About Well in the Desert
Serving our community with compassion, dignity, and hope since 1996
Our Mission
Well and the Desert is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and poverty in Palm Springs, California. We provide: nutritious hot meals five days a week, emergency food, assistance, and weekly supplemental food distribution. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive range of supportive services designed to help individuals achieve stability and dignity. We serve the working homeless seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and many others facing economic hardship through a comprehensive approach, focused on both direct assistance and advocacy. We fuel programs that prevent poverty while promoting the well-being of our community.
Our Services
Food Services
- • Daily free hot nutritious meals
- • Meals to-go are available
- • Saturday food distribution to families
Support Services
- • Phone and mail services
- • Directions on how to receive federal ID cards
- • Distribute bus tickets as needed
Essential Items
- • Free donated clothing and bedding
- • Free refurbished bicycles
- • Free medical screening at our feeding programs
- • References provided as to where to seek shelter
Community Events
- • Thanksgiving lunch
- • Christmas spectacular for families
- • Benefit concerts and events
Who We Serve
We provide services to all those affected by poverty, including:
- • The working poor
- • Homeless individuals and families
- • Senior citizens
- • Veterans
- • People with disabilities
- • Unemployed neighbors
- • Anyone in need of a good meal
See Our Work in Action
Our Impact by the Numbers
Kindness Ripples!
Your support helps us continue our mission of poverty prevention, intervention, and advocacy. Every donation makes a difference in someone's life.