But Hays ended up flagging a number of other problems with Bean’s billing records and the way it was handling its contract, things like data reporting, documentation of 911 calls and, most importantly, charges for security workers.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/05/17/how-did-an-anchorage-soup-kitchen-make-millions-on-its-homeless-shelter-contract-a-reporter-explains/

Lisa Sauder, CEO of Bean’s Cafe, speaks at the July 1, 2021 inauguration of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson during a breakfast fundraiser for Bean’s Cafe.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/05/16/city-contracts-drive-millions-in-pandemic-profits-for-anchorage-soup-kitchen/

Lisa Sauder, CEO of Bean’s Cafe, speaks at the July 1, 2021 inauguration of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson during a breakfast fundraiser for Bean’s Cafe.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/05/16/city-contracts-drive-millions-in-pandemic-profits-for-anchorage-soup-kitchen/

They picked Sullivan Arena — a 100,000-square-foot, heavily-used, city-owned indoor rink and event space — and they asked Bean’s Cafe to operate it.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/05/16/city-contracts-drive-millions-in-pandemic-profits-for-anchorage-soup-kitchen/