COMFORT FOOD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
When everyone eats, all are nourished
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Greenwich and Cossayuna Food Pantries
Weekly Food Pantries that serve non-perishable, perishable and non-food goods (paper products, personal hygiene, household cleaning, etc.) to low-income residents.
Both pantries place an emphasis on fresh, healthy food. Perishable food distribution represents 50% of the total product that is distributed through the pantries. Education around the use of fresh food and connection to other services and resources are standard features to the Pantry services.
Fresh Food Collective
Fresh Food Collective is a multi-faceted program led by Comfort Food Community.
CFC works with farms, businesses, non-profits, churches, libraries and individual citizens to
make fresh, healthy food accessible to all while supporting our local agricultural economy.
In 2021, Fresh Food Collective recovered and distributed 150,000 lbs. of excess food to households
throughout Washington, Warren, and Saratoga counties.
We believe that in a country of such abundance, everyone should have access to real, fresh food.
Community Health
The potential health impact of improving diet within our population is immense. Less than 25% of adults in our geographic area eat the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Furthermore, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and a range of chronic illnesses are begun or exacerbated by food insecurity.
Food as Medicine is a developing field and we are proud to amplify the research and social equality practices to best serve anyone in need.
In 2018, we began providing public health education through our pantry services, at the community garden, and within the Greenwich Free Library, Greenwich School District, and the Greenwich Youth Center. We expanded our services to address a range of social determinants of health.
Student Nutrition
In partnership with Greenwich Central School administration, the Greenwich PTSA and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, CFC fills backpacks each week that go home with over 40 students for the weekend to ensure that they come back to school fed and ready to learn.
Thanks to the support of our community partners and volunteers, in 2019 the program extended it's service to run throughout the duration of summer break and all school vacations.
Where we work
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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COMFORT FOOD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Board of directorsas of 07/14/2022
Mark Hebert
Retired
Term: 2018 - 2024
Maryann McGeorge
Retired, SVP Ralph Lauren
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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