Our Organization
Our headquarters is located at 8318 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382. All in-kind donations can be dropped off at our headquarters located at 8318 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce Twp, MI 48382 in our donation bin. We are also open by appointment for larger donations. Please contact us at [email protected] or (313) 268-7734 for assistance.
We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. As a public charity, we rely on contributions from the general public to fund our mission. Donations to The Student Pantry are tax deductible. Our tax identification number is 82-5166231. We are proud to say that our leadership team is not compensated for their time spent on behalf of The Student Pantry, so almost 100% of our donations go directly into the operation of our Student Pantry sites. If you have specific questions about making a donation, please contact us at [email protected].
We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. As a public charity, we rely on contributions from the general public to fund our mission. Donations to The Student Pantry are tax deductible. Our tax identification number is 82-5166231. We are proud to say that our leadership team is not compensated for their time spent on behalf of The Student Pantry, so almost 100% of our donations go directly into the operation of our Student Pantry sites. If you have specific questions about making a donation, please contact us at [email protected].
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We continue to be a gold-level GuideStar participant, demonstrating our commitment to financial transparency since our formation in 2018. Our profile can be viewed at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/82-5166231.
Our Leadership Team
Youth Advisory Board Members (front row): Sydney Urbaniak, Chloe Endreszl, Nina Fertel, Olivia Pratt, Mina Aasgaard
Board of Directors (back row): Patrick Cavanaugh, Julie Urbaniak, Steven Urbaniak, Kristin Froning (not pictured: Michele Endreszl)
Board of Directors (back row): Patrick Cavanaugh, Julie Urbaniak, Steven Urbaniak, Kristin Froning (not pictured: Michele Endreszl)
Our leadership team includes a board of directors and a Youth Advisory Board comprised completely of high school students. The Youth Advisory Board operates The Student Pantry on a day-to-day basis with all Youth Advisory Board members serving in each facet of the operation.
Sydney Urbaniak, Founder of The Student Pantry, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Youth Advisory Board
Sydney is a 2021 graduate of Walled Lake Central High School and now attends Michigan State University. She began working to reduce student need in 2014 after noticing that not all students seemed to have the required school supplies. Initially, Sydney and her parents donated the items needed through the Walnut Creek Counseling Office. Once Sydney understood how large the need truly was, she was determined to help all kids who might be struggling due to a lack of resources and The Student Pantry was born. In addition to her role on The Student Pantry, Sydney was a drum major in the Walled Lake Central Marching Band and played the clarinet as a member of the pit orchestra for Walled Lake Central's musical productions of The Secret Garden, Sister Act and Shrek. In her free time, Sydney enjoys traveling as well as spending time with friends and family.
Patrick Cavanaugh, Board Member
Pat Cavanaugh is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Student Pantry. Currently, Pat works for the Green Bay Packers as the Event Sales and Service Manager. Prior to working with the Packers, Pat was a school administrator for twelve years serving as the principal at Walnut Creek Middle School in West Bloomfield, Michigan as well as an elementary principal and middle school assistant principal in the Warren Consolidated School District. He also taught in the elementary and the middle school levels. Pat has held other service roles in the community including being on the Steering Committee for Blessings in a Backpack within Warren Consolidated Schools from 2012-2016 and was the Founder and Camp Director of a Free Youth Football Camp in Warren, Michigan from 2006-2011. On a personal level, Pat is married with four children (12, 10, 6, and 5 years old). He attended Saginaw Valley State University for his Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Rochester (NY) for his Master’s of Science (MS), and Oakland University for his Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.).
Kristin Froning, Board Member
Mrs. Froning began teaching at Oakley Park Elementary in 1992. In 2003, she began her career in administration, serving as head teacher at Keith Elementary and Commerce Elementary; as well as interim assistant principal at Walnut Creek, and interim principal at Loon Lake. Mrs. Froning returned to Oakley Park in August of 2010 as principal. Mrs. Froning has a bachelors' degree in Elementary Education from Central Michigan; a master's degree in Literacy from Eastern Michigan University; and an Education Specialist degree from Oakland University. She is the consummate servant leader, collaborating with students, staff, parents, businesses and the community on behalf of children and public education. Mrs. Froning is a proud member of the Walled Schools community as both an educator and parent.
