Pocatello Salvation Army Outpost is the only daily operating soup kitchen in the community serving a growing needy population. https://www.facebook.com/salvationarmypocatello/?rf=109617412409521 Over 4,300 unduplicated persons were served in the last year, with 20-50 people eating one hot meal daily. Service numbers are growing. Kitchen upgrade to a range with more cooking surfaces and oven space is needed. Kitchen work table upgrade is needed to provide additional working surface at a taller height to reduce ergonomic strain on the cook.
The current stove is an older standard home range to be replaced by a 5-burner, double-oven convection range. This upgrade will allow more and better food preparation. The replacement stove MSRP is $2,049 discounted to $1,699 by local dealer Pocatello Electric plus $39.95 delivery and installation for project cost $1,740.
The current kitchen work table is a standard library-type utility table. The replacement table will be 30 x 60 inch maple surface 36 inches high, 500 lb capacity with adjustable service shelf. The replacement table cost is $349.00 plus $142.85 shipping for project cost $491.85.
The Pocatello Salvation Army Outpost is mostly funded by local donations such as holiday bell ringing, fundraiser dinners and appeals to support operating costs of facilities, staff, food and supplies. The outpost lacks funds to purchase the needed kitchen replacement items. All Pocatello Rotary Clubs support the Salvation Army, serve on its board, and advocate its work.
Attachments: photo of cook in kitchen, views of soup kitchen operation, Salvation Army statistics, quotes for replacement range and work table
Project total cost: $2,231.85. Pocatello Centennial $1,116.43. District 5400 contribution $1,116.43
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