named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Aftercare Program
Continues meal delivery for up to three months after the loss of a loved one to cancer, providing support during grief.
Birthday Celebrations
Delivers cupcakes, balloons, and birthday treats to celebrate birthdays of individuals in care, providing emotional support during treatment.
CIA Dessert Program
Partners with the Culinary Institute of America for quarterly Bake Days, where students and staff prepare desserts for recipient families.
Camp Sparrow
Provides fresh produce, snacks, and simple meal options to families during summer months when school meals are unavailable.
Meals and Moments Program
Offers interactive, family-centered meal experiences including themed kits for activities like pizza nights and cupcake decorating for families with pediatric cancer patients.
Weekly Meal Delivery
Prepares and delivers two home-cooked meals per week to families facing cancer treatment, serving individuals across four Hudson Valley counties.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 2 activities
- Community donation and fundraising drivesOrganizes and facilitates community-led ingredient drives (e.g., apple pie ingredients), care package drives (e.g., fuzzy socks, unscented lotion, chapstick), and collections of homemade cards and notes to provide emotional and material support to individuals facing cancer.
- Specialized meal and emotional support services for pediatric cancer patientsProvides themed meal kits, interactive activities, fresh produce, snacks, and summer food support for children in families facing cancer. Also delivers birthday cupcakes and balloons weekly to celebrate pediatric recipients during treatment.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 2 activities
- Home-delivered meal program for cancer patients and familiesPrepares and delivers two home-cooked meals per week directly to the homes of individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their families, providing nutritional and emotional support throughout treatment and for up to three months after a loved one’s death. Serves nearly 400 individuals and families weekly across Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster Counties in the Hudson Valley, delivering over 2,000 miles weekly via refrigerated vans and volunteer drivers.
- Volunteer and community-supported meal delivery operationsRelies on volunteer drivers and community volunteers to prepare, package, and deliver meals. Maintains a 7,000-square-foot permanent facility in Beekman, NY, and operates a produce garden to support food supply and operations.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising events to support meal delivery programsOrganizes and executes annual fundraising events including the Farm to Table Gala, Nest Fest, and Superhero Rock 'N' Run, using ticket sales and donations to fund ongoing meal delivery and support services for individuals and families facing cancer.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Historical service impact and scaleHas delivered over 1,023,500 servings of food and provided nourishment to more than 5,100 individuals and families facing cancer since 2013, building on meal support services that began in 2012.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Long-term meal support for cancer patientsProvides continuous meal support for periods exceeding 14 months, ensuring sustained nourishment throughout cancer treatment and into bereavement.
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Non-Discriminatory Healthcare Services 1 activity
- Non-discriminatory access to servicesProvides services without discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Eligibility is determined solely by program criteria, regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Partnership-based food and dessert productionPartners with the Culinary Institute of America to produce and deliver desserts for recipient families, enhancing the nutritional and emotional value of meal deliveries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.57M
Contributions & grants$682K43%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K1%
Other revenue$873K
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$412K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.75M
Cash$578K
Investments$169K
Liabilities$740K
Net assets$3.01M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTA JONES | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $99K |
board members · 4
- LAURA SCAMPOLI — MEMBER
- LAURIE GREENE — MEMBER
- STEPHEN WHALEN — MEMBER
- TEDDI ANN BERNICH — MEMBER
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Arlington Ink Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- CDPHP Funder — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating financial support for Sparrow's Nest's programs.
- Central Hudson Funder — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating financial support for Sparrow's Nest's programs.
- Central Hudson Partner — Community partner supporting Sparrow's Nest through sponsorships.
- Cleveland Plumbing & Heating Partner — Local business partner supporting Sparrow's Nest.
- Culinary Institute of America Partner — Collaborates with Sparrow’s Nest on quarterly Bake Days to create desserts for recipient families.
- Emery and Webb Partner — Community partner supporting Sparrow's Nest programs.
- Farm to Table Gala Partner — Fundraising event organized by Sparrow's Nest to support its programs.
- Grace & Michael Martin Partner — Individual donors supporting Sparrow's Nest, listed among community partners.
- Grace & Michael Martin Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- HVCU Partner — Financial partner supporting Sparrow's Nest programs.
- Hudson Valley Partner — Geographic area served where the organization supports people facing cancer.
- Hudson Valley Credit Union Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting meal delivery and programs for families facing cancer.
- IBEW Local 320 Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- IBEW Local 320 Partner — Organizational partner supporting Sparrow's Nest.
- Key Construction Services Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- Lehigh Lawns & Landscaping Partner — Local business partner supporting Sparrow's Nest.
- Lehigh Lawns and Landscaping Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- Lola's Cafe & Catering Partner — Local business partner contributing to meal delivery efforts for families affected by cancer.
- NY Presbyterian- Hudson Valley Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- Nicola R. Partner — Recipient who provided testimonial about meal support during cancer treatment.
- Northwell Health Partner — Partner organization supporting Sparrow's Nest of the Hudson Valley.
- Nuvance Health Partner — Healthcare partner collaborating with Sparrow's Nest to support patients facing cancer.
- Optum Funder — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating financial support for Sparrow's Nest's programs.
- Optum Partner — Corporate partner supporting Sparrow's Nest.
- Petro Home Services Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- Premier Medical Group Partner — Partner organization providing support for Sparrow's Nest meal programs.
- Shelley & Steve Turk Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
- Stop & Shop Partner — Retail partner supporting Sparrow's Nest through donations or sponsorships.
- Stop and Shop Partner — Named sponsor of the 2026 Farm to Table Gala, indicating a partnership in support of Sparrow's Nest's mission.
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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.
- Community-Powered Care Networkmethodology: community-powered_careBy mobilizing community volunteers and sponsors to prepare and deliver meals, we create a system of emotional and practical support, because localized, values-aligned engagement strengthens social connection and sustains long-term program impact.
- Compassionate Meal Delivery Reduces Burden to Enable Healingmethodology: care-centered_meal_deliveryBy delivering home-cooked meals with consistent, compassionate presence, we reduce daily stressors for families facing cancer, because alleviating practical burdens enables greater focus on treatment and emotional resilience.
- Family-Centered Care Through Shared Mealsmethodology: family_centered_careBy designing meal experiences around family needs—especially in pediatric cancer—we foster connection and normalcy, because maintaining routines and relationships during treatment supports psychological well-being and resilience.
- Medically Supportive Nutrition as Clinical Adjunctmethodology: medically_supportive_nutritionBy providing fresh, medically tailored meals, we support the physical health and treatment adherence of individuals undergoing cancer therapy, because proper nutrition reduces treatment side effects and improves outcomes.