BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF CARE
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St Canice’s Kitchen allows donors to receive 100% tax deductibility for their support.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
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THE FUTURE
We are now considering what a second generation soup kitchen might be like.
GIVE DONATION
Canice’s Kitchen allows donors to receive 100% tax deductibility for their support.
Our Vision
Disrupting the Cycle of Disadvantage through a Community of Care
St Canice’s Kitchen is an expression of our Jesuit parish’s mission in action—rooted in faith, driven by compassion, and open to all. Every day, we welcome guests who face the harsh realities of poverty, homelessness, and isolation. But we believe a hot meal is just the beginning.
Our vision is to disrupt the cycle of disadvantage by fostering a community of care built on spirituality, service, and social enterprise. These pillars guide us to reach beyond our parish walls—meeting people where they are, walking with them in their struggles, and creating opportunities for connection, dignity, and lasting change.
At St Canice’s, we aim to address root cause issues of disadvantage —lack of housing, limited access to healthcare, food insecurity, and social isolation. Through a holistic model of care, we walk alongside people in need—restoring dignity, fostering connection, and empowering long-term change.
Our Purpose
St Canice’s Kitchen is an expression of our Jesuit parish’s mission in action—rooted in faith, driven by compassion, and open to all. Every day, we welcome guests who face the harsh realities of poverty, homelessness, and isolation. But we believe a hot meal is just the beginning.
About Us
St Canice’s Kitchen
What started as Sunday community meal to help those feeling lonely over 30 years ago, St Canice’s Kitchen has now transformed into a daily service providing support to men and women experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. No longer just a soup kitchen, we are a place of connection for those who have no permanent address. Somewhere for people to come together, connect and find the support they need.
Join us in our mission
Situated close to Kings Cross and nestled amongst the jacarandas our Kitchen would previously open its gates seven days a week. Our outdoor café and dining areas we would be buzzing the days stories, a shared meal and many laughs. Over 400 volunteers rostered across these days gave their energy and experience to create home cooked meals that made our little piece of Sydney feel like home.
We Are Proud Of The Countless
We are proud of the countless volunteers who give so generously of their time and selves to keep our doors open and put meals on the table.
Our future
PARTNER WITH US TO CREATE IMPACT
At St Canice’s Kitchen, we’ve been serving the community for over three decades – offering food, dignity, and connection to those most in need.
Now, as we embark on the exciting redevelopment of our site, St Canice’s Quarter, we are inviting values-aligned partners to join us in creating something truly transformative.
Our vision is bold: a new, purpose-built community Quarter that blends hospitality, health, housing, and human connection – designed to uplift lives and serve future generations.
Through this tiered sponsorship program, your organisation can play a direct role in making this vision a reality.
