named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Bags of Hope
Ensures children receive nutrient-dense foods to support their growth and sleep needs.
Food Preservation Kits
Curated kits including necessary equipment and ingredients for families to start food preservation.
Food Preservation Workshops and Classes
Hands-on workshops and classes teaching families effective food preservation techniques, including canning, fermentation, and sustainable food storage.
Fresh on Deck
Provides valuable guides and workshops on fermentation techniques and ensures children receive balanced meals.
Nutrition Education and Support
Educates children and families about the connection between sleep and nutrition through workshops, materials, and consultations.
Online Resources
Instructional videos, blogs, articles, and FAQs on food preservation techniques and best practices.
Recipe Guides
Comprehensive recipe guides with step-by-step instructions for preserving different types of foods, including canning, freezing, and dehydration.
activities · 13 groups
what they do
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Food Preservation and Cooking Education 18 activities
- Conduct research on nutrition education outcomesSupports and contributes to research demonstrating measurable improvements in children’s nutrition knowledge and cooking abilities, including a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
- Deliver comprehensive nutrition education and cooking programsOffers hands-on cooking classes, meal planning workshops, and nutrition lessons for children and families to improve nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and dietary habits. Programs include budget-friendly meal planning and have led to measurable improvements in healthy eating behaviors.
- Deliver school-based and field trip educational programmingProvides classroom presentations with interactive activities and organizes field trips to its facility to teach children about nutrition, cooking, and food systems.
- Family nutrition and cooking educationProvides comprehensive nutrition education, meal planning guidance, and hands-on cooking classes for families, including instruction on preparing healthy meals on a budget. Includes workshops on food preservation techniques such as canning, fermentation, and dehydration, supported by recipe guides and online resources.
- Food Preservation EducationOffers hands-on workshops, classes, comprehensive recipe guides, and online resources to teach families food preservation techniques, including canning, freezing, dehydration, advanced fermentation, and sustainable food storage. Curated food preservation kits are also provided.
- Food Preservation EducationOffers hands-on workshops, classes, comprehensive recipe guides, and online resources to teach families food preservation techniques such as canning, freezing, dehydration, advanced fermentation, and sustainable food storage. Curated food preservation kits are also provided.
- Food Preservation WorkshopsOffers hands-on workshops and classes to teach families food preservation techniques, including canning, advanced fermentation, and sustainable food storage, supported by comprehensive recipe guides and curated food preservation kits.
- Nutrition Education ResearchA study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that children in KOS programs showed measurable advancements in nutrition knowledge and practical cooking abilities, demonstrating enhanced understanding of food groups, nutrients, and healthy eating practices.
- Nutrition Education ResearchA study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that children in KOS programs showed measurable advancements in nutrition knowledge and practical cooking abilities, demonstrating an enhanced understanding of food groups, nutrients, and healthy eating practices, and adopting healthier eating habits.
- Nutrition Education ResearchA study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that children in KOS programs showed measurable advancements in nutrition knowledge and practical cooking abilities.
- Nutrition Education ResearchConducts research on the effectiveness of its nutrition education programs, with studies published in academic journals demonstrating advancements in children's nutrition knowledge and practical cooking abilities.
- Nutrition Education and Cooking ClassesProvides comprehensive nutrition education programs, workshops, and hands-on cooking classes for families and school-age children. These programs teach about healthy eating principles, meal planning, food nutritional value, and practical cooking skills, including preparing wholesome, sustainable meals and food preservation techniques.
- Nutrition Education and Cooking ClassesProvides comprehensive nutrition education programs, workshops, and hands-on cooking classes for school-age children and families to improve nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and dietary habits, including learning to prepare healthy meals, meal planning, and food nutritional value. This includes interactive cooking classes for children focused on wholesome, sustainable meals and practical cooking sessions.
- Nutrition Education and Cooking ClassesOffers comprehensive nutrition education programs and workshops for families and school-age children, teaching healthy eating principles, meal planning, food nutritional value, and practical cooking skills through hands-on classes. These programs aim to improve participants' nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and dietary habits, leading to healthier eating habits.
- Nutrition Education and Cooking ClassesProvides comprehensive nutrition education programs, workshops, and hands-on cooking classes for school-age children and families. These programs teach about healthy eating principles, meal planning, food nutritional value, and how to prepare nutritious meals on a budget, with participants demonstrating enhanced understanding of food groups and improved dietary habits.
