named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Program
Engages in public education and policy advocacy around childhood hunger and poverty, including blog posts and community outreach
Birthday Bags Program
Provides celebratory food and gift bags to children in need on their birthdays to promote dignity and joy
Jackie Flint Compassion Fund
Supports health and well-being of children in immigrant and marginalized communities through culturally appropriate food and wellness initiatives
Outreach Program
Partners with schools and community organizations to deliver food and supplies directly to children in need across Central New York
Phoenix Backpack Program
Provides weekend meal packs to students in the Phoenix Central School District to ensure they have food when school meals are unavailable
Summer Meals Program
Delivers meals and food support to children during summer breaks and extended school holidays
activities · 7 groups
What they do
-
Child & Youth Meal Programs 5 activities
- Food drives to support children's meal programsConducts food drives to collect donations that support weekend meal programs for children in Central New York.
- Ice cream coupon program for student inclusionRuns a program distributing $1 ice cream coupons and informational fliers to students in need to promote social inclusion and emotional well-being during school lunch periods.
- School-based food support in multiple Central New York districtsDelivers food and snack donations to students in various school districts including Syracuse City, Sandy Creek, Liverpool, Weedsport, and Red House Arts Center to support nutrition and learning. Includes outreach programs and direct deliveries to K–8 students and summer camps.
- Summer food support for childrenProvides free weekend meals, snacks, and Summer Kindness Kits containing activity items to children in need during summer vacation, including boxed lunches and pizza for summer camp and tutoring programs.
- Weekend meal program for children in the Phoenix Central School DistrictOperates a weekend meal program providing food packs to an average of 130 students weekly during the school year, with distributions occurring every other Tuesday. The program was initiated in the Phoenix Central School District, where the organization's founder was a student.
-
-
Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Angels of Joy holiday program for teensOperates the Angels of Joy program during the holiday season, supporting teens in the community through family adoptions that provide holiday gifts and essential support.
- Birthday bags for children in Central New YorkProvides birthday bags to children in need across Central New York to celebrate birthdays and promote emotional well-being.
-
-
Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Community book drives for childrenSupports community-led book drives to collect and distribute new or gently used children's books to children in need.
-
-
Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Community engagement in meal bag assemblyEngages families in direct service activities such as assembling meal bags and creating encouragement notes for children in need.
-
-
Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency food support for families in Central New YorkProvides emergency food assistance to families experiencing food insecurity across Central New York, including through scheduled giveaway events distributing pantry staples, household supplies, and personal care products.
-
-
Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- Food insecurity education and advocacy outreachConducts Lunch & Learn educational sessions on food insecurity, local food-assistance resources, and food justice advocacy in Central New York to raise awareness and promote community engagement.
-
-
Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Remote bed build initiative for children in needCollaborates with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to conduct remote bed builds, resulting in the construction of 50 beds for children in need.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants$141K82%
Program service revenue$27K16%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$459K
Cash$376K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$459K
Liquid reserves58.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BARB STONE — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANA WOLGEMUTH — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE CURRIER DIX — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA HART — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA WOODARD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCIA GRYLLS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARYANN DADDIO — BOARD MEMBER
- SHEILA DION — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Donates essential items such as pantry staples, household supplies, and personal care products for distribution through the Amazon Giveaway program.
- Angel Supporters Partner — Individual donors who provide recurring monthly financial support to Erin's Angels of CNY.
- Door Dash Partner — Delivery partner enabling reach to underserved areas in the Summer Meals program.
- Food Bank of Central New York Network — Partner agency providing data on child food insecurity in the region.
- Liverpool Central School District Partner — Received a food donation for K–8 students through the Community Outreach Program.
- Phoenix Central School District Partner — Collaborates with Erin's Angels of CNY to distribute food to children every other Tuesday during the school year.
- Phoenix Central School District Partner — Partner organization where Erin's Angels operates a weekend meal program for children.
- Phoenix Central School District Partner — School district where Erin’s Angels initiated programming, based on Erin Maxwell's attendance at Maroun Elementary School.
- Red House Arts Center, Inc. Partner — Partnered to provide nutritional food and snacks for students in Red House's in-house arts programs.
- Rise Above Poverty Partner — Partnered for a 3rd grade reading program by providing food for tutoring sessions.
- SUNY Oswego Partner — Academic institution where the program was developed as part of a Health Promotion Program Implementation class.
- Sandy Creek Partner — Provides food and school supplies to students and families in the Sandy Creek community.
- Sheila Dion Partner — Community Educator at Erin's Angels who leads Lunch & Learn presentations on food insecurity and food justice.
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace Partner — Collaborating on a remote bed build to provide 50 beds for children in need in Oswego County.
- Syracuse City School District Partner — School district where Erin’s Angels offers an outreach program through partnerships with local nonprofits.
- United Way Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Summer Meals program.
- Upstate Foundation Partner — Partner organization managing the Erin’s Angels Endowed Fund to support long-term mission sustainability.
- Weedsport Elementary Partner — Received snacks for students to support learning and nourishment.
- West Genesee School District Partner — School district recently partnered with Erin’s Angels to support students.
- White Pines Commons Partner — Donated event space for the Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser for three years.
- faith community Partner — Collaborates with faith communities to host book and kindness drives.
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.
- Community-Driven Co-Design for Food Securitymethodology: community-driven co-designBy partnering with families, schools, and local organizations to co-design solutions, the organization ensures that interventions are grounded in lived experience and community needs, leading to more effective and sustainable responses to food insecurity because the design process itself builds trust and relevance.
- Mutual Aid Model to Reduce Barriers to Accessmethodology: mutual_aidBy operating on a mutual-aid framework that emphasizes trust and shared responsibility, the organization increases access to food and essential goods because removing eligibility checks and bureaucratic hurdles fosters dignity and encourages utilization among those in need.
- Practical Love Through Tangible Supportmethodology: practical-loveBy providing food-filled backpacks, school supplies, and other concrete resources, the organization demonstrates care and community solidarity because tangible acts of love build trust and meet immediate needs in ways that affirm human dignity.
- Systems Change Advocacy to Address Root Causesmethodology: systems_changeBy framing poverty as a systemic issue rather than an individual failing, the organization directs efforts toward structural change and policy advocacy because sustainable reductions in food insecurity require transforming underlying inequities.
- Wraparound Support to Foster Dignity and Well-Beingmethodology: wraparound-supportBy delivering essential items like beds with warm bedding and personal touches, the organization supports children's emotional well-being and dignity, creating conditions for rest, growth, and learning because material security and emotional care are interdependent.