named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Back to School Night
Annual event in August where families "shop" for new school supplies; served by community donations and supported by the Webster Public Library and WHEN.
Christmas Project
Provides toys for children 12 and under, gift cards for teens, and grocery gift cards for holiday meals to eligible families.
Clothing Closet
Provides gently used clothing for families, with a focus on children’s needs, including winter coats, shoes, and suits for men.
Easter Project
Distributes grocery gift cards, produce boxes, and household staples to families for Easter dinner in partnership with Webster Community Chest.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Offers financial aid to prevent homelessness, available during open hours by request.
Food Pantry
Weekly food distribution serving 50 to 60 families, offering non-perishable goods and fresh produce from Hope’s community garden and donor contributions.
Hope Garden
Community garden with 36 raised beds at Holy Trinity Church and additional plots at Simply Crepes Kitchen, producing fresh vegetables for food pantry recipients.
Thanksgiving Project
Collaborates with Webster Community Chest to distribute food packages to approximately 275 families before Thanksgiving.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
- Host seasonal and holiday assistance programsConducts annual Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas assistance projects in collaboration with community partners, providing food, household supplies, holiday toys or gift cards, and meal gift cards to hundreds of families each year. In 2025, supported 106 families with 233 children and 118 additional households through the Christmas Project.
- Operate clothing closet and distribute household goodsProvides gently used clothing, bedding, and linens through a clothing closet with a focus on children and seasonal needs such as winter coats. Also accepts donations of clothing and household goods during regular operating hours.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Conduct targeted donation drives for essential suppliesOrganizes donation drives for critical items such as disposable diapers and baby wipes, including a diaper drive that successfully restocked low inventory levels.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host annual community events and fundraising activitiesOrganizes annual events including a Giant Garage Sale, Back to School Night, and a back-to-school supply drive for Webster students. The garage sale is the organization’s largest fundraising event and includes donated items collected throughout the year.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Manage community garden to grow fresh produce for food programsMaintains a community garden with 36 raised beds to grow fresh produce for distribution through the food pantry. Seasonal activities include planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and fall cleanup from May through October.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate food pantry and distribute food to families in needOperates a food pantry that serves 50 to 60 families per week in Webster, NY, distributing shelf-stable food, fresh produce, and household supplies. The pantry receives food deliveries from Foodlink and supplements inventory with produce from a community garden and donations from local partners.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute organizational newsletterProduces and distributes a newsletter titled 'Spreading Hope' four times per year to communicate with stakeholders and share organizational updates.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide emergency financial assistance to prevent homelessnessOffers emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in crisis to help prevent homelessness, as part of a broader set of support services for those in need.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$210K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$172K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$76K
Grants paid out$69K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$472K
Cash$22K
Investments$450K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$472K
Liquid reserves32.9 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margery Morgan | Director | 24 | $57K |
board members · 5
- Jorge Ramirez — Director
- Mark Dembs — Treasurer
- Maureen Gammariello — Secretary
- Stephen Wright — President
- Sue Merritt — Vice-President
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses the Facebook platform to promote upcoming pop-up drop-off events.
- Foodlink Network — Member of Foodlink, a regional food distribution network.
- Foodlink Network — Member organization within the Foodlink network to support food distribution efforts.
- Foodlink Partner — Partner organization that delivers food supplies to Webster Hope.
- Holy Trinity Church Partner — Hosts a community garden on church property for growing fresh produce for Hope's food programs.
- Holy Trinity Church Partner — Hosts donation drop-off location at affiliated facility.
- Holy Trinity Church Partner — Hosts the Thanksgiving food distribution event for Webster Hope at its facility on Ridge Road.
- Knight of Columbus Hall Partner — Provides space for donation drop-offs for the annual garage sale.
- Simply Crepes Kitchen Partner — Grows herbs and produce for donation to Webster Hope; owners volunteer with the organization.
- Webster Community Chest Partner — Collaborates with Webster Hope on Thanksgiving and Easter food collection and distribution programs.
- Webster Community Chest Partner — Collaborates with Webster Hope on Thanksgiving and Easter meal distribution projects.
- Webster Health and Education Network (WHEN) Partner — Participated in the 2025 Back to School event by distributing health and education-related materials.
- Webster Health and Education Network (WHEN) Partner — Participates in back-to-school event by distributing resources and information.
- Webster Library Partner — Participated in the 2025 Back to School event by distributing books.
- Webster Public Library Partner — Collaborates on back-to-school supply drive by accepting donations and hosting representatives at the event.
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 Distribution Modelmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing clients to select their own essential items, such as back-to-school supplies, we increase dignity and relevance of support, because choice improves engagement and ensures distribution aligns with actual household needs.
- Geographically Targeted Service Deliverymethodology: geographically targeted serviceBy focusing services within a defined geographic area (ZIP code 14580), we increase program effectiveness and community trust, because localized outreach enables deeper understanding of specific needs and builds sustained relationships.
- Nutrition-Focused Food Distributionmethodology: nutrition-focused food distributionBy prioritizing fresh produce in food distributions, we improve nutritional outcomes for recipients, because access to healthy food directly supports physical health and well-being in vulnerable populations.
- Partnership-Based Distribution Networkmethodology: food-distribution-network-partnershipBy partnering with regional food systems like Foodlink, we expand access and efficiency, because collaboration leverages existing infrastructure and increases the volume and variety of food resources available to clients.
- Volunteer-Powered Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer-powered service deliveryBy utilizing volunteer labor across core service areas, we scale impact and strengthen community ownership, because local engagement increases operational capacity while fostering solidarity and shared responsibility.