The Branch of Nashville
Programs
Budget
$46,700.00
Description
Older Adult Care is a sub-program of Food Pantry. Older adults are not often able to come to our facility to pick up food. Through a collaboration with DoorDash, food is delivered to many of our senior clients. Seniors are called or they call us to schedule delivery, providing an opportunity to check on the welfare of the senior and customize their food order to accommodate their health needs. As many seniors may not have online access, no appointment is needed for food pickup on Wednesdays which is only available to older adults. FiftyForward is available onsite one Wednesday per month, distributing prepared meals to older adults.
Program Successes
In 2022 we have been able to feed over 300 older adults on a monthly basis. 60-70 of those older adults have received groceries delivered to their homes. Based on an average of 90 lbs. of food per cart, we provided 22,500 meals per month. Of those meals, 4,875 were delivered directly to an older adult's home by Branch volunteers and DoorDash drivers who average a combined 596 miles/month.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Long-term Success
Older adults will be provided with nutritional, fresh groceries and meals that accommodate their specific dietary needs and preferences.
Older adults will receive groceries delivered to their homes via a volunteer or through DoorDash which creates face-to-face contact with the senior.
Older adults will be redirected/referred to other organizations in our community that provide assistance in different areas in which clients might need assistance, providing holistic care as appropriate.
Short-term Success
300 older adults per month are receiving food boxes from The Branch. 60-70 seniors who are unable to drive have their food delivered to their home. The number of deliveries has increased about 20% in the past 6 months.
Many have expressed their gratitude by sending us photos of what they have been able to prepare because of the fresh food they received. Clients have expressed astonishment over the amount of fresh food they receive instead of boxed and canned foods.
Program Success Monitored By
1. Clients will be contacted on a monthly basis to evaluate if the needs have been met and learn of new needs that might arise.
2. We will use Link2feed, spreadsheet, and Unite Us as platforms to record/log information on each client.
3. Monthly volunteer lunch/dinner meetings will take place in order to brainstorm and develop ideas together on how to better serve the clients.
4. We will work closely/partner with other organizations whose mission is to serve and assist our community as well.
5. The number of older adults we can serve. We hope to decrease the number of older adults with food insecurity by serving as many clients as funds will allow.
Program Areas Served
Davidson County, Rutherford County, Brentwood Area
$46,700.00
Description
Older Adult Care is a sub-program of Food Pantry. Older adults are not often able to come to our facility to pick up food. Through a collaboration with DoorDash, food is delivered to many of our senior clients. Seniors are called or they call us to schedule delivery, providing an opportunity to check on the welfare of the senior and customize their food order to accommodate their health needs. As many seniors may not have online access, no appointment is needed for food pickup on Wednesdays which is only available to older adults. FiftyForward is available onsite one Wednesday per month, distributing prepared meals to older adults.
Program Successes
In 2022 we have been able to feed over 300 older adults on a monthly basis. 60-70 of those older adults have received groceries delivered to their homes. Based on an average of 90 lbs. of food per cart, we provided 22,500 meals per month. Of those meals, 4,875 were delivered directly to an older adult's home by Branch volunteers and DoorDash drivers who average a combined 596 miles/month.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
At-Risk Populations
Elderly and/or Disabled
Long-term Success
Older adults will be provided with nutritional, fresh groceries and meals that accommodate their specific dietary needs and preferences.
Older adults will receive groceries delivered to their homes via a volunteer or through DoorDash which creates face-to-face contact with the senior.
Older adults will be redirected/referred to other organizations in our community that provide assistance in different areas in which clients might need assistance, providing holistic care as appropriate.
Short-term Success
300 older adults per month are receiving food boxes from The Branch. 60-70 seniors who are unable to drive have their food delivered to their home. The number of deliveries has increased about 20% in the past 6 months.
Many have expressed their gratitude by sending us photos of what they have been able to prepare because of the fresh food they received. Clients have expressed astonishment over the amount of fresh food they receive instead of boxed and canned foods.
