Free Food Pantry - Saturday Sept 28th 11:00am - 1:00pm (Roxbury MA)
NO COST OR REGISTRATION TO ATTEND
If you or anyone you know may be in need of some extra groceries and produce items please join us on Saturday September 28th between 11:00am and 1:00pm No registration required.
Edward Cooper Community Garden & Education
34 Linwood Street
Boston MA 02119
This Emergency Food Pantry is brought to by Omega Men In Action supported by the Eta Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated
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Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Omega Men in Action Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which means so much to me. Listed below is information about "Who we are" and "What we do".
WHO WE ARE
Omega Men in Action, Inc. ("OMIA"), was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) organization by brothers from the Eta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc with a mission dedicated to strengthening youth and families in the Greater Boston community. OMIA promotes self-sufficiency and holistic well-being by creating and implementing innovative programming. OMIA addresses educational, health, mentoring, and social action advances to enhance the quality of life for many vulnerable populations.
OMIA’s Emergency and Mobile Food Pantries are essential community-based programs that provide bi-monthly food distribution to families across the Greater Boston communities. OMIA is an approved agency partner with the Greater Boston Food Bank. The Emergency and Mobile Food Pantries provide approximately 50 families with grocery items and fresh produce at each distribution.
In addition to combating food insecurity, OMIA solicits monetary support to aid the Eta Phi Chapter in offering college-bound students Scholarship Opportunities and Resources, Distributes Essential Items to our Homeless Community, Brings Awareness to Health Inequities, Honors Local Educators & Community Leaders, Gives Exposure to Talented High School Artists, Musicians, and Creators, and Hosts annual Back to School & Holiday Toy Drives.
Omega Men in Action, Inc. and the brothers of Eta Phi Chapter will continue to impact the community by providing these opportunities and resources to our community members who need extra support while strengthening our relationships with organizations and businesses that align to accomplish those goals.
WHAT WE DO
• Emergency and Mobile Food Pantries – The distribution and delivery of over 3,100 lbs. of Grocery Items and Fresh Produce to 100 community members.
o 37,200 lbs. distributed to 100- 125 unique households
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $25,657 ($10,800 rent + $6,000 p/t vol. stipend + $2,700 food + $1,800 U-Haul + $900 boxes + $110 tape + $3,347 other supplies/expenses)
• Achievement Awards and Celebrations – Hosting a series of community events, forums, and fundraisers to acknowledge and celebrate educators and community leaders dedicated to advocating and uplifting our community.
o 10 Educator/ Community Leaders Awarded for their commitment to our community
o Social Action and Health Awareness Initiatives Highlighted
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $7,475 ($6,500 3 events + $975 other supplies/expenses)
• Omega Q-Care Package Distribution - Purchasing over 1100 items and consolidating care packages with toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, feminine care products, hand warmers, COVID masks, granola bars, socks, and Stop & Shop gift cards for our Homeless community.
o 250 unhoused community members receive essential items
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $5,980 ($2,200 items + $3,000 gift cards + $780 other supplies/expenses)
• College-Bound Scholarships and Resources – Organizing bi-annual essay contests with scholarship rewards and sharing access to other essential resources and tools for high school students.
o 6 High School Students award a scholarship
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $5,175 ($4,500 6 rewards + $675 other supplies/expenses)
• Talent Hunt & Showcase – Providing a platform for youth to showcase their artistry, musicianship, or creative abilities for scholarship rewards.
o Several youths were able to showcase their talents, and 3 awarded a scholarship
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $3,738 ($2,250 3 rewards + $1,000 venue + $488 other supplies/expenses)
• Back to School Drive – Purchasing 300 backpacks and school supplies for Kindergarten through high school students.
o 300 backpacks filled with school supplies.
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $3,666 ($1,508 backpacks + $1,680 supplies + $478 other supplies/expenses)
• Holiday Toy Drive – Solicitation of toys or monetary donations to make three substantial contributions to three partnering organizations; Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., The Historic 12th Baptist Church, and Family Movement.
o 300 – 900 toys distributed
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $3,000 - $14,000
• Holiday Turkey Drive – Solicitation of turkeys from the Greater Boston Food Bank or monetary donation to purchase turkeys.
o 125 turkeys distributed to families.
o Annual Operating & Impact Cost: $2,070
