Dutchess Outreach, Inc. Poughkeepsie, New York

35 years of food, clothing and caring

The Lunch Box
We served a complete mid-day meal 6 days a week - 78,528 meals served.

Children's Clothes
We helped 592 visitors this year.

We serve residents in our community
who have little or no income and need
help obtaining basic life-sustaining resources.

The Emergency Fund
We distributed $50,146 this year.

Advocacy & Referral
We provided over 73 households with help this year.

Beverly H. Close Food Pantry
We provided a 3-day supply of groceries to 1531 families including 1,411 children.

Giving Individuals Food For the Soul
GIFTS provided meals for 32 individuals
with HIV/AIDS this year.

Furniture Exchange Program
We matched 352 families with individuals donating furniture.

The Coat Drive
During the 2009 coat drive about 5000 coats were collected.

Acts of Kindness
AOK helped over 275 people this year.