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Open Door Soup Kitchen asks Raeford council for $24,000 to cover rent and operating shortfall
Summary
Representatives of Hoke County Open Door Soup Kitchen said a move increased rent and expenses and requested $24,000 to support operations through December; city manager instructed them to submit a formal funding request to the finance officer for consideration during the budget process.
Representatives of the Hoke County Open Door Soup Kitchen told the Raeford City Council that their recent move to 225 S. Main Street resulted in a significant rent increase and other expenses, creating a funding shortfall.
Chris Holland said the organization’s financial statements show an additional $24,000 is needed to support the soup kitchen through December. Manager Dennis Baxley directed the group to contact the City Finance Officer and submit a formal nonprofit funding request; the council indicated such requests will be considered during the upcoming budget process.
No immediate appropriation or vote was taken at the meeting; the request will be considered as part of the city’s budgeting procedures.
