F I S H of Orchards Inc.
F I S H of Orchards Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
FISH of Orchards, Inc. is an emergency food and clothing bank located in east Clark County, WA.
About
FISH of Orchards Inc. is an Emergency Food Bank, located in East Clark County, WA. That serves the needs of over 5,000 individuals each month. During our last fiscal year we provided a food box to 14,400 families consisting of 45,463 individuals with food. We provided 1,231,200 pounds of food to these families. We did this with our team of 40 volunteers working a total of 16,000 hours.FISH of Orchards Inc. ( Friends In Service to Humanity ) was organized in 1977 and opened our doors in January 1978 with an initial space provided by the Orchards United Methodist Church. With the help of other community business and area churches, small commercial spaces would be rented, until in 1993 we built our present Food Bank building.FISH of Orchards Inc. main food sources are: the State and Federal Emergency Food Assistance Programs EFAP and TEFAP, Clark County Food Bank, Northwest Harvest in Seattle, and the Oregon Food Bank. Our drivers pick up bakery and produce donations 7 days a week from Fred Meyer, Safeway, Trader Joe's, New Seasons Market and Franz Bread Co. We also receive donations from individuals, the Annual food drives conducted by Walk and Knock, the Letter Carriers and the Clark County Home and Garden Show. We also receive food donations from many individuals and area businesses and churches. We are not sponsored by any corporate, fraternal of religious organizations. All of our financial support comes from donations by generous individuals, area churches and small businesses. At times we receive some support from United Way, the Combined Fund Drive, the Oregon Food Bank and Northwest Harvest, mostly in the form of food credits, which we can then use to purchase foods at substantial discount.Particularly in these most difficult economic times, it is our privilege to serve the ever growing needs of the less fortunate in our community, with respect, sensitivity and compassion. All foods and clothing are made available at no charge by our all-volunteer team. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, except Federal Holidays.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Fish of orchards, inc. is an emergency food and clothing bank located in east clark county, wa.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Fish of orchards, inc. is an emergency food and clothing bank located in east clark county, wa.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is WA, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2019 as PO Box 820833, Vancouver, WA, 98682.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 0 employees on their payroll as of 2019.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $70,949.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has 10 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 O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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