1. Coverdale Community Kitchen
Sharing opportunities for the
Coverdale Community Kitchen
Teunis Schouten, B Agile Consulting, Inc.

2. Why am I here?
Facilitator
Illuminator

3. Why are we here tonight? Share Key Results of the Process
Approved by Pacific Community Church Board

4. What has been done? Workshop sessions One on One meetings
By the Numbers:
50 people participated
80 hours spent by all involved
12 different organizations
Hundreds of Sticky Notes ;)

5. What is the key result? CCK needs to hire a Kitchen Coordinator to:
Expand Meal Programming.
Identify alternate uses for CCK within its mandate.
Identify and apply for additional funding.
Define light weight policies and procedures.
Fraser Health
Safety
Training
Etc.

6. How do we get there? First Phase – Establishment
Second Phase – Creating Opportunity
Third Phase – Advocacy

7. First Phase - Establishment
Hire a full-time CCK Coordinator
Define simple purpose/vision statement
Expand Meal Programming
Define ‘light weight’ policies for CCK tenants to adhere to.
Rental Agreements
Minimum Requirements, insurance, commitment
Fraser Health
Establish CCK as a resource hub for homelessness.

8. Second Phase – Creating Opportunity
Cafeteria / Diner
Create volunteer/job opportunities.
Increase CCK utilization for community events / awareness
Santa Claus Parade, Blueberry Festival, Canada Day Celebrations.
Meals on Wheels like program for Cloverdale
Event Catering / Kitchen rental

9. Third Phase – Advocacy Counseling, Nursing, and Nutritional Services
Advocacy for:
Social/Poverty Issues in the Cloverdale area
Healthy Living (Physical, Mental, Social Financial)
Sustainable (local) Farming
Healthy Food Sourcing (organic, local, environment)
Stewardship of Resources
Sharing success of CCK on a City and Provincial level

10. What about the money? Expenses FY14, December 2013-August 2014
$19,489.24
Burn Rate ~$2,200 per month
Funding available as of September 2014
$46,344.03
Estimated FY15 Budget ~$100,000
Coldest Night of the year $70,000
Other grants to be applied

11. What are the opportunities?
In Summary:
More Food programs
Meals on Wheels
Provide venue for work-force ready education/employment
Provide venue for life changing skill development
Become a known place for community and food in Cloverdale

12. Response by the Board
Advance on hiring a Kitchen Coordinator

13. Question and Answers