Dorothy’s Place leak causes major damage, still trying to feed all in need
Dorothy’s Place is frantically trying to feed at least 300 people a day in need in Salinas’ Chinatown area after their kitchen was heavily damaged.
Last week, staff discovered that hidden plumbing leaks ruined the floors in the kitchen and dining room to the point of compromising safety.
Once the floor was pulled up, they also found out the 20-year-old walk-in refrigerator was also damaged and has to be replaced. That will cost more than $30,000.
The stove, ovens and walk-in cooler have been removed so staff cannot cook, refrigerate or wash dishes.
Many of the volunteers are bringing ingredients for sandwiches and even some small hot items.
The repairs are not expected to be done for about a month.
Dorothy’s Place says it will continue to do what it can to feed the 300 plus people a day, however it can use all the help it can. If you want to help see the list of options below:
A donation of disposable dinnerware. You can drop it off at Dorothy’s Place at 30 Soledad Street, Salinas, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You can donate sandwich makings – lunch meat, sliced cheese, mayo, peanut butter & jelly.
You can donate money, which will help pay for plumbing repairs and for the new cooler. You can mail us a check at the address below, or donate online at http://www.dorothysplace.org/donate.
Here’s what Dorothy’s Place says it needs to serve the 350 meals a day.
Breakfast service:
200 heavy paper soup bowls
200 plastic spoons
200 napkins
200 salad size plates
200 coffee cups 8oz
200 cold drink cups 9oz
200 lunch size plates
Lunch service:
200 salad size plates
200 napkins
200 plastic forks
200 cold drink cups 9oz
Large heavy foil baking pans
Ziplock bags, gallon size
400 sandwich bags
Sandwich makings
Dinner service for Women Alive:
40 lunch size plates
40 salad size plates
40 napkins
40 plastic forks
40 cold drink cups 9oz
Large heavy foil baking pans
Ziplock bags, gallon size
Hot dinner for 40 hungry women
