Your generosity helps make the table bigger!
The Francis Kitchen exists because people believe that everyone deserves a good meal served with dignity and love. Your donation directly supports our mission to provide nourishing food to our neighbors in Charlottesville and surrounding areas—no matter their ability to pay.
A very special thank you to: Bama Works Foundation for their generous grant!
A very special thank you to: The 2026 Women’s Cursillo Team “Becoming Perfectly One” for their amazingly kind and generous donation!
Giving Made Easy (and Secure!)
We are proud to partner with the UVA Community Credit Union and Total Merchant Concepts, a trusted platforms that makes donating easy, secure, and impactful. When you give by scanning the QR code or link below, your donation goes directly to The Francis Kitchen to support meals, ingredients, supplies, and the day-to-day work of building a welcoming community around food.
Every contribution—large or small—helps us continue serving meals rooted in compassion and respect.
Please use the following link to make a donation:
https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_4de6c91c0c906b95780b85eafa0d5329
Your Impact
Your donation helps us:
- Prepare and serve fresh, nourishing meals
- Support pay-what-you-can dining and pop-up meals
- Create welcoming spaces where everyone belongs
- Sustain volunteer-powered, community-centered operations
Whether you are able to give once or choose to give regularly, your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our guests.
Thank You
Thank you for believing in a community where no one is turned away and everyone is treated with care. Your generosity helps ensure that dignity and love are always on the menu at The Francis Kitchen.