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55067 Foodbank Gratitude Report.Indd WE ARE I WE ARE AM ARE YOU 2015 Gratitude Report July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CURRENT STAFF 2014-2015 Karen Joyner Jacquelyn Linder Chief Executive Officer Nutrition Programs PRESIDENT Director Michael Daniels Scott Gray WM Jordan Company Chief Operating Officer Elbert Lynch Logistics IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Linda Parker Jeff Verhoef Chief Financial Officer Wayne Mitchell Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. Reclamation Supervisor Michele E. Benson PRESIDENT-ELECT Chief Development Michael W. Overby Joycelyn Spight Officer Logistics Old Point National Bank Brian Arndt Kathleen Patrick VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION Digital Marketing Grants Manager Guy Manchester Manager Paul Presenza Financial Security Management, Inc Charles Carey Agency Services VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT Custodian Assistant Jeffrey Clemons John Chalmers Maria Quigley Old Point National Bank Logistics Volunteer Coordinator SECRETARY/TREASURER Andrew Council Antwain Richardson Kenneth M. Krakaur Food Sourcing Inventory Specialist Sentara Healthcare Manager Ronnie Rooks MEMBER-AT-LARGE Mona Crump Logistics Adelia Thompson SHARE Program Christopher Newport University Mabel G. Russell Manager Customer Service Dr. Peter Steven Apostoles Lavon Cypress Representative Newport News Shipbuilding Logistics Keith Spruill William Atchley, MD Bill K. Fite Logistics Eagle Hospital Physicians Facilities Manager Duane Swanson Denise Brown Craig Gallaer Logistics Ferguson Enterprises Agency Outreach Donna Tighe Will Brunt Coordinator Food and Fund Drive Smithfield - Farmland Robin G. Gowing Manager Rhonda Bunn Logistics Manager Marsha Walker Canon Virginia, Inc Andrea Harley Chef Instructor Pastor Stevens Burrell Agency Services Eric Watford Agency Advisory Council Director Executive Chef Vicki Siokis Freeman Shawn Henderson Stephanie Whitehead Tower Park Real Estate Kids Cafe Program USDA Program Manager Al Guerra Manager Kelvin International Corporation Jackie Holly Barbara Williams Customer Service Herbert V. Kelly, Jr. Receptionist Assistant Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly Reginald Williams Tyler Hutchins Gabe Morgan Assistant Warehouse BackPack Program Newport News Sheriff Manager Coordinator Margot Moore Allison Kehoe Nutrition Advisory Council Executive Assistant Jim Schloss Independent Marketing Consultant 2 Gratitude Report | 2015 A NOTE FROM KAREN ThereDear is something Friends, in every strong community that binds it together. It is not only geography. Community is a choice. I believe the Virginia Peninsula is bound together by people who choose to share of themselves for the greater good. At Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, we see again and again how generous this community can be with its gifts of food, time, and financial resources. By sharing what we have with those who have less, we enable people in need to find hope and establish ownership in our community. When we give, we help the hungry and disenfranchised become empowered to build an even stronger community for all of us. We change lives. While the Foodbank has expanded our programs to now providing the equivalent of 9.4 million meals, there is still much work to be done. Of the over 538,000 people living in the nine cities and counties served by the Foodbank, almost 74,000 are food insecure and, of those, 20,000 are children. While hunger affects people of all ages, it is particularly harmful for children, for whom the repercussions of poor nutrition and hunger are more severe. The consequences of child hunger are broad and long-lasting. Food insecure children are more likely to experience learning and academic difficulties, reduced concentration, and lower test scores. There is an increase in school absenteeism and tardiness, making them 1.4 times more likely to repeat a grade. The recent news says the economy is recovering and the unemployment rate is lower. Those whom we serve often have jobs, but they are underemployed and do not make enough money to pay for transportation, rent, utilities, and food. Others are elderly and struggle each month to pay for medicine and nutrition with just one monthly check. No one person we serve has the same story as another, but whatever the situation, there is no reason why anyone should go hungry – there is plenty of food to go around. I hope you will continue to stand with us as we move forward to uncover more and more resources to feed our hungry neighbors. I am grateful on behalf of the thousands who have been helped this year by generous giving from our community. Thank you for sharing of yourself to build a stronger Peninsula community. With appreciation, Karen L. Joyner Chief Executive Officer Gratitude Report | 2015 3 FINANCIALS Statement of Finances FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015) FY2015 RESULTS FY2014 RESULTS July 1, 2014- July 1, 2013- June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 REVENUE SOURCES Donated Food $16,442,767 81% $16,713,703 80% Monetary Donations 1,733,830 9% 1,487,978 8% Grants 981,801 5% 838,671 4% Program Fees 595,016 3% 590,745 3% Capital Campaign - 0% 400,000 2% United Way 260,147 1% 281,689 2% Other