Julie Urbaniak, Board Member
Julie, Sydney's mom, is a member of the Board of Directors and is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan. She is thrilled to be supporting her daughter's efforts to reduce food insecurity in their community. Julie also supports The Student Pantry by acting as the President and Treasurer of the organization. She has served on her subdivision's board of directors since 2007 in addition to her roles as a PTA board member and other community-based volunteer activities.
Steven Urbaniak, Board Member
Steve, Sydney's dad, is a member of the Board of Directors and represents the Youth Advisory Board's positions concerning the day-to-day operation of The Student Pantry. Steve also supports The Student Pantry by acting as the Vice-President and Secretary of the organization. Steve volunteered for several years as a soccer coach as well as at PTA and other functions. Along with his wife Julie, Steve believes that small changes can make a big impact in the world.
Sydney Urbaniak, Founder of The Student Pantry, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Youth Advisory Board
Sydney is a 2021 graduate of Walled Lake Central High School and now attends Michigan State University. She began working to reduce student need in 2014 after noticing that not all students seemed to have the required school supplies. Initially, Sydney and her parents donated the items needed through the Walnut Creek Counseling Office. Once Sydney understood how large the need truly was, she was determined to help all kids who might be struggling due to a lack of resources and The Student Pantry was born. In addition to her role on The Student Pantry, Sydney was a drum major in the Walled Lake Central Marching Band and played the clarinet as a member of the pit orchestra for Walled Lake Central's musical productions of The Secret Garden, Sister Act and Shrek. In her free time, Sydney enjoys traveling as well as spending time with friends and family.
Patrick Cavanaugh, Board Member
Pat Cavanaugh is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Student Pantry. Currently, Pat works for the Green Bay Packers as the Event Sales and Service Manager. Prior to working with the Packers, Pat was a school administrator for twelve years serving as the principal at Walnut Creek Middle School in West Bloomfield, Michigan as well as an elementary principal and middle school assistant principal in the Warren Consolidated School District. He also taught in the elementary and the middle school levels. Pat has held other service roles in the community including being on the Steering Committee for Blessings in a Backpack within Warren Consolidated Schools from 2012-2016 and was the Founder and Camp Director of a Free Youth Football Camp in Warren, Michigan from 2006-2011. On a personal level, Pat is married with four children (12, 10, 6, and 5 years old). He attended Saginaw Valley State University for his Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Rochester (NY) for his Master’s of Science (MS), and Oakland University for his Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.).
Kristin Froning, Board Member
Mrs. Froning began teaching at Oakley Park Elementary in 1992. In 2003, she began her career in administration, serving as head teacher at Keith Elementary and Commerce Elementary; as well as interim assistant principal at Walnut Creek, and interim principal at Loon Lake. Mrs. Froning returned to Oakley Park in August of 2010 as principal. Mrs. Froning has a bachelors' degree in Elementary Education from Central Michigan; a master's degree in Literacy from Eastern Michigan University; and an Education Specialist degree from Oakland University. She is the consummate servant leader, collaborating with students, staff, parents, businesses and the community on behalf of children and public education. Mrs. Froning is a proud member of the Walled Schools community as both an educator and parent.
Julie Urbaniak, Board Member
Julie, Sydney's mom, is a member of the Board of Directors and is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan. She is thrilled to be supporting her daughter's efforts to reduce food insecurity in their community. Julie also supports The Student Pantry by acting as the President and Treasurer of the organization. She has served on her subdivision's board of directors since 2007 in addition to her roles as a PTA board member and other community-based volunteer activities.
Steven Urbaniak, Board Member
Steve, Sydney's dad, is a member of the Board of Directors and represents the Youth Advisory Board's positions concerning the day-to-day operation of The Student Pantry. Steve also supports The Student Pantry by acting as the Vice-President and Secretary of the organization. Steve volunteered for several years as a soccer coach as well as at PTA and other functions. Along with his wife Julie, Steve believes that small changes can make a big impact in the world.