BRUNSWICK FAMILY ASSISTANCE - BIOGRAPHY AND ABOUT US

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Brunswick Family Assistance Agency, Inc.

a 501(c)(3) Organization

BFA Phone: 910-754-4766 Fax: 910-755-3313

Family Thrift Store Phone: 910-754-7322

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Office Hours: Mon-Tues-Thurs 9 am-4:30 pm / Wed 1 pm-4:30 pm / Fri 9 am-3pm

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(Note: ALL services are based upon the availability of funding at the time of service applications.)

"We envision a community where all people have access to an adequate and nutritious supply of food and resources to sustain themselves"

BFA STAFF

Fred Stephens, Executive Director

Linda Turner, Bookkeeper/HR Coordinator

Lora Moree, Program Manager

Sue Biggs, Intake Worker/Program Assistant

Anne Brett, Intake Worker

Linda Perkins, Intake Worker

Marie Garvin,Team Leader

Judy Killian, Thrift Store Associate

Macon Harris, Thrift Store Associate

Margaret Stanley, Thrift Store Associate

Diana Carter, Thrift Store Associate

Ladine Inman, Thrift Store Associate

BFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Ken Papaj, Chairman, 2011-2013

Mrs. Debbie Thorpe -Vice Chair 2011-2013

Mr. Len Bernauer Secretary, 2011- 2013

Mr. Locke Newlin, Treasurer, 2011-2013

Rev. John Causey

Ms. Karla Squier

Mr. Brian Houger

Ms. Jana Berg (ExOffico)

Mr. Conrad Stout

Mr. Hubert Reaves

Mr. Jay Hancock

Mr. Michael Richards

Mr. Richard Marchell

Mrs. Lia Zygmont

Mr. Bob Bobinski

Mr. William Hadesty

About BRUNSWICK FAMILY ASSISTANCE AGENCY, INC

BFA is a private non-profit 501(c) (3) organization offering several programs to low-income families in Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Now in our 32nd year of operation, our major funders include Brunswick County, Brunswick Electric, United Way of the Cape Fear Area, Cape Fear Memorial Foundation, the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program, NC Department of Agriculture, HUD, faith based organizations, service clubs, and individual donations.

BFA provides emergency assistance and other programs to qualified low-income families and individuals as a result of donated money, food, and clothing, and by the countless hours of work donated by our volunteers.

Those who can, do.

Those who can do more, volunteer.

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2012 Service Statistics

In a typical year (2012), your contributions have helped BFA provide:

• 131,171 from our food pantry provided for 7,599 households and 25,451 individuals;

• 114,213 pounds of USDA Commodities for 3,594 households and 8,634 individuals;

• $73,565 for utility assistance for 1,963 households and 6,262 individuals;

$83,470 in rental and emergency shelter assistance for 362 households and 962 individuals;

2,290 Individuals received gifts (another 36 received food only) through our Christmas Distribution Program. BFA approved and distributed to another 55 households under the Toys-For-Tots program. BFA also assisted in the vetting process for 101 persons for the Toy Run and 289 persons for the Brunswick Baptist Christmas programs;

Provided “Back to School” book bags, school supplies and clothing for 123 households and 284 children in our Christmas in July Program;

BFA was also the LEAD agency in the Summer Food Service Program providing 13,848 meals to school children during the summer of 2012;

BFA also provides vouchers for clothing, money for prescription drugs, support for transportation, and assistance to 871 individuals to enroll in the food stamp program;

It is conservatively estimated that Brunswick Family Assistance touches the lives of more than 17% of the residents of Brunswick County. Until the economy in our area improves, we anticipate needing considerable additional funding to provide for the sustained high level of need for services we have experienced since 2009/2010;

Please keep your neighbors in your hearts and help us help those eligible for services, by supporting BFA during the year. Be assured that your contributions will be used wisely to help our own in Brunswick County;

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1551, Shallotte, NC 28459

Physical Location:

4600-8 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470

(910) 754-4766