How Much Does it Cost?
Per Meal & Per Night of Safe Shelter
Current Cost Per Meal
Current cost per meal (to feed one person): $3.45
Where does this number come from?
Food purchases + operational cost / meals served = current cost per meal
Current Cost Per Night of Safe Shelter
Current cost per night of safe shelter for 1 person: $16.37
Where does this number come from?
Total cost of facility/utilities/operations (not including staff pay) / one year of service / total number of beds = current cost per night of safe shelter
What this cost covers:
– Meals – dinner and breakfast
– Showers
– Laundry
– Daily washed and cleaned bed sheets and pajamas
– Warm, safe shelter during the cold months
– Cool, safe shelter during the hot months