Rolla's Dedicated Food Distribution FACILITY
The Classroom Side of the Building Is Open!
Our shared-use, commercial kitchen, spacious lobby and our two classrooms are available for use by the community.
For more information about facility usage, contact us at 833-503-4906 or email phelpscountyfood@gmail.com.
Gifts in any amount continue to be accepted and appreciated! Donations to PCDC are tax-deductible and may be eligible for a 50% Missouri tax credit. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of joining Phelps County Dream Center in feeding your neighbors in need as well as helping them take the next steps toward a better future.
Our shared-use, commercial kitchen, spacious lobby and our two classrooms are available for use by the community.
For more information about facility usage, contact us at 833-503-4906 or email phelpscountyfood@gmail.com.
Gifts in any amount continue to be accepted and appreciated! Donations to PCDC are tax-deductible and may be eligible for a 50% Missouri tax credit. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of joining Phelps County Dream Center in feeding your neighbors in need as well as helping them take the next steps toward a better future.
Thank You to Our Donors! More than 300 individuals, families and organizations have contributed to the construction and equipping of our new distribution center. Each and every gift is deeply appreciated.
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The Campaign Committee
A huge thanks to our capital campaign committee members: Dr. Bill and Carol Moorkamp, chairs; Dr. Matt Ausmus; David and Diane Hagni; Mary Lebedowicz; Bob May; Mark Potrafka; and Mark and Gina Wood. Dr. Larry Marti also served on the committee until his passing in August of 2020. We remain inspired by his kindness and generosity.
A huge thanks to our capital campaign committee members: Dr. Bill and Carol Moorkamp, chairs; Dr. Matt Ausmus; David and Diane Hagni; Mary Lebedowicz; Bob May; Mark Potrafka; and Mark and Gina Wood. Dr. Larry Marti also served on the committee until his passing in August of 2020. We remain inspired by his kindness and generosity.
Did You Know
- nearly half of the people we serve each month are senior citizens or children?
- the majority of the rest of the people we serve each month are employed?
- we are seeing an average of 41 new families come each month since the start of the pandemic?
- on average, people utilize our food distribution less than five times a year, often when there has been a crisis, medical issues, or extra people in the household?
- Local, volunteer-based organization
- Has been distributing USDA commodities and other donated food to people in need monthly for more than 21 years
- Started in March 1999 as an outreach of Grace Church in Rolla
- Organized in 2006 as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by a volunteer board of directors
- Annually helps about 13,000 individuals, representing more than 1,000 unique households per year
- Over 460,000 pounds of food and other needed items are distributed every year
- At least 75 volunteers are needed each month to make the two monthly distributions possible
