Fast Blackfeet

“On june 1st 2023, there was an electrical fire in the bathroom. The fire spread through the vent system into the kitchen ceiling and apartment. The smoke from the fire made our pantry and office space unsafe to work. Most staff had to work remotely temporarily and the pantry staff had to conduct food distribution from the backyard. We had some generous funders who were able to send us some emergency funds for the unexpected costs caused by the fire. The damage was not fully repaired until december 2023.”

“Draft copy of 990 is emailed to board members for review.”

“Governign docs are made available upon written request. Copy and print and postage fees may apply.”

“Fast (food access and sustainability team) blackfeet is a nonprofit organization founded by a group of involved citizens who are dedicated to improving food security, providing nutrition education, and reclaiming & building food sovereignty within the blackfeet nation. We recognize that this work is complex, addresses issues that touch on all aspects of our lives, and is a long-term endeavor. Because of this, we welcome collaboration with any organization or individual working to address food sovereignty in our community, county, or state. Our vision is a healthy, strong, and food secure blackfeet nation. The three main pillars of fast blackfeet are: improving food security, providing nutrition education, and food sovereignty creating a food secure and sovereign system.”

“In 2023, the organization's pantry served 23,675 families, distributed 282,536 pounds of healthy and culturally relevant foods, and received 68,000 lbs of food rescue. Through the nutritian education program, the organization also: increase in medical nutrition therapy appointments. 132 individuals had at least oneappointment. Distributed 22,900 produce vouchers 34 cooking classes completed this year added a traditional food series cooking class added food demonstrations and samples during food distributions. Diabetes prevention program recruited 15 participants through the growing health program, the organization also: added 10 new gardeners to the growing health program. Held 3 tea blending classes that focused on native tea ingredients. 10 participants felt more confident in their ability to grow teas and garden vegtables. 5 gardeners donated produce and most reported eating their produce at home buffalo harvest this year: 1 harvest which was open to the public was attended by 150+ community members 856 pounds of meat was processed for the food pantry, the bones were used in a cookingclass for bone broth and the hide and organs were gifted to elders in the community. Held 1 plant rescue event for the public. 4 on-the-land workshops offered to 2nd year tea gardeners”

“Contracted services 176,888 0 0 photography 0 5,000 0 total 176,888 5,000 0”

“Prior year revenue deferred 0”