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SLOATSBURG FOOD PANTRY INC DBA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
SUFFERN, NY · EIN 474571292 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE K31 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · sloatsburgfoodpantry.org
revenue
$473K
expenses
$516K
net assets
$287K
employees
5
volunteers
259
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

The focus and main program of the Sloatsburg Food Pantry is to provide supplemental food to those in need within the Suffern Central School District (Sloatsburg, Hillburn, Suffern, Montebello, and parts of Airmont) and Tuxedo, NY. We are a member of the Regional Food Bank of Northeast NY and comply with their policies and USDA guidelines. What is unique about our feeding program is clients are welcome to visit twice a month and we are set up to meet their needs with a client choice layout.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Food Pantry, based in Sloatsburg, NY, provides supplemental food to individuals and families in need across the Suffern Central School District and Tuxedo, NY. Operating with a client-choice model, it allows visits twice monthly and emphasizes dignity, privacy, and inclusivity. The pantry sources food through partnerships like the Regional Food Bank of Northeast NY and food recovery programs, supported by a dedicated volunteer base.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Client Choice Food Distribution
Weekly food distribution allowing clients to visit twice monthly and select their own items in a dignified, supermarket-style environment.
Food Recovery Program
Partnership with Rockland Community Against Hunger and TOUCH to rescue and redistribute surplus nutritious food, preventing waste and expanding access.
Volunteer-Driven Operations
Relies on trained volunteers for all aspects of operation including unloading deliveries, client support, stocking, and carry-out services.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 5 activities
    • Coordinates food recovery and operational management
      Coordinates food pantry operations and leads food recovery initiatives to distribute fresh produce. The HR & Operations Coordinator supports operational efficiency and provides monthly reporting on pantry metrics.
    • Distributes food to adults, children, and seniors in need
      Serves a diverse client base including adults, children, and seniors, with recent data showing 55.7% of recipients being adults, 30.4% children, and 13.8% seniors. Emergency food assistance is available alongside regular bi-monthly visits for households in the Suffern Central School District and Tuxedo areas.
    • Operates client-choice food pantry with weekly distribution
      Provides a client-choice food pantry offering non-perishable goods, fresh produce, dairy, eggs, and frozen proteins on a weekly basis through scheduled appointments. Distribution occurs every Tuesday and Wednesday at the pantry located in Suffern, NY, serving households in Sloatsburg, Suffern, Hillburn, and Tuxedo.
    • Provides emergency and walk-in food assistance
      Offers emergency food assistance and provides packages of non-perishable food to individuals without appointments when needed. Operated a drive-thru food distribution model for 20 months during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet increased demand.
    • Sorts and repackages recovered and donated food for distribution
      Weekly sorting, cleaning, and repackaging of thousands of pounds of fresh produce and other recovered food items for distribution to clients. Includes fresh produce donated from community members' backyard gardens and other sources.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Connects clients with essential services and resources
      Engages in managed intake and outreach partnerships to connect community members with essential services and resources beyond food assistance.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Manages donated funds with accountability
      Manages donated funds with accountability and transparency to support pantry operations and services.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Manages food and snack donation programs for schools and clients
      Accepts packaged, unexpired food donations during specified hours and collects healthy, nut-free, individually wrapped snacks for distribution to students in need at multiple local schools. Also distributes reusable bags collected through youth-led initiatives to pantry clients.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Supports volunteer and youth service projects
      Relies on volunteers to support client families in a welcoming and safe environment and hosts service projects such as Eagle Scout Projects, Gold Awards, and Mitzvah Projects at the pantry facility.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Tracks and reports annual service impact
      Served approximately 144 families per year in the 1990s, 459 families in 2009, 2,200 in 2015, 5,189 in 2020, 7,387 in 2021, and 13,367 families in 2024, reflecting significant growth in service capacity over time.
    • Upgrades pantry infrastructure to support food safety and storage
      Completed facility renovations at 81 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY, including installation of walk-in refrigeration and freezer units to improve food storage and safety.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$473K
Contributions & grants$464K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$516K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$341K
Cash$275K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$287K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • DENISE KANE — Secretary
  • DIANE PETROSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOROTHY ZIEGELBUAER — Treasurer
  • HEATHER KIDDE — FINANCE MANAGER
  • MELISSA GOLDBERG — Grant Writer
  • PASTOR WILLIAM REINMUTH — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARAH HORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHANNON DONNELLAN — ASST TREASURER
  • SUSAN MEYER — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 39

