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Mother Hubbard's Cupboard

1100 W Allen St., Bloomington, IN, 47403

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Overview

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the right of the building.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
  • Van Accessible Parking Spaces View
    • There is 1 designated van accessible parking space available.
    • The van accessible parking space is clearly marked.
    • The van accessible parking space width is 7ft 8.91in (236cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 8ft 2.03in (249cm).
    • The adjacent marked access aisle extends the full length of the parking space.
    • The nearest designated van accessible parking space is 33 ft.(10.06m) from the entrance at the top of the ramp.
    • The most accessible route from the designated van accessible parking has ramps/slopes.
    • The ramp has a gradient of 1:12.
    • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.

Accessible Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:12.
  • There is a step-free level resting area.
  • The width of the ramp is 3ft 8in (112cm).
  • The ramp has a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 8 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 3ft 4in (102cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (29cm).
  • The steps have open risers.
  • The entrance ramp is 28 ft. 2 in. long. The height of ramp handrail is 37 in. There is a large deck area with seating at the top of the ramp and stairs.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess that provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door has a pull handle.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (82cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, stools and high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • Single-occupant Restrooms with Accessibility Features View
    • There is 1 single-occupant restroom with accessibility features.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features is located to the left upon entering the building.
    • The single-occupant restroom with accessibility features has a right hand transfer space.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the restroom.
    • The restroom has a dispenser for free feminine hygiene products.

Welcome and Sign-In Desk

  • The counter is located just inside the entrance on the right.
  • The counter is approximately 3ft (1m) from the entry door.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • The height of the counter is 2ft 6in (77cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the presence of large glass panels/windows.
  • Shoppers sign in at the welcome desk and provide the following information: name, city, county, household size, and whether they receive SNAP or MSLP.
  • A staff member is always available to assist in filling out the sign-in sheet.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
  • There are chairs with armrests in this area.

Food Pantry Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located directly ahead upon entering the building.
    • The room surveyed is approximately 3ft (1m) from the ramped entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • The flooring is hard.
    • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There are chairs with armrests, stools and high stools in this room.
    • There are tables in this room.
    • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Additional facilities/services include: a vending machine and a play area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • In this area there are shelving units with dry and canned goods, refrigerator cases, and chest freezers.
    • There are also shelves and a bulletin board with printed pamphlets, information and workshop sign-up sheets.

Tool Share Room

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located opposite the entrance.
    • The room surveyed is approximately 29ft (9m) from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to enter.
    • The following tools can be borrowed for two-week periods from the tool share room:
    • Cooking equipment: slow cooker, chopper, juicer, air fryer, canning supplies, yoghurt maker
    • Garden tools: rakes, broadfork, manual lawnmower, pruners, saws, multiple types of shovels, power tools, hedge trimmers, seed broadcaster, grow lights, drills, auto mechanic tools.
    • There is a single manual door to enter the room.
    • The door has a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
    • The flooring is hard.
    • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

The Learning Kitchen (Classroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • The room surveyed is located within the kitchen area, which is ahead and to the left upon entering the building.
    • The room surveyed is approximately 26ft (8m) from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is a single manual door to enter the room.
    • The door has a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the opening is 2ft 8in (83cm).
    • The kitchen is for staff use only. To get to the Learning Kitchen (classroom), you need to go through the kitchen door and to the right to enter. There is a 66 in. opening without a door to enter the classroom.
  • Room Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • The flooring is hard.
    • The flooring is shiny in some areas.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There are armchairs and stools in this room.
    • There are tables and long tables in this room.
    • There are some tables suitable for wheelchair users (between 28in and 34in - 710mm and 860mm from the floor).
    • There is background noise in this room that varies depending on the function/event .
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The Learning Kitchen also has 2 high chairs and a toddler step stool.

Restroom with Accessibility Features (Single, all-gender - Right hand transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is a single-occupant all-gender restroom.
    • The restroom surveyed is located inside the entrance and to the left.
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 15 ft. from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the restroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • The room's signage is on the door only.
    • The signage is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is not heavy.
    • The door has a lever handle.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 33 in.
    • The door has a push button lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 118 in. x 87 in.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 31 in. (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • There is a vertical grab bar on the side wall.
    • The vertical grab bar has a medium visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 17 in. from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall-mounted toilet paper dispenser that can be easily reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 20 in. from the floor.
    • The sink is 31.5 in. from the floor.
    • The sink faucet type is lever-style mixer.
    • There is a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 38.5 in. from the floor.
    • There is a wall-mounted paper towel dispenser.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The paper towel dispenser is 48 in. from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top with its bottom edge within 40in (1000mm) maximum from the finish floor.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 68 in. from the floor.
    • The baby changing station when in use is at a height of 33 in. from the floor.
    • The baby changing station does not obstruct the turning space.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Exit

  • This exit is located to the right of the entrance door when inside the food pantry.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • The exit area is clearly signed.
  • There is a single manual door at this exit.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has a push bar.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 10in (88cm).
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter the exit.
  • Please see the ramped entrance section to view the ramp (or steps) to be used after exiting.

Community Garden Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoor garden faces the street and is accessed via the sidewalk in front of the building. There is a curb ramp from the parking lot to the sidewalk.
    • The most accessible route has ramps/slopes.
    • The ramp has a gradient of 1:14.
    • The garden is an "open harvest" garden and community members are welcome to come pick herbs and vegetables from the garden at any time.
    • Seehttps://www.mhcfoodpantry.org/communitygarden for more information about gardening programs.
    • To enter the garden area, there are two low, lightweight, self-closing gates that swing in both direction. These gates are not locked.
  • Area Details View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow corridors/walkways.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver.
    • There are bench seats in this area.
    • The paved path through the garden is 43 in. wide at its widest, with some areas reduced by the presence of raised garden planters.
    • There are garden beds with mulch and dirt in this area.
    • There is a wooden bench that is 16.5 in. high toward the rear of the garden.