Comfort Food Of Washington County
Comfort Food Of Washington County
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Comfort Food Community is to contribute to the health of our community through the inspirational power of good food.
About
Maintained high service standards and served a record number of households at our Greenwich and Cossayuna Pantries. In total, we served 15,302 household members, distributing 228,197 lbs of food and household product. Our YES! Backpack Program Increased weekly participation to 46 students in 2019,an annual increase of 95%. Added a 5-week summer backpack program. Began home deliveries, making participation easier and more convenient for students that need food over weekends and school breaks. Our Community Health program collaborated with Hudson Headwaters Health Network to launch a 9 month pilot program targeting the improvement of key obesity and blood sugar metrics in a core group of high-risk diabetic patients through the delivery of fresh food prescriptions. Blood pressure, BMI, and A1c improvements were recorded in over 50% of participating patients.Delivered over 75,000 lbs. of produce to participating patients; 72% of fresh food purchases were made with local farms. Met with 1,970 though the Farmacy clinic. Over 650 individuals were successfully referred to food and other community support resources. The Fresh Food Collective Program recovered 100,000 lbs of food from Farm and Retail locations that otherwise would have been thrown away.Distributed to 23 pantries, 4 libraries, and 4 senior residences throughout Washington, Warren and Saratoga counties. Partnered with 26 local farms to recover food and purchase produce for low-income households.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The mission of comfort food community is to contribute to health of our community through the inspirational power of good food.the vision of comfort food community is the creation of a food center located in the greater greenwich area whose purpose is to leverage the communitys physical and social resources to eliminate food insecurity. we will accomplish this by developing a space where individuals, families, farms, schools, social agencies, and local businesses come together to share knowledge, build skills and enjoy good food.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The mission of comfort food community is to contribute to health of our community through the inspirational power of good food.the vision of comfort food community is the creation of a food center located in the greater greenwich area whose purpose is to leverage the communitys physical and social resources to eliminate food insecurity. we will accomplish this by developing a space where individuals, families, farms, schools, social agencies, and local businesses come together to share knowledge, build skills and enjoy good food.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is NY, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO BOX 86, GREENWICH, NY, 12834.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 8 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $77,234.
- The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- 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 $191,120 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $41,182 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.