About Us
CAPUCHIN
Earthworks is a program of Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, Michigan. Together, we not only feed Detroit residents, but also strive to improve the food security (or, the ability of all community residents to obtain safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a food system that maximizes community self-reliance and social justice) for Detroiters. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a human service organization of caring and loving people inspired by the spirit of St. Francis and sponsored by the Capuchins of the Province of St. Joseph and concerned benefactors.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves the poor who suffer from the lack of basic human needs: material needs, such as food, clothing, and household necessities; psychological needs, such as motivation, self-esteem, and rehabilitation; and social needs, such as support systems and meaningful relationships.
In order to serve as a positive healing force in the spirits and lives of needy individuals, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen strives to provide encouragement, direction and material assistance to promote growth and wholesome independence with respect and dignity.