Food For Free Committees Inc

Organization Overview

Food For Free Committees Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1985. As of 06/2022, Food For Free Committees Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food For Free Committees Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Food For Free Committees Inc generated $14.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 48.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOOD FOR FREE IMPROVES ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD THROUGH ESTABLISHING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD RESCUE: FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM WORKS WITH GROCERY STORES, FARMS, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER BUSINESSES TO COLLECT FRESH AND PREPARED FOOD THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE DISCARDED. RESCUED FOOD IS SUPPLEMENTED WITH WHOLESALE PURCHASED FOOD AND FOOD DONATED BY THE GREATER BOSTON BOOD BANK. APPROXIMATELY 7.3M POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED IN FY22; SERVING MORE THAN 50,000 INDIVIDUALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OVER 90 REGIONAL FOOD PROGRAMS.


CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM: SENDS CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE SCHOOL CHILDREN AT RISK OF HUNGER HOME WITH HEALTHY, KID-FRIENDLY MEALS EVERY WEEKEND OR RELOADABLE, DEBIT CARDS EACH MONTH. IN THE FALL OF 2022, FOOD FOR FREE PIVOTED ENTIRELY TO DISTRIBUTING THE "CARROT CARD" IN PLACE OF PHYSICAL FOOD, ALLOWING FAMILIES AND STUDENTS INDEPENDENCE AND AUTONOMY IN THEIR DIETARY CHOICES, INCLUDING CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE FOOD ITEMS. CARROT CARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 900 FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES ACROSS CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE.


HOME DELIVERY: HOME DELIVERY SERVES LOW-INCOME CAMBRIDGE SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BRINGING BOXES OF GROCERIES RIGHT TO THEIR DOORSTEPS TWICE A MONTH. THE PROGRAM REACHES ABOUT 400 CLIENTS EACH MONTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alexandra Purpura
Executive Director
$143,216
Stephen Pratt
Chair
$0
Kristen Watkins
Clerk
$0
Marc A Becker
Treasurer
$0
Amy Copperman
Director
$0
Mary Cassesso
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $827,391
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,344,608
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,403,819
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,171,999
Total Program Service Revenue$213,349
Investment income $4,936
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$657
Net Income from Fundraising Events $111,386
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,501,013

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Food For Free Committees Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sims-Maes Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$1,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$51,602
Earnings$103
Ending Balance$51,705

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