Upside Down Ministries Inc

“Part iii - statement of program services accomplishmentsprimary exempt purpose: with a faith-filled foundation, managed by a committed board and volunteer staff, the organization exists to provide, in the spirit of jesus christ, nourishing meals in an atmosphere of caring and acceptance for the needy. Specifically, we offer a delicious, hot, home-cooked meal on thursday evenings to any that would like one, regardless of means or circumstance. In addition, the organization works alongside other local church groups and organizations to enhance their own service programs, handling the burden of food preparation, allowing the group to focus on meeting the other physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those they are intent on serving. We want to serve our community one meal at a time. Part iii - exempt purpose achievements2014 accomplishments: in the power of jesus christ, the organization provided over 15,000 free community meals, 503 holiday food baskets, and catered for over 5,000 in special events that serve our local community needs. We have grown our volunteer base from 3 volunteers several years ago to hundreds of volunteers that pick up donations, prepare and serve meals, deliver meals, and clean and organize for our weekly meals as well as our holiday food basket programs. This year the organization hosted packing parties where hundreds of volunteers came over on three different occasions and packed up the thanksgiving food baskets that were then distributed throughout the community. Part iii - exempt purpose achievements2014 accomplishments (continued)the organization continues to serve its free community meal each thursday, delivering to shut-ins and the elderly in their own homes. We also furnished meals to families in the hospice program. We catered the joy prom, where over a hundred special needs individuals gathered for special recognition and attention. The organization worked with local schools to host community-wide family dinners to bring families into the schools for literacy programs and fellowship.”

“Description amountdepreciation from 4562 1,390food distributed 127,040gift bags for food baskets 140gift cards for food 300other gifts/gift cards 2,010rent/electricity 3,700equipment repairs and maintenance 1,613food and paper supplies 18,894automobile expenses 3,782office supplies 237gifts for volunteers 107kitchen/catering supplies 253angel tree project 925accounting 250”