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1015 Commerce Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | (772) 564-0202
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Taking the “Soup” out of Soup Kitchen

The Source has a program called “Dining with Dignity.” This is the first restaurant style dining atmosphere for those in need in our community and on the east coast of Florida.

Check Out our Video

Our Program in Haiti cooking for children at The Hope Centre

What is the Dining with Dignity Training Program?

The Dining with Dignity Training program (or DDTP) is a ground breaking new program that offers culinary training as a way to change lives! DDTP’s core program will help unemployed men and women replace limited skills, homelessness, addiction, and incarceration with new careers and changed lives. The

Source’s training program is based on three beliefs:

  To use food as a tool to strengthen bodies physically and spiritually, empower minds, and build communities.

  To realize that people have an incredible capacity to transform their lives when they have the right tools and support.

  To provide real solutions and value to the community for long-term sustainability.

 Why DDTP?

The Source’s three month training program provides the basic skills in the food service industry.  DDTP was created to help resolve greater issues of hunger, homelessness, poverty, under employment and chronic unemployment.  We work with adults who are willing to do what it takes to turn their lives around.

DDTP Core Curriculum

  • 18 weeks of classroom/”hands on” kitchen training
  • State of Florida ServSafe/SafeStaff certification
  • Knife skills, recipe proportions, meal planning, sautéing, baking, etc.
  • Nutritional Planning
  • Financial Literacy
  • Life Skills and Interpersonal skills
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Stipend each week and graduation bonus
  • Job placement assistance and post-graduate support

How To Apply

Call to make an appointment with a Case Manager at 772-564-0202 Ext. 206 or Ext. 209.

Process…

  Interview

  Mental Health Screening

  Commitment to 1 week volunteer service

  Must be able to pass a drug test

  No drug or alcohol use at all

  Weekly stipend with graduation bonus

  Must attend all program classes

Upon Graduation…
You will receive job placement, a uniform along with nonslip shoes, employment housing bonus after 3 months of continued employment.

Post-graduate assistance as needed.

Operating Hours

The Source is now open seven days a week, providing critical care to the homeless and desperately needy.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm

* Made to order breakfast 8:00–10:00am
* Lunch served 11:30am – 1:00pm
* Bible study 1:00 – 1:30pm
* Showers open 9:00am–11:30am & 4pm – close

Wednesday
8:00am – 1:00pm
Breakfast, Lunch, Showers and Laundry

Evening Programs:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Dinner served at 4:00pm

Saturday
9:30am–12:00pm
Made to order breakfast at 10:00am
Light lunch served at 11:30am
Showers open 9:30–11:30am & 2:00–4:30pm

Sunday Celebration
11:30am family style service with lunch included to those who attend
Coffee and pastries available at 11:30am
Worship Service begins at 11:45am
Lunch is served at 12:30pm
Showers open 9:30–11:30am & 2:00–4:30pm

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Donations

Please drop off donations for The Source at 1015 Commerce Ave, Vero Beach, FL.

Donations are accepted Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri at 9:00 – 11:45am & 1:00 – 4:30pm

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