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State of the Food Bank & Hunger In Our Region

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State of the Food Bank & Hunger In Our Region. SHFB Update FY 2010/11. Mission: Providing food to people in need in our community Vision: Lead our community to eliminate hunger Strategic Goals: Improve quantity of food provided Improve quality of food provided - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: State of the Food Bank & Hunger In Our Region

State of the Food Bank & Hunger In Our Region

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SHFB Update FY 2010/11

Mission: Providing food to people in need in our community

Vision: Lead our community to eliminate hunger

Strategic Goals:• Improve quantity of food provided • Improve quality of food provided• Improve access to food assistance programs

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The Power of Public/Private Partnerships

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The Power of Public/Private Partnerships

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SHFB Update First 6 Months FY 2010/11

• 23.5 Million Pounds of Food

• Serving almost 250,000 people every month - Nearly 300,000 people received food in December

• Pace of growth has slowed

• Food Connection call volume down slightly

• “Intensity” of use by clients has increased at pantries

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Environmental Impacts

• Increased automation at Social Services Agency

• Government Agencies – Funding & Staff Cuts

• Cuts in Funding For Providers – State/County/City

• Reduced/Eliminated Services

• January SHFB Partner Closures – 3 Pantries and 1 Shelter

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Areas of Concern

• SHFB feels like it will be in a strong position to continue to support our community partners with food.

• Health of partner agency distribution network

• Potential Cuts In Federal Nutrition Programs

• Potential Cuts In Local Programs & Services

• Vulnerable Populations – Seniors, children and adults without minor dependent children

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Future • Second Harvest Food Bank is committed to work in

partnership to close the hunger gap.

• CalFresh (Food Stamps/SNAP) opportunities

• Produce will continue to be a significant make-up of the food SHFB provides.

• Work with partners to address their needs in providing food.

• Seeking new ways of defining our impact.

• How do we to “reimage” our work?

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Thank you for making a difference in

the lives of so many people!

QUESTIONS?