Restoring Dignity Through Dining
A free, full-service restaurant where everyone is welcome to enjoy a nutritious, chef-prepared meal—365 days a year.
Full Hearts Café is a nonprofit restaurant opening in Manatee County, Florida, inspired by the proven Trinity Café model that has served over 2 million meals with dignity and respect since 2001.
We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. Our guests won't stand in lines or receive food in Styrofoam containers. Instead, they'll be seated at beautifully set tables and served by caring volunteers who treat them like valued restaurant patrons.
Sit-down dining with volunteer wait staff
Always open when you need us
Everyone is welcome, always
Full Hearts Café will restore a sense of dignity, care, and respect to those experiencing food insecurity in Manatee County.
Fresh, healthy 3-course meals prepared with care and quality ingredients
Volunteers serve as wait staff, creating a welcoming dining experience
Creating connections through conversation and shared meals
Treating every guest with respect, compassion, and unconditional acceptance
Your community needs Full Hearts Café. Together, we can make a difference.
Be part of something beautiful. Help us bring Full Hearts Café to life.
Serve as wait staff, help in the kitchen, or support our operations. No experience necessary—just a willing heart.
Express InterestHelp us launch Full Hearts Café. Your contribution will directly support our startup and first year of operations.
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