Mission
The Community Table's mission is to provide nutritious meals, in a welcoming environment, to our neighbors in need. It is our vision that no one in Jackson County, NC goes to bed hungry.
Notes from the nonprofit
From our guests…
“Thank you for feeding my young sons and me tonight, if it wasn't for your program I would have gone hungry, as I would have used the last $4 I had to feed them. I'm so grateful for the warm food and the warm reception from your staff. Thanks to your program, my 3 children's' bellies will be full. “
“There are days when The Community Table provides me with my first and only meal, and a well-balanced meal, too. The staff and volunteers are always friendly and caring. If The Table wasn't here I'd be hungry, and lonely, too"
“The Community Table has really been a blessing to me and my family. If it wasn't for The Table and the people of Jackson County, we would not have a meal sometimes."
Ruling year
2001
Executive Director
Paige Christie Ms.
Main address
P.O. Box 62
Dillsboro, NC 28725 USA
EIN
56-2264894
NTEE code
Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs (K30)
Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs (K30)
Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs (K30)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In Jackson County, NC we face a poverty rate far above the national average -- 22.3%. Our mountainous terrain and spread-out population also limit access to food sources throughout the area, leading much of the county to be classified by the USDA as a Food Dessert. We see a steady increase in need for food, both primary and supplemental. We are successful if we have to turn away no one in need of help, and when the quality of our meals remains high.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The Community Table Meal Program
We serve nutritious meals to those in need in a welcoming atmosphere. Dinner is served on M, T, Th, and F from 4-6 .
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of meals served or provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
The Community Table Meal Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
We serve nutritious, freshly prepared dinners in a welcoming restaurant-style setting. Guests sit where they like, have menu options, and are waited on by volunteers.
boxes of groceries distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Seniors, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
The Community Table Meal Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Our self-shop food pantry program provides groceries to people in need in our community.
pounds of food distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
The Community Table Meal Program
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
This represents how much food was distributed through our food pantry program only, and does not include our dinner program.
Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goals are to never turn any client away for lack of food and to provide more nutritious foods through our two programs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies are to continue with store-level donations, food drives, and increasing our food budget to access more healthy foods from MANNA Food Bank and elsewhere. Now that we are doing an annual review with a CPA, this has opened us up to new grant funding. We are also planning to partner with local healthcare organizations to work on nutrition education.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
For the past several years we have set a new record for both programs. This demonstrates our widespread community support and our capacity to handle ever-increasing need. We have a very dedicated board of directors, staff, and volunteers who ensure our success.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2020 we purchased a meal-packing machine to allow us to safely distribute meals safely and efficient during the pandemic. These lidded meals can be held in the refrigerator for up to a week, frozen for up to 3 months, and can be reheated in oven or microwave. The containers themselves are also biodegradable.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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The COMMUNITY TABLE INC
Board of directorsas of 01/18/2022
Mr. Charles Easton
The Community Table
Mr. Ski Brominski
The Community Table
Brenda Oliver
Renee Cohen
Michele Smith
Clara Franklin
Ellerna Forney
April Tallant
Brandi Warner
Sharon Montague
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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? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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