Dragon Cafe

Serving New Orleans Every Sunday

A Hot Meal. A Kind Word. A Place to Belong.

For nearly 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.

This year, your support is more important than ever. Dragon Cafe is almost entirely funded by private donations like yours. On average, we serve about 75 hot meals every Sunday morning, with close to 4,000 meals served last year. Every dollar you give helps us keep our promise: no one eats alone in New Orleans.

Donate now through our GiveNOLA Day page:
https://www.givenola.org/organization/DragonCafe

Support Dragon Cafe on GiveNOLA Day – May 6, 2025!

Your generosity goes a long way at Dragon Cafe. Here’s how your gift makes a direct impact:

$4 – Provides a hot breakfast (grits, sausage, eggs, coffee, orange juice, and a to-go box) for one guest.
$20 – Buys a case of eggs or a week’s worth of orange juice.
$26 – Covers to-go boxes for a month.
$50 – Supplies coffee and condiments for a Sunday.
$75 – Feeds 19 guests a full breakfast.
$100 – Feeds 26 people a hot, nourishing meal.
$150 – Covers all the sausage for a month.
$200 – Provides all the grits and eggs for two Sundays.
$300 – Feeds everyone for a Sunday service.
$1,000 – Supports a month of breakfasts for our community.
$2,000 – Keeps Dragon Cafe running for two months, ensuring no one is turned away.

Every gift, large or small, helps us serve our neighbors with dignity and compassion.

How Your Donation Helps

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

Without your support, Dragon Cafe may have to reduce the number of meals we serve, leaving neighbors hungry and without a reliable source of nourishment. Inaction means more than empty plates—it means lost connections, increased isolation, and the end of a tradition that has brought hope to New Orleans for nearly 20 years.

What Inaction Means

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.