Income & Special Events 267,182 1% 341,529 1% TOTAL 20,280,743 100% $20,654,315 100% FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Program Services 19,339,436 97% 19,351,413 96% Fundraising 421,583 2% 359,852 2% Management & General 145,638 1% 208,433 1% Impairment Loss & Loss on Disposal of Equipment - 0% 49,194 1% TOTAL 19,906,657 100% 19,968,892 100% CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 374,086 685,423 ENDING NET ASSETS 12,264,029 11,889,943 4 Gratitude Report | 2015 United Way 1% Other Income & Special Events 1% Program Fees 3% REVENUE SOURCES TOTAL $20,280,743 Grants 5% Monetary Donations 9% Donated Food 81% Statement of Finances FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015) FY2015 RESULTS FY2014 RESULTS July 1, 2014- July 1, 2013- June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 REVENUE SOURCES Donated Food $16,442,767 81% $16,713,703 80% Monetary Donations 1,733,830 9% 1,487,978 8% Grants 981,801 5% 838,671 4% Management & General Program Fees 595,016 3% 590,745 3% 1% Capital Campaign - 0% 400,000 2% United Way 260,147 1% 281,689 2% Fundraising FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Other Income & Special Events 267,182 1% 341,529 1% 2% TOTAL $19,906,657 TOTAL 20,280,743 100% $20,654,315 100% Program Services FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES 97% Program Services 19,339,436 97% 19,351,413 96% Fundraising 421,583 2% 359,852 2% Management & General 145,638 1% 208,433 1% Impairment Loss & Loss on Disposal of Equipment - 0% 49,194 1% TOTAL 19,906,657 100% 19,968,892 100% A copy of our financial statement is available upon request from the Virginia Department of CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 374,086 685,423 ENDING NET ASSETS 12,264,029 11,889,943 Agriculture and Consumer Services Gratitude Report | 2015 5 WE ARE 6 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS Listed below are monetary donors who have made gifts of $250 or more to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Many thanks to all those listed here and to everyone whose support helps us to provide food to people in need. Because of you, we are making a difference in the lives of others. $50,000 & Elizabeth V Brazier Sharon L Arneault The Colony Group Russell Brierly Mary R Asaro Continental Group Above The CarMax Foundation Associated Distributors, Susan J Daimler Bank of America Corp. Steven G Cohen LLC Darden Foundation City Of Newport News Vivikka A DeLoach Mamye Bacote for House Michael & Barbara Feeding America Empty Bowls Virginia of Delegates Daniels Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Peninsula Gay H Bartelt Elizabeth B David Smithfield Foods, Inc. Feeding America, Richard & Susan Bauer Paul B Davis 7-Eleven Michael G Beck DaVita $10,000 – Flat-Out Events, LLC Bill & Barbara Benson Defiance Darts, LLC $49,999 Joe & Jane Susan Frank Michele E Benson Louis G DeGrace Joan L Gilkison Bethel Temple Church, Delhaize America Shared BayPort Credit Union The Grainger Foundation Inc. Services Group, LLC Canon Virginia, Inc. Greater Williamsburg John Blankinship Margaret J Dickens City Of Hampton Community Trust Edward R Bohlman William H Dixon Daily Press Holiday Fund Harris Teeter, Inc. James E Bradberry Catherine Donatone DAV Thrift Stores of Larry Hose James D Bresnan William B Downey Hampton Roads, VA Huntington Ingalls Marcia J Brissenden The Rona M & Erwin B Farm Fresh Charitable Industries The Brock Foundation Drucker Charitable Trust Foundation Dean Jones Michael Brooks Fund Federation of Virginia Jurisdiction of VA William S Brundage E & J Gallo Winery Food Banks Woodmen of the World Charitable Trust Elvar Einarsson Feeding America, BJ’s Kiwanis Club - Division 13 Bruton Parish Church Stacey M Ellis Feeding America, Disney Kroger Carla J Bryant Emmanuel Lutheran Feeding America, Steven S Leblang Bryant-Ritter Hewitt Church Food Lion M. Price Distributing Co. Electric Corporation Elizabeth Estes Julie L Greene Ronald F Martin Wayne Bryant Andrew P Evanko Mars Foundation Matthew & Elizabeth Bud’s Heating & Air L Nelson Farley, Trustee Jerod Mayo Mulherin Conditioning Feeding America, BJ’s Estate of Ronnie D. Norris Old Point National Bank Doug Butler Feeding America, Family Peninsula Community Pomoco Thomas Butterfoss Dollar Foundation of Virginia, Sam’s Wholesale Club William L Bynum Feeding America, General Inc. Southern Bank Al Byrd Mills Patricia & Douglas Perry Foundation C & F Bank Feeding America, JP Foundation St. John’s Episcopal Kevin R Campbell Morgan Chase Helen C Rountree Church Cary’s Baptist Church Feeding America, Ken J Swanson Hans O Tiefel Sabrina Cerny Pampered Chef Rebecca Terrell Trust The J. Edwin Treakle Chapel of the Centurion, Feeding America, Panera USAA Foundation Inc Bread Cares Wall, Einhorn, & W.M. Jordan Company, Sharon Chappell Feeding America, TOMS Chernitzer, PC Inc. Lonnie E Cheney for Target Walmart State Foundation Whiting Chisman First Baptist Church WAWA $1,000 – $4,999 Christopher Newport First Presbyterian Church Wells Fargo Foundation University First United Methodist Williamsburg Health 1st Advantage Federal Billy S Clack Church Foundation Foundation Credit Union Classic Cruisers Car Club Jeffrey Fitzpatrick Yum! Brands Foundation, Noel Abkemeier Kevin C Coates Mary Ann Floyd Inc.
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