I tell you the truth. Whatever you did for the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did for me. - Matthew 25:40

1420 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 Map

Third Avenue Charitable Organization, a social ministry born out of First Lutheran Church, provides a safe and welcoming place where healing of mind, body, and spirit can happen for any and all who come. In operation every week of the year, it welcomes all people in need, regardless of religion, for free meals, medical and dental care, and mental health services. To read more about TACO’s dream, click here.

TACO’s current ministries, listed to the left, are made possible by the support of grants from several organizations and the support of local institutions and volunteers. The members of First Lutheran Church also support TACO with generous monetary and in-kind gifts as well as many volunteer hours.

For a printable (.pdf) brochure about TACO's services and mission, click here (requires Acrobat Reader - to download the latest version of Acrobat reader, visit this site).