named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Back-to-School Backpack Program
Distributes new backpacks and school supplies to children in partnership with St. Monica Church, helping families prepare for the school year.
Christmas Toy Store
Enables parents and caregivers to "shop" for donated toys, books, and coats for children ages 0–12, with inventory supported by Dreams from Drake and Alyssa’s Angels.
Community Health and Nutrition Engagement Program
10-week program in partnership with St. John Fisher University students that provides nutrition education, health screenings, and cooking strategies to promote health equity.
Food Pantry
Choice-based pantry allowing individuals to select five days' worth of groceries; serves approximately 450 households monthly and operates seasonally at the Westside Farmers Market.
Lunch Program
Serves hot, balanced meals Monday through Saturday to anyone who walks in, no referral required, with options to eat in or take to-go; serves around 300 people daily.
Meals for Homeless Couples
Provides three daily meals to homeless couples housed by Bethlehem Family Ministries, enabling them to stay together during temporary shelter stays.
St. Peter’s Garden of Love
Community garden established in 2015 that grows fresh produce to supplement the pantry program and will feature at the Westside Farmers Market starting in 2026.
Thanksgiving Baskets
Provides full Thanksgiving meals including turkey or chicken, stuffing, vegetables, and cranberry sauce to families who sign up in advance.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 6 activities
- Conducting donation pickups and logisticsConducts donation pickups using an organization van to support food and service programs.
- Engaging volunteers in food service and pantry operationsEngages volunteers in meal preparation and service activities including making sandwiches, cutting fruits and vegetables, cooking, serving meals, and dishwashing. Volunteers also assist with grocery shopping and packing, restocking shelves, organizing storage, and maintaining cleanliness in the pantry program.
- Operating a daily lunch programProvides hot, nutritious meals to approximately 300 individuals each weekday through an open-access lunch service, operating Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meals are served in to-go containers to allow individuals to bring food home to their families.
- Providing meals for a homeless shelter programProvides three healthy meals per day to support a shelter program for homeless couples, enabling them to stay together during temporary housing.
- Providing weekday breakfast serviceOffers a hot, nutritious breakfast to anyone in need every weekday morning as part of its direct meal service programming.
- Running a client-choice food pantryOperates a food pantry that serves 450 households per month, providing five days' worth of groceries including canned goods, frozen meats, dry pasta, produce, kitchen essentials, snacks, and condiments to individuals with limited incomes. The pantry operates on a client-choice model, with volunteers assisting guests in food selection and restocking shelves.
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Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
- Facilitating telehealth and referral servicesProvides a safe space for patients to access primary care and mental health services via telehealth. Offers referrals to local organizations for financial, legal, medical, and housing assistance.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Managing a community garden to support food programsOperates the St. Peter’s Garden of Love community garden, established in 2015, to grow vegetables that supplement the food pantry and meal programs. The garden supports seasonal produce distribution initiatives.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Offering emergency financial and hygiene assistanceProvides limited emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions, and medical costs when funding is available. Distributes hygiene kits containing shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and other essential personal care items when resources allow.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Operating a back-to-school backpack programRuns an annual backpack program that distributes new backpacks and essential school supplies to local children in need, supporting educational readiness.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operating a mobile and seasonal pantry programRuns a weekly mobile pantry at the Westside Farmers Market during market season and operates a seasonal pop-up pantry on Tuesday evenings. Also distributes produce from the St. Peter’s Garden of Love community garden and hosts a food stand at the market to provide supplemental food support.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing on-site social work and counseling servicesOffers access to on-site social workers who provide one-on-one support and counseling services to clients.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Running annual holiday food and gift programsDistributes full Thanksgiving meal baskets to families, including turkey or chicken, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and vegetables, collected through donations. Hosts a Christmas Toy Store allowing caregivers to select several new toys per child, supported by toy and coat donations. Also hosts special meals and giveaways for holidays including Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, and Halloween, and provides birthday cakes for guests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.51M
Contributions & grants$1.46M97%
Program service revenue$8K1%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$1.54M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$419K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$438K
Cash$32K
Investments$287K
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$379K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Boyd | Chief Executive Officer | 29 | $51K |
board members · 11
- Ben Owens — Director
- Ellen Lindahl — Director
- Frank Barbero — Director
- Helana Buttons — Director
- Jennifer Maltby — Board Chair
- Jessica Tette — Secretary
- Marcin Suchodolski — Director
- Nancy Hayward — Director
- Ryan Dahlberg — Director
- Thomas Staccone — Treasurer
- Tim Thomas — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Alyssa's Angles Partner — Donates toys and children’s items for the Christmas Toy Store.
- Alyssa’s Angels Partner — Supports children and families served by St. Peter's Kitchen's Christmas toy store program.
- Bethlehem Family Ministries Partner — Partner agency where St. Peter's Kitchen provides three meals per day to support a shelter program for homeless couples.
- Dreams from Drake Partner — Donates new toys and other items for the Christmas Toy Store program.
- Dreams from Drake Partner — Supplies toys to St. Peter's Kitchen's Christmas toy store to support children and families during the holidays.
- Foodlink Partner — Major partner providing weekly support essential to St. Peter's Kitchen's lunch and pantry programs.
- His Branches Partner — Collaborates with St. Peter's Kitchen to provide telehealth services including primary care, mental health, and case management.
- Monroe County Government — Service area where food insecurity data informs program context and need.
- Project Haven Partner — Receives meal deliveries from St. Peter's Kitchen to support its housing initiative.
- Southwestern Ecumenical Ministries (SWEM) Partner — Referred to for Christmas food basket distribution; partner agency providing complementary food support.
- St. John Fisher University Partner — Partner in delivering a 10-week Community Health and Nutrition Engagement Program that combines food assistance with health education and screenings.
- St. Monica Church Partner — Collaborates to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies during the Back-to-School Backpack Program.
- St. Monica Church Partner — Collaborates with St. Peter's Kitchen on the annual backpack program to distribute school supplies to children in need.
- St. Monica Church Partner — Collaborator on the backpack program, blanket giveaways, and host of the Westside Farmer’s Market where St. Peter’s Kitchen operates a mobile pantry.
- Westside Farmer's Market Partner — Hosts a seasonal pop-up pantry in partnership with St. Peter's Kitchen.
- Westside Farmers Market Partner — Partner organization where St. Peter’s Kitchen operates a weekly mobile pantry and contributes fresh produce from its Garden of Love community garden.
- church groups Partner — Church groups volunteer at St. Peter's Kitchen for service activities.
- local organizations Partner — Refers guests to local organizations providing financial, legal, medical, and housing services.
- pantry manager Partner — Staff member coordinating appointments and operations for the Working Families Pantry program.
- school groups Partner — School groups volunteer at St. Peter's Kitchen for service activities.
strategies · 5
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_choiceBy allowing individuals to select their own groceries, we increase dignity and autonomy in food access, which leads to higher engagement, reduced waste, and better alignment with dietary preferences and cultural needs.
- Holistic Community Health Integrationmethodology: holistic community health modelBy integrating food assistance with health education, vital screenings, and culturally responsive resources through partnerships, we treat food insecurity as a determinant of long-term health outcomes and improve well-being in underserved populations.
- Integrated Nourishment and Hospitality Modelmethodology: integrated-nourishmentBy combining food distribution with a safe, welcoming dining environment and empathetic human connection, we address both physical hunger and emotional well-being, fostering dignity and community belonging that enhances overall impact.
- Long-Term Community Presencemethodology: long-term community presenceBy maintaining a sustained, consistent presence in the community, we build trust and relational continuity, enabling deeper engagement and more meaningful, lasting impact on individuals experiencing food insecurity.
- No-Questions-Asked Access Policymethodology: no-questions-asked-accessBy removing eligibility barriers and documentation requirements, we ensure immediate, dignified access to food, increasing utilization among vulnerable and marginalized populations who might otherwise be deterred by stigma or bureaucracy.