Cups Café
Cups Café
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Welcome to Cups Café
Cups Café is a faith-informed 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Medina, Ohio, where hope is served daily. We offer free meals, essential supplies, and a welcoming space for youth and adults—no cost, no conditions. Guests find comfort, conversation, and connection in a community built on compassion. After school, the café becomes a safe space just for middle and high school students. Whether you’re here every day or just passing through, Cups Café is a place where everyone belongs—and hope is always on the menu.
We’re rooted in the love and service of Christ, but we serve everyone freely and without pressure.
Our 2024 Impact
Free Meals Served
21,178
Volunteers Engaged
1800+ volunteer hours
Youth Programs
72
Tutoring Hours
115
Who We Serve
We welcome everyone—no questions asked. Our guests include:
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Individuals struggling to make ends meet
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Seniors on fixed incomes
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People with disabilities and caregivers
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Students seeking mentorship and tutoring
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Families in tight financial situations
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Anyone who needs a place to belong
60% of our guests face significant challenges like homelessness or a fixed income.
40% Are community members seeking connection, belonging, or occasional support.
More Than A Meal
Since 2008, we've been creating a space where everyone belongs. Not just those experiencing homelessness. Not just those in poverty. Everyone. Because we believe that every person deserves not only nourishment for the body, but also for the spirit.
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When Jane pulls into our parking lot after her shift, she's not just looking for a warm meal—though she'll find one. Living in her car despite working full-time, she comes to Cups for something just as essential as food: dignity and connection.
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Frank walks several blocks with his grandchildren in tow, not because they have nowhere else to go, but because at Cups, they find community across generations.
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A young woman with special needs stops by after her shift at a nearby business.
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A senior living alone comes in just for a hug.
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Students gather after school for tutoring that has turned D's into A's.
This is Cups Café—a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit where meals are just the beginning.
Why Your Support Matters
Drop off a meal - you're feeding more than hunger.
Volunteer a shift - you're creating a place to belong.
Share supplies - your generosity meets real, daily needs.
Show up with heart - your kindness reminds someone they are not alone.