Community Kitchen Survey
Over the summer we will be working to survey community members regarding what they know about Community Kitchen and its programs, as well as, what they would like to see us be able to do in the future. Please take a minute to take this short online survey and let us know what you know at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2GFIhWle6YYU5_2fXn6YpHOA_3d_3d .
NAP Credits
We are still awaiting word from the state regarding the allotments of NAP tax credits for 2009. If you have contributed in the past, we will send you a postcard just as soon as we know of their availability. If you have not contributed in the past but would like us to let you know about NAP credits, please email: director@monroecommunitykitchen.com or call us at 332-0999.
Hunger not a winter issue
One of the myths we work against at Community Kitchen is that hunger is a winter issue. We are so grateful that people think about feeding the hungry at Thanksgiving, Christmas and throughout the winter. However, there are hungry people in our community all year long. This year more than ever, we see people who are working but just can’t make ends meet. We see more people who are TRYING to work, but just can’t land that job. And we see more children utilizing our programs than ever in our history! In 2008, 51% of all meals given through Community Kitchen went to children. And so far in 2009, we have seen more than a 15% increase in the number of meals to children.
During these summer months we distribute sack breakfasts to children in eight low-income neighborhoods each Monday – Friday. Children receive one breakfast each. In the first 17 days of the program last year, we averaged 168 breakfasts to children/day. In the first 17 days of this year, we are already averaging 200 breakfasts/day. We’re seeing almost 20% more children in the program this year than last. If you would like to help by volunteering for this program, give us a call at 332-0999. We have two volunteer shifts for Summer Breakfast – Prep: 7-8:30am and Delivery 8:20-11:30am. See the wish list in this newsletter to donate items for this program.
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