Dedicated Leaders Serving Our Community

Our nonprofit staff leadership begins with our founder and visionary leaders who shape our daily operations. Merle Hatleberg founded our organization in 1986 when she recognized the urgent need to feed hungry children who didn't qualify for senior programs. Her compassion drove her to use personal funds for that first pot of soup on June 15, 1986.

Executive Leadership Driving Our Mission Forward

Our Founder

Merle Hatleberg

Founder & Visionary

1986-2007

Board of Directors

Debbee Pezman

Board Chair

Cara Stewart

Vice Chair

Pamela Knight

Treasurer

Elizabeth Densmore

Secretary

Kathy Esfahani, Esq.

Advisory Council

Anton Segerstrom

Gwyn P. Parry, M.D.

Charles Reynolds

Reina Cuthill

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Someone Cares Soup Kitchen

720 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Our Hours

Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Breakfast is served every Saturday and Sunday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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