Logo on cutting board

Not knowing when you will have your next meal is an experience faced at least once a year by over 48,000 children in Collin County.

Your donation will provide food for children, the working poor, veterans, senior citizens and the homeless.

Thousands of children in Collin County are on the free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs. Let’s make sure they have something to eat for dinner so they don’t go to bed hungry.

Poor nutrition during early childhood increases the chance of anemia, limits memory development and can affect a child’s ability to learn.


Serving Monday - Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm
No paperwork required, no ID needed
All are welcome to come and enjoy a free meal.


501 Howard Street, McKinney, TX 75069
Exterior of completed Community Garden Kitchen building in McKinney, Texas

Our Vision:

To be a center of hope and compassion, ensuring that no one in our community suffers the fear and distress of food insecurity.

Our Mission:

To serve nutritious meals to those in need in a safe, welcoming place.

We encourage you to learn more about this project, Sign up for our Newsletter.

Food insecurity can be reduced with community support.

Many people struggle to provide good food to their families.  Job layoffs, illness, low-paying jobs, lack of transportation and affordable living are some situations that can cause people to find themselves food insecure.  The Community Garden Kitchen serves freshly prepared meals to anyone in need, no question asked, no paperwork required.  A community issue requires a community solution.  Your support through donations and volunteering will make a tremendous difference to so many people, and perhaps change their lives for the better.

News and Special Events:

The 11th Annual Community Garden Kitchen Classic

The 11th Annual Community Garden Kitchen Classic

Register to play: https://bit.ly/11thKitchenClassic. SPONSORSHIP : https://bit.ly/CGKGOLFSPONSOR …

CGK President Receives the Pete & Nancy Huff Legacy Award

CGK President Receives the Pete & Nancy Huff Legacy Award

I am honored to accept this Volunteer McKinney award on behalf of all the wonderful volunteers at Community Garden Kitchen.  …

Volunteer Appreciation Day 2026!

Volunteer Appreciation Day 2026!

Today we got to celebrate our incredible volunteers. We enjoyed some great food from credit union of Texas, (thank you Chef Jesse!) and we had …

Community Garden Kitchen Wins the Non Profit Shining Star Award

Community Garden Kitchen Wins the Non Profit Shining Star Award

Community Garden Kitchen is honored to accept this award on the behalf of all our amazing volunteers who do so much to address food insecurity …