Martha's Village and Kitchen

Name

Martha's Village and Kitchen

Legal name

Martha's Village and Kitchen

Website

https://marthasvillage.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Martha's Village and Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving homeless and impoverished individuals and families in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County through emergency housing, food services, healthcare, childcare, and case management programs delivered across three regional locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency housing
• Food assistance
• Social services
• Community nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Indio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible monetary donations from individuals supporting programs that stay in Coachella Valley. Eighty-two cents of every dollar goes to programs.
2. Government Grants: Grant funding from government entities like Desert Healthcare District and Foundation ($167,015 awarded in 2026 for unhoused individuals' health outcomes).
3. Thrift Store Sales: Revenue from sale of donated clothing, furniture, household goods, and other items. Proceeds support MVK programs and services.
4. Corporate Food Donations: Partnerships with local food banks (FindFood Bank) and grocery suppliers (Costco, Ralphs, Sprouts, Jimmy John's) for bulk food purchases at reduced costs.
5. Adopt-A-Room Program: Annual donation of $5,000 to adopt one of 35 residential rooms supporting families during their stay.
6. Vehicle Donations: Accepts cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers for donation through careasy.org platform.
7. Planned Giving: Legacy giving programs including donor advised funds, stocks/bonds donations, and estate planning support.
8. Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including Thanksgiving Day 5K and Spooktacular 5K generating community engagement and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Martha's Village and Kitchen delivers a continuum-of-care model providing free emergency housing (35 rooms / 130 beds), food services (250,000+ meals annually), on-site healthcare, licensed childcare, case management, career and education assistance, public showers, cooling center, and recuperative care to homeless and impoverished individuals and families in the Coachella Valley. The organization operates three Coachella Valley locations and a thrift store, and is funded primarily through donations, grants, and program-related sales.

Product overview

Martha's Village & Kitchen operates as a single integrated nonprofit service organization offering a continuum of care model to address homelessness and poverty in the Coachella Valley. The organization provides Emergency Housing with 35 residential rooms and 130 beds, Food Services including meal programs and a food pantry serving over 250,000 meals annually, Healthcare Services with an on-site medical clinic, a Child Development Center for children ages eight weeks to five years, Career and Education Assistance, Case Management, Homeless Recuperative Care, Public Showers, Cooling Center, Emergency Assistance, and a Thrift Store. These services work together as an integrated support system where residents receive meals, housing, childcare, healthcare, and career services simultaneously, with the Thrift Store generating revenue to support operations and the Adopt-A-Room program providing a funding channel for room sponsorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Housing Emergency residential facility with 35 rooms (23 for families, 5 for single males, 4 for single females) and 130 beds (95 for homeless families with children, 25 for single adult males and females) with 24-hour staff support for homeless and impoverished individuals and families.
• Food Services Program providing over 250,000 meals per year to 6,000+ impoverished adults and children, including the Michael Napoli Food Pantry, USDA Food Distribution, and Steve Mitchell Culinary Training Program.
• Healthcare Services On-site medical clinic improving health status of homeless and underserved populations, featuring three exam rooms, a treatment room, and an on-site laboratory.
• Child Development Center Licensed 5-star Quality Start-rated childcare facility serving children ages eight weeks to five years old, with capacity for 103 children following the 2025 expansion from 55.
• Career and Education Assistance Career and Education Center offering job-seeking skills (resume building, mock interviews, dress for success), a computer lab, job training courses (culinary and retail), and adult education programs.
• Case Management Intensive case management for emergency housing clients including assessments, case development, SSI benefits assistance, income and education referrals, financial management, and housing search support.
• Homeless Recuperative Care Program Program providing a clean, safe environment for homeless individuals recovering after hospital discharge, with nursing oversight and 24-hour staff support.
• Public Showers Safe, secured shower facilities offering 15-minute bathing access, with towel, washcloth, and hygiene bag available upon request for community members.
• Cooling Center Clean, cool environment with water, snacks, free lunch, and showers available to community members during extreme heat conditions.
• Emergency Assistance Emergency pantry providing nutritional food, baby supplies, and clothing vouchers to neighbors in need.
• Thrift Store Retail store in Indio selling gently used clothing, furniture, household items, and appliances; proceeds support MVK's programs and services.
• Adopt-A-Room Program Annual donor program allowing supporters to sponsor one of 35 residential rooms for $5,000, providing meals, case management, childcare, and career services to residents; benefits include plaque, recognition, event invitations, and two 5K event tickets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 300-500 community members daily
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FindFood BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food bank partnership for bulk food purchasing at reduced costs to serve more community members.
• Costco WholesalesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery supplier partnership for bulk food purchases enabling bulk purchasing at pennies on the dollar.
• RalphssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery supplier partnership for bulk food purchasing.
• Sprouts Farmer's MarketsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery supplier partnership for fresh produce and food items.
• Jimmy John's Gourmet SandwichessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donor supporting meal services for community.
• AlbertsonssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery supporter with location in Palm Desert for food donations.
• BoschsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate supporter for food services operations.
• Trader Joe'ssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donor with location in La Quinta supporting community programs.
• Smart & FinalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarehouse retailer supporting food donations.
• Riverside County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder of Child Development Center program providing early childhood education.
• Palm Springs Gay Men's ChorussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered holiday toys through collaboration with Mattel for children at MVK.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission: Direct peer operating in the same Coachella Valley geography, providing emergency shelter, food services, and recovery programs to homeless and impoverished individuals. Closest geographic and service-line competitor to Martha's Village and Kitchen.
• Pathways to Housing (PATH): National homeless services nonprofit using a Housing First approach with wraparound services including healthcare, mental health, and case management. Comparable continuum-of-care model serving unhoused populations with integrated support services.
• Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside Counties: Faith-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food, housing, immigration, and social services across the same Inland Empire region as Martha's Village. Comparable service mix and geography.
• Wayfinder Family Services: California nonprofit providing services to children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness, child welfare involvement, and disabilities. Comparable to MVK's child development and family services components, and the prior employer of MVK's new CEO Miki Jordan.

Regional players

• LA Family Housing: Major Southern California homeless services provider offering housing, supportive services, and a continuum of care model. Comparable in operating model and target population, though serving the Los Angeles region rather than the Inland Empire.
• St. Joseph Center: Southern California nonprofit providing comprehensive services to homeless and low-income families including housing, food, healthcare, and workforce development. Similar multi-service continuum-of-care model in a different geographic market.
• Union Station Homeless Services: Pasadena-based nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and wraparound services to homeless individuals across the San Gabriel Valley. Comparable integrated service model with case management, recuperative care, and food services.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Los Angeles: Large national nonprofit providing homeless services, recuperative care, substance abuse treatment, and workforce development across multiple states. Comparable in offering recuperative care and emergency housing to underserved populations.

Emerging players

• Food Finders: Southern California food rescue nonprofit distributing donated food to community partners. Adjacent to MVK's food services operations, focusing on food recovery rather than direct service delivery.

Others

• Desert Healthcare District & Foundation: Local healthcare district that awarded MVK a $167,015 grant in 2026. Classified as a funder/ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but representative of the healthcare funding ecosystem in which MVK operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/marthasvillage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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