The Well in the Desert does many things for many people. It was founded over ten years ago to address the needs of the homeless; and grew into an organization that now meets the needs of the homeless, the at-risk for homelessness, the working poor, many shut-in seniors, and those in need of food and Social Services.

The Well in the Desert serves a hot meal daily to over 100 people, and provides sandwiches daily for the homeless for an evening snack, while also preparing sandwiches and snacks for the lunchbag program at Our Lady of Solitude. The Well employs a Social Worker and an Administrative Assistant, who take care of a myriad of our clients needs, including counselling, referrals to medical and dental assistance, help with driver's licenses and i.d. cards,job referrals, bus passes, emergency housing, motel vouchers, emergency food,rent assistance, emergency clothing, and much more.

The Well has a weekend grocery distribution at our office on Indian Ave. Every Saturday, between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. over 200 people can take home healthy groceries including meat, chicken, legumes and fruit; which ultimately helps to feed over 1000 people a month. Food distribution is also made available to shut-in seniors, and to La Serena, a Senior low-income retirement home. The Well also provides all the healthy food for Nightengale Manor, a home for homeless women and children. And, on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter the Well serves a beautiful meal and offers a holiday celebration to those in our community who need an understanding and helping hand.

The Well in the Desert is the only organization in the Western end of the Coachella Valley that offers such a myriad of services to the people in need.