St. Anthony's, S.F.'s biggest soup kitchen, lays off 12% of staff
Briefly

St. Anthony Foundation laid off 30 employees, 12 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort due to tightening resources. CEO Larry Kwan deemed the moves "heartbreaking" while aiming to streamline services and maintain financial stability. Almost half of those laid off were part of community safety services. Workers affected included those involved in workforce training programs aimed at assisting the homeless community. The Foundation, which provides food and various support services, reported a significant deficit contributing to these layoffs, despite its substantial annual revenue.
St. Anthony Foundation laid off 30 employees, or 12 percent of its workforce, to restructure amidst tightening resources according to CEO Larry Kwan.
The layoffs primarily affected the community safety services and workforce development sectors, which support those experiencing homelessness.
St. Anthony's mission includes workforce training for service users, aiming to assist the vulnerable population towards employment opportunities.
Despite serving 1,000 people daily and celebrating its 75th anniversary, St. Anthony's reported a significant deficit necessitating workforce reductions.
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