Miriam's Kitchen

What Miriam's Kitchen does

Miriam's Kitchen is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1983 in Washington, D.C., whose stated mission is to end chronic homelessness in the District. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of seven core programs: a Healthy Meals program serving approximately 103,444 made-from-scratch meals annually as the entry point for services; one-on-one Social Services providing case management to roughly 2,200 adults per year; Health Programs (launched in 2024) bridging housing and healthcare through Patient Navigation and upcoming Medical Respite, delivered with Unity Health Care and academic partners Georgetown University and George Washington University; Street Outreach covering a 33-square-mile catchment under D.C.'s Comprehensive Street Outreach Network; E Street Bridge Housing, a housing-first site soft-launched in October 2025 with capacity for up to 190 residents; Permanent Supportive Housing serving 248 formerly unhoused individuals with a reported 92% success rate; and Advocacy, including The Way Home campaign with 4,000+ individual supporters and 80+ organizational partners. Operations are delivered directly by staff and volunteers at physical locations in Washington, D.C., supported by a volunteer base of 3,146 individuals engaged over the prior year.

The organization's business model is donor-funded rather than revenue-generating: services are provided at no charge to guests, and operating funds are raised through individual donations (including the recurring MK Club program), corporate partnerships (25+ partners spanning Boeing, Deloitte, Verizon, Altria, Nestle, United Therapeutics, and others), event revenue (Annual Celebration gala, Run 4 MK), planned/legacy giving, and securities donations. Miriam's Kitchen operates two Washington, D.C. addresses (2401 Virginia Avenue NW headquarters and a 1250 24th Street NW contact address), has no parent company or subsidiaries, and is led by President & CEO Scott Schenkelberg with a board chaired by Nicole Levine. There is no proprietary technology stack; the operating model is human-services-delivery-led, with no AI/ML, API, or productized software components identified. The organization is currently in active expansion mode, anchored by the E Street Bridge Housing launch and the scaling of the Health Programs vertical.

Name

Miriam's Kitchen

Legal name

Miriam's Kitchen

Website

https://miriamskitchen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miriam's Kitchen is a Washington, D.C. 501(c)3 nonprofit, founded in 1983, that delivers meals, social services, health programs, street outreach, and permanent and bridge housing to chronically homeless individuals in the District, funded by individual donors, corporate partners, events, and legacy gifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Permanent supportive housing
• Social services
• Street outreach
• Community advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission to end chronic homelessness. Monthly donor program (MK Club) enables recurring contributions.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and financial support from corporate partners including event sponsorships, workplace giving, matching gift programs, and in-kind contributions.
3. Planned/Legacy Giving: Bequests, wills, trusts, and estate planning for long-term donor legacy giving through Legacy Circle program.
4. Stock and Securities Donations: Donations of stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs provide tax benefits to donors. Wire transfer options also available.
5. Event Revenue: Annual Celebration gala and Run 4 MK fundraising events generate sponsorship and ticket revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Miriam's Kitchen delivers free, integrated direct services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C., centered on nutritious made-from-scratch meals, one-on-one clinical case management, health care navigation, street outreach, bridge housing, and permanent supportive housing. The organization supplements direct services with policy advocacy (including The Way Home campaign) and is funded by individual donations, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and grants rather than fees charged to guests.

Product overview

Miriam's Kitchen operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive, integrated program portfolio designed to end chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C. The core offering consists of seven interconnected programs: the Healthy Meals Program serving nearly 103,444 meals annually as the entry point for services; Social Services providing case management to 2,200 adults yearly; Health Programs (launched 2024) bridging housing and healthcare through patient navigation and upcoming medical respite; Street Outreach serving the unsheltered across 33 square miles; E Street Bridge Housing providing 190 residents with housing-first alternatives; Permanent Supportive Housing for 248 individuals with a 92% success rate; and Advocacy efforts influencing policy. These programs work together as a continuum—from meals to housing—with each service designed to connect guests to the next level of support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthy Meals Program Provides nearly 103,444 nutritious, made-from-scratch meals annually to individuals experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., serving as the entry point for connecting guests with the organization's broader social services.
• Social Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% success rate for Permanent Supportive Housing in keeping individuals housed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AAMCminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Miriam's Kitchen mission to end chronic homelessness through sponsorship and community engagement.
• ABT AssociatesminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Miriam's Kitchen mission through financial contributions and workplace engagement.
• AltriaminorOthersCorporate partner contributing to Miriam's Kitchen programs and services for homeless individuals.
• BoeingminorOthersCorporate partner supporting nonprofit efforts to end chronic homelessness in Washington D.C.
• Clark ConstructionminorOthersCorporate partner providing support for Miriam's Kitchen community programs.
• ComcastminorOthersCorporate partner with ongoing support for Miriam's Kitchen mission.
• DeloitteminorOthersCorporate partner contributing to nonprofit programs serving homeless individuals.
• Georgetown UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic health partnership providing health professional student training and collaboration on Patient Navigation Program addressing health disparities for unhoused individuals.
• George Washington UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic health partnership for health professional student education and collaborative research on healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Latham and WatkinsminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Miriam's Kitchen through professional services and community engagement.
• NestleminorOthersCorporate partner contributing to nonprofit mission to end chronic homelessness.
• Sidley AustinminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Miriam's Kitchen programs through sponsorship.
• United TherapeuticsminorOthersCorporate partner supporting nonprofit efforts in Washington D.C.
• Unity Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnsite medical treatment partner providing healthcare services to guests at Miriam's Kitchen locations on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.
• VerizonminorOthersCorporate partner supporting community programs through sponsorship.
• Volkswagen GroupminorOthersCorporate partner contributing to nonprofit mission.
• WellpointminorOthersCorporate partner supporting health-related programs.
• Wilmer HaleminorOthersCorporate partner providing professional support for nonprofit programs.
• Bishop's EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partnership for annual Run 4 MK fundraising run/walk event supporting homeless services.
• Hook HallminorOthersEvent venue partner hosting Miriam's Kitchen Annual Celebration gala.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/miriamskitchen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MiriamsKitchenDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/miriamskitchen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miriamskitchen
• Instagraminstagram.com/miriamskitchen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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