named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Baby Program
Monthly support program for low-income mothers, fathers, grandparents, and guardians, providing baby formula, diapers, wipes, and clothing; founded in 2004 by Virginia Brown.
Food Pantry
Weekly distribution of nutritious food to low-income households in South Jamaica, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
HIV Services
Partnership with Joseph P. Addabbo Medical Center to provide HIV-related services to community members.
Senior Program
Seasonal initiative supporting seniors in the community with essential non-food items, particularly during the holiday season and pandemic.
Soup Kitchen
Provides over 7,500 meals annually to seniors, adults, and children in the community.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Operating a food pantryOperates the largest food pantry in Queens, New York, providing food assistance weekly through a Wednesday pantry and a biweekly Saturday pantry, serving over 200,000 low-income individuals annually.
- Operating a soup kitchenOperates a soup kitchen program that serves over 7,500 prepared meals annually to seniors, adults, and children.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering health and wellness servicesProvides health and wellness services, including HIV-related support, weekly to underserved communities in New York City.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Providing baby program servicesOperates a baby program that supports low-income parents, guardians, and caregivers by providing baby formula, diapers, wipes, and new or used clothing; complements WIC services and has been active since 2004.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Providing senior program servicesOperates a senior program that provides support services and seasonal distributions of essential non-food items to older adults in the community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$139K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$198K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$25K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$30K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -68.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Chauncey Bell — Secretary
- Joan Bradley — Chairperson
- LaNeda Mondesir — Executive Director
- Philip Credle — Treasurer
- Segun Olowofela — Board Member
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- City Harvest Partner — Partner in supporting the food pantry program.
- Joseph P. Addabbo Medical Center Partner — Partnership to provide HIV services.
- The Church of God in Christ Jesus of the Apostles’ Faith, Inc Network — Provided foundational support for the organization’s program.
- Tom Cat Bakery Partner — Partner in supporting the food pantry program.
- Women’s Infant & Children Program Government — Collaborates with WIC by complementing its services for low-income families.
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 Pantry Model 152 orgsmethodology: client-choice_pantryBy allowing clients to select their own food items during weekly distributions, we promote dignity and autonomy, which increases utilization and reduces waste compared to pre-packed distributions.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Community-Driven Service Delivery 152 orgsmethodology: community-driven_service_deliveryBy involving community members as volunteers in frontline service delivery, we increase trust, cultural relevance, and program responsiveness, because lived experience enhances outreach effectiveness and service adoption.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Family-Centered Support for Infantsmethodology: family-centered_supportBy offering dedicated services for families with infants, we improve maternal and child health outcomes, because early intervention and tailored support address critical developmental windows.
- Gap-Filling Support Between Public Programsmethodology: gap-filling_supportBy providing targeted support during lapses in government assistance like WIC, we ensure continuous care for vulnerable families, because uninterrupted access to nutrition and services prevents setbacks in child and maternal health.
- Integrated Community Support Modelmethodology: integrated_community_supportBy delivering nutritious food alongside senior care and maternal health services, we address interconnected community needs more effectively than siloed programs, because holistic service integration reduces barriers to access and improves health outcomes.