Key Statistics
In 2006...
- The Kitchen is the largest provider of services for homeless children and families in Southwest Missouri.
- 1,797 adults and 871 children received shelter at The Kitchen's Missouri Hotel, a total of 2,668.
- Over 97,000 meals were served in The Kitchen's facilities.
- 18,631 households in the greater community received food at The Kitchen's Food Pantry.
- 415 households in the greater community received rent and/or utility assistance through The Kitchen's Emergency Assistance Program.
- An average of 44 at-risk and homeless youth received counseling and assistance each day at The Kitchen's Rare Breed Youth Outreach Center, a total of 11,088 visits.
- The Kitchen's Family Nurturing Center provided 3,952 child care days, and 5,964 evening activity days.
- The Kitchen's Education Center, a partnership with OTC, had a total of 2,684 educational days.
- Bill's Place, a partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health, had a total of 13,052 service days for homeless individuals.
- 5,422 patients were treated at The Kitchen's Medical Clinic and 35,768 prescriptions were filled. In addition, 165 patients received dental care.
- Volunteers donated 54,253 hours of service, a value of over $279,000 based on a minimum wage of $5.15.