FELICIAN CENTER INC

Programs

1. Food prices continue to increase and therefore have an impact on the food pantry both with our purchasing food and client needs. An increase in the number of families participating has increased new registrations. The grocery bag value is approximately $25/30 and various times of the year a grocery store gift card for $10-$20 is added for meat or fresh produce products. 200 thanksgiving grocery bags, summer kid-friendly grocery bags, and bags for kids at various learning adventure dates add some extras e.g. Cereals, fruit, etc. The food pantry is open on tuesdays. As of january 2025, clients are able to participate 12 times a year, raising the need for shelves to be more stocked. The number of households served was about 6,500 individuals from july 2024 through june 2025.

   $78,610 spent
   28% of program spending

2. The clothing closet features items that are advertised in advance e.g. 200 new shoes in october, winter coats and new jackets in november, new blankets, bedding in december, new clothing in july for the back-to-school sale, baby clothing in january. Limited furniture and household items, and various gift items are available all year long. The closet is open most fridays. An increase in new items being donated by local businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals also attracts new shoppers. New clients especially male clients have increased. Free clothing e.g. Hats, gloves, sweatshirts, sweaters are put outdoors for passersby during frigid nights. Additionally, fire victims are offered free clothing, bedding, and towels as needed. Approximately 1,500 clients were served during fiscal year 2025.

   $148,389 spent$10,207 earned by the program
   53% of program spending

3. Felician center sponsors the annual health fair and provides services from the regional hospital, health agencies, and hope health. A $400 dental or eyecare package is available for people below poverty level and immigrants without sufficient insurance that includes an interview for qualification. Prescription assistance is also provided. In addition, limited donations from felician center are made to local pharmacies to cover expenses for people who cannot pay. In addition, limited health items, toiletries, and over-the-counter medications are available in the clothing closet and food pantry as needed. Approximately 30 people were served during the 2025 fiscal year.

   $8,833 spent
   3% of program spending

4. The felician center sponsors learning adventures, which has replaced the formal after school program since covid. The local public school has reorganized its after school program with an improved format and so more children participate in public school after school programs. This resulted in decreased attendance at the felician center after-school program. Thus, felician center started offering learning adventures for children as of january 2023. The program meets once per month. The program offers educational themes for black history month, math, working with money, science, holidays, etc. Small stipends are offered to volunteers to assist. Approximately 180 students participated annually. In addition to the learning adventures program, felician center continues to respond to shifting needs in local public-school systems, arrivals of legal immigrants, and local community outreach. Monies are spent on immigrant professional teachers and their families to support basic needs. Additional monies are spent for donations to community youth group mission trips, vital aging senior citizen programs, christmas shoebox project (providing basic clothing, toiletries, and gifts), residential…

   $43,621 spent
   16% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $279,453.