What We Do

Brother Benno’s is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that has been committed to serving the poor and homeless in San Diego North County since 1983.  We started as a soup kitchen, but we have expanded our services tremendously over the years.

How We Are Different

Everyone who works at Brother Benno’s is a volunteer.  Even our Executive Director makes only $1.00 per year.

All donations given to Brother Benno’s are used directly for those we serve.  Our administrative costs are covered by proceeds from our Thrift Store and furniture sales.

We operate ten facilities.  In addition to our main Center at 3260 Production Avenue in Oceanside, we have eight residences that provide housing for men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse,  for homeless women and women with children, and for our Servants of the Poor. We also operate a Thrift Shop at 3955 Mission Avenue in Oceanside.

The majority of those we serve are working poor families, the disabled, and low-income senior citizens; a  small percentage are the homeless.

We are a non-denominational organization that reaches out to those in need.  We are all about love, and about building bridges instead of walls.

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