Transparency

What it costs to keep our doors open

Feeding our neighbors takes real resources — food, heat, lights, insurance, and a roof to keep it all under. Every dollar is stretched by an all-volunteer team with no paid staff.

$32,000+
Total operating costs to serve our community since 2022
$3,433
Spent in 2025 just to heat & power the pantry
100%
Volunteer-run — no paid staff or salaries
Cost Category2022202320242025
Food Assistance$5,429.08$6,909.93$1,320.56$1,142.01
Additional Food & Supplies$1,668.06$1,177.30$1,278.58$340.78
Printing & Office$294.58$1,835.51$1,057.68$1,062.59
Utilities$100.00$1,940.42$3,433.58
Internet$240.00
Insurance$152.00$182.00$333.50$188.00
Vehicle$217.68$217.68
Repairs & Maintenance$592.49$638.54
Equipment$401.74
Filing & Membership Fees$50.00$70.00$50.00$50.00
Total Operating Costs$8,095.46$10,174.74$6,790.91$7,313.18

Figures reflect the pantry's operating costs by category. 2025 is preliminary and subject to year-end review. The Mulliken Area Food Pantry is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 85-0578837), in partnership with the Greater Lansing Food Bank and Feeding America. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.