regional food bank of northeastern new york 2010 annual report a year of gowth 27 years of alleviating hunger...together. Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Table of Contents food bank snapshot 3 Board of Directors year at a glance 4 poundage and programs 5 2010 - 2011 fundraising events & appeals 7 financial statement 8 President: Tim Nichols thank you 9 food donors & drives 10 New York State Assembly donors 11 1st Vice President: Ron Ladouceur member agencies 17 Media Logic 2nd Vice President: Jessica Ziehm NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets Secretary: Kevin Reilly Key Private Bank Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Treasurer: Jay Lafond 2010 Advisory Board UHY, LLP Barbara E. Ostrander, Chair Joe Miller Jill August Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell KeyBank Wal-Mart Nick Citera Gary Pollard Stacey Barrick Cosimo’s Restaurant Management Group Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Business Consultant Frank Clinton Scott St. George Chris Boyle Retired, Wakefern Food Corporation Golub Corporation Seton Health System Vanessa Darmochwal, D.P.M. Mary Beth Sonne Christy Calicchia Podiatrist Community Volunteer Community Volunteer Elisa DiBrizzi Jeff Stedge Mike Carroll Cosimo’s Restaurant Management Group Berkshire Bank Integrated Technology Solutions Victoria Langling John Stewart Bill Cromie Markertek Retired, CDPHP Bank of America Brian McKenna Deborah Syron Fred Erlich Cumulus Broadcasting Living Resources Corp. First Niagara Bank Eric Nelson Paul Tesoro Craig Griffi th Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Norampac Schenectady Central Hudson Gas & Electric Lorianna J. Nizolek Christine Tramontano Perry Junjulas TD Bank The Albany Damien Center Malkin & Ross Howard Protter Andy Zanotta Bob Leonard Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP Trustco Bank First Niagara Bank John F. Rath, III Mike Merrow TD Bank Hannaford Supermarkets Diane Reeder The Queens Galley The mission of the Regional Food Bank is to Pamela Resch alleviate hunger and prevent food waste. Pamela’s Traveling Feast We work toward this mission by ensuring that Paul Tesoro Central Hudson Gas & Electric all products available for donation reach the Food Bank and are distributed judiciously to our member agencies. Dear Friends, Every day, I witness our staff , volunteers, and supporters contribute in so many ways to make sure the Regional Food Bank meets the needs of our hungry neighbors. It is interesting to see the diff erent types of expertise and contributions it takes to get the job done. It is also very rewarding to see everything come together to result in a very critical service for people in need, especially in these diffi cult times. Never was the level of commitment, contribution, and service at the Food Bank greater than it was in 2010. Every part of the Food Bank grew in response to the increasing need. We served more agencies, provided a greater variety of services, utilized more volunteers, received more food donations from more donors, benefi ted from more fundraisers and food drives, and provided more food than ever to our member agencies and the people they serve. In fact, we distributed 24.9 million pounds of food in 2010, the most by far in our history, and enough food for 19 million meals. The beauty of our work is twofold - knowing it makes a real diff erence in people’s lives, and witnessing the generosity of so many people who make it possible. We are grateful to all our friends, new and old, who choose to express their love and concern for the poor and hungry through their support of the Regional Food Bank. It is a blessing to be part of such an endeavor. Sincerely, Mark Quandt Executive Director Dear Friends, In 2010, we celebrated the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley’s 20th Anniversary as a branch of Regional Food Bank of NENY. The assistance of thousands of people, from volunteers to board members, has made two decades of success possible. Our neighbors in the Hudson Valley have reached out to those most in need during diffi cult economic times to ensure that no one need go hungry. Of the Food Bank’s many supporters, some long-time volunteers and donors have been outstanding in their service and deserve a special mention: Barbara Ostrander of Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni, and Weddell has served as the chair of the Food Bank’s advisory board for many years. Paul Tesoro of Central Hudson participates on the advisory board and Regional Food Bank’s Board of Directors. Barbara Gross has been an offi ce volunteer for more than ten years. The DiBrizzi family has been generous since the Food Bank’s beginnings. John Rath of TD Bank has been the friend who connects us to new friends! The Choudhry family has been a shining example of community service and gave us the warehouse we have today. NYS