In 2017, the Soup. Kitchen served 6098 meals. Although the number is down slightly from the 6325 meals served the previous year, attendance actually remained constant with over 100 served each week. A new policy for 2017 in which the Soup Kitchen is closed on the Tuesday closest to a major holiday accounts for the slight decline.
The Food Cupboard twice-a-month food bag distribution continued to grow in 2017 with 1632 bags of food given out (211 more than the prior year). With the potential for acquiring more government food a real possibility, the Food Cupboard now requires recipients to fill out a simple declaration of need, mandated by Second Harvest. No proof of income is required. Forms are kept on file and will be updated annually. The Soup Kitchen and Food Cupboard have been blessed by God's abundance. Many have given of their time, talent and treasure to carry God's blessing into the Titusville area. With a budget of approximately $20,000, the ministry of feeding people is funded entirely by donations and grants. Each year we give thanks for God's bountiful blessings, pressed down and overflowing. Comments are closed.
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