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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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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• 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
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
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
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
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?
Thank you for making a difference in
the lives of so many people!
QUESTIONS?