Real change starts with you.
You have the power to donate your time or money to positively impact the lives of everyone we serve. Even a small donation can make a big difference. Thanks for taking the time to consider donating to our cause to help better our community.
Some have asked why donations are needed if we get goverment funds. We spend on average $5.25 per meal we serve and that is just food and labor prep. That is no service hours, mileage, administuration, enrichment, etc. We get $4.48 per meal served. Not prepared, SERVED. So if we go to Aurora, Marquette, and Central City and serve every meal we made, we get paid for every meal. If we prepare 20 meals and serve 7, we get paid for 7.
Last year (2022), we served over 4,000 meals. We receved a little over $17,000 from the NDE/USDA funding. This year (2023), we served a total of 5,852 meals. Once our meal claims through the Nebraska Department of Education's SFSP process, we should receive a total of $26,982.45. Our costs will total between $43,000 - $46,000. Any donations to help offset the costs of the program, is greatly appreciated. When you donate, you do more than provide a meal. You help provide a positive place with engaged adults and student leaders. You help provide enrichment. You help provide community. You help make a real difference.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
