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OUR NEIGHBORS FARM & PANTRY

SAFFORD, AZ · EIN 200972668 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ourneighborsfarmandpantry.org
revenue
$280K
expenses
$313K
net assets
$633K
employees
14
volunteers
150
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF OUR NEIGHBORS FARM & PANTRY IS TO MEET THE HUNGER NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY AQUIRING, GROWING, AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON NUTRITION AND SUSTAINABLE GARDENING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Our Neighbors Farm & Pantry is a nonprofit organization in Safford, AZ, dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting healthy eating in Graham County. They operate a food pantry distributing fresh produce and groceries, alongside a farm that grows organic fruits and vegetables. The organization also provides STEM education on agriculture and nutrition to K-12 students and the community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $124K
    OUR NEIGHBORS PANTRY CURRENTLY DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO OVER 11,500 PERSONS IN NEED. THE PANTRY ALSO DELIVERS VEGETABLES GROWN TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS SERVING ELDERLY AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS. ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTIONS GO TO OTHER FOOD BANKS.
  2. #2 $30K
    THE ROADRUNNER BUNKHOUSE AND CACTUS HOUSE (CACTUS)IS ABOUT 3.5 ACRES WITH TWO BUILDINGS. THE ROADRUNNER BUNKHOUSE IS USED AS HOUSING FOR AMERICORPS TEAMS AND NCCC.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Garden
Grows organic fruits and vegetables for distribution through the food pantry and serves as a site for agricultural education.
Food Pantry
Distributes fresh garden-grown produce and locally sourced groceries to community members experiencing financial hardships.
STEM Education
Provides curriculum and hands-on learning experiences in organic gardening, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture for K-12 students and homeschool groups at the Pollinator Garden.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Garden-Based Education Programs 7 activities
    • Agricultural Education and Garden Maintenance
      Operates an organic garden with hoop houses and a pollinator garden to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs for distribution. The organization engages volunteers in agricultural tasks and teaches STEM classes about agriculture in its garden, including planting and harvesting crops.
    • Operation of organic garden and agricultural infrastructure
      Operates an organic garden that grows fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution, maintains hoop houses with seasonal vegetables and herbs, and manages a pollinator garden. Engages in planting and harvesting cycles for winter and spring crops.
    • STEM Education for Youth
      Develops and provides STEM education programming and curriculum for K-12 youth, offering classroom-ready projects and accommodating various schedules to extend learning beyond garden visits.
    • STEM Education for Youth
      Develops educational curriculum focused on youth in grades K-12 and offers STEM education programming Monday through Thursday. Provides classroom-ready projects to extend STEM learning beyond garden visits.
    • STEM Education for Youth
      Develops and provides educational curriculum and classroom-ready projects focused on STEM for K-12 youth, offering programming Monday through Thursday to extend learning beyond garden visits.
    • STEM and youth education programming
      Develops and delivers STEM education programming for youth in grades K–12, offered Monday through Thursday, featuring classroom-ready projects and garden-based learning to extend STEM education beyond the classroom.
    • Volunteer engagement in agricultural activities
      Engages volunteers in agricultural tasks including weeding, irrigation setup, planting, harvesting produce, and collecting chicken eggs, while also teaching them about agriculture through hands-on experience in the garden.
  • Community Garden Events & Tours 4 activities
    • Community Engagement and Tours
      Conducts monthly tours of its garden and pantry on the last Friday of each month to engage the community.
    • Community Engagement and Tours
      Conducts monthly tours of its garden and pantry on the last Friday of each month to engage the community and operates a holiday giving event called The Giving Machine.
    • Community Engagement and Tours
      Conducts monthly tours of its garden and pantry on the last Friday of each month.
    • Community tours of garden and pantry
      Conducts monthly public tours of its garden and food pantry on the last Friday of each month to engage and educate the community about its operations.
  • Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 2 activities
    • Food Distribution
      Distributes meal kits containing rice, beans, protein, bread, fresh fruits, and vegetables to families of 4, 6, or 10. In 2024, distributed food to 9,553 individuals across 2,908 households, including seniors, adults, and children, and served 145 veterans and 160 senior-headed households raising grandchildren. The food pantry provides fresh garden-grown produce and locally sourced groceries, including items received from local supermarkets, and accepts donations of non-perishable food items.
    • Food Distribution
      Distributes meal kits containing various food items, including fresh produce from its organic garden, and locally sourced groceries to community members in need. In 2024, food was distributed to 9,553 individuals across 2,908 households, including seniors, adults, children, veterans, and senior-headed households raising grandchildren.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 2 activities
    • Holiday Giving Event
      Operates an annual holiday giving event called The Giving Machine from December 12 to January 1.
    • Holiday Giving Event
      Operates a holiday giving event called The Giving Machine from December 12, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Agricultural Education and Garden Maintenance
      Operates an organic garden with hoop houses and a pollinator garden to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Engages volunteers in agricultural tasks such as weeding, irrigation setup, planting, harvesting produce, and collecting chicken eggs. Teaches volunteers and STEM classes about agriculture in its garden, including planting spring crops.
    • Agricultural Education and Garden Maintenance
      Operates an organic garden with hoop houses and a pollinator garden to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs for distribution. Engages volunteers in agricultural tasks and teaches them, along with STEM classes, about agriculture.
    • Food Distribution
      Distributes meal kits, fresh garden produce, locally sourced groceries, and non-perishable food items to community members in need, including seniors, adults, children, veterans, and senior-headed households. In 2024, food was distributed to 9,553 individuals across 2,908 households.
    • Food distribution through meal kits and pantry
      Distributes meal kits containing rice, beans, protein, bread, fresh fruits, and vegetables to families of 4, 6, or 10, and provides fresh, garden-grown produce and locally sourced groceries through its food pantry. In 2024, served 9,553 individuals across 2,908 households, including children, seniors, and veterans.
    • Food sourcing and donation management
      Receives bread, vegetables, and sometimes meat from local supermarkets on Mondays and Wednesdays, accepts donations of non-perishable food items, and sorts and stocks all incoming food for distribution.
    • Holiday giving event
      Operates an annual holiday giving event called The Giving Machine from December 12 to January 1, scheduled for 2025–2026.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$280K
Contributions & grants$279K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$650%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$313K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$633K
Cash$259K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$633K
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STACEY SCARCE DIRECTOR 40 $28K
KAILEE LITTRELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $27K
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Just Serve Graham County Partner — Provides updated information on service projects and volunteer opportunities for Our Neighbors Farm and Pantry.
  • Methodist Church Partner — Hosts the organization's facility behind its church property.
  • PayPal Government — Platform used for hosting donations for the fundraiser meal kit program.
  • churches Partner — Source of funding and community support
  • external groups and organizations throughout the community Partner — Partners with local community groups and organizations to host educational visits and expand program reach.
  • local businesses Partner — Source of funding and community support
  • mainstream and homeschool teachers Partner — Collaborates with mainstream and homeschool teachers to deliver STEM education through garden visits and curriculum.