Sankofa Community Development Corporation
Sankofa Community Development Corporation
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About this organization
Mission
At Sankofa Community Development Corporation, we believe health to be the cornerstone of a thriving community and work with stakeholders to identify locally-felt social challenges and address them in thoughtful, culturally-competent ways. Our community health programs support a local environment with children and families in our community to promote positive health outcomes. We understand the power of the built environment in shaping health and partner with other organizations and non-profits to address the “social determinants of health” that trigger inequities. Our ultimate goal is to support the creation of a local environment that promotes positive health outcomes and builds healthier communities for generations to come.
About
OUR FRESH STOP AND MOBILE MARKET PROGRAMS PROVIDE CONSISTENT ACCESS OF FRESH WHOLE FOODS TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN FOOD INSECURE AREAS. WE PURCHASE WHOLE FOODS FROM LOCAL FARMERS, FISHERS, AND WHOLESALE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS TO SUPPLY OUR MARKETS. WE ARE OPERATING AS A FOOD HUB TO INCREASE FOOD ACCESS IN FOOD DESERT AREAS OF NEW ORLEANS AND BUILD A COMMUNITY BASED FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCERS. WE ARE WORKING TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY-BASED FOOD SYSTEM BY LINKING GOOD FOOD GROWN BY LOCAL FARMERS WITH CONSUMERS, OUR NETWORK OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS. BUILD A HEALTHY AND ECONOMICALLY VITAL ENVIRNOMENT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND GENERATIONS TO COME. OUR MARKET ACCEPTS CASH, CREDIT, SNAP BENEFITS, VEGGIE RX VOUCHERS AND LOUISIANA FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM VOUCHERS. THE FRESH STOP MARKET IS A FRESH PRODUCE RETAIL MARKET IN THE LOWER NINTH WARD AREA OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. AS A WEEKLY FOOD HUB THAT OPERATES YEAR-ROUND, THE MARKET CREATES A COMMUNITY SPACE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME. THE FRESH STOP CARRIES LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE, EGGS, BREADS, AND SEAFOOD. THE MARKET'S PRESENCE ON ST. CLAUDE AVE. A MAJOR THOROUGHFARE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HELPS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH FOOD CHOICES FOR RESIDENTS. THE MOBILE MARKET IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VILLA AT ST. MAURICE TO PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE LOWER NINTH WARD BY PROVIDING THIS MOBILE FRESH FOOD OUTLET. WE ARE ADDRESSING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS AND IMPROVING FRESH FOOD ACCESS FOR ELDERS IN THE LOWER NINTH WARD.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To build healthier communities for generations to come. we believe personal wellness is the cornerstone of a thriving community. when healthy people have relationships that function better, their families operate more effectively and their communities are more cohesive. our programs shape health, influence systematic changes and address the social determinants of health, that triggers and sustain inequalities. our ultimate goal is to create a local envirnment that promotes positive health outcomes and long- term community well-being.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “To build healthier communities for generations to come. we believe personal wellness is the cornerstone of a thriving community. when healthy people have relationships that function better, their families operate more effectively and their communities are more cohesive. our programs shape health, influence systematic changes and address the social determinants of health, that triggers and sustain inequalities. our ultimate goal is to create a local envirnment that promotes positive health outcomes and long- term community well-being.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as LA.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 17.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$63,530.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by a neutral source.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $205,211 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.