COMMUNITY KITCHEN FEEDING THE FLATHEADinc
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Housing is expensive in Kalispell which leaves too many people unable to eat well. We have too many people homeless. We serve food like we are serving guests in a restaurant. Many of our guests have fallen between the cracks in our system. We accept people as they are. We provide a welcoming atmosphere where they can dine and visit with others. In the winter we give those without homes fuel to make it through one more night.. Corona virus has limited us to mainly hand out meals. The majority of our to-go meals are hot. Finally found a place to serve sit down meals in a safe environment. Plumbing issues as of February 2022 have cost us an inside dining room. Currently striving to find dining rooms we may serve meals in.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Free Suppers
We serve nutritious meals to all guests who come with a good appetite and attitude.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Domestic workers, Retired people, Self-employed people, Unemployed people, Veterans
Related Program
Free Suppers
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Success is knowing; people can end the day with a nutritious meal, families having a meal to share, a working person whose money ran out still can eat, a homeless person can eat until they're full.
Number of participants who would recommend program to others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Free Suppers
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
People are surprised at the quality of meals we serve. Probably have one or two folks were not pleased.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We wish to prevent anyone from going to bed hungry. We are here so no one who has a good attitude and appetite needs to go to bed hungry. We truly strive to treat our guests as Jesus would; without prejudice.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We accept food donations, We serve as restaurants do. We cook nutritious meals. We show God's love to our guests.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are blessed with many able volunteers and folks who provide food whether it be part of a meal an entire meal or more. The pandemic has changed how we serve. Many of our meals are to-go due to facilities being shut down.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We served meals to 13024 people in 2021. We added four more days a month at another site where guests may sit down to eat. We publicize other free meals in the area and share excess food with them.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, We listen
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We listen
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
feedback is informal Our guests freely express their opinions.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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COMMUNITY KITCHEN FEEDING THE FLATHEADinc
Board of directorsas of 09/13/2023
Mrs B Bradford Fenchak
Mrs Naomi Davidson
Marcus Keithly
retired
Mike Woods
Restaurateur
Jesse McFarland
Teacher/Coach
Amber Tillet
Child Development Center
Linda Kajiwara
Shining Mountain Church
Lonnie Cunninham
Assist
Beverly OBrien
St. Matthews Parrish
Naomi Davidson
retired
Tim Shroeder
carpenter, caterer
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable