According to HUD’s Annual Point-in-Time Count, as of December 2023, approximately 653,100 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2023 across America – a 12% increase (or about 70,650 more people) from 2022. Among people experiencing homelessness, 60% were staying in sheltered locations, while 40% were experiencing unsheltered homelessness in places not meant for human habitation. Approximately 2/3 of people experiencing homelessness are individuals, with the remaining 1/3 being families with children.
Our passion and commitment to help support the homeless officially started in our community of McKinney, Texas. But with a portion of proceeds from every jar sold being donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S., our effort is expanding… selected communities are based on the percentage of sales of Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes® by geographic area.
While it is difficult to select from such a strong base of worthy organizations across the country, our selection of specific local homeless shelters/organizations is primarily based on a combination of the organization’s mission and reviews, recommendations and ratings within its respective community.
“Help the Homeless” Program Update
February 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes has donated $54,156* to 101 different homeless support organizations and food banks throughout the U.S. Each recipient is built on a powerful mission to support local homeless communities ranging from supplying meals to providing new job opportunities.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the Just Like Home community for making this donation possible. Your support for our brand is impacting the lives of hundreds of people and families throughout the country.
To learn more or donate directly, click here for a list of the organizations supported.
*A portion of proceeds from every jar sold is accrued semi-annually. A minimum donation to a recipient is $50 with allocations based on a percentage of sales by geographic area (estimated and rounded to nearest $10.00 by specific market).
Sincerely,
Wayne, Nathan, and the Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes Team