named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt a Shelf Program
Engages schools, churches, businesses, and individuals to collect and donate food and household items for families in need.
Angel Tree Program
Coordinates holiday gifts for children under 17 who have recently received services from Life Solutions.
Backpack Program
Provides fully stocked backpacks to children in need, coordinated with local school districts.
Food Pantry
Provides emergency food services to residents in Hamlin and Clarkson, with distributions coordinated through appointments and seasonal programs.
Furniture Store
Sells donated furniture on select Saturdays at 1696 Lake Road; inventory updated regularly with community donations.
Seasonal Food Programs
Offers special food distributions for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays to clients.
Treasure Store
Thrift store selling donated household goods and clothing; proceeds fund food pantry operations and provide low-cost items to the community.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Children's seasonal and educational support programsProvides fully stocked backpacks to children who have received services in the past year in coordination with the school district, and coordinates gift gathering through the Angel Tree Program for children under 17 who are current clients.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Community donation and engagement programsRuns the Adopt a Shelf program, enabling community groups and individuals to donate food and non-food items to support families in need, and accepts donations of canned goods, household items, and furniture to sustain operations.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency food distributionProvides emergency food services to individuals and families in need in Hamlin and Clarkson, NY, including regular food distribution and support for special holiday meals such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Emergency rent assistanceProvides emergency rent assistance to individuals in need as part of its direct service offerings.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Furniture sales programOperates a furniture store that accepts donated furniture, sells it to the public every other Saturday, and regularly schedules new sales events to support community services.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operation of the Treasure StoreOperates a retail store at 2435 Lake Road where donated household goods and clothing are processed by volunteers and sold, with proceeds supporting food and emergency services for local families. The store was relocated and expanded in 2024 following prior operations at 1696 Lake Road since 2011.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$233K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$173K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$423K
Cash$113K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$423K
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Brenda Pangrazio — Director
- Joe Kessler — Director
- Linda Kent — President
- Mark Ballerstein — Vice President and Secretary
- Mark Pangrazio — Treasurer
- Pat Dorney — Director
- Roberta Davis — Director
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Foodlink Funder — Provides grants to support the food pantry operations.
- Hamlin Community Group Partner — Local community organization that contributes food and funding.
- Hamlin Lions Partner — Local service organization that contributes food and funding.
- Hamlin Post Office Partner — Designated location for food donations.
- Hamlin Seniors Partner — Local senior group that contributes food and funding.
- School District Partner — Coordinates backpack program for children in need.
- Scouts Partner — Local Scout groups contribute food and funding to support Life Solutions.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Partner — Local VFW chapter that contributes food and funding.
- local churches Partner — Partner locations for food donation drop-off.
- local fire departments Partner — Local fire departments contribute food and funding to support Life Solutions.
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.
- Community-Driven Engagement Modelmethodology: community-drivenBy involving volunteers, faith communities, schools, and organized donation programs, the organization builds local ownership and expands reach, because embedding services in existing community networks increases trust, participation, and long-term sustainability.
- Integrated Basic Needs Approachmethodology: integrated_basic_needs_supportBy combining food pantry services with access to clothing, household goods, and emergency financial assistance, the organization increases client engagement and support effectiveness, because addressing multiple needs in one place reduces barriers to access and strengthens overall stability.
- Self-Sustaining Social Enterprise Modelmethodology: social_enterprise_modelBy operating a resale store that sells donated goods, the organization generates funding for its food pantry and other services, because revenue from sales creates a sustainable, community-supported financial cycle that reduces reliance on external donations.