Dutchess Outreach
Dutchess Outreach
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About this organization
Mission
Dutchess Outreach acts as a catalyst for community revitalization and exists in Dutchess County as an advocate and provider of hunger and relief services in order to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to fresh, healthy food, and the support they need.
About
THE LUNCH BOX PROVIDES HOT MIDDAY MEALS SIX DAYS A WEEK TO HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS EACH YEAR. EVENING MEALS ARE ALSO SERVED BETWEEN 12 AND 15 TIMES A MONTH. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE LUNCH BOX SERVED 27,662 FREE MIDDAY MEALS AND 16,860 EVENING MEALS TO 251 PEOPLE AND 8,260 MEALS TO 94 CHILDREN IN TWO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OF THE CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE LUNCH BOX IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK FROM SUNDAY TO FRIDAY. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/ADVOCACY & REFERRAL PROGRAM: DUTCHESS OUTREACH WORKS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FACING DIFFERENT KINDS OF EMERGENCIES IN THEIR LIVES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO HELP 68 PEOPLE PURCHASE NEEDED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. THROUGH EITHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO PREVENT THE EVICTION OF 6 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 2 CHILDREN, AND MAINTAIN UTILITY AND/OR HEATING SERVICE FOR 119 PEOPLE, OF WHOM 45 WERE CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN'S CLOTHES CLOSET PROVIDED 1,083 CHILDREN WITH FREE USED CLOTHING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE ANNUAL COAT DRIVE/GIVEAWAY COLLECTED OVER 6,000 COATS, DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SITES IN SURROUNDING TOWNS. ACTS OF KINDNESS (AOK) WORKS WITH HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE ON THEIR OWN. DUTCHESS OUTREACH OPERATES A MOBILE FARMERS' MARKET, THE DUTCHESS OUTREACH FRESH MARKET. THE MARKET SELLS LOCALLY GROWN AND GLEANED PRODUCE IN AREAS OF THE CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE THAT HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO FRESH FOODS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019, WE AFFORDED OVER 9,000 LBS OF LOCALLY GROWN, FRESH PRODUCE TO MORE THAN 600 PEOPLE. 46% OF THE REVENUE WE GENERATED THIS SEASON ON THE MARKET CAME FROM PUBLIC BENEFIT ASSISTANCE DOLLARS, SPECIFICALLY FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM CHECKS FROM SENIORS AND MOTHERS WITH INFANT CHILDREN. THE FARM STAND IS ANOTHER POINT OF ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS. THE FARM STAND OPERATES ONE FRIDAY A MONTH AND DISTRIBUTES AN AVERAGE OF 5,000 LBS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO AROUND 200 PEOPLE AT A TIME. IN 2019, THE FARM STAND DISTRIBUTED 49,340 LBS OF PRODUCE TO 2,129 PEOPLE WITH THE HELP OF OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019, DUTCHESS OUTREACH STARTED THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS PROGRAM WHERE CLOTHING ESSENTIALS SUCH AS SHOES, BOOTS, UNDERGARMENTS, COATS, DIAPERS, FORMULA, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Strive to meet the needs of low income individuals, providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient and promoting community awareness for hunger and other social issues.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Strive to meet the needs of low income individuals, providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient and promoting community awareness for hunger and other social issues.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as NY.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 29 NORTH HAMILTON STREET SUITE 222, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12601.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 18 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$177,474.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $499,504 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $53,169 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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