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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 open seven days a week, addressing the complex needs of the homeless, unemployed, and low income individuals.

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

Wednesday
8:00am – 1:00pm

Saturday
10am-12pm

Sunday
11am – 1pm

7 Days Per Week

The Source is open from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Providing a safe space for those registered for the Dignity Bus

  • Made to order breakfast
    Monday – Friday 8:00–10:00am
  • Brunch served
    Saturdays 10-11:30am; Sundays 11-12
  •  Lunch served
    Monday – Friday 11:30am – 12:45pm
  • Dinner served
    Monday – Friday 4:00 – 4:45pm

 

SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
Mondays 10:00am

CREATIVE COFFEE
Tuesdays 10:00am-11:00am

BIBLE STUDY
Monday – Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am
Sunday 12:00 – 12:30 am
Showers open 9:00am–11:30am & 4pm – close

READY-2-READ
By Appt.

GRIEF COUNSELING
By Appt.

ALL SERVICES (showers, mail, member in-take, laundry, etc.)

Monday – Friday
9:00am-11am & 2pm-4pm
Saturday 10am-11:30am
Sunday 11am-12:30am

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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

The Source is no longer accepting used clothing.

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