Without question, one of the most-important services TACO provides is delivering the mail! Believe it or not, we delivered over 33,000 letters and packages to more than 2000 people last year. Without a physical address, the limitations are real. There’s a lot that’s cut off to individuals. Our clients can’t even get a California ID or open a bank account without an address. Without that physical address, it’s easy to fall further behind and become even more disconnected from society. Instead,...

The need in our community continues to grow. Every week, TACO welcomes people who are experiencing homelessness or struggling to make ends meet; many coming to us for a meal, their mail, clean clothing, social services, or simply a safe and welcoming place to turn for help. One service that has become especially meaningful is our shower program. Having consistent access to a hot shower is something many of us take for granted. For someone living on the streets, it can mean so much more: a...

Hi, Everyone! Thank you for helping make Empty Bowls for TACO 2026 such an incredible success! On Saturday, May 9th, our community came together in such a beautiful way. TACO served approximately 200 guests and donated more than 65 gallons of soup from 11 local restaurants and kitchens. Guests selected from over 300 handcrafted ceramic and wooden bowls generously donated by local potters, ceramic artists, woodworkers, and the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association. Empty Bowls was one of...