Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity Inc.
Meeting Emergency Needs With Dignity Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Anti-hunger network in Essex County, NJ.
About
Emergency food support program: MEND provides a regular supply of foods, funds, and other resources to the 19 food pantries in its hunger relief network. All pantries are located in Essex County, NJ, with 9 in Newark and the rest in surrounding towns and smaller cities. Through the food pantries, 134,000 residents of Essex County were served in 2018. Of the 134,000, 38% were children, 10% were seniors, and the balance were aged 18-64. MEND collects and redistributes thousands of pounds of primarily non-perishable food and raises funds for bulk food purchases. MEND holds monthly forums for pantry managers to host guest speakers, and share best practices and information on trends in demand. It also receives updates on legislation and advocacy to support anti-hunger initiatives.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Mend works to alleviate hunger in essex county by supporting our network of interfaith food pantries. mend provides fresh and healthy food, funds, volunteers, and a collaborative forum for member pantries to share ideas and resources so they can make a greater impact on the communities they serve. mend advocates for policies to alleviate food insecurity and to improve the lives of people in need.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Anti-hunger network in essex county, nj.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NJ, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was PO BOX 1304, MAPLEWOOD, NJ, 07040.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 1 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $70,647.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $26,671 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $5,366 in fundraising expenses.