Kent Social Services commits to feeding the body and spirit of vulnerable people in the community through the provision of hot meals, groceries, and a caring attitude.
Kent Social Services (KSS) is dedicated to enhancing the nutrition of low-income residents of the Kent area by serving as the largest and most comprehensive hot meal and food pantry program in Kent.
Originally established in 1920, KSS has a long history of serving the residents of Kent. In the late 1990s, Sister Jordan Haddad began the hot meal program and operated it out of a rotation of donated spaces in Kent. During this time, KSS merged with Family & Community Services, Inc. after the retirement of long-time KSS Director, Marie Miller. FCS then purchased the former L&K Restaurant on South Water Street for KSS so that Sister Jordan’s hot meal and food pantry programs could have a permanent home.
Today, KSS serves over 20,000 hot meals a year and provides over 100,000 pounds of groceries to households in need. Additionally, KSS serves as a facility that builds support networks between people. Senior citizens, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness all regularly gather here, helping to strengthen relationships and allowing them to gain information about other area support agencies.
