GIFTS OF LOVE INC
GIFTS OF LOVE INC
GIFTS OF LOVE INC
Programs
Basic Needs Services
BASIC NEEDS SERVICES - CLIENTS PERSONALLY CHOOSE FROM A SELECTIONOF MEAT, FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE, BAKED GOODS, NON-PERISHABLEFOODS, PAPER GOODS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS ONCE PER MONTH.PROVISION OF FOOD ALSO INCLUDES EDUCATION ABOUT FOOD NUTRITION BYGENTLY GUIDING CLIENTS TOWARDS THE 'BETTER FOR YOU' OPTIONS TOIMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL BEING. CLIENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSEIN-SEASON CLOTHING FOR THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY, AS WELL AS BEDLINENS, TOWELS, CURTAINS, POTS, PANS, DISHES AND SMALL APPLIANCES. BASIC NEEDS SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES THE WEEKEND BACKPACK AND RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAMS. THE WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM FILLS BACKPACKS WITH EASY-TO-PREPARE MEALS, SNACKS, AND DRINKS TO STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE OR REDUCED COST LUNCH IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA TO HELP FEED THE FAMILY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. STUDENTS RECEIVE THEIR BAGS FROM THEIR SCHOOLS, OR PARENTS PICK UP IN OUR AVON OFFICE, ON FRIDAYS. IN ADDITION, GOL IS ALSO SERVING 2 SCHOOLS IN WEST HARTFORD, 1 SCHOOL IN NEW BRITAIN, AND 5 CREC SCHOOLS. BAGS ARE FILLED WITH FOODS OBTAINED FROM FOODSHARE. ALLERGIES ARE ADDRESSED AND BAGS ARE CHECKED REGULARLY BEFORE THEY GO OUT TO THE SCHOOLS.WITH THE RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAM, GIFTS OF LOVE AND A CREW OF VOLUNTEERS PICK UP FOOD "RESCUED" FROM LOCAL SUPERMARKETS. PARTICIPATING STORES INCLUDE FITZGERALD'S, BIG Y, SHOP RITE, STOP AND SHOP, FRESH MARKET, AVON PRIME MEATS, AND WHOLE FOODS. FOOD IS PICKED UP AT EACH LOCATION ONCE OR TWICE WEEK. RESCUED FOOD IS MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AT THEIR REGULAR VISITS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$612.3KGifts of Love Farm Program
FARM PROGRAM - THE GIFTS OF LOVE FARM, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITHTHE TOWN OF SIMSBURY, IS RESPONSIBLE TO STEWARD THE AGRICULTURALLAND AND DIRECT A PORTION OF ITS OUTPUTS TOWARD THE SIMSBURY FOODPANTRY. THE REMAINING AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT IS DIRECTED TO THEORGANIZATION'S FOOD PANTRY'S AS WELL AS OTHER FOOD INSECURITYFOCUSED OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, THE FARM SERVES AS ANOPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT FOOD, ANDAGRICULTURE SUCH AS HOSTING INCUBATOR FARMERS. THE FARM PRODUCESOVER TWO TONS OF FOOD PER YEAR, MUCH OF WHICH IS DONATED TOFAMILIES IN NEED. IN NOVEMBER 2022, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLVED TO CEASE OPERATIONS OF THE FARM PROGRAM. THIS WAS PRIMARILY DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE GLOBAL COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WHEREBY DUE TO LIMITATIONS ON IN-PERSON GATHERINGS, THE PROGRAM WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AS EFFECTIVELY AS IT HAD IN THE PAST. FURTHER, BECAUSE OF THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE COSTS OF MAINTAINING THE PREMISES AND HISTORICAL FOOD YIELDS BECAME FINANCIALLY UNSUSTAINABLE. AS OF NOVEMBER 2022, THE ORGANIZATION HAD VACATED THE FARM PROPERTY, COINCIDING WITH THE END OF ITS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF SIMSBURY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$285.1KProgram 1 [2024]
BASIC NEEDS SERVICES - CLIENTS PERSONALLY CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF MEAT, FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE, BAKED GOODS, NON-PERISHABLE FOODS, PAPER GOODS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS ONCE PER MONTH. CLIENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE IN-SEASON CLOTHING FOR THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY, AS WELL AS BED LINENS, TOWELS, CURTAINS, POTS, PANS, DISHES AND SMALL APPLIANCES. BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES THE WEEKEND BACKPACK AND RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAMS. WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM: FILLS BACKPACKS WITH EASY-TO-PREPARE MEALS, SNACKS, AND DRINKS TO STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE OR REDUCED COST LUNCH TO HELP FEED THE FAMILY THROUGH THE WEEKEND. STUDENTS RECEIVE THEIR BAGS FROM THEIR SCHOOLS, OR PARENTS PICK UP IN OUR AVON OFFICE, ON FRIDAYS. BAGS ARE FILLED WITH FOODS OBTAINED FROM FOODSHARE. ALLERGIES ARE ADDRESSED AND BAGS ARE CHECKED REGULARLY BEFORE THEY GO OUT TO THE SCHOOLS.RETAIL RESCUE PROGRAM: GIFTS OF LOVE AND A CREW OF VOLUNTEERS PICK UP FOOD "RESCUED" FROM LOCAL SUPERMARKETS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE DISCARDED. PARTICIPATING STORES INCLUDE FITZGERALD'S, BIG Y, SHOP RITE, STOP AND SHOP, FRESH MARKET, AVON PRIME MEATS, AND WHOLE FOODS. FOOD IS PICKED UP AT EACH LOCATION ONCE OR TWICE WEEK. RESCUED FOOD IS MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AT THEIR REGULAR VISITS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$536.6K
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