A capital campaign for the
Food Bank of Reno County
About the Project
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New location at 921 E. 4th in Hutchinson (4th and Severance in old Family Dollar space)
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3X the square footage of the existing space = more room for shoppers and few people going hungry
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Building has been purchased and tenant rent fully covers payment & expenses
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300% increase in cold storage space
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Space for easy loading and unloading of trucks
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Rental space available for other services like First Call for Help
Problems at current location
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Lack of sufficient freezer, refrigerator, and storage space
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Has no room to grow
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Pays high monthly rent
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Serves thousands of customers in 100 square feet of shopping space
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Lacks safety and accessibility, especially for senior volunteers
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Only has space for two families to shop at one time
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Is forced to turn away donations of perishable foods (often healthier items) due to lack of space
How to help
Our new location at 4th and Severance needs renovation and equipment to serve the needs of our community.
Here are just a few ways you can help.
