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FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 222816988 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE K31 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Large ($10M-$50M) · foodbankcny.org
revenue
$47.2M
expenses
$47.1M
net assets
$27.5M
employees
90
volunteers
1,453
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

FOOD ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION

profile · synthesized from sources

Food Bank of Central New York acquires and distributes food to individuals and families facing food insecurity across Central New York. The organization operates food distribution programs and provides nutrition outreach, including assistance with SNAP and other federal feeding programs. It serves multiple counties through a network of partner agencies and direct services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $562K
    OUTREACH - OUTREACH INCLUDES THE NUTRITION OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (NOEP) AND OUTREACH PROGRAM SERVICES IN SPECIFIC COUNTIES. NOEP PROVIDES SNAP OUTREACH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMP OUTREACH) TO RESIDENTS OF ONONDAGA, CAYUGA, LEWIS, JEFFERSON, AND OSWEGO COUNTIES, AS WELL AS PROMOTING PARTICIPATION IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND OTHER FEDERAL FEEDING PROGRAMS. FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH HUNGER SOLUTIONS NEW YORK, INC., A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY. IN OSWEGO COUNTY, OUTREACH PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDE SNAP PRESCREENING, APPLICATION AND RECERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE TO THE RESIDENTS. FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. OUTREACH IS ALSO OFFERED THROUGH A CALL CENTER REFERRAL LINE THAT ARE BOTH FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS.
  2. #2 $402K
    EDUCATION AND OUTREACH IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP INCREASE PUBLICAWARENESS OF HUNGER AND NUTRITIONAL ISSUES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Call Center Referral Line
Operates a referral line for outreach services funded by grants and private donations
Child Nutrition Program
Manages child nutrition initiatives, including summer feeding and school-based programs
Food Rescue Program
Rescues surplus food from retailers and distributors to reduce waste and expand food access
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)
Provides SNAP outreach and application assistance to residents in Onondaga, Cayuga, Lewis, Jefferson, and Oswego Counties; promotes participation in Summer Food Service Program and other federal feeding programs
SNAP Pre-Screening and Application Assistance
Offers SNAP pre-screening, application, and recertification assistance to residents in Oswego County through county Department of Social Services
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 4 activities
    • Distribute food through partner network
      Distributes millions of pounds of food annually—including fresh produce, dairy, and staple groceries—through a network of 545 community partners such as food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and faith-based organizations across an 11-county service area in Central and Northern New York and the Mohawk Valley.
    • Operate mobile food pantry program
      Conducts drive-through Mobile Food Pantry distributions that deliver pre-packed boxes of perishable food—including fresh produce, dairy, and bread—to communities with limited food access, distributing over 926,000 pounds of fresh food during the 2024–2025 fiscal year.
    • Provide food via direct public programs
      Offers direct food access through initiatives like the monthly $20.50 food co-op with no eligibility requirements, temperature-controlled Pantry Pal kiosks for contactless off-hours access, and participation in farmers markets, ensuring inclusive access for all individuals regardless of status.
    • Rescue surplus food from retailers
      Rescues millions of pounds of surplus food annually from 146 retail partners to redistribute through its network, reducing food waste and expanding access to nutritious food.
  • Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 2 activities
    • Advocate for anti-hunger policy
      Engages in state and federal advocacy efforts to strengthen anti-hunger policies and expand the food assistance safety net, while working to increase public and governmental awareness of hunger and nutritional issues.
    • Deliver nutrition education and cooking workshops
      Offers weekly nutrition workshops at the Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market and partners with organizations like Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables to deliver community-based education on healthy eating and cooking with fresh produce.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Distribute hygiene and household items
      Distributes hundreds of thousands of pounds of hygiene and household supplies annually alongside food to support basic needs for individuals experiencing food insecurity.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Facilitate SNAP enrollment and outreach
      Provides SNAP prescreening, application assistance, and recertification support, particularly in Oswego County in partnership with the Department of Social Services, submits thousands of applications annually with a high approval rate, and conducts outreach to increase participation in SNAP and other federal feeding programs across five counties.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate food resource referral services
      Maintains a searchable online map to help individuals locate food pantries, meal sites, and distribution events by address or zip code and operates a call center referral line funded by grants and donations to connect residents with food resources.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Promote public awareness of hunger and nutrition
