Dragon Cafe

Serving New Orleans Every Sunday

For more than 20 years, Dragon Cafe has welcomed New Orleans neighbors every Sunday with a hot breakfast, a smile, and a place to belong. Many of our guests may not have heard their name spoken aloud in kindness all week — here, they are greeted, known, and valued. Founded by members of St. George’s Episcopal Church after Hurricane Katrina, Dragon Cafe has grown into a community-wide effort, open to all and 100% volunteer-run.

Dragon Cafe’s mission is to nourish bodies and spirits by providing a hot meal, a kind word, and a welcoming community to anyone in need—no questions asked. We believe in the power of generosity, dignity, and human connection to change lives. Every Sunday, our volunteers serve breakfast and hope, creating a space where everyone is greeted by name and treated with respect

Our Mission

Our volunteers come from all walks of life—about half are St. George’s members, and the rest are neighbors who want to make a difference in our community. The Dragon Café is about more than food. It’s about comfort, connection, and the relationships built around sharing a meal. Guests and volunteers alike find a sense of belonging and community at our tables every Sunday.

Join Us

Dragon Cafe Photos
Five people standing together in a kitchen, smiling. The second person from the left wears a hat with a skull and feathers, and the person on the far right wears an apron. The group appears to be celebrating or enjoying a casual gathering.
People standing in line at a buffet table with food, serving themselves.

Morning Call

Morning Call started on Sept. 6, 2023. What started as an open-concept safe place for the community to gather daily has grown into a safety net for many members of New Orleans vulnerable communities.

The Morning Call Outreach program offers a comfortable gathering place on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30 am, in the Parish Hall of St. George’s. Besides the use of clean restrooms, a safe place to rest inside away from the elements, the ability to charge any devices, and the opportunity to use the Sanctuary for reflection and prayer, we also offer the following:

  • Coffee and water with a continental breakfast of pastries and fruit.

  • A resource table with information on 12-step meetings, food resources, shelters, and other services for those facing housing and/or food insecurity.

  • Services/resources that may include food bags, hygiene items, and clothing.

  • Pastoral and Research support: The Very Rev. Ron offers office hours when available during Morning Call for pastoral appointments, and the office helps with research and limited printing for various applications needed.

How can you support Morning Call?

Donate Time (Volunteer): We welcome volunteers to help set up and clean up the kitchen for breakfast, as well as those who want to engage with the community. The relationships we build with the community members support them in their journey.

Donate Supplies: We always need clothing, hygiene, and pantry items. Even taking the time to post in local Buy Nothing and other neighborhood groups to collect items for us is much appreciated.

We also have an Amazon Wish List of items here: https://a.co/9WuUFd2

Food and beverage station with thermoses, cups, condiments, fruit, and pastries set on a countertop beneath a sign inviting community to walk and serve in God's love.
A man wearing a navy blue cap and a gray t-shirt is standing in a kitchen, placing freshly cooked or fried food items on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. He is smiling and looking at the camera, with a large stainless steel kitchen oven or stove behind him and kitchen shelves with various items to his left.
An outdoor cafe scene with brick wall, mosaic art background, green plants, a man sitting at a table holding a glass and using his phone, another person partially visible, and bicycles in the background.