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IRONDEQUOIT COMMUNITY CUPBOARD INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 562367283 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE K31 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · irondequoitcommunitycupboard.org
revenue
$242K
expenses
$238K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
1
volunteers
70
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO IRONDEQUOIT RESIDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Food pantry providing emergency food assistance to residents of Irondequoit, New York. Distributes perishable and shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials through a client-choice model. Operates garden programs and seasonal holiday meal distributions while advocating for policies to reduce local hunger and poverty.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Food Distribution Program
Distributes client-choice groceries including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and shelf-stable items to Irondequoit residents through appointments on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Irondequoit Garden
Grows fresh produce on land provided by Vineyard Christian Fellowship to supplement food distributions and promote nutrition.
Seasonal Holiday Programs
Organizes Thanksgiving and Christmas meal distributions, including holiday baskets and stockings for seniors, single parents, and adults with disabilities.
Special Santa Program
Provides gifts for children during the holidays, coordinated through client sign-ups and donor sponsorships.
Weekend Backpack Program
Provides children with nutritious, ready-to-eat food items for weekends and school breaks, including soups, granola bars, juice boxes, and snacks.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Emergency food and household assistance distribution
      Provides emergency food and essential household items to an average of 155 households per month in Irondequoit, NY. Distributes food through appointments on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, using cash donations to purchase ground beef, chicken, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, margarine, paper goods, and hygiene products.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Fresh produce and nutrition support program
      Provides fresh produce grown in its own garden and donated by the Cornell Co-op and local residents. Distributes new or unfamiliar fresh food items along with a 5-ingredient recipe and all necessary ingredients to help clients try them.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Seasonal holiday food and gift programs
      Distributes 100 food baskets annually during the Christmas Program, provides $10 gift cards for turkey purchases to seniors and small households at Thanksgiving, and offers holiday stockings to seniors, adults with disabilities, and single parents during Christmas. Conducts weekly in-person sign-up sessions and administers deadlines for Thanksgiving, Special Santa, and Holiday meal programs.
  • Transportation Access Support 1 activity
    • Transportation assistance for clients
      Accepts and distributes gift cards for gas stations and bus passes to assist clients with transportation needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$242K
Contributions & grants$230K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$238K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.23M
Cash$414K
Investments$0
Liabilities$682
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves20.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -33.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEBORAH EVANS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $51K
board members · 4
  • DIANE ZACCARINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN VILLENUEVE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY BRAGG — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL DEBLIECK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Cornell Co-op Partner — Donates fresh produce to support food distribution.
  • Irondequoit Rotary Partner — Provides 100 food baskets annually for the Christmas Program.
  • Irondequoit United Church of Christ Outreach Program Partner — Supporting partner contributing to the organization’s efforts.
  • Living Water Church Partner — Supporter contributing to the organization’s efforts.
  • Paypal Giving Fund Funder — Provides funding support through electronic donations.
  • The Vineyard Church Partner — Provides land for the organization's garden.
  • Transfiguration Lutheran Church Partner — Generous supporter contributing to the organization’s efforts.
  • United Way Funder — Funding partner; the organization is listed as designee #2466 for donor allocations.
  • Vineyard Christian Fellowship Partner — Provided space for the Irondequoit Community Cupboard to operate in a shed on its property during early expansion.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Food Education Through Sample Kits
    methodology: food_education_through_sample_kits
    By providing sample kits that include both ingredients and simple recipes, the organization increases adoption of healthy eating practices because experiential learning reduces barriers to trying unfamiliar nutritious foods.
  • Nutrition-Focused Food Distribution
    methodology: nutrition-focused_distribution
    By prioritizing fresh and nutritious food while limiting junk and highly processed items, the organization improves community health outcomes because dietary quality directly impacts long-term well-being, especially among food-insecure populations.