2025-11-12T12:10:51-06:00 2025-06-30 561304727 BLACKMAN & SLOOP ADVISORS INC 1414 RALEIGH ROAD SUITE 300 CHAPEL HILL NC 27517 990 2024-07-01 561668767 CHATHAM OUTREACH ALLIANCE INC CHAT 9195425020 PO BOX 1326 PITTSBORO NC 273121326 MELISSA BEARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9195425020 2025-11-12 1 0 DEETRA B WATSON P00534544 9199428700 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MELISSA BEARD 40 CAMP DRIVE PITTSBORO NC 27312 4307971 0 X WWW.CORAFOODPANTRY.ORG X 1989 NC CORA PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. 12 12 16 371 0 0 3351744 4197470 0 0 41501 63467 16407 44468 3409652 4305405 0 0 0 0 680800 752545 0 0 144577 2590166 2793017 3270966 3545562 138686 759843 3330668 4057358 71738 50102 3258930 4007256 X CORA IS A NONPROFIT WORKING TO END HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH ITS CHOICE PANTRIES, MOBILE MARKETS, AND SEASONAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS. CORA SUPPORTS LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS WITH DIGNITY AND CARE. LAST YEAR, CORA DISTRIBUTED 1.9 MILLION MEALS TO NEARLY 13,000 INDIVIDUALS. 0 0 2774498 CORA'S CHOICE FOOD PANTRIES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. SET UP LIKE A GROCERY STORE, THE PANTRY ALLOWS CLIENTS TO CHOOSE FOODS THAT SUIT THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDING ENOUGH FOR 21 MEALS PER FAMILY MEMBER AT EACH VISIT. THIS CLIENT CHOICE MODEL PROMOTES DIGNITY, NUTRITIONAL VARIETY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2024/2025, THE PANTRY PROVIDED OVER 994,000 MEALS TO OVER 3,000 FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTY. 206343 THE SUMMER NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHATHAM KIDS (SNACK) PROGRAMACROSS THE COUNTY. ENSURES THAT CHILDREN WHO RELY ON FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS CAN ACCESS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IT SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ENOUGH HEALTHY FOOD TO COVER EACH CHILD'S BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, AND SNACKS, REDUCING THE BURDEN OF INCREASED FOOD COSTS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT. IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, WE SERVED 1,323 CHILDREN WITH OVER 194,000 MEALS. 89555 CORA'S MOBILE MARKET BRINGS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DIRECTLY TO CHATHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY, REACHING THOSE IN FOOD DESERTS OR WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. USING A DRIVE-THROUGH MODEL, IT PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH PRE-PACKED GROCERIES THAT INCLUDE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, DAIRY, BAKERY ITEMS, AND STAPLES. EACH VISIT OFFERS ENOUGH FOOD FOR 21 MEALS PER PERSON. IN 2024/2025, THE MOBILE MARKET PROVIDED 221,000 MEALS.PROVIDED 171,000 MEALS. 86231 CORAPACKS PROVIDES FOOD TO CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON FREE OR REDUCED-COST MEALS AT SCHOOL BUT NEED ACCESS TO NUTRITION DURING WEEKENDS AND BREAKS. FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, EACH ENROLLED STUDENT RECEIVES A MONTHLY FOOD BOX DELIVERED TO THEIR HOME. EACH CHILD RECEIVES THREE MEALS, TWO SNACKS, AND MILK FOR THE DAYS THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL. DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, CORA PROVIDED FOOD TO 170 CHILDREN.DELIVERY:CORA OFFERS DELIVERY TO LOCAL SENIORS WHO LACK TRANSPORTATION. IN 2024/2025, CORA PROVIDED DELIVERY OF GROCERIES AND CSFP (COMMODITYSUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM) BOXES TO 185 PEOPLE MONTHLY.OTHER:FOOD INSECURITY CAN BE DEFINED AS LIMITED OR UNCERTAIN ACCESS TONUTRITIOUS FOOD BECAUSE OF A LACK OF RESOURCES. MANY FAMILIES DO NOTHAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MEET THE COMPETING DEMANDS WE ALL FACE INCLUDING PAYMENTS FOR FOOD, HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES WHICH INCREASES THEIR RISK FOR FOOD INSECURITY. FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY FOR A DAY, A WEEK, A FEW MONTHS OR MORE AS THEIR RESOURCES COME AND GO.TO ADDRESS THIS SERIOUS ISSUE, THE CORA FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED THE EQUIVALENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,900,000 MEALS TO OVER 12,600 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS CHATHAM COUNTY DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR. 86231 3156627 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NC X X X MELISSA BEARD 9195453030 40 CAMP DR PITTSBORO NC 27312 PAM SOMERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID COOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAZMIN MENDOZA SOSA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LEANN MCKOY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAKOTA PHILBRICK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BOB GOETZE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BIBIEN FRAGOZO BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUZEN BRIA PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CINDI EBERT VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LEN RITTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID MARTY TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RICK HELGANS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MELISSA BEARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 119207 0 10721 119207 0 10721 1 0 0 0 0 33519 70000 4093951 2064471 4197470 63467 63467 47034 33519 2566 44468 44468 4305405 0 0 107935 125854 94391 12585 18878 497517 373138 49752 74627 13162 9872 1316 1974 70418 52813 7042 10563 45594 34196 4559 6839 3157 959 2198 67787 20581 47206 8370 508 7862 71600 34870 24675 12055 3694 3639 37 18 85250 47621 37629 7750 3210 3773 767 109962 97287 12675 11441 576 10865 DONATED FOOD 2060301 2060301 FOOD PURCAHSED 300569 300569 BANK AND CREDIT CARD FE 26399 1329 25070 FOOD TRANSPORTED 21076 21076 15661 199 4468 10994 3545562 3156627 244358 144577 182111 314038 1061341 871673 583583 712760 7921 8810 157393 337995 1383 9890 968323 299520 660286 668803 376650 811903 300000 321486 3330668 4057358 71738 50102 71738 50102 X 2567110 3177476 691820 829780 3258930 4007256 3330668 4057358 759843 43851 -55368 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3201642 1703062 3122053 3349369 4197470 15573596 24000 24000 118000 5328 27168 198496 3225642 1727062 3240053 3354697 4224638 15772092 15772092 879 928 19779 41870 63467 126923 10581 127326 -150 137757 16036772 0.98350 0.98420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 458541 83390 375151 154783 83594 71189 354999 132536 222463 668803 ANNUITY 315750 SECURITY DEPOSIT 5736 321486 4376424 43851 27168 71019 4305405 0 4305405 3628098 82536 82536 3545562 0 3545562 EMPTY BOWLS 80553 33519 47034 2566 80553 33519 47034 2566 2566 44468 BIBIEN FRAGOZO BOARD MEMBER IS THE OWNER OF BIBI'S PRODUCE 94717 CORA PURCHASES PRODUCE FROM BIBI'S PRODUCE IN NEW HILL, NC. BIBIEN FRAGOZO IS ON CORA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 0 X 1045838 2060300 FAIR VALUE X SUPPLIES 0 4170 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE ANNUAL FORM 990 FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY AND ACKNOWLEDGED IN WRITING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE AND MARKET CONDITIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 CORA SHARES INFORMATION THROUGH GUIDESTAR (CANDID) AND ITS WEBSITE, OR UPON REQUEST. CORA HOLDS GUIDESTAR'S PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY, PLACING IT IN THE TOP 0.1% OF U.S. CHARITIES FOR OPENNESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PAR XII, LINE 2C NO CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR