named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Holiday Baskets
Provides special holiday meal packages with extras for Thanksgiving, Spring, and Winter holidays, including ingredients for traditional meals and additional treats.
Regular Program
Distributes three days' worth of nutritionally balanced food and personal care items up to twice monthly to eligible individuals and families residing in the Town of Rochester or ZIP code 12446.
Summer Produce Market
Operates a weekly "Fresh-n'-Free Produce Market" on Saturdays during summer months, distributing donated fresh produce from local farms to approximately 350 families annually.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency food distributionProvides free emergency food assistance to individuals and families in the Town of Rochester and surrounding areas within ZIP code 12446, distributing three days' worth of food up to twice per month. The program serves nearly 4,500 individuals annually, providing over 40,000 meals along with personal care and cleaning products.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Holiday food packagesDistributes holiday-specific food packages containing meal fixings and additional items during Thanksgiving, Spring, and Winter holidays to clients in need.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Pet food assistanceProvides pet food as part of its food assistance program when available, supporting clients' ability to care for household pets while accessing emergency food services.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Seasonal produce distributionOperates a weekly Fresh-n'-Free Produce Market during summer months, distributing donated produce from local farms to approximately 350 families each year. The market runs on Saturdays as part of regular food distribution hours.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Transportation assistanceProvides monthly gas or diesel gift cards to assist clients with transportation needs, supporting access to food and other essential services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$75K77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$48K
balance sheet
Total assets$298K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$298K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +78.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Barbara Upton — Board member
- Carole Klaus — Board member
- June Atherton — Director & Coordinator of Governing Board
- Margaret Bonner — Corres. Sec. & Co-Coordinator of Governing Board
- Nelda Gerner — Board member
- Penelope Damaskos — Board Member
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for community engagement and outreach
- Local farms Partner — Donates excess produce for distribution through the Fresh-n'-Free Produce Market.
- New York Regional Food Bank Partner — Supplies food at discounted rates to support pantry distribution.
strategies · 1
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, the pantry promotes dignity and dietary adherence, which increases utilization and reduces waste because people choose what fits their needs and preferences.