Who they work with

  • All Souls Community Church Partner — Hosts the food pantry at its facility on Washington Avenue in Suffern, NY.
  • All Souls Community Church Partner — Hosts the food pantry at its location, providing space for operations.
  • All Souls Community Church Partner — Provides physical space and partnership for operations; supported facility renovations and hosts the pantry at 81 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY.
  • Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Partner — Provides human services including food, shelter, and emergency assistance to residents of Rockland County
  • Center for Safety and Change Partner — Offers services and support to victims and survivors of gender-based violence and other crimes
  • Cherry Lane Elementary School Partner — Partner school receiving snacks through the School Snack Program.
  • Community organizations Partner — Works with community organizations to broaden support networks and enhance service delivery.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a communication channel to share updates about operations.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network; references Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap data
  • George F. Baker High School Partner — Partner school receiving snacks through the School Snack Program.
  • George Grant Mason School Partner — Partner school receiving snacks through the School Snack Program.
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Hospital's Garden of Hope donates fresh produce to the pantry.
  • Helping Hands for the Homeless Partner — Provides food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and connects individuals with housing, medical, and social services
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a communication channel to share updates about operations.
  • Meals on Wheels of Rockland Partner — Provides meals and support services to older adults to promote safety, independence, and health
  • Montebello Elementary School Partner — Partner school receiving snacks through the School Snack Program.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Cites data from New York State Department of Health on food insecurity in Rockland County
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church Partner — Supporting church partner since 2009.
  • Pantry Bag Project Partner — Youth-led initiative that collects and redistributes reusable bags to the pantry and clients.
  • Proyecto Faro Partner — Immigrant-led grassroots organization providing support and advocacy for individuals affected by immigration status
  • RP Connor Elementary School Partner — Partner school receiving snacks through the School Snack Program.
  • Regional Food Bank of Northeast NY Network — Member organization receiving food and complying with policies of the Regional Food Bank of Northeast NY.
  • Rockland Community Against Hunger Partner — Collaborative partner that supplies food to over 40 food pantries and meal programs in Rockland County, NY
  • Rockland County Government Government — Awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2022 to support facility renovations.
  • SHS Nourish Project Partner — Student-led group at Suffern High School that raises funds, organizes awareness initiatives, and volunteers with the Community Food Pantry.
  • Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to expand outreach and engage community members in pantry activities.
  • Sloatsburg Elementary School Partner — Partner school receiving snacks through the School Snack Program.
  • Sloatsburg United Methodist Church Partner — Original host and founding organization of the pantry; continued partner in service delivery.
  • St. Elizabeth’s Anglican Church Partner — Supporting church partner since 2009.
  • St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church Partner — Supporting church partner since 2009.
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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-Centered Service through Volunteer Training
    methodology: client-centered_service
    By training volunteers to understand cultural, linguistic, and emotional needs, we improve service delivery and inclusivity because empathetic, informed interactions foster trust and reduce barriers to access.
  • Client-Choice Model
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing clients to select their own food items, we promote dignity, autonomy, and tailored nutrition support because personal choice increases engagement, reduces waste, and respects individual dietary needs and preferences.
  • Dignity-Centered Distribution Environment
    methodology: dignity-centered_care
    By presenting food in an appealing, retail-like manner and interacting without judgment, we restore dignity and encourage utilization because environment and attitude shape client self-perception and comfort.
  • Nutrition Supports Child Development
    methodology: nutrition-supports-development
    By providing nutritious food, especially to children, we support cognitive development, learning, and growth because adequate nutrition is a foundational determinant of educational and physical outcomes.