Hastings Family Service

“The form 990 is distributed to board members and reviewed prior to filing.”

“Board members are required to complete a disclosure form listing all potential conflicts of interest annually.”

“The organization's executive committee reviews minnesota council of nonprofits benefit and salary review.”

“The governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“Hastings family service is a community-based nonprofit agency providing a range of emergency, supportive, and community services since 1970 to assist and guide neighbors from the hastings, minnesota, area who are struggling to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, support, or transportation. Hfs engages the community to provide help and hope to neighbors, striving to assist those in need while providing fulfilling opportunities for volunteers and community members to support these efforts. Mission: the people of the hastings area reaching out as family in support and service to one another.”

“Emergency services emergency assistance - hfs provides emergency grants and/or vouchers to individuals and families to assist with some expenses, such as housing, utilities, automobile repairs, gas, prescriptions, etc. Referral and resource assistance is also offered. In 2024, 220 grants totaling 61,042 were provided to families, and 7,009 families received emergency bags and food shelf items. Market food programs - provide 7-10 days of food through an in-person choice model market food shelf or a drive-thru option; includes personal care products and pet supplies options; vouchers for local grocery stores are offered for specific dietary or cultural needs. The food shelf provided 453,367 pounds of food to 2,658 families consisting of 18,994 individuals and thanksgiving meals to 118 households consisting of 365 individuals in 2024. Market on the move ("mom") - a refrigerated van that distributes a mobile produce option to senior living facilities, the senior center, and meals on wheels recipients. Mom is also used for food rescue efforts with local grocers, distributing food throughout the community and preventing a significant amount of food waste. Market express - neighbors can receive a smaller food order through drive- thru; emergency food bags are available if immediate appointments are not available.”

“Community services rivertown treasures - clean, seasonal, carefully inspected, gently used clothing and household items are available for sale to the public, with all revenue supporting hfs programs. Provides affordable options to all neighbors in the community. Donation center - the entire inventory of rivertown treasures is donated by the community. Business center - hfs provides faxing, copying, and use of a computer and phone free of charge for business purposes. Volunteers - hfs relies on nearly 500 volunteers to provide help and hope to neighbors. Hfs is an accredited service enterprise, providing a variety of schedules and opportunities for volunteers to share their time and talents, create connections, and serve the community. In 2024, volunteers performed 26,695 hours of service for hastings family service, equivalent to 12.8 fulltime employees.”

“Supportive services meals on wheels - in partnership with allina health regina hospital, this program provides hot meals and a safety check for the elderly, people living with disabilities, and those recovering from surgery. In 2024, 21,906 meals were delivered to 187 individuals. Just friends - a transportation program utilizing volunteer drivers to help people get to medical appointments or grocery stores, creating connection and mobility to enhance the quality of life of people in the hastings community. In 2024, volunteers provided 1,886 transports, logging 28,547 miles. Project share - families in need receive food and/or gifts during the holidays through an adopt-a-family program. In 2024, 188 households consisting of 683 individuals received food and 214 families consisting of 840 individuals received gifts through project share. School supplies - children at all grade levels are able to choose a backpack and fill it with the supplies needed for a successful school year. In 2024, 277 students from 124 households received school supplies through this program. Clothing vouchers - provided through the rivertown treasures thrift store to those who need assistance. In 2024, hastings family service provided vouchers valued at 42,515 to 663 families.”