Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Additional Donation Campaigns
Coats to Caring Program
Coats to Caring Program was created by Billy Landry, a Hand Up Ministries, Inc. resident. Billy, on his on time and expense, began the Coats to Caring Program as a class project, which became a reality. He spent many hours making contact with churches in the Oklahoma City, OK area for donation support. With positive feedback from several Churches and a promises of assistance, he continues his search for coat donations and/or financial donations. Presently, Billy has the Coats to Caring Program pamphlets on display with a local business.
Winter is difficult for many of the Hand Up Ministries, Inc. residents as they work outside for Hand Up Ministries, Inc. on and off the residential campuses. Coat donations and/or financial donations are greatly appreciated as the winter months come and go each year.
DAILY BREAD MOBILE
Food Truck Donation Campaign
"Nourishment for Today. Hope for Tomorrow!"
"He has filled the hungry with good things"- Luke 1:53
Food truck donation
Hand Up Ministries will feed 300 to 400 meals per day to residents. Monthly sponsors are needed to donate 2 food trucks, good used condition or new food trucks. Hand Up Ministries, Inc. would like to have 3 residents be the cooks to feed the Hand Up Ministries residents (300 t0 400 meals per day) from a Food Truck style restaurant. Hand Up Ministries would also need 10 to 12 picnic tables and seats for the residents that would like to eat with other residents outside. Other residents will either pick up their food at the food truck or have assigned residents to pick up their food and bring to them at their resident locations. Included in the donation of the food truck would be the cooking utensils, cooking equipment for the food preparation and cooking preparation.
Donor Summary – Two Food Truck Feeding Initiative
Prepared by: Hand Up Ministries, Inc.
Mission Impact at a Glance
• 400 men fed twice daily (800 meals/day)
• 290,000+ meals annually
• Paid workforce development for residents
• Sustainable, mobile feeding solution
What We Are Requesting
• Donation of 2 food trucks (used or new)
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Staffing support for resident cooks
Why It Matters
This initiative provides nourishment, dignity, and employment to men rebuilding their lives after homelessness, incarceration, and crisis.
Budget Snapshot (Annualized)
• Food Trucks (2): In-kind or Sponsored
• Equipment: $50,000–$80,000
• Staffing: $160,000–$195,000
Donor Recognition
• Truck naming opportunities
• Logo placement & acknowledgments
• Impact reporting & dedication recognition
Detailed Budget Table
Food Trucks
• Used (2): $120,000–$180,000
• New (2): $240,000–$360,000
Commercial Equipment
• Per Truck: $25,000–$40,000
• Total: $50,000–$80,000
Staffing Costs
• Weekly: $3,000–$3,800
• Annual: $160,000–$195,000
Total Annual Program Value:
Approx. $330,000 – $635,000 (depending on truck donation type)
FOOD TRAILER
Executive Summary
Hand Up Ministries, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable populations through compassionate, community-based outreach. This proposal outlines the development of a 24-foot mobile food trailer designed to provide two nutritious meals per day to 400 individuals, operating as a mobile service unit capable of reaching underserved communities efficiently.
The mobile food trailer will enable Hand Up Ministries to expand its reach, respond quickly to community needs, and operate sustainably through volunteer engagement, donated resources, and strategic partnerships.
Program Description
The Mobile Food Outreach Program will prepare and distribute 800 meals daily (400 breakfast meals and 400 lunch/dinner meals). The program is designed to serve individuals experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, and economic hardship.
Meals will be prepared onsite in a fully equipped commercial kitchen trailer and distributed through a hybrid service model, combining bulk-prepared meals with rapid walk-up service windows to ensure speed, dignity, and consistency.
Trailer Overview & Specifications
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Trailer Length: 24 feet
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Type: Fully mobile commercial food trailer
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Service Model: Hybrid (bulk prep + walk-up service)
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Mobility: Road-ready for outreach across multiple locations
Interior Zones
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Food preparation stations (hot & cold)
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Cooking line (griddle, range, convection oven)
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Refrigeration & freezer storage
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Dry storage
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Handwash + 3-compartment sink
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Service plating & pass-through window
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Generator & utility systems
Estimated Startup Budget (One-Time)
Item Estimated Cost
24 ft Trailer Shell & Build-Out $ 55,000
Commercial Kitchen Equipment $ 35,000
Ventilation & Fire Suppression $ 10,000
Generator & Electrical Systems $ 7,000
Plumbing & Water Systems $ 5,000
Branding & Exterior Wrap $ 3,000
Total Estimated Startup Cost $115,000
Daily Food Cost Estimates
400 people/2 meals daily
Category Cost
Cost per meal (bulk nonprofit rate) $8-$12
Meals per day 800
Daily Food Cost Range $6,400-$9,600
Annual Food Budget Estimate
(250 Service Days)
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Low estimate: $1,600,000
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High estimate: $2,400,000
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Cost may be reduced through food donations, partnerships, and volunteer labor
Staffing & Volunteer Model
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1 Program Coordinator (paid or stipend)
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2–3 Kitchen Leads
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4–6 Volunteers per service day
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Rotational outreach and cleanup teams
Sustainability & Community Impact
The Mobile Food Outreach Program is designed for long-term sustainability through:
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Grant funding
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Faith-based and community partnerships
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Corporate food donations
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Volunteer-driven operations
The program will directly reduce hunger, increase food access, and strengthen community trust through consistent, visible service.
Organizational Mission Alignment
This project directly supports the mission of Hand Up Ministries, Inc. — “Together We Can” — by delivering tangible assistance while preserving dignity and fostering hope. What these show
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Exterior & structural layout inspirations of a food trailer body
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Interior kitchen arrangement examples that you can trace or annotate
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Floor plan sketches that help convey layout for planning or permits
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24-ft layout example of equipment & service windows
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Service window and general trailer body photo you can overlay branding on
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Technical trailer profile views for schematic use
Donor Naming Opportunities
Title Sponsor $50,000
Serving Window $15,000
Menu Board $10,000
Equipment $7,500
Outreach $5,000
Meal Sponsor $2,500
Friends $1,000+
Donor Legacy
Permanent recognition on the Interior Food Trailer Plaque
Call to Action/Sponsor the mission through donor naming opportunities and leave a lasting legacy.
Contact Dondino Melchiorre
702-688-3165
dondino@huminc.org
www.handupministriesinc.org
