2016-673-E Finance - Inter-Faith Council for Social Service - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:82431AC9-7F03-4084-815E-A2EFB34C92BB t A - continued ProvidersaMibkrem_ ••lication 2. AGENCY INFORMATION Please provide the following information about your agency(Limit of 2 pages total): a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year) In Operation for 52 years, incorporated since June 1966 b) Agency's Purpose/Mission The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service meets basic needs and helps individuals and families achieve their goals. We provide shelter, food, direct services, referrals and information to people in need. We accomplish this through strong partnerships with volunteers, staff and those we serve. We rely on the active involvement of caring individuals, congregations and other community organizations. c) Types of Services the Agency Provides Program 1, Food Programs The IFC provides around 75,000 meals to hungry persons every year. Meals are free of charge and are provided to anyone who is hungry as well as to the residents of Community House and HomeStart. Community volunteers and volunteer groups representing congregations, businesses, neighborhoods and the University provide nutritious, hot meals 365 days a year. The Kitchen Coordinator schedules and trains volunteers to prepare and serve meals. Nearly all of the food that is served is donated by local restaurants, food services, campus groups, farmers, congregations and businesses. The IFC partners with Farmer Foodshare and other local groups to provide fresh, locally-grown produce for the Community Kitchen. The Community Kitchen relies heavily on volunteers to prepare and serve meals and clean up afterwards. Meal monitors provide support to volunteer groups and address client needs during the meal. Volunteers also help pick up, receive, sort and store food donations. The Food Pantry provides around 1,300 bags of groceries to those in need every month. Households in Chapel Hill or Carrboro, or in which an adult works in those communities, may become members of the Pantry who are welcome to receive groceries once a month. Grocery quantities offered are based on the number of people in the household. Food Pantry members may be eligible for other services. Staff, student interns and community volunteers receive, sort and stock food, interview clients and greet visitors at the reception desk. Evening hours are provided through a special collaboration with Project Rushhour, a service of the North Carolina Hillel. The IFC relies on donations from individuals, congregations, community food drives, grocery stores, UNC campus, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The Pantry also partners with Farmer Foodshare to receive fresh locally-grown produce that is distributed with non- perishables. With community donations and hands-on help, holiday dinners are distributed at the end of November and December to member households that have pre-enrolled. Program 2, Residential Programs Community House offers safe living accommodations, meals, showers and laundry facilities. Community House guests also receive an array of services: referrals to substance abuse education and counseling; medical, mental health and dental treatment; social worker support; job coaching; and referrals to community agencies. Residents are encouraged to identify and address personal challenges, seek employment opportunities, and establish a plan with short Main Application 1/25/2016 12:58:53 PM Page 5 0 f 33