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Monday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

The Father McKenna Center

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The mission of The Father McKenna Center is to offer a haven of hope and dignity to men struggling with homelessness and families experiencing food insecurity

We operate a Day Program for men experiencing homelessness, as well as the Greg Gannon Food Pantry for households facing food insecurity in Washington, DC. For details of our hours and services, please check the Activity Schedule: https://fathermckennacenter.org/activity-schedule/

We welcome volunteers. Details and links are available through SignUpGenius: https://bit.ly/fmc_volunteer

10/30/2026

On Thursdays, board member Dan Collopy brings McKenna's Legal Advocates to the Center, meeting with clients of our Day Program and Food Pantry to provide free legal advice, referrals, and representation.

This program, which operates at the four nonprofit service providers in D.C established by Fr. Horace McKenna S.J., is one of the many that allows us to honor the legacy of this great man and ensure that the work he started continues to be carried out.

10/29/2026

This morning, we were pleased to have representatives from CREWS Coalition, partnered with the Leadership Council for Healthy Communities, join the Day Program to offer support to those struggling with substance use and transitioning back into the community. We are so grateful to be able to work continually with our partners who are dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities.

10/22/2026

It's back to class at the Father McKenna Center as our fall session of the Financial Stability Network course is well underway!

This session, instructor and Ignatian Volunteer, Joe Kenny is joined by Carol Maxwell, a long time food pantry volunteer and CPA. Together, Joe and Carol will lead class participants in a ten-week curriculum, guiding them through subjects ranging from credit score to housing decisions.

10/20/2026

Each week, the Father McKenna Center is privileged to receive fresh produce from the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild to distribute in our Food Pantry.

Being able to offer local, freshly harvested fruits and vegetables to our clients sets the Center apart from other pantries, and we are grateful for the partnerships that help provide healthy meals to our DC community!

10/16/2026

Last night, the Gonzaga Mothers Club and Gonzaga Father's Club offered Program Manager Laura Wister the chance to attend their joint dinner and share about the critical role Gonzaga parents play in the Center's Hypothermia Program.

As we draw close to the start of another winter, we are again grateful for support of the Mothers' and Fathers' Clubs at Gonzaga whose meals and hospitality provide the warmth to program participants in the cold months.

10/15/2026

Today, the Center was delighted to welcome Nathaniel Harris, a Recovery Support Specialist at , who shared a bit about his recovery in this morning's Peace Circle.

Nathaniel's visit kicks off the beginning of a new partnership between SOME and the Father McKenna Center that will provide the Center's clients with access to recovery support specialists like Nathaniel who will provide group and individual support in the journey to sobriety. Additionally, this partnership will help coordinate access to SOME's substance use, mental health, and housing programs for guests at the Center.

We are looking forward to this exciting new beginning as we continue to deepen our partnership with SOME!

10/09/2026

Thank you to the volunteers from who helped prepare and serve our lunch on Wednesday. They were a great help in the dining room and kitchen, connecting with clients and making cake that was a big hit!

10/06/2026

Our Executive Director, Dennis Dee, recently joined the for their retreat, taking part in two days of prayer and reflection.

Dedicating one day a week to volunteer at the Center, our Ignatian Volunteers are a crucial force that keeps us running, and we are so grateful each week for their commitment and spirit!

10/02/2026

It was wonderful having 9th graders from join us during their Day of Action this Wednesday. This group jumped right in and made their mark sorting food pantry and clothing closet donations, filling snack packs, and serving lunch. We are grateful for the hard work of the young women of Holy Child and for all the hours of service our dedicated student volunteers provide!

09/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce that this Saturday's 10th annual Walk for McKenna was our most successful yet, raising over $200,000 to support our Day Program and Food Pantry!

We are so grateful for the over 400 of you who came out to walk in the steps of Fr. Horace McKenna, honoring his life and legacy of service that the Center continues to this day. It is the support from each and every member of our community that allows us to serve our neighbors amid a surge of demand; our success is not possible without you!

Address

900 North Capitol Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+12028421112

Website

http://linktr.ee/fathermckennacenter

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