named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Corporate or Group Volunteer Days
Organizations and groups can participate in volunteer events to support kitchen and packing operations
Food Rescue
Recovers surplus protein and produce from local supermarkets and food partners to prevent waste and support meal production
Kitchen Support
Volunteers assist in food preparation under the guidance of professional chefs to cook nutritious meals from rescued ingredients
Meal Delivery
Prepared meals are delivered to the community through trusted nonprofit partners already serving vulnerable populations
Meal Packing
Meals are portioned, packed, and labeled with care to ensure dignity and clarity for recipients
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
- Distributes meals through community partnershipsCoordinates the distribution of prepared meals via trusted nonprofit organizations and community groups on Long Island, ensuring food reaches individuals and families in need through established local networks.
- Engages volunteers in meal preparation and operationsUtilizes volunteer labor in its meal preparation program, with volunteers contributing significant service hours to support operations, including cooking and packaging meals.
- Prepares and distributes nutritious meals using rescued foodPrepares balanced, nutritious meals using surplus protein and produce rescued from local supermarkets, then packages and distributes them to individuals experiencing food insecurity. Meals are prepared in a commercial kitchen with portion control and clear labeling to ensure dignity and ease of use.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$113K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$78K
Grants paid out$12K
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +30.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JONATHAN BRIL — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN CHOLOWA — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL BRILL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Doris Partner — Volunteer chef involved in guiding food preparation activities.
- Jonathan Partner — Founder or originator of Mission Belly Full's meal program.
- Mabel Partner — Volunteer chef involved in guiding food preparation activities.
- local supermarkets Partner — Suppliers of rescued food for meal preparation
- nonprofit organizations and community groups Partner — Collaborate to connect meals to individuals and families in their communities.
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-Driven Program Design 597 orgsmethodology: community-drivenBy involving the community in designing and implementing programs, the organization ensures relevance and ownership, increasing engagement and effectiveness because solutions are rooted in lived experience and local needs.shared approach: Community-Led Systems Change →
- Distribution Through Trusted Community Partners 152 orgsmethodology: distribution-through-trusted-partnersBy delivering meals through established community organizations, the organization increases access while preserving dignity and trust, because individuals are more likely to engage with familiar, respected local entities.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Food Rescue as Scalable, Sustainable Supply 30 orgsmethodology: food-rescueBy sourcing ingredients from supermarket food rescue, the organization reduces waste and scales meal production affordably, because rescued food provides volume and freshness without increasing procurement costs.shared approach: Food Rescue and Redistribution →
- Food as Care and Connection 17 orgsmethodology: food-as-careBy preparing and distributing chef-made meals, the organization expresses care and fosters human connection, addressing both physical hunger and emotional well-being because food is seen as a medium for dignity, healing, and relational trust.shared approach: Food as Foundation →