Blanchet House of Hospitality

Blanchet House excelled in its meal program in the first half of 2023, responding effectively to the increased need for services among our houseless and food insecure community due to the pandemic and the economic crisis. More than 150,000 meals were served in the first half of 2023. Over 150,000 pounds of food was received as in-kind donations. Over 30,000 pounds of clothing and care kits were donated and distributed to our meal guests. Meal and clothing distribution services were supported by more than 1000 volunteers providing more than 12,500 hours of volunteer service on site in the first half of 2023. In addition, Blanchet House contracted for peer support specialist services to provide peer support to meal guests struggling with mental health and addiciton challenges, which were significantly exacerbated by the conditions effected by the pandemic and economic crisis.

Blanchet farm provided a safe, supportive, and sober transitional housing enviornment for men who were homeless, incarcerated, or in drug/alcohol treatment prior to arriving at Blanchet farm. The program's capacity in the first half of 2023 was reduced due to the demolition of the existing dormitory facility. Construction for a new dormitory facility broke ground in april 2023.

In the first half of 2023, Blanchet House provided a safe, supportive, and sober transitional housing environment for more than 50 men (over 10,000 safe sleep nights) who were homeless, incarcerated, or in drug/alcohol treatment prior to arriving at Blanchet House. Residents took a great deal of pride in their service to support our meal service program during the pandemic.