Knead Community Cafe

We are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal, regardless of their ability to pay. We have a two-fold mission: 1) Provide hunger relief to those in need. By offering delicious and healthy food options regardless of one's means, we partner with individuals where they are. 2) Strengthen the bonds of community by creating a safe and beautiful space, where all are invited to engage with one another.

We are located in downtown New Kensington. We like the play on words with our name. To "Knead" is an action associated with making bread. As Christians, we acknowledge Jesus as the Bread of Life. Our hope is to honor his teachings by loving our neighbor one meal at a time. The Knead Community Cafe serves healthy delicious meals to our neighbors regardless of financial circumstances. We welcome both those who have the ability to pay it forward as well as those who might not have the affordability or opportunities to dine out.

Our primary core value is to offer flexible options for a meal through suggested donations, such as paying it forward, paying what you can or volunteering at the cafe for one hour in exchange for a meal. Additional Core Values:
• We provide healthy selections using minimally processed foods and fresh local ingredients when possible.
• Volunteers are used to the greatest extent possible.
• We are committed to eliminating food waste and being good stewards of our resources and the environment.
• We believe in community engagement, and we rely on partnership outreach opportunities. Together, helping our neighbors with a hand up and providing hope that others really care. We
support this belief by offering a free "dine-in only" community dinner, one Thursday a month. The other Thursdays in the month, we offer a free Grab-n-Go dinner. All are welcome.

Testimonials

"Knead is a place where everyone in the community can gather around the table."

"I love the delicious menu choices."

"What a joyful place to fellowship with friends! The food is delicious, and your volunteers and employees are so kind. Thank You. "

"Knead Café is an amazing concept that has added so much to the area."

"Fulfills so many needs for so many!"