Senator Bill Larkin and Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun have stood out among the many legislators who support the Food Bank each year. The Dyson Foundation, early on, had the confi dence to invest in the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in such a meaningful fashion that we were able to create our current home. I wish there was space to adequately thank each of the individuals, companies, non-profi t organizations, food donors, foundations, fi nancial donors, and groups who have added to the history and legacy of the Food Bank. I appreciate the eff orts of our hard-working staff , our colleagues and co-workers at Regional Food Bank, and our extended family from the community. It has been twenty years of growth, challenges, and successes. And none of it would have been possible without all of the aforementioned people coming together for the greater good. Thank you! Sincerely, Jan Whitman Director Food Bank of the Hudson Valley regional food bank snapshot The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is a private, not-for-profi t organization that has been helping to feed the poor and hungry in our communities since 1982. The Food Bank works in partnership with all segments of the food industry–manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, growers, and brokers–who donate food that may be mislabeled, overproduced, short weighted, or close to expiration. The food is stored at the Food Bank’s 62,000 square-foot warehouse in Latham and distributed to food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, and other charitable agencies in 23 counties. The Regional Food Bank opened a 55,000 square-foot branch facility called Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in 1990 to meet the growing need in the lower Hudson Valley area. It is located in Cornwall-on-Hudson in Orange County. The combined service area of the Regional Food Bank and Food Bank of the Hudson Valley encompasses 41% of the landmass of New York State. 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; by practicing responsible stewardship; Photo by Joan Heffl er and by actively participating in the community to increase awareness of hunger and poverty. 250,000 people are served by the Regional Food Bank annually. 46% had to choose between paying for food and rent or mortgage. 45% had to choose between paying for food and utilities or heating fuel. 32% had to choose between paying for food and medicine or medical care. 25% more people were served by the Food Bank in 2010 than in 2006. 24.9 million pounds of food were distributed in 2010. 1,033 member agencies were served by the Food Bank, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters. 97% of pantries, 99% of kitchens, and 87% of shelters said that elimination of support from the Food Bank would have a signifi cant or devastating impact on their operations. Regional Food Bank Clients by Age 35% 5% are 65+ of people served are children. 35% are under 18 68% 16% are 50-64 of adults served have a high school degree. 28% are 30-49 16% are 18-29 year at a glance januar State offi ces participate in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive, collecting over 15,000 pounds of food. febrar Feeding America releases national and local reports for Hunger in America 2010, the largest, most comprehensive study on emergency food assistance ever conducted. The fi ndings report a 25% increase in services by the Regional Food Bank since 2006. march The First Annual Table Hopping Mac & Cheese Bowl featuring 15 local restaurants is held at the Italian American Community Center. Nearly 700 people attend, raising over $10,000. Tyson Foods donates 30,000 pounds of chicken to the Regional Food Bank after a representative from St. Luke’s Food Pantry won a videography contest sponsored by Tyson and Tongal.com. april The Food Bank provides 2,280,874 pounds of product to its member agencies, a 32% increase over 2009 and one of its largest monthly distribution totals ever. may The Regional Food Bank and Food Bank of the Hudson Valley hold their Annual Receptions to thank donors, volunteers, and other supporters for all the assistance they provided over the past year. june The Food Bank awards Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program food grants to 430 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. These grants off set the costs of nutritious foods and are an invaluable source of funding for our Emergency Feeding Programs. july Our Summer Food Service Program provides 11,386 meals to low income school aged children throughout the summer when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. This program has more than doubled in size since 2008. augst The Patroon Land Farm produces 40,822 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables due to improved growing conditions, upgraded equipment, and beautiful weather.