Fields to Families

“All board members are provided a complete copy of the form 990 for their review. Once approved by a majority of board members, the treasurer signs and files the return.”

“The fields to families conflict of interest policy requires all board members and key employees to disclose the conflict or potential conflict when it occurs, in addition, an annual questionnaire is provided to the board and key employees confirming they are currently not aware of a conflict or potential conflict. The questionnaire must be signed. Minutes will reflect when a conflict of interest is presented to the board and the results of the vote. The policy prohibits interested board members from voting on any matter in which there is a conflict.”

“The compensation of key employees is voted on and approved by a majority of board members. Reasonable compensation is determined by using a compensation amount that would be provided for comparable services, by a similar organization in similar circumstances.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Requests can be submitted to any board member via email, regular mail or verbally.”

“Fees paid for services provided by volunteer coordinator for coordinating pickup, gleaning, transportation and delivery of all produce.”

“Part iii, line 1 - to empower those in the lowcountry area of south carolina who are food insecure by providing fresh produce options from local farms and gardens. Volunteers glean at local farms or collect donations from farmers markets and gardens, helping to reduce unnecessary food waste. Fields to families organizes the distribution of this fresh produce to agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and churches working to feed the hungry at no charge. Fields to families also grows and distrbutes produce from their own garden located in moncks corner, sc. In addition, our organization educates community members of all ages on how to grow their own produce and the benefits of incorporating fruits and vegetables into their diets regularly.”