2018 annual report alleviating hunger...together Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Board of Directors 2018 - 2019 table of contents President: Jim Santamarina highlights from 2018 3-4 BJ’s Wholesale Club fundraising events & appeals 5 food donors and drives 6 1st Vice President: Molly Nicol financial donors 7-8 Albany Medical Center time and talent donors 9-10 financials 11 2nd Vice President: Suzanne Gunther member agencies 12-13 CleverShove Marketing thank you 14 Secretary: John Evers The Business Council of NYS Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Treasurer: Sarah Robinson 2018 - 2019 Advisory Board Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs Howard Protter, Chair Dorcey Applyrs Maiha Nazeer Jacobowitz & Gubits Community Foundation for the Islamic Center of the Capital Greater Capital Region District Food Pantry Sarada Bernstein Dagan Lacorte ShopRite L&L Partners Wealth Jill August Debra Pollard Management Wells Fargo Fenimore Asset Management Chris Capone Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Barbara Malley James Cole Kevin Reilly Community Volunteer Nick Citera BST & Co. CPAs, LLP Key Private Bank Cosimo’s Restaurant Rob Russini Heather Diddel Joel Riley Management Group Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Hannaford Supermarkets Elisa DiBrizzi Emily Getty Mike Rosen Cosimo’s Restaurant Patrick Trask Management Group Elanco Pastel & Rosen, LLP Lakeland Bank Michael Foglia John Graham Marty Shields Steve Turk Ship Lantern Inn Rocking Horse Ranch Resort/ State University of New York Bouchey Financial Group Splash Down Beach Water Park Michael L. Fox, Esq. Jeff Hollander Sr. Betsy Van Deusen Mount Saint Mary College William F. Vacca Morgan Stanley Catholic Charities of the Diocese Walden Savings Bank of Albany Tim Kensky CJ Hartwell-Kelly Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa Antonio J. Vinciguerra Bank of America Merrill Lynch Annette Vermilyea TD Bank Cascades Containerboard Amy Hepworth Mike Lofrumento Packaging Hepworth Farms Trustco Bank Andy Walton Nils Lundberg Walmart Distribution Center 6096 Price Chopper/Market 32 Brian Wolters Maryann McGeorge Sunmark Federal Credit Union Comfort Food Community The mission of the Regional Food Bank is to alleviate hunger and prevent food waste. We work toward this mission by ensuring that all products available for donation reach the Food Bank and are distributed judiciously to our member agencies. Photo by SaratogaPhotographer.com from the directors Dear Friends, With your support, the Regional Food Bank was able to provide more than 38 million pounds of food to our member agencies last year, enough for nearly 32 million meals. It is always rewarding to see the generosity from all different segments of the community. Equally rewarding is the knowledge that the quality of the food we distribute continues to improve, with more meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dairy products than ever. I constantly hear from agencies that the fresh produce we provide is highly desired and greatly appreciated by the people they serve, and that they could never serve so many people in need if not for the Food Bank. We are committed to expand and improve everything we do in 2019. I thank our dedicated staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, food and financial donors, and member agencies for caring so deeply and making an important difference in the lives of thousands of our neighbors in need. Sincerely, Mark Quandt Executive Director Dear Friends, You inspire us. When life is at its worst, those who support our mission and work are at their very best. We need you. From hundreds of member agencies who feed hungry families every day to our incredible volunteers; from individuals and groups who open up their hearts to donate food and funds, to community partners who offer energetic, unconditional support, we are bound together in a remarkable network of kindness and care. Every moment we are in this work together, we encounter real people who demonstrate courage, hope, love and resilience that are almost beyond words. We believe in you. Working together, we can accomplish great things – anything! You inspire us. We need you. For all of this, for everything you do, for every dollar, for every hour, for every bag, box, can or carton – we are grateful. Paul A. Stermer Director, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley highlights from 2018 distribution • 38,372,807 pounds distributed to agencies in 23 counties • Equivalent to 31,977,339 meals mass distributions • 20,414 agency orders placed and fulfilled in 2018 Provide large quantities of nutritious food including produce, dairy products, and beverages to low-income people above and 1. Albany - 4,336,648 2. Clinton - 1,151,495 beyond what they receive from food pantries 3. Columbia - 1,110,103 4. Delaware - 450,539 5. Dutchess - 2,579,798 •30 Mass Distribution sites 6. Essex - 430,994 7. Franklin - 1,333,552 • distributions totaling 8. Fulton - 902,128 350 9. Greene - 615,194 10. Hamilton - 74,303 3,896,498 pounds 11. Montgomery - 543,782 12. Orange - 3,897,523 13. Otsego - 1,246,375 14. Putnam - 890,608 15. Rensselaer - 2,676,781 16. Rockland - 2,653,535 17. Saratoga - 2,077,774 18. Schenectady - 3,242,751 product deliveries 19. Schoharie - 596,727 20. Sullivan - 947,858 Food orders are delivered to many 21. Ulster - 3,881,677 agencies located at a distance from 22. Warren - 1,641,423 the Food Bank, helping them get more 23. Washington - 1,091,239 food and reduce transportation costs In 2018, we made 897 deliveries totaling 17,606,414 pounds. food bank of the hudson valley • 270 agencies served • 1,810 volunteers provided 8,224 hours of service in 2018 food sourcing • In 2018, a total of 27,362,490 pounds of food and grocery products were donated by 402 industry donors. • 1,709,903 pounds of fresh produce, dairy, and eggs were donated by 76 farmer/producer New York Farm Bureau members. • 18 new stores joined our Retail Store Donation Program, bringing the total to 224 stores from 17 retailers. • Nearly 14 million pounds of food - an increase of over 1.9 million pounds - was collected from retail stores by eight Food Bank drivers and 130 Retail Partner Agencies. Our program continues to be recognized as one of the top performing in the Feeding America network. • Food Drive donations totaled 172,164 pounds and $26,386.73. agency relations & education • 986 active programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters; 28 new in 2018 • In any month, over 355,000 individuals were served by our member food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters • In-person visits conducted with 644 member agencies to ensure compliance with Food Bank policies and help build capacity to address clients’ needs • 60 workshops offered on topics such as nutrition, food safety, customer service, conflict resolution, and succession planning product distribution by category Fruits and Vegetables Pasta, Grains, Bread, Dairy 13,389,337 pounds and Cereal 3,417,293 pounds 4,916,586 pounds Condiments Prepared Beverages 2,409,328 pounds Meals 1,721,837 2,192,968 pounds pounds Protein Household and 6,271,024 pounds Other Personal Hygiene 2,369,673 pounds 775,230 pounds Desserts Pet & Snacks 893,281 16,250 pounds pounds financial donors • 14,032 individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations made cash gifts to the Regional Food Bank • 9,742 cash gifts made to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley just say yes to fruits and vegetables • 231 nutrition workshops and recipe demonstrations offered to 2,200 clients at member agencies • 32,000 pounds of produce distributed to JSY participants and member agencies • JSY nutritionists worked with member pantries to increase their healthy food offerings and help encourage healthy choices through our Healthy Pantry Initiative children’s programs • BackPack Program served 6,650 students each week, for a total of 150,000 backpacks and 900,000 meals • Summer BackPack Program partnered with seven communities to provide over 500 children with food throughout the summer. • Summer Food Service Program served 21,000 total breakfasts and lunches at parks and community centers in nine counties (This institution is an equal opportunity provider.) • School Pantry Program, which allows middle and high school to students to select the food they take home each weekend based on their preferences and cooking abilities, expanded to 14 schools volunteers patroon land farm 17,249 different people • 117,904 pounds of produce harvested • 458 members joined the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program donated 68,865 hours of • 26 acres in production • 2,676 different volunteers gave 13,940 hours of time service, the equivalent of • 986 active programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters; 28 new in 2018 • In any month, over 355,000 individuals were served by our member food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters 33 full-time employees! • In-person visits conducted with 644 member agencies to ensure compliance with Food Bank policies and help build capacity to address clients’ needs • 60 workshops offered on topics such as nutrition, food safety, customer service, conflict resolution, and succession planning 4 fundraising events & appeals regional food bank events & appeals Timesunion.com/Table Hopping Mac -n- Cheese Bowl March 24, 2018 • Siena College, Loudonville Golf Classic June 7, 2018 • Western Turnpike Golf Course and Orchard Creek Golf Course, Guilderland Strawberry Festival June 16, 2018 • Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont Chefs & Vintners’ Harvest Dinner September 27, 2018 • The Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia Annual Auction Gala November 16, 2018 • Saratoga City Center, Saratoga Springs food bank of the hudson valley Photo by McPherson Photography events & appeals Markertek Open Why I Give... July 28, 2018 • The Lazy Swan Golf Club, Saugerties Our community supports our farm by purchasing Walk to Fight Hunger locally grown fruit. Our farm, in turn, supports our October 7, 2018 • Walkway over the Hudson, Highland community by maintaining a strong working relationship with the Regional Food Bank.