Serve Spokane
Serve Spokane
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About this organization
Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2ND HARVEST AND LOCAL SCHOOLS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOUR WEEKEND MEALS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CENTRALLY LOCATED STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY THAT PROVIDES NOURISHING FOOD TO MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE EVERY MONTH.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GOOD QUALITY CLOTHING TWICE A MONTH TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH CLOTHING NEEDS.THE ORGANIZATION SENDS TEAMS INTO THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN EVENTS SUCH AS NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTIONS.
About
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSSERVE SPOKANE MAINTAINS A CENTRALLY LOCATED STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY THAT PROVIDES NOURISHING FOOD AND GOOD QUALITY CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO 1200 1400 PEOPLE EVERY MONTH.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2ND HARVEST AND LOCAL SCHOOLS WE PROVIDE FOUR WEEKEND MEALS FOR 70 CHILDREN EVERY WEEK THROUGH THE SCHOOL YEAR.EACH SUMMER WE DELIVER WEEKLY FOOD BOXES TO 50 HUNGRY CHILDREN WHO NORMALLY DEPEND ON SCHOOL MEALS FOR THEIR BASIC NUTRITION.26 SENIOR CITIZENS RECEIVE SENIOR BOXES OF FOOD EVERY MONTH.LITERALLY, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE RECEIVE TEFAP GOVERNMENT FOOD EACH MONTH.IN 2018:WE RECENTLY HAD A WOMAN BEGIN SOBBING AS WE WERE HELPING HER CHOOSE FOOD FOR HER FAMILY. SHE WAS OUT OF WORK, HER HUSBAND HAS DIABETES AND SHE HAS 3 CHILDREN AND ALMOST NO FOOD IN HER HOME. SHE WAS SO GRATEFUL AND SHE IS JUST ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVING.WE WORK WITH A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PROVIDE WEEKEND MEALS FOR 70 HUNGRY KIDS. WE ALSO PROVIDED THANKSGIVING DINNERS FOR FAMILIES AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR 50 KIDS. AND WE MAKE SURE THAT THE WONDERFUL TEACHERS AND STAFF GET FRESH BAKED COOKIES A FEW TIMES A MONTH!OUR CLIENTS COME FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE: HOMELESS, ELDERLY, OUT OF WORK OR JUST GOING THROUGH A HARD TIME AND NEEDING SOME HELP. AS THEY RECEIVE GROCERIES, WARM COATS, ETC. IT FREES UP SOME FUNDS TO PAY A UTILITY BILL, BUY A BUS PASS OR GAS TO GET TO WORK.ALL OF THIS IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE CARING PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY SPORTS TEAMS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS HAVE ALL CONTRIBUTED TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Assist people who are experiencing who are struggling to maintain food, shelter, and clothing”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “In partnership with 2nd harvest and local schools, the organization provides four weekend meals during the school year for food-insecure children.the organization maintains a centrally located storage and distribution facility that provides nourishing food to more than 800 people every month.the organization provides good quality clothing twice a month to help individuals and families with clothing needs.the organization sends teams into the community to assist in events such as neighborhood clean up and school supply distributions.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is WA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 8303 N DIVISION, SPOKANE, WA, 99208.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 3 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $25,041.
- The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $24,739 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.