Direct Services Report

As of December 1, 2005

GBM Direct Services

2005 2004 2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Number of Families Served

2,793 3,353 3,306 3,509

3,496

3,416

3,744

Total People Served  (all ages)

7,092 8,788 8,572 8,976

9,195

9,612

9,778

Total Children Served

3,000 4,107 3,967 4,306

4,495

4,585

4,903

Families Receiving Clothes

1,390 1,528 1,225 1,096

1,292

1,116

1,152

Number of Food Bags Given

7,017 8,869 7,699 6,935

5,334

5,725

5,446

Value of Food Distributed

$294,714 $370,206 $323,182 $227,297

$196,584

$189,680

$174,912

Total Qualified Financial Requests  Utility, Medical, Rent Assistance

$219,351 $188,918 $192,483 $236,370*

$359,758

$248,365*

$284,232

Total Financial Assistance Provided

$145,234 $126,634 $107,891 $123,671

$205,065

$134,152

$161,355

Total Christmas Assistance

  $112,875 $91,375 $67,470

$67,040

$57,800

$111,551

Total Funds and Value of Goods Distributed**

$460,798 $609,715 $522,448 $418,438

$468,689

$381,632

$447,818

* Because of changes in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), we were unable to interview or assist as many people in 2000 or 2002. 

** Includes value of clothing, toys and food distributed during Christmas distribution

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