DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY - Revision history

Randylyon at 00:16, 14 August 2023

2023-08-14T00:16:08Z

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	In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)		In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)

	On July 1, 2022 a 'soft opening' was given to the Pantry's new location at 1310 White Street. The former Brannon Monument building offered the needed space and the interior was handicapped accessible. While clients could still pick up a prepacked bag of groceries, clients in the new building could make their own choices with the help of a volunteer. In its previous location, Food Pantry clients had to line up on the street to pick up groceries and volunteers had to carry supplies upstairs. Board meetings took place on tables set between stock shelves.		On July 1, 2022 a 'soft opening' was given to the Pantry's new location at 1310 White Street. The former Brannon Monument building offered the needed space and the interior was handicapped accessible. While clients could still pick up a prepacked bag of groceries, clients in the new building could make their own choices with the help of a volunteer. In its previous location, Food Pantry clients had to line up on the street to pick up groceries and volunteers had to carry supplies upstairs. Board meetings took place on tables set between stock shelves. (2)

	The opening was a great success with the Pantry breaking its record for attendance in July and nearly for its attendance in August.		The opening was a great success with the Pantry breaking its record for attendance in July and nearly for its attendance in August.

			After one year in the new location, the Dubuque Food Pantry had no problems filling the new space. The patronage increased 25% including deliveries. From July to October, 2022 nearly 2,600 pounds of food was donated by farmers market vendors.(2)

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	2. Irvine, Joshua, "Food Bank Opens New Site," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 23, 2022, p. 1A		2. Irvine, Joshua, "Food Bank Opens New Site," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 23, 2022, p. 1A

			3. Bond, Maia, "Food Pantry's Larger Facility Allowing Service to More People," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 19, 2023, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 16:03, 25 September 2022

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	[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. The Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. In 1994 it was located at 1598 Jackson. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.		[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1598 Jackson]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. The Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. In 1994 it was located at 1598 Jackson. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.

	In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)		In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)

Randylyon at 16:02, 25 September 2022

2022-09-25T16:02:45Z

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	[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. The Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. In ~~2010~~ it was located at 1598 ~~Jacson~~. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.		[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. The Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. In 1994 it was located at 1598 Jackson. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.

	In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program ~~for the 1351 Iowa Street facility~~. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)		In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)

			On July 1, 2022 a 'soft opening' was given to the Pantry's new location at 1310 White Street. The former Brannon Monument building offered the needed space and the interior was handicapped accessible. While clients could still pick up a prepacked bag of groceries, clients in the new building could make their own choices with the help of a volunteer. In its previous location, Food Pantry clients had to line up on the street to pick up groceries and volunteers had to carry supplies upstairs. Board meetings took place on tables set between stock shelves.

			The opening was a great success with the Pantry breaking its record for attendance in July and nearly for its attendance in August.

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	1. Montgomery, Jeff, "Food Pantry Upgrades Selection Process," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 14, 2018, p. 3A		1. Montgomery, Jeff, "Food Pantry Upgrades Selection Process," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 14, 2018, p. 3A

			2. Irvine, Joshua, "Food Bank Opens New Site," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 23, 2022, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 02:06, 15 November 2018

2018-11-15T02:06:39Z

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	[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. ~~In 2010 located at 1598 Jackson Street, the~~ Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.		[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. The Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. In 2010 it was located at 1598 Jacson. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.

	In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program for the 1351 Iowa Street facility. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)		In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program for the 1351 Iowa Street facility. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)

Randylyon at 02:04, 15 November 2018

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	[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. In 2010 located at 1598 Jackson Street, the Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.		[[Image:foodpantry.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]DUBUQUE FOOD PANTRY. In 2010 located at 1598 Jackson Street, the Dubuque Food Pantry was established in 1987 and incorporated in Iowa as private company categorized under Community Development Groups. People were asked to donate non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, baby items and dish or laundry soap. Monetary contributions were also accepted.

			In 2018 officials of the St. Vincent de Paul Voucher Center and the Food Pantry announced a new program for the 1351 Iowa Street facility. Formerly St. Vincent would give clients a bag of pre-selected canned goods and other non-perishable goods. The organization then gave vouchers to the clients to purchase items at nearby grocery stores. Analyzing the results, however, led to the realization that what was purchased was often not nutritious. To remedy the situation, a large cooler was obtained to provide the items needing refrigeration. (1)

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			1. Montgomery, Jeff, "Food Pantry Upgrades Selection Process," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 14, 2018, p. 3A

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