Grant Request Caring for Friends

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form


Organization Name: Caring for Friends
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 12271 Townsend Rd
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19154
Main Phone: (215) 464-2224
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.caringforfriends.org
Employer ID Number: 23-2072722
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information


Today’s Date: 10/13/22
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Caring Snack Bag Program
Project Description:

Embracing our organizational mantra of Food and Friendship, Caring for Friends prepares 1,500-2,000
snack bags per week, which costs the organization $78,000-$104,000 annually. Our Snack Bags are a
simple “to go bag” to help tide the child/youth over or at least give them some nutrition while waiting for the
“where and when” of their next meal. These products are given out to children and youth.

Our snack bags consist of:

Shelf Stable Milk or Juice
Protein tuna/chicken
Breakfast item-oatmeal, cereal bar, pop tarts
Snack item
Cracker or salty item
Piece of candy
Tea or hot chocolate

Each bag also consists of a caring and hopeful not from one of our volunteers.

Total Project Budget: $104,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $3,000

Project Duration: On-Going
Geographical Area Served: Greater Five-County Philadelphia Region
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21

Contact Information


Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jessica
Contact Last Name: Guberman
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 973-580-3091
Contact Email: jguberman@caringforfriends.org