The long-awaited work has begun on the new Poverello Food Bank and Thrift Store which will be located next door to the GLCC/Pride Center on North Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors. According to sources, gutting of the building, which was an outdoor patio construction and furniture business, has been completed and workmen are removing portions of the outside. Construction should begin shortly and appears to be on schedule for a February 2011 opening.