named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Literacy Program
Adult education support in basic literacy, ESL, and GED tutoring coordinated in partnership with the Cazenovia Public Library.
Back to School Program
Annual program in August that collects and distributes school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pens, and crayons to children of pantry clients.
Christmas Program
Seasonal program providing Christmas gifts for children under 13 to regular clients who sign up before Thanksgiving.
Clothing Closet
Free second-hand clothing closet offering clean, in-season clothing. Clients may visit as often as needed to find suitable items.
Food Pantry
Client-choice food pantry organized like a grocery store where families select food based on their needs, including fresh produce, canned goods, meat, and baby food. Serves clients once per month.
Fresh Foods
Monthly food rescue program held on the second Tuesday of each month (except December) distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and bread donated by local grocery stores.
Referral Services
Connects clients with external social services including SNAP, HEAP, WIC, and Community Action Partnership for additional support.
Snuggle Up & Read
Special literacy program for families with children attending Burton Street Elementary School, providing new books and encouraging reading at home.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Operate client-choice food pantryOperates a monthly emergency food pantry where families select their own food items based on needs and preferences, with distribution amounts determined by family size. Distributes food across 11 fixed food groups including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread, and baby food.
- Run Fresh Foods and food rescue programsDistributes fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and staple foods monthly through the Fresh Foods program and a food rescue initiative that recovers surplus food from local grocery stores (e.g., Wegmans, Tops) on the second Tuesday of each month, excluding December.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Deliver adult education programsCoordinates adult education programs in basic literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and GED tutoring for clients.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distribute books to elementary studentsDistributed bags of new books to students at Burton Street Elementary School in Cazenovia through the 2023 Snuggle Up & Read Program.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Implement food safety protocolsEnforces food safety practices for volunteers, including mandatory handwashing when handling food.
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Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
- Operate clothing closetProvides free access to a clothing closet offering clean, in-season clothing in current styles, with one bag allowed per visit and unlimited client visits. The closet is open three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) and is regularly restocked from sorted donations.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Provide holiday and school support programsProvides Christmas gifts for children under 13 through a private appointment system and distributes school supplies annually in August to children listed on active pantry records.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide social services referralsProvides referrals to external social services, including assistance with applications for SNAP, HEAP, and WIC benefits, and connects individuals to career counseling services through Working Solutions at Madison County Department of Social Services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$312K
Contributions & grants$248K79%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$58K19%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$91K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$658K
Investments$478K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$1.14M
Liquid reserves65.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Frazee | Executive director | 24 | $32K |
board members · 16
- Andrea Berg — Board member
- Bob Ridler
- Erin Kelly — President
- Jennifer Wong — Treasurer
- Jessica Reilly — Secretary
- Joline Hemminger — Board member
- Karin Marris — Board member
- Lorie Riedl — Board member
- Marian Budnar — Board member
- Nancy Sellers — Board member
- Paul Brooks — Board member
- Roseann Courtade — Board member
- Stephanie Henry — Vice President
- Sue Duffy — Board member emeritus
- Susie Michael — Board member
- Tom Clarke — Board member
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Burton Street Elementary School Partner — Partner school for the Snuggle Up & Read program, serving select families of its students.
- Cazenovia Public Library Partner — Partnership to coordinate adult literacy, ESL, and GED tutoring programs.
- Community Action Partnership Partner — Lists Community Action Partnership as a resource provider for low-income families in Madison County.
- Community Action Program Partner — Receives client referrals from the Community Action Program.
- Food Bank Partner — Coordinates with CazCares to support the Fresh Foods monthly food distribution program.
- Food Bank of CNY Network — Member of the Food Bank of CNY network, purchasing food at a discount and receiving partial government funding through its affiliation.
- Food Bank of CNY Network — Member of the Food Bank of Central New York's emergency food pantry network.
- Madison County Department of Social Services Partner — Refers individuals to Madison County Department of Social Services for SNAP, HEAP, and WIC program enrollment.
- Madison County Dept. of Social Services Partner — Receives client referrals from the Madison County Department of Social Services.
- Tops Partner — Local grocery store contributing surplus food to CazCares' Fresh Foods rescue program.
- Wegmans Partner — Local grocery store contributing surplus food to CazCares' Fresh Foods rescue program.
- Working Solutions Partner — Provides information about career counseling services offered by Working Solutions, a division of Madison County DSS.
strategies · 4
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 Modelmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing clients to select their own food and clothing items, we increase dignity, improve relevance of distributed goods, and promote engagement, because choice supports autonomy and individual dietary or personal needs.
- Food Rescue and Waste Reductionmethodology: food_rescueBy rescuing surplus food from grocery stores, we increase access to fresh food while reducing waste, because redirecting edible surplus improves food security and environmental sustainability simultaneously.
- Integrated Basic Needs and Social Servicesmethodology: integrated-basic-needs-assistanceBy addressing food and clothing insecurity alongside connections to federal benefits and social services, we improve household stability and reduce systemic barriers, because meeting basic needs enables clients to engage more effectively with longer-term support systems.
- Targeted Nutrition Support for Vulnerable Populationsmethodology: targeted_nutrition_supportBy facilitating access to nutrition programs specifically for pregnant women, infants, and young children, we improve health outcomes, because early-life nutritional interventions have compounding effects on development and long-term well-being.