Families for Families

Food pantry - provides food to Families in need through our "choice" pantry. The pantry is open two days a week and by appointment and gives Families the opportunity to choose the items that are most appropriate for their family (to meet their dietary needs, allergies and also taste). Food pantry visitors can also choose from clothing and housewares that are available for them to take as well as coats, backpacks filled with school supplies and holiday gifts that are offered during seasonal times. This year the pantry served over 5000 individuals.

Furnishing great starts - provides Families transitioning out of homeless shelters with donated housewares and furniture. We collect furniture and household items from the community and display them in our warehouse so that Families can come and choose the items that they are in need of. By having them choose the items themselves, we hope that it gives them a sense of dignity about the process and pride of ownership to help them start the next chapter of their lives on a positive note. In 2023, during 24 move days, we picked up donations of furniture from over 100 donors and delivered to 83 Families. A total of 89 Families received furniture and housewares as some picked up the items themselves.

Adopt a family for the holidays - holiday gifts are collected and distributed through a one to one sponsorship program. Families "adopt" a family in need and purchase gifts for that family. The program culminates with a holiday party where sponsors and recipients can celebrate the holidays together. In 2023, 532 individuals from 152 Families from 5 different agencies receivedholiday gifts.

Transition: expenses $36,412. Revenue $45,000emergency fund: expense $8,681. Revenue $15,000clothing closet: expense $7,850. Revenue $1,062other programs including thanksgiving dinners father and mother days: expenses $40,338. Revenue $13,903