- Nutrition education and cooking programs for childrenOffers interactive, hands-on cooking classes and nutrition lessons for school-age children, teaching healthy eating practices, food groups, and sustainable cooking. Programs have led to measurable improvements in nutrition knowledge and cooking skills, as documented in a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
- Offer food preservation education and resourcesProvides hands-on workshops, recipe guides, online resources, and curated kits to teach families food preservation techniques such as canning, fermentation, freezing, and dehydration to extend food access and reduce waste.
- Research and evaluation of program impactConducts research and evaluation of educational programs, including peer-reviewed studies showing measurable gains in children’s nutrition knowledge and academic performance, such as a 12% increase in reading and 26% rise in math scores.
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Weekend and Supplemental Meal Provision for Youth 6 activities
- Bags of Hope programProvides weekend nutrition to food-insecure children through the distribution of nutrient-dense food bags, primarily targeting students from Title 1 schools. Distributed 580,125 bags and serves children weekly in Maricopa County.
- Operate "Bags of Hope" weekend nutrition programDistributes nutrient-dense food bags to food-insecure children on weekends when school meals are unavailable, particularly targeting those from Title 1 schools in Maricopa County. The program has distributed over 580,125 bags and served millions of meals annually.
- Weekend Nutrition Program for ChildrenOperates the "Bags of Hope" program, distributing nutrient-dense foods and weekend nutrition to food-insecure children, primarily from Title 1 schools and other community organizations in Maricopa County, when school meals are unavailable. The program has distributed 580,125 Bags of Hope and served 4.6 million meals to food-insecure children and families.
- Weekend and School Break Meal Distribution for ChildrenOperates the "Bags of Hope" program, distributing nutrient-dense foods and ready-to-eat meals to food-insecure children, particularly during weekends and school breaks, in Maricopa County and to Title 1 schools and other community organizations. This program has distributed 580,125 Bags of Hope and served 4.6 million meals to food-insecure children and families.
- Weekend and School Break Meal Distribution for ChildrenOperates the "Bags of Hope" program, distributing nutrient-dense foods and ready-to-eat meals to food-insecure children, particularly during weekends and school breaks, in Maricopa County and to Title 1 schools and other community organizations. This program has distributed over 580,125 Bags of Hope and served 4.6 million meals to food-insecure children and families.
- Weekend and School Break Meal Distribution for ChildrenOperates the "Bags of Hope" program, distributing nutrient-dense foods and ready-to-eat meals to food-insecure children, particularly during weekends and school breaks, in Maricopa County and to Title 1 schools and other community organizations. This program has distributed 580,125 Bags of Hope and served 4.6 million meals to food-insecure children and families.
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Garden-Based Education Programs 6 activities
- Deliver garden-based and sustainability educationProvides garden-based learning programs where children engage in planting, harvesting, and maintaining gardens to understand sustainable food production and local food systems. Includes food waste reduction education on composting, meal planning, and creative use of leftovers.
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability EducationImplements food waste reduction initiatives, including educating children on composting, meal planning, and creative use of leftovers, and operates the "Fresh on Deck" program which collects surplus food from local businesses for redistribution. The organization also provides garden-based education programs where children learn about sustainable food production and local food systems.
- Garden-based and sustainability educationOffers garden-based learning programs where children engage in planting, harvesting, and maintaining gardens to understand sustainable food production. Includes food waste reduction education on composting, meal planning, and use of leftovers, supported by a comprehensive food waste conversion model.
- Sustainable Food Education and Waste ReductionProvides garden-based education programs where children learn about sustainable food production and local food systems, and implements food waste reduction initiatives that educate children on composting, meal planning, and creative use of leftovers. The organization has also developed a comprehensive model for food waste conversion.
- Sustainable Food Education and Waste ReductionProvides garden-based education programs where children learn about sustainable food production and local food systems. The organization also implements food waste reduction initiatives that educate children on composting, meal planning, and creative use of leftovers, and has developed a comprehensive model for food waste conversion.