      Conducts education and outreach campaigns to increase public understanding of hunger and nutritional challenges, including efforts tied to federal feeding programs and broader community awareness.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Support children’s nutrition
      Provides targeted nutrition support for children through backpack programs, summer meal sites, Kids Cafe evening meals, and break boxes distributed during school closures, delivering tens of thousands of meals and food packages annually across multiple counties.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47.19M
Contributions & grants$43.11M91%
Program service revenue$3.74M8%
Investment income$227K0%
Other revenue$124K
expenses
Total expenses$47.10M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$6.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$29.07M
Cash$7.16M
Investments$47K
Liabilities$1.57M
Net assets$27.51M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KAREN BELCHER PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $196K
BRIAN MCMANUS CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40 $165K
CHERYL ALGER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $147K
board members · 21
  • ALBERTO BIANCHETTI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ASYA ATIK — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPHER DEVOE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIN DUFFY — BOARD MEMBER
  • GINA GERA — BOARD MEMBER
  • IRENE SCRUTON — PRESIDENT
  • JAIMIE GALANTE — TREASURER
  • JOHN WAGNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIA CARBONI — FORMER BOARD MEMBER
  • KARIN REEVES — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHY ALLEN — SECRETARY
  • KRISTEN SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOUIS DEMENT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARY SNYDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL MADIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK FITZGERALD — BOARD MEMBER
  • RENEE DUFFY — FORMER BOARD MEMBER
  • REX NILES — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT LEBEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAL CAMPANINO — FORMER PRESIDENT
  • TODD MUSCATELLO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • BoxLunch Partner — Partners with BoxLunch to receive meal donations through customer purchases and round-ups, with 50% of funds benefiting food banks in BoxLunch markets including Food Bank of Central New York.
  • Community Partners Partner — Network of 545 local organizations distributing food across 11 counties
  • County Department of Social Services Government — Administers SNAP prescreening, application, and recertification assistance services in Oswego County on behalf of the Food Bank.
  • Emmanuel Partner — Partner organization hosting community meals supported by the Food Bank of Central New York.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America national network, which provides access to food, grant funding, and best practices.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America network, receiving and distributing meals through national corporate partnerships.
  • Feeding New York State Network — Member of statewide food bank network
  • Feeding New York State Network — One of 10 food banks in New York State supported by Feeding New York State for product sourcing, advocacy, and coordinated efforts toward a hunger-free state.
  • Food $en$e Partner — Monthly food co-op program operated by the Food Bank of Central New York
  • Hunger Solutions New York, Inc. Partner — Administers the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) for the Food Bank of Central New York in multiple counties.
  • Interfaith Community Collective (ICC) Partner — Partner organization providing community meals in collaboration with the Food Bank of Central New York.
  • Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Partner — Collaborates to deliver nutrition education workshops promoting healthy eating and cooking with fruits and vegetables.
  • Make-A-Wish Partner — Supported the launch of Caden’s Wish Break Boxes initiative.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Administers the Summer Food Service Program in partnership with the Food Bank.
  • New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Government — Collaborates on SNAP outreach and directs individuals to local Department of Social Services for eligibility determinations and exemptions.
  • The Cheesecake Factory Partner — Receives donations from The Cheesecake Factory through the sale of a designated cheesecake flavor during a national promotion, with proceeds supporting Feeding America and its network including Food Bank of Central New York.
  • The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Partner — Supported the launch of Caden’s Wish Break Boxes initiative.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — Funds the Summer Food Service Program implemented by the Food Bank.
  • WSYR-TV Partner — Featured the Food Bank's Pantry Classics product launch in news coverage.
strategies · 3

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-Centered Access Model
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By offering open access, user-directed navigation tools, and culturally relevant service design, we increase utilization and dignity in service use because removing stigma and logistical barriers enables equitable engagement with food resources.
  • Food Is Medicine Integration
    methodology: food_is_medicine
    By embedding food assistance within healthcare settings and conducting nutrition screenings, we improve health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions because addressing food insecurity is a clinical intervention that reduces disease burden.
  • Root Cause Intervention through Multi-Sector Collaboration
    methodology: root-cause intervention
    By addressing systemic drivers of food insecurity through nutrition education and partnerships with non-traditional sectors like healthcare, we produce sustainable change because lasting solutions require cross-sectoral engagement beyond emergency food provision.