Program areas at Open Door Service Center
Our food pantry serves over 3,000 familes each month with free supplemental groceries. We offer various food programs that are free to the community including a senior box, veterans box, tefap, and feeding america. Other programs include birthday bags for kids, feminine hygiene products for teen girls and women, and partnerships with local law enforcement and fire departments where we provide bags with essential food and hygiene products.
Our soup kitchen feeds over 120 families each day with a free and nutritious meal,served 7 days a week. We pride ourselves on the dignity we give to each person who steps through the doors.
Sales from the thrift store help us operate and fund client services. Additionally, it allows us to give members of our community access to clothing and household goods at minimal cost. Volunteer staff contribute thousands of hours to the thrift store each year.
Emergency voucher program - our Service Center provides financial assistance to patrons with immediate needs such as utility shut-offs, fuel or auto repairs, medical equipment or prescriptions, purchasing work clothes, and vouchers to purchase clothing from our thrift store. Additionally, we provide hotel assistance for families needing safe shelter.