The Hot Plate Project

Serving San Antonio, One Hot Plate at a Time

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How We Serve

Through nourishing meals, strong partnerships, and volunteer action, we turn compassion into daily impact. The Hot Plate Project unites restaurants, shelters, and neighbours to ensure no one in San Antonio is left hungry.

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OUR STORY

The Hot Plate Project

The Hot Plate Project began with a simple but powerful idea — that consistent, community-driven service can transform lives. Rooted in San Antonio, The Hot Plate Project was founded by Madeline Bonilla out of a passion for food, people, and community. What started around the kitchen table as a dream has grown into a movement — bringing together local restaurants, volunteers, and community partners to prepare and package nourishing meals for shelters and neighbors in need. At The Hot Plate Project, we believe a meal is more than just food on a plate. It’s comfort, dignity, and a reminder that someone cares. Every hot plate we serve carries the heart of our mission: to feed not only the body, but the soul of our community. This is more than just a project — it’s a promise. A promise to show that when we come together around food, we create hope, kindness, and strength for our San Antonio community.

  • Compassion in Action

    We believe every meal should be served with dignity and care, turning food into a bridge of kindness and connection.

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  • Community First

    By uniting restaurants, volunteers, and shelters, we put people at the heart of everything we do — because no one should face hunger alone.

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Every meal carries more than nourishment. Our mission is to serve food with dignity, compassion, and connection—because when a community shows up, no one goes hungry.