 Watch video of Pedro's experience at St. Ben's Community Meal
St. Ben's Community Meal's Capuchin Apartments are intended to serve primarily the chronically homeless and those with mental heath diagnoses. The complex on W. Fond du Lac Ave. will be unveiled this summer. Link to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.
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Bishop Sklba's prayer
More Video of Mayor Barrett, Cullens, and John Steinmiller
Community Meal founders Michael & Nettie Cullen speak at the meal's 40th anniversary. Click here for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. Here for TV interview with Br. Dave.
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Statistics
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Year
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Local Bus Tickets
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Intercity Tickets
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Wisconsin ID’s
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Prescription Co-pays
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Hygiene
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Meals
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2005
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$12,000
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100 served; $3883
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NA
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NA
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2006
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$12,000
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172 served; $7542
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587 served; $5283
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NA
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1539 served
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2007
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$12,000
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158 served; $6978
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914 served; $8214
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71 served; $498
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100,341; 336 ave
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2008
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2,000 served; $19,200
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166 served; $6448
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927 served; $18,476
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415 served; $3657
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1200 served
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102,700; 339 ave
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2009
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2,250 served; $19,800
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179 served; $7434
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812 served; $13,204
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1142 served; $14,587
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1344 served
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106,137; 350 ave
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2010
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2,800 served; $21,000
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210 served; $7054
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725 served; $16,591
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1752 served; $24,916
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98,901; 325 ave
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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.
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