A common question around the area is “When will the new Mission Possible building be ready?” Progress is continuing, although a move date has not been set.
We have been blessed by this community and by businesses and individuals outside of Worth County. Enough money was raised for our building project that we are doing our best to make sure that our new building at 108 E. 1st. Street, just north of HyVee, will be dry, warm, and in good mechanical order for many years to come. That takes time – first lots of volunteer time to gut the inside of the building and clear it out.
Beginning in early fall we’ve turned the work over to the professionals. Since Mission Possible received some donations using Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits as an incentive, we are required to meet certain requirements. One of those is assuring that all improvements are done according to current building standards that will pass inspection.
Passersby may have seen workers from A2Z Industries, Concrete Revival, Allen Plumbing, Monticue Construction, Warner Brothers, and C&H Electric. The pros will continue their work into the spring, giving our volunteers time to plan the logistics of moving across town with as little interruption of business as possible.
We hope to reuse as many of our current shelves and racks as possible, replacing those that are falling apart and adding some fixtures to utilize the additional space we’ll have. A new freezer, some shopping carts, and sturdy shelving were purchased recently courtesy of a special grant from Second Harvest Community Food Bank out of St. Joe. A desk for the food pantry was donated by Nucor in Maryville, and guest chairs were donated by the Ravenwood school.
As we get closer to setting a Grand Opening date, we will make every effort to assure that all interested area friends and supporters will be aware. That will be a day to celebrate, and we hope to share our joy with as many people as possible.
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