Lancaster County Council Of

“The cpa preparing the form 990 sends a draft copy to the executive director who in turn makes it available to the board of trustees.”

“The board monitors and enforces its conflict of interest policy by means of a questionnaire.”

“The board of trustees determines compensation of the executive director by reviewing agencies of similar size in the general geographic area, utilizing resources such as wage surveys published by the local chamber of commerce, and considering the experience level of the candidate or incumbant.”

“Governing documents available upon request.”

“Each year, hundreds of volunteers work with us to further our mission. They provide services which include but are not limited to: sorting donations, stocking shelves, filling and distributing orders in the food bank and the clothing bank, client intake, preparing and serving community meals, and serving in the winter shelter. Volunteers also serve as board and committee members.”

“Lancaster county food hub collaborates with numerous congregations who host community meals. Free and hot meals are served three times a day, monday through sunday, to anyone looking for a meal and companionship. In 2021 and 2020, the community meals program served approximately 52,500 and 72,000 meals, respectively. The food hub provides fresh, healthy food to families suffering from food insecurity four days per week on mondays, tuesdays, thursdays and fridays. In both 2021 and 2020, the organization served almost 29,000 people each year through the food hub. About 36% and 30% of the food provided is donated to the organization through donation partnerships with whole foods, wegmans, costco, and target for the years ending december 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Food that is purchased is done so through the central pennsylvania food bank, which is part of the charitable food network. By purchasing through them, the organization is able to maximize its buying power due to purchasing items at a fraction of the retail price. By providing greater access to healthier and free food and drink (through feeding america sources, farmers markets, commercial donors, and bulk products), the organization can better serve its clients. With the help of volunteers who sort the clothing and help clients make their selections, the clothing ministry distributes clean, quality clothing to clients. In 2021, the clothing bank served approximately 6,300 individuals. Additionally, the clothing bank also supports the pa workwear program, which makes business attire available when job opportunities come. The number of people served during 2021 was consistent with the number served in the prior year. The hygiene bank provides individuals and families with a range of personal and household hygiene items such as paper towels, toiletries, laundry, dish detergents, and more. The wheels to work program sells safe, reliable cars well below retail prices. Reliable transportation is not only convenient, but also necessary when it comes to getting a job, making certain families get to where they need to be and have mobility choices. The program was closed in may 2021. Lancaster county food hub, in partnership with st. Mary's catholic church in lancaster, provides an emergency cold weather shelter for women and children. The shelter provides a warm, safe and dry place to stay overnight during the winter season for as many as forty-four women and children. Through connections with community homeless assessment and referral team, guests are also able to work on long-term housing solutions. In 2021, the winter shelter was closed due to the opening of a year-round shelter. Lancaster county food hub is in partnership with the homeless coalition to manage a year-round emergency shelter for men and women. This is a low barrier shelter and fully funded by grants for staff and all expenses. The shelter opened in august 2021. In 2021, the organization provided shelter services for approximately 140 individuals.”

“A modified-cash method of accounting is used to report financial information. The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”