- Sustainable Food Education and Waste ReductionProvides garden-based education programs where children learn about sustainable food production and local food systems. The organization also implements food waste reduction initiatives, educating children on composting, meal planning, and creative use of leftovers, and has developed a comprehensive model for food waste conversion.
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Youth Service Leadership Clubs 6 activities
- Operate youth leadership and philanthropy development programRuns a year-long Jr. Board program for middle school, high school, and college students to develop leadership and philanthropic skills through hands-on volunteer experiences and event planning.
- Youth Philanthropy and Leadership DevelopmentOperates a year-long Jr. Board program for Jr. High, High School, and College students, empowering youth through hands-on volunteer experiences to develop philanthropic skills and leadership in volunteer events.
- Youth Philanthropy and Leadership DevelopmentOperates a year-long Jr. Board program for Jr. High, High School, and College students to develop philanthropic skills and leadership through hands-on volunteer experiences and community engagement.
- Youth Philanthropy and Leadership DevelopmentOperates a year-long Jr. Board program for Jr. High, High School, and College students to develop philanthropic skills and leadership through hands-on volunteer experiences and community engagement.
- Youth Philanthropy and Leadership DevelopmentOperates a year-long Jr. Board program for Jr. High, High School, and College students, empowering youth through hands-on volunteer experiences to develop philanthropic skills and leadership in volunteer events.
- Youth leadership and volunteer development (Jr. Board Program)Operates a year-long Jr. Board program for middle school, high school, and college students to develop philanthropy and leadership skills through hands-on volunteer experiences and event coordination.
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Youth Food Drive Coordination 5 activities
- Community Engagement and Volunteer MobilizationOrganizes community activities and events to foster social connections and support networks among families, and engages volunteers for food drives and back-to-school drives. The organization engaged nearly 23,000 volunteers who contributed over 131,000 hours of service, saving approximately $50,000 annually.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer ProgramsOrganizes food drives, back-to-school drives, and community activities and events to foster social connections and support networks. The organization engages families, schools, and local businesses through volunteer opportunities and collaborative projects, having engaged nearly 23,000 volunteers who contributed over 131,000 hours of service, saving approximately $50,000 annually.
- Community Engagement and Volunteer ProgramsOrganizes community activities and events to foster social connections and support networks, engages families, schools, and local businesses through volunteer opportunities and collaborative projects, and organizes food drives and back-to-school drives. The organization has engaged nearly 23,000 volunteers who contributed over 131,000 hours of service, saving approximately $50,000 annually.
- Community outreach and engagement eventsOrganizes food drives, back-to-school drives, and community events to support families and foster social connections. Engages schools, families, and local businesses through volunteer opportunities and collaborative projects.
- Organize community outreach and engagement eventsConducts food drives, back-to-school drives, and community events that foster social connections, support networks, and volunteer engagement among families, schools, and local businesses.
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Culinary Job Training & Workforce Development 5 activities
- Educate youth on SNAP and nutrition through culinary programmingOperates the "SNAP Challenge" program to educate participants about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and build culinary skills through cooking competitions and experiential learning.
- SNAP Challenge ProgramOperates the "SNAP Challenge" program, which educates participants about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and fosters culinary skills through cooking competitions.
- SNAP Challenge ProgramOperates the "SNAP Challenge" program to educate participants about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and foster culinary skills through cooking competitions.
- SNAP Challenge ProgramOperates a "SNAP Challenge" program that educates participants about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and fosters culinary skills through cooking competitions.
- SNAP Challenge programProvides education about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and builds culinary skills through cooking competitions and related activities.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 3 activities
- Food Distribution and Meal ProgramsProvides food assistance through strategically located family food pantries offering fresh, healthy foods, and operates a Meal Program that prepares and distributes ready-to-eat meals, particularly targeting underserved children during weekends and school breaks. The organization has provided over 1.5 million meals by leveraging surplus food and recovered over one million pounds of food.
- Food distribution and meal programsOperates family food pantries and meal programs that provide groceries, fresh produce, cooking supplies, and ready-to-eat meals to food-insecure children and families. Leveraged surplus food to provide over 1.5 million meals and served 4.6 million meals overall.
- Provide food distribution and pantry servicesOperates family food pantries and a food distribution program that provides groceries, fresh produce, essential items, and ready-to-eat meals to food-insecure children and families. The organization has served over 4.6 million meals and recovered more than one million pounds of surplus food.
