Thanksgiving Food Drive
Since 1969, El Centro has dedicated its time to a Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide food box(es) and a gift certificate to a local supermarket to economically challenged families. In 2011, El Centro provided 1100 families with a food box and gift certificate to El Rey Groceries or Pick n' Save
How to apply? General application intake takes place at Centro Hispano Milwaukee Bilingual Social Services department at 614 West National Ave., and the Hillview Building, located at 1615 S.22nd., Milwaukee, WI 53204. Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dates: October 31 - November 13, 2012 Eligibility 2012 Poverty Guidelines 150% of Poverty rate, 48 Contiguous States and D.C. Persons in Family Poverty Guideline 1 $16,775.00 2 $22,695.00 3 $28,635.00 4 $34,575.00 5 $40,515.00 6 $46,455.00 7 $52,395.00 8 $58,335.00 For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,960 for each additional person. Geographic guidelines: 53204 or 53215 zip codes Northern boundary= Canal street Southern boundary= Oklahoma Avenue Eastern boundary = Lake Shore Western boundary - 43rd street You will need to bring the below items: 1. Proof of household income, 2011 Filed Income Tax Return reflecting all names of household dependants . For single family households provide the last two check stubs and other additional income. 2. Proof of Address (Ex. current utility bill) 3. Proof of Identity (Valid photo I. D. or ITIN) When do I pick up my Food Box? Location: Murguia Campus Centro Hispano 1645 S 36th Street, lower level Milwaukee, WI 53215 Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012 Volunteer Opportunity Contact Holly Kleinke at 414-384-3700 Extension 234 En Espanol: Para estar eligible pruebe lo siguente 1. Prueba de Ingreso: Documento de impuestos del 2011 federal (Filed Tax Return) reflejando los nombres de los dependientes. *Para viviendas de solo una persona muestre los ultimos dos talones de ingreso. 2. Prueba de Residencia: (ejemplo factora de luz-y-gas, seguro, o agua). 3. Prueba de Identidad: (identificacion valida del gobierno o ITIN). |
Items Collected:
Items Collected: 2 lb Bags of Pinto Beans 1 lb Bags of White Rice Tomato Sauce Canned Vegetables Mixed Fruit Pastas Canned Soups |
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