named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
College Student Pantry
Separate food pantry program for college and graduate students in NYC, run by student volunteers and accessible with student ID on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Food Pantry
Offers pre-packed groceries once per month to individuals and families with housing; operates year-round Monday through Friday via appointments through Plentiful.
Referral Services
Connects guests to Medicaid, Medicare, housing, and other social services across the five boroughs.
Soup Kitchen
Provides free, no-questions-asked lunch to-go Monday through Friday; open to anyone without registration or eligibility requirements.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 4 activities
- Manage daily volunteer programOperates daily volunteer shifts from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, engaging volunteers in meal preparation, cleaning, and pantry stock organization.
- Operate daily soup kitchenServes takeout lunch to anyone in need Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with no registration, identification, or eligibility requirements. Serves approximately 200,000 meals per year, or over 1,000 meals per week, accommodating multiple diets and dietary requests.
- Operate food pantry for college and graduate studentsProvides food pantry services specifically for college and graduate students in New York City, held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at 602 E. 9th Street in the East Village.
- Operate general food pantryProvides a year-round food pantry open Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., distributing pre-packed groceries sufficient for three days of food per visit based on household size. Individuals may access the pantry once per calendar month, with no eligibility requirements beyond the ability to cook at home.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Host health and social service clinicsHosts rolling clinics for legal aid, HIV/AIDS testing, flu shots, and seasonal programs such as winter coat distribution for individuals and families in need.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Host visiting service groups and mission tripsHosts visiting service groups for mission trips by providing overnight accommodations in a repurposed chapel space and access to kitchen, outdoor garden, and community room during their stay.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide social services referral and enrollment assistanceOperates a referral center that connects individuals and families to social services across New York City’s five boroughs, including written referrals for regular guests. Conducts weekly sign-up assistance for Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare through the New York State of Health exchange, and weekly SNAP screenings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$915K
Contributions & grants$392K43%
Program service revenue$523K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$938K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$294K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$246K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$231K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX LAWRENCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $79K |
board members · 7
- CHRIS HOMBURGER — SECRETARY
- ELAINE KERINS — DIRECTOR
- JIM CHU — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL WILHELM — DIRECTOR
- ROSS MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- SIMON BURCE — CHAIR
- WILLIAM KROEZE — TREASURER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- New York State of Health Partner — Partnership to facilitate healthcare sign-ups through the state exchange.
- Plentiful Partner — Partners with Plentiful to manage food pantry appointments through a mobile app and text messaging system.
- Plentiful Partner — Partners with Plentiful to offer appointment scheduling for food pantry guests via text message or mobile app.
- Plentiful Partner — Partners with Plentiful to provide appointment scheduling for food distribution services via text message.
- Pr. Will Government — Contact person for group bookings and inquiries related to the youth hostel program.
- Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran Parish Network — Trinity's Services is affiliated with Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran Parish, where the Executive Director has been a member for over 10 years.
- Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran Parish Partner — Programmatically connected to Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran Parish, though separately incorporated with independent governance and finances.
- Trinity's Services And Food for the Homeless Partner — Independent nonprofit organization operating under the name Trinity's Services And Food for the Homeless.
- collegestudentpantry.org Partner — Partner website for appointment scheduling for the College Student Pantry.
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-Choice Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing clients to select their own food items in the pantry, we increase dignity and engagement, which leads to higher utilization and reduced waste, because autonomy in food selection respects individual preferences and dietary needs.
- Food as a Human Right Frameworkmethodology: food_as_human_rightBy treating access to food as a fundamental human right, we remove moral or behavioral conditions on receipt of aid, which increases access and reduces stigma, because people are more likely to seek help when dignity is preserved and eligibility is universal.
- Integrated Services Approachmethodology: integrated_servicesBy connecting food assistance with access to other supportive services, we address root causes of homelessness and food insecurity, because hunger is most effectively reduced when linked to broader social support systems.