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Surplus Food Rescue and Redistribution 3 activities
- Food Recovery and RedistributionOperates the "Fresh on Deck" program, which collects surplus food from local businesses and redistributes it to individuals in need, contributing to the recovery of over one million pounds of food and the provision of over 1.5 million meals.
- Food Recovery and RedistributionOperates the "Fresh on Deck" program, which collects surplus food from local businesses and redistributes it to individuals in need, contributing to food waste reduction. The organization has recovered over one million pounds of food and provided over 1.5 million meals by leveraging surplus food.
- Food Recovery and RedistributionOperates the "Fresh on Deck" program, which collects surplus food from local businesses and redistributes it to individuals in need, including providing fresh produce and cooking supplies to families. The organization has recovered over one million pounds of food and provided over 1.5 million meals by leveraging surplus food.
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Regular Food Pantry Distribution 2 activities
- Community Food Distribution and Pantry ServicesOperates strategically located family food pantries and a Food Distribution Program to offer families access to fresh, healthy foods, groceries, and essential items. The organization also organizes food drives for community outreach.
- Family Food Pantries and Food AssistanceOperates strategically located family food pantries that offer families access to fresh, healthy foods, groceries, and essential items through a Food Distribution Program.
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General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
- Manage volunteer engagement and impact reportingEngages thousands of volunteers annually, tracks volunteer hours and economic value, and uses impact reporting to improve retention, satisfaction, and secure increased funding from donors and foundations.
- Volunteer Engagement and ManagementEngages a large volunteer base, with nearly 23,000 volunteers contributing over 131,000 hours of service, which has saved the organization approximately $50,000 annually. The organization also focuses on improving volunteer satisfaction and retention.
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Family Resource Fairs and Community Events 1 activity
- Community Engagement and SupportOrganizes community activities and events to foster social connections and support networks among families, and engages families, schools, and local businesses through community events, volunteer opportunities, and collaborative projects to reinforce sustainability education.
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Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and impactEngaged nearly 23,000 volunteers who contributed over 131,000 hours of service, supporting meal preparation, distribution, and program delivery. Volunteer contributions saved approximately $50,000 annually and enhanced program capacity.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Family Food Pantries and Essential Item DistributionOperates strategically located family food pantries that offer access to fresh, healthy foods, groceries, and essential items to children and families.
- Fresh on Deck programRedistributes surplus food from local businesses to individuals in need while providing nutrition education and hands-on activities for children and families. Aims to reduce food waste and improve food security.
- Operate "Fresh on Deck" surplus food recovery and nutrition programCollects surplus food from local businesses, redistributes it to children and families in need, and provides hands-on nutrition education and cooking activities to reduce food waste and improve food security.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$630K
Contributions & grants$632K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$287K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$96K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$883K
Investments$14K
Liabilities$263K
Net assets$1.10M
Liquid reserves37.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SCARPINATO | CEO | 40 | $65K |
| VINCENT SCARPINATO | CFO | 20 | $23K |
board members · 1
- RICK GRIMAUD — COO
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Community Relations Manager Partner — Coordinated food drive and volunteer events with Kitchen on the Street.
- Fresh on Deck Partner — Mentioned as an organization that plays a vital role in ensuring children receive necessary nutrients.
- Fresh on Deck Partner — Mentioned as another noteworthy program that focuses on reducing food waste through innovative recovery and redistribution practices.
- Fresh on Deck Partner — Offers opportunities to support food sustainability education.
- Fresh on Deck Partner — Partners to enhance food recovery efforts and ensure efficient distribution.
- Fresh on Deck Partner — Refers to their website for valuable guides, workshops on fermentation techniques, and additional resources.
- Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Partner — Published a study highlighting the effectiveness of KOS programs in improving children's nutrition knowledge and cooking abilities.
- Kitchen on the Street Partner — Organization that exemplifies biblical principles of hospitality through its mission and programs.
- Kitchen on the Street Partner — Phoenix-based nonprofit providing meals and emotional support to children and families facing food insecurity.
- National Center for Home Food Preservation Partner — Refers to their safety guidelines and resources for proper canning techniques.
- USDA Partner — References their "Complete Guide to Home Canning" as a comprehensive resource.