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King Ferry Food Pantry Inc
King Ferry, NY · EIN 813506035 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE K31 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · kingferryfoodpantry.org
revenue
$394K
expenses
$223K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
1
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

To provide access to healthy food and resources for our neighbors in need.

profile · synthesized from sources

King Ferry Food Pantry Inc is a nonprofit food pantry serving low-income families in the Southern Cayuga School District of New York. It provides access to nutritious food and personal care items through a monthly distribution model, operating from a school facility with support from volunteers and community donations. The organization emphasizes dignity, equity, and collaboration in its service delivery.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Holiday Meal Program
Provides special holiday meals during November and December, with $30 donations covering traditional festive food items for families in need
Homebound Delivery
Offers food delivery services for clients who are unable to visit the pantry in person due to health or mobility issues
Monthly Food Distribution
Distributes nutritious and culturally appropriate food to clients on the first and third Saturday of each month at the Southern Cayuga High School location
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
    • Distribute donated food to low-income families
      Collects and distributes donated food at no cost to low-income families, sourcing from local supermarkets, the Central New York Food Bank, and local food producers. Operates food pantry services on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
    • Home delivery of food pantry services
      Offers home delivery of food pantry services for clients who are homebound, ensuring access to nutritious food for those unable to attend in-person distribution events.
    • Quantified food distribution
      Provided over 160,200 nutritious and culturally-appropriate meals in 2024 through ongoing food distribution efforts.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Provide holiday meal packages
      Provides holiday meal packages that include traditional food items such as turkey or main dish, stuffing, potatoes, carrots, peas, cranberry sauce, gravy, fresh fruits and vegetables, and desserts for families in need.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$394K
Contributions & grants$304K77%
Program service revenue$90K23%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$223K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$33K
Investments$1.24M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves68.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +16.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Debbie Patrick Executive Director 40 $50K
board members · 8
  • Bill Speck — Director
  • Bridget Brown — Secretary
  • Dorothy Ainsworth — Vice President
  • Janet Lehman — Director
  • Jim Burkett — President
  • Rosemary Lacey — Director
  • Sandra Wendler — Treasurer
  • Susan Gloss — Director
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Central New York Food Bank Partner — Partner organization that supplies donated food to King Ferry Food Pantry
  • Comunidad Católica del Buen Pastor Government — Provided initial 501(c)(3) status and space for the pantry's operations
  • Food Bank of Central New York Partner — Source of donated food for distribution.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client Dignity and Respect Model
    methodology: dignity-centered_service
    By treating clients as neighbors and friends and centering dignity and respect in all interactions, the pantry increases engagement and trust, because respectful relationships foster long-term program participation and reduce stigma.
  • Culturally-Appropriate Nutrition
    methodology: culturally-appropriate nutrition
    By providing nutritious and culturally-appropriate meals, the pantry improves dietary adherence and utilization, because food that aligns with cultural preferences is more likely to be consumed and meet nutritional needs.
  • Equity-Centered Service Delivery
    methodology: equity_lens
    By delivering services through an equity lens, the pantry targets support to the most vulnerable populations, because intentional prioritization reduces disparities in access and outcomes.
  • Free Access Model
    methodology: free-access_model
    By providing food assistance at no cost, the pantry ensures equitable access for low-income individuals, because financial barriers prevent consistent utilization of essential services.