Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Memphis Food Pantry
Legal Name (if Different): The Memphis Church Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 7400 Cordova Club Dr E
City: Cordova
State: TN
Postal Code: 38018
Main Phone: 901-509-3871
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://thememphischurch.org/671-2/
Employer ID Number: 62-1608435
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/13/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Memphis Food Pantry
Project Description:

The Memphis Food Pantry provides free, barrier free access to food, clothing, and essential items for individuals and families experiencing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis, Tennessee. The program operates through weekly food and clothing distributions, a 24 hour community refrigerator stocked daily, and seasonal initiatives such as holiday food boxes and a Christmas toy store. No identification or paperwork is required, ensuring that anyone in need can receive assistance with dignity and without barriers.

Memphis faces significant economic hardship, with many households struggling due to low wage employment, rising living costs, and limited access to affordable housing and transportation. The Memphis Food Pantry directly addresses these challenges by ensuring consistent access to nutritious food for children, families, seniors, and unhoused individuals. Each year, the pantry serves approximately 1,200 unique families, including more than 650 families monthly and 625 children. In 2024, the pantry rescued 938,143 pounds of food, helping redirect quality food to families who need it most.

This program combines rescued food with purchased fresh items such as produce, dairy, and proteins to ensure balanced nutrition. By maintaining reliable weekly services and around the clock access through the community refrigerator, the Memphis Food Pantry provides immediate hunger relief while supporting long term household stability. Through compassionate service and community driven support, the program strengthens food security and overall well being for vulnerable populations across Memphis, Tennessee.

Total Project Budget: $161,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Walmart – $3,500 Received, Adient Foundation – $10,000 Requested, GuideOne Foundation – $10,000 Requested, DanPaul Foundation – $10,000 Requested, Enterprise Mobility – $10,000 Requested, Ameriprise Financial – $10,000 Requested

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Memphis, Tennessee
Age Group To Be Served: All ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Robert
Contact Last Name: Jacques
Contact Title: Board Member
Contact Phone: 9015093871
Contact Email: tmclgsfundraising@gmail.com