Statistics

Year	Local Bus Tickets	Intercity Tickets	Wisconsin ID’s	Prescription Co-pays	Hygiene	Meals
2005	$12,000	100 served; $3883	NA	NA
2006	$12,000	172 served; $7542	587 served; $5283	NA	1539 served
2007	$12,000	158 served; $6978	914 served; $8214	71 served; $498		100,341; 336 ave
2008	2,000 served; $19,200	166 served; $6448	927 served; $18,476	415 served; $3657	1200 served	102,700; 339 ave
2009	2,250 served; $19,800	179 served; $7434	812 served; $13,204	1142 served; $14,587	1344 served	106,137; 350 ave
2010	2,800 served; $21,000	210 served; $7054	725 served; $16,591	1752 served; $24,916		98,901; 325 ave

The Community Meal is served six nights a week, Sunday to Friday, from 5:15 to 6:30. In 2010, 98,901 meals were served or an average of 325 per day.

75 sponsor groups prepare, transport and serve the meals. Most groups serve on a monthly basis, and some have contributed food and service since the Community Meal's beginning in 1970.

Hundreds of donors support the meal by providing food and monetary donations.

10-15 daily volunteers assist by serving beverages, working in the kitchen, cleaning tables & chairs, and performing a variety of tasks.

Hospitality ministers and "Blue Shirt" (security) staff ensure a hospitable and safe environment inside and outside the Meal Hall.

Hundreds of guests gather each evening to share a meal and companionship with each other.

Over 100 additional volunteers support the meal with their work in concession booths at the Bradley Center. Annually, this combined effort yields an additional revenue of about $20,000 for the Community Meal.

The Meal Staff coordinates the sponsor groups and volunteers to provide a nourishing dinner to be enjoyed by all in a friendly and peaceful setting. They also provide educational and immersion opportunities for people to deepen their understanding of the root causes of poverty and hunger.

The Community Meal Ministry Council works with the staff in helping to sharpen the vision and provide future direction.