Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes Inc

Organization Overview

Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes Inc is located in Watsonville, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes 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 08/2022, Pajaro Valley Loaves And Fishes Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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

OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN THE PAJARO VALLEY WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES. WE OPERATE OUR FOOD PANTRY AND LUNCH PROGRAMS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EACH WEEK, YEAR-ROUND (260 DAYS) TO FEED THE HUNGRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES PROVIDES FOOD TO NEEDY PEOPLE FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH ITS HOT LUNCH AND PANTRY PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS ALLEVIATE HUNGER AMONG HOMELESS, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE PAJARO VALLEY. MANY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE SEASONALLY EMPLOYED FARM WORKERS IN LOCAL AGRICULTURE. DURING THE HOLIDAYS WE PROVIDE BOUNTIFUL BOXES OF CHICKEN, HAM, SLICED TURKEY, PISTACHIOS, DRIED FRUITS, FRESH VEGETABLES, AND HEARTY CANNED GOODS. OVER 500 HOUSEHOLDS (ABOUT 2,000 INDIVIDUALS) RECEIVE BOXES OF HOLIDAY FOOD. IN TOTAL OUR PANTRY PROVIDED MORE THAN 425,000 MEALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE HOT LUNCH PROGRAM PROVIDED A COMPLETE NOONTIME MEAL FIVE DAYS A WEEK, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS. THE MEALS ARE FRESHLY PREPARED ON-SITE AND INCLUDE SALADS, VEGETABLES, FRUITS, BREADS, MEATS, AND OTHER PROTEIN SOURCES. USDA, THE FOOD BANK, AND OTHER DONORS PROVIDE MOST OF THE INGREDIENTS. APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MEALS WERE SERVED TO HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, OVER 2,000 ADDITIONAL MEALS WERE SERVED TO STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND TRAINEES, AND WE SERVED ALMOST 5,000 SECOND HELPINGS.PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR THE MEDICAL AND CALFRESH PROGRAMS TO OUR CLIENTS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY, HOMELESS PERSONS HEALTH PROJECT, DIGNITY HEALTH MOBILE OUTREACH, COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD AND SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK PROVIDE ON-SITE OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN OUR FOOD PANTRY AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. WE ALSO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SUCH AS IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AS NEEDED.ON-SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE TOWARD COMPLETION OF A REQUIREMENT FOR THEIR SCHOOL OR FOR THE COURT, OR FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. IN COOPERATION WITH SEVERAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES, WE OFFER TRAINING PLACEMENTS FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED YOUTH AND ADULT WORKERS, INTELLECTUALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, AND ADULTS TRANSITIONING OFF OF THE CALWORKS PROGRAM TO AID TRAINEES IN ACQUIRING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO FACILITATE THEIR RE-ENTRY TO THE WORKFORCE. OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 14,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, EQUIVALENT TO 7.0 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ashley Bridges
Executive Dir.
$72,127
Mary Mckenna
Director
$0
Brooke Sampson
Secretary
$0
Kristen Marinovic
Finance Comm
$0
Jessica Liddy
Director
$0
Lawrence Laslett
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,796,541
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $944,735
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,796,541
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,678
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $140,003
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,939,222

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