, Cathedral Kitchen Manager, at: cathedralkitchen@archindy.org 

Hours of Operation