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5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC
CLYMER, NY · EIN 814881852 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE K30 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · 5and2ministry.com
revenue
$106K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$97K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

FIGHTING CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

5&2 Ministry is a faith-based nonprofit fighting childhood hunger in Chautauqua County, New York. The organization provides weekend food bags to children at risk of food insecurity through a backpack program distributed via schools and BOCES programs. It operates with 100% unpaid volunteers and relies on community donations and local partnerships to sustain its efforts.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Backpack Food Program
Distributes bags of food to children in grades K-3 at multiple schools in Chautauqua County, delivered via book bags on Fridays to address weekend food insecurity
Summer Snack Program
Provides snacks to children during summer months at Prendergast Library
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
    • Food distribution to children and families in Bemus Point
      Runs a hunger relief program in Bemus Point that provides food support to children and families facing food insecurity through direct distribution.
    • Food donation and collection network
      Operates multiple food donation and collection sites across the service area, supported by regular volunteer-led pick-ups to supply distribution programs.
    • Monthly pack nights for childhood hunger
      Organizes monthly volunteer-led pack nights on Tuesdays at rotating sites to prepare and distribute food for children, supplementing regular weekend food bag programs.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 3 activities
    • Projected food distribution for 2025-26 school year
      Projects to distribute nearly 23,000 bags of food during the 2025-26 school year through school-based and summer programs, with current spending averaging $6–7 per filled bag.
    • Summer food snack program
      Operates a summer snack program at Prendergast Library to provide food support to children when school is not in session, ensuring continuity of nutrition during school breaks.
    • Weekly weekend food bag distribution for students
      Distributes bags of nutritious, packaged food to students at elementary schools and BOCES programs in Chautauqua County every Friday during the school year to address weekend food insecurity. The program serves children in multiple locations, including Sherman Central School, and adjusts bag contents based on financial capacity and donor support.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$55K52%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$240%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$97K
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ANDREW REINWALD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOANN KOPTA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIE KING — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHY CARLSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • LEVI SWANSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARTHA ANDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Abbe Reformed Church Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • BOCES programs in Chautauqua County Partner — Program sites where food bags are distributed to students.
  • Bemus Point Elementary Partner — School site where food bags are distributed to students.
  • Bemus Point United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Clymer Central School Partner — School site where food bags are distributed to students.
  • Clymer Hardware and Home Center Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site and is a recommended drop-off location for donations.
  • Clymer Methodist Church Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Clymer-French Creek Library Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Compass Ministry Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Corry First Church Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Edwards Chapel Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share event details and engage volunteers.
  • Findley Lake Church Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • First Baptist Church in Sherman Partner — Hosts the new food pack site in Sherman, NY and provides volunteer support for monthly packing and weekly distributions.
  • French Creek General Store Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Heil Transportation/Boxit-N-Lockit Partner — Designated as a pack site for food donation collection and handling.
  • North Clymer Community Methodist Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Panama Central School Partner — School site where food bags are distributed to students.
  • Prendergast Library Partner — Host site for the summer snack program.
  • Prendergast Library Partner — Partner location for summer food bag distribution program.
  • Sherman Central School Partner — School site where food bags are distributed to students.
  • Sherman Community Church Partner — Hosts a food donation collection site for 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISH OUTREACH MINISTRY INC.
  • Sherman First Baptist Church Partner — Designated as a pack site for food donation collection and handling.
  • St. Timothy's Lutheran Church Partner — Designated as a pack site for food donation collection and handling.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Dignity-Centered Distribution
    methodology: dignity-centered_distribution
    By protecting recipient identity and ensuring confidential service delivery, we promote dignity in food distribution, which increases willingness to participate and sustain engagement because families feel respected and not stigmatized.
  • Universal Eligibility Model
    methodology: universal_eligibility
    By offering food assistance without income-based eligibility requirements, we reduce stigma and increase accessibility, leading to higher participation among children at risk of hunger because it removes barriers to access and promotes inclusive service delivery.
  • Weekend Food Security Program
    methodology: weekend_food_security_program
    By providing take-home food packages to children on Fridays, we address weekend food insecurity, supporting consistent physical and cognitive development because nutrition over weekends prevents learning and health setbacks during school weeks.