Community Members Strongly Oppose Orange’s Attempt to Close Mary’s Kitchen

Community members protest the city of Orange's decision to shut down Mary's Kitchen, a soup kitchen for the homeless, in Orange, Calif., on July 13, 2021. Chris Karr/The Epoch Times

The city of Orange’s decision last month to shut down Mary’s Kitchen, a volunteer organization that has cared for the homeless for decades, has met with adamant pushback from the community.

A group of people—including pastors, attorneys, homeless advocates, volunteers, residents, and formerly homeless individuals—voiced their opposition during a recent Orange City Council meeting.