Well in the Desert served eviction notice from downtown Palm Springs location

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Well in the Desert, a non-profit that feeds the homeless in Palm Springs, was served a 30-day notice to vacate by the property owner, Grit Development.

Over the years, where they've actually served meals has changed, but for 16 years, the location at 181 N. Indian Canyon Drive has served as the Wells Food Warehouse.

Matthew Naylor, the nonprofit's president, told News Channel 3's Karen Devine that last year they served 98,000 meals.

In a statement released to news channel 3, Naylor said, “We were shocked, but we understand that, behind closed doors, the city wants the property for the new fire station.”

News Channel 3 contacted the city, looking to verify if that is true.

Digging into city records, recent council agendas show closed session talks with Real Property Negotiators.

This document shows the city is actively negotiating for properties, including with a party connected to the Town and Country Center, the campus the Well is part of.

There has been some controversy on whether to upgrade Station 1 in downtown or build a new location. Some proposed areas -- upsetting local business owners.

The Station 1 expansion plan was initially linked to a nearby parking lot used by customers of multiple local businesses, but after pushback and a "Save the Parking Lot" movement, the city started considering other options.

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We will stay on top of this story, pushing for answers.

In the meantime, Naylor is working with Grit Development to get an extension.