1994 – Started at Faith United Methodist Church
– Located at University Ave and 8th St NW, Minot, ND
– Pantry size was approximately 200 sq. ft
– Served one person at a time; avg. of four per day
– Average number of families served each month 35
– Total volunteers = 6
– Worked off a monthly budget of $400
– Funding provided by FUMC and donations
2003 – New addition added
– Space increased to about 400 sq. ft (included a cooler and freezer) 2005 – Households served = 3,522
– Implemented new record keeping system
2011 – Due to flood, services moved to a trailer located at T & C Shopping Center
– Operations moved to Goodwill Auxiliary Building (1405 S Broadway)
– Building consisted of four rooms (approximately 1,200 sq. ft)
– Pre-bagging monthly groceries began
– Total volunteers = 12 (includes pantry and pick-up people)
2012 – September—The Welcome Table was organized as a non-profit org
– Included established Board of Directors and By Laws
– $35,000 startup monies via donations
– Households served = 6,770
2012 – Served 25+ homeless veterans throughout Ward Co.
– Three food shipments arrived in December 2012
– Upgraded record keeping system
2014 – Building moved next to Dakota Antiques on 1st Street
2015 – Moved to current location (1725 W Burdick Expy)
– Building size 2,200 sq. ft
– Total volunteers = 95
– Online Client Manager System implemented
– Clients in system = 1,747 (May 17)
– Households served = 7,637
– Families served per month = 636
– 22 weekly food donation pickups by 12 volunteers
– Monthly budget = $8,000 - $10,000 (building & food purchases)
– Funding provided by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and local donations
NOTE: Volunteers work an avg. of 640 hours/month. Cost savings = $13,400