named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Backpack Programs
Community partnership initiative supporting 75 students with food assistance through local backpack programs, ensuring access to nutrition outside school hours.
Food Pantry HQ
Walk-in food pantry in Edmeston, NY serving as the primary distribution site and organizational headquarters, offering fresh food and essentials to neighbors in need.
Mobile Food Pantry
Trailer-based mobile food distribution program delivering fresh, healthy food year-round to underserved areas across Chenango and Otsego counties.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Distributes food to individuals and students through partnershipsDistributed over 575,000 pounds of food in 2025, including over 100,000 pounds of produce delivered to Otsego and Chenango counties through collaborative efforts. Also supports 75 students via local backpack programs that provide food assistance.
- Operates walk-in and mobile food pantry servicesRuns a walk-in food pantry in Edmeston and a mobile food pantry service that delivers fresh food and other necessities to individuals in need across Otsego and Chenango counties. The mobile pantry visits multiple communities throughout the year, expanding access to nutritious food.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$242K
Contributions & grants$242K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$201K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$111K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +123.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRANDA JOHNSON | Executive Dir. | 40 | $46K |
board members · 7
- BILL HOWARD — Director
- CHRISTINA STAPLES — Secretary
- CINDY VIBBARD — Director
- LAURA PORTER — Vice President
- SAMANTHA LOTTRIDGE — President
- SHARON DEGRISTINA — Director
- SUE HOLBERT — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Chenango County Partner — Collaborates to deliver food through mobile pantry and produce programs.
- Chobani Partner — Provided initial equipment (a bumper-pull trailer) that supported the launch of the mobile food pantry.
- Otsego County Partner — Collaborates to deliver food through mobile pantry and produce programs.
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 as a Vehicle for Dignity and Community Well-Being 17 orgsmethodology: food_is_medicineBy distributing healthy, fresh, and abundant food, we affirm individual dignity and strengthen community well-being, because people feel seen, valued, and connected through compassionate nourishment.shared approach: Food as Foundation →
- Client-Choice Model with Dignity-Centered Servicemethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing clients to walk in and choose their food items, we promote dignity and belonging, which increases engagement and strengthens community well-being. This approach treats food access as more than transactional—it fosters personal connection and respect.