Hope Cottage Introduction

HOPE COTTAGE
2435 Brunswick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3K 2Z4 (902) 429-7968

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Hope Cottage is a charitable organization whose mission is to provide meals to those who cannot afford to obtain these meals themselves.

Since its inception Hope Cottage has grown into a Halifax institution feeding over 200 meals a day -.– Monday to Friday. Each day a brunch of soup and sandwich is served from 10:00 to 11:00 and a hot prepared meal from 5:00 to 6:00.

Hope Cottage was originally financed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. For the past 15 years or so Hope Cottage has been self sufficient, with all revenues coming from unsolicited donations from individuals and corporations. The annual operating budget for the cottage is approximately $165,000.00.

Hope Cottage relies heavily on volunteers. There are 3 volunteers for each meal, for a total of 30 people working two to three hours a week. Volunteers will work the same meal every week. These people serve meals, serve coffee, wash dishes etc.

In the earlier days the volunteers would play cards and talk with the men after the meal. The increasing numbers in past years has not allowed this luxury as all available space is being used for eating areas. The origional Hope Cottage was not very big, seating only 43 people at one time in three different rooms.

The kitchen was also very small and inefficient making the work of the volunteers and staff difficult at best. We are now operating in our new and improved quarters which can seat 85 at one time in a single dining area. The kitchen has also been greatly improved thanks to a generous donation from the Edwards Family Foundation.

For more information see new section on The Addition.

Canned goods, leftovers, or any other food that you may not need is always welcome. If you would like to make a monetary or food donation, please contact us at (902) 429 7968 or visit us at our Brunswick Street address. Beginning January 1999, Hope Cottage has introduced a quarterly newsletter. To receive a copy please call the cottage.

HOPE COTTAGE STATISTICS - 2001
Total Meals Served	Total Women	Total at the Door	Average Meals/Day	Average Meals/Week	Average Meals/Month
41,514	3,341	2,852	160	798	3,460

Have questions or comments? E-mail us at burkeng@fox.nstn.ca.

Last Updated on 19 - II - 2002 by Fénix Consultants Inc.