The Dragon Café Feeding Ministry

In the fall of 2005, we were called by the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana to open our doors to serve meals to our neighbors, relief workers, and volunteers helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In the early days of the repopulation of New Orleans, many citizens found themselves without gas to cook meals and extremely limited hours at grocery stores and restaurants to buy food. The Dragon Cafe at St. George's soon became a place where our neighbors gathered to reunite with friends, tell their stories, eat a delicious dinner, and relax in a safe environment. Our goal was to serve food that was hot, hearty, and made with love.

Over the past three years, while the needs of those we serve have changed,  the Dragon Cafe remains a place where the hungry are fed and friends continue to gather to share a delicious dinner. Anyone looking for a free, hot meal is welcome. On average we serve about 120 people each night.

The Dragon Café is open Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Manager Stan Jahncke leads teams of volunteer cooks who hail not only from New Orleans, but from across the country.  They stir love and compassion into each recipe and serve the guests with grace and dignity.

December 2, 2008 marks the third anniversary of the Dragon Café Feeding Ministry. Last year we served over 13,000 meals to hungry citizens and out of town volunteers doing recovery work in the City of New Orleans.