IAMpact Report 2025

Standing With Our Neighbors

A Message from our Executive Director

Thank you for your continued support of Interfaith Assistance Ministry and the neighbors we serve. Each year, IAM witnesses the power of a caring community coming together to support those facing difficult circumstances.

Across Henderson County, many families continue to struggle with rising housing costs, food prices, and everyday expenses. For thousands of our neighbors, a sudden setback can quickly become a crisis. Through IAM’s crisis service programs, we are able to provide nutritious food, clothing, personal care items, and emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, transportation, and prescriptions. These services help families stay in their homes, keep food on the table, and move forward with hope.

Your support allows IAM to respond with compassion, dignity, and respect to every person who walks through our doors. On behalf of our staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors, thank you for standing with your neighbors.

With Gratitude,

Matt Hutcherson
Executive Director

Impact 2025 at a Glance

• 113,074: Number of times neighbors received food, clothing, and/or financial assistance in 2025

• 6,474: Unduplicated households served – 1 out of every 9 households in Henderson County

• 20,970: Unduplicated individuals served at least once in 2024

• 104,311: Neighbors who received food and hygiene supplies

• 3,585: Neighbors receiving emergency financial assistance

• 9,146: Neighbors receiving clothing assistance

IAM’s Community Impact

With extensive in-kind donations and over 26,000 volunteer hours contributed, IAM is able to leverage our expenditures to maximize the impact of our food, clothing, and financial assistance programs.

IAM is at the forefront of the effort to help our neighbors facing financial crisis. We partner with area congregations, nonprofit safety-net providers, social service agencies, businesses, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations to efficiently and effectively serve the needs of our community.

Everyone at IAM is proud to work tirelessly to prevent further homelessness, keep our neighbors warm and safe, and preserve the health and dignity of our most vulnerable citizens. Ultimately, we strive to make Henderson County a more stable and equitable place for all.

IAM Programs & Services

• FOOD ASSISTANCE
  IAM’s Pantry provides free, nutritious food to thousands of Henderson County residents each year. Neighbors may visit every other week to choose wholesome foods that promote better nutrition and healthier lives.

• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
  IAM provides emergency assistance for rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, heating fuel, prescription medicines, transportation, and other urgent needs, helping neighbors maintain financial stability during difficult times.

• CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
  IAM’s clothing closet provides seasonal clothing, linens, coats, shoes, work clothes, and children’s school clothing to keep our neighbors healthy, safe, and productive members of our community.

• MOBILE PANTRY
  IAM’s Mobile Pantry travels into the community to serve food-insecure neighbors who may not be able to travel to our pantry for assistance. The Mobile Pantry also refers neighbors to additional area agencies that may be able to help.

• IAM THRIFT STORE
  IAM Thrift Store is now in its fourth year of operations and has established itself as a go-to destination for area thrift shoppers. Most importantly, every dollar raised by IAM Thrift Store directly assists our neighbors in need.

• DISASTER RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP
  IAM collaborates with over 50 local agencies to connect residents with case managers who coordinate services and referrals for housing repairs, financial assistance, food support, and other resources needed to restore stability.

IAM’s 2025 Expenditures

• Programs and Services: 92%

• Management & General: 5%

• Fundraising: 3%