Program Success Monitored By
1. Clients will be contacted on a monthly basis to evaluate if the needs have been met and learn of new needs that might arise.
2. We will use Link2feed, spreadsheet, and Unite Us as platforms to record/log information on each client.
3. Monthly volunteer lunch/dinner meetings will take place in order to brainstorm and develop ideas together on how to better serve the clients.
4. We will work closely/partner with other organizations whose mission is to serve and assist our community as well.
5. The number of older adults we can serve. We hope to decrease the number of older adults with food insecurity by serving as many clients as funds will allow.
Program Areas Served
Davidson County, Rutherford County, Brentwood Area
Budget
$114,900.00
Description
Our English Language Learning Center is designed to provide reliable and consistent English classes to immigrant populations. We recognize that many people who come to us struggle to find adequate employment to take care of their families and this is due in large part to a lack of English language skills. The purpose of our program is to provide the community with opportunities that are available more often and more consistently so that more of the barriers to learning English, can be removed. English intensive class is available to those who are willing to commit concentrated time in learning English.
Classes are available in-person and by video, increasing our reach to those in other states.
Category
Education - Adult Education
Beneficiaries
Adults
Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees
Program Areas Served
None
$114,900.00
Description
Our English Language Learning Center is designed to provide reliable and consistent English classes to immigrant populations. We recognize that many people who come to us struggle to find adequate employment to take care of their families and this is due in large part to a lack of English language skills. The purpose of our program is to provide the community with opportunities that are available more often and more consistently so that more of the barriers to learning English, can be removed. English intensive class is available to those who are willing to commit concentrated time in learning English.
Classes are available in-person and by video, increasing our reach to those in other states.
Category
Education - Adult Education
Beneficiaries
Adults
Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$147,500.00
Description
In an effort to take good care of our community and seek out those in need, the Food Pantry was opened in 2013. In collaboration with area churches, businesses, and other partners, we opened the Pantry to address immediate hunger needs and provide food support to our neighbors. The average income of the person coming to the Pantry is $1300 per month or less. The majority of those coming are looking for jobs or they are working and under-employed. Clients make an appointment online to pick-up food at our facility once per month. The goal of the Pantry is to provide supplementation to a family or individual's current budget and open doors into their lives that may allow us to assist them. Our goal is to work closely with each individual/family, helping them identify challenges that necessitate the need for assistance, and working with them to develop a plan that will lead to a life a thriving. The Pantry exists to bring hope and change to the lives we touch.
Beneficiaries
Families
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Davidson County, Antioch TN
$147,500.00
Description
In an effort to take good care of our community and seek out those in need, the Food Pantry was opened in 2013. In collaboration with area churches, businesses, and other partners, we opened the Pantry to address immediate hunger needs and provide food support to our neighbors. The average income of the person coming to the Pantry is $1300 per month or less. The majority of those coming are looking for jobs or they are working and under-employed. Clients make an appointment online to pick-up food at our facility once per month. The goal of the Pantry is to provide supplementation to a family or individual's current budget and open doors into their lives that may allow us to assist them. Our goal is to work closely with each individual/family, helping them identify challenges that necessitate the need for assistance, and working with them to develop a plan that will lead to a life a thriving. The Pantry exists to bring hope and change to the lives we touch.
Beneficiaries
Families
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Davidson County, Antioch TN
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| The Branch is at a crossroads in how we will move forward. Realizing a great need to address systems, processes, procedures and increased demand in a way that is healthy and effective, we are evaluating best ways to move into the future. This will require hiring additional staff. But it will also require better interaction with our guests, listening to their needs, and hiring interpreters who can speak their language so that we can assure that good communication is occurring. The Branch is recognizing the need to build deeper community in order to give place and agency to those we serve. Mutuality is key to how we interact with our neighbors if we are to build better community. We are building relationships, increasing community awareness, seeking out monthly and occasional donors to enhance our ability to provide. |
