Counting on Each other 2016 Annual Report 2016 Board of Directors Officers Todd Brown, Chairman Counting on TCU Kurt Meyer, Vice Chairman Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Each other John G. Bolstetter, Treasurer Bravo Trailers There is a book titled From John O’Brien, Secretary Success to Significance. This WNDU TV title describes the work of the Food Bank of Northern Indiana Members and so many other committed Curtis L. Bethel, Jr. 1st Source Bank social service organizations in our region. As we serve those Jill Bodensteiner in need each day, we make a University of Notre Dame significant impact upon their lives. Whether it is innocent, Gerald (Jerry) Lutkus Barnes & Thornburg, LLP young people or our most vulnerable seniors in our Angie Nelson-Deuitch communities, we can help affect NIPSCO the overall health of many. And, our hope is that you join in Alex Redenius The Kroger Co. by taking a moment to reflect on how you can personally Chris Rowland help, and to recognize all the Healy Group wonderful servants who make up those great organizations. Michael J. Ryan Wells Fargo Bank, N/A Kurt Meyer Jeff Wisler 2017 Food Bank Chairman Woodforest National Bank 2015 Food Bank Staff: CEO and Executive Director – Milt Lee Administrative Assistant – Ashley Shepherd Administrative Support – Lee Ann Crawford Agency Relations Manager – Jaime Owen Agency Relations Assistant – Joe Perdue Assistant Warehouse Manager – Bill Nowostawski Associate Director – Marijo Martinec Chief Financial Officer – Kim Barrier Finance Manager – Theresa Thompson Food Resource Coordinator – Alan Nutting General Manager – Shelley Marker Mobile Pantry Coordinator – Lynne Palmer Program and Experience Director – Brandy Love Warehouse Manager – Oscar Gibson The Food Bank of Northern Indiana 2016 Annual Report Counting on Hungry Neighbors Each other Count On Us There has been much talk about culture in the business and private sectors lately. The funny thing about this phenomenon is the sheer number of definitions, origins and forms of use for this term. Webster’s Dictionary connects dozens of words like belief, value, society, intellect and biology to culture. Like we do for many words in our language, we’ve reshaped it to fit contemporary dialog and life in general. Therefore, culture does a lot of heavy lifting in our everyday lives. Many of these words and phrases build the platform for a civilized and caring community. Surprisingly, the word “tradition” was not listed as a synonym of culture. I believe tradition, in many ways, is more powerful than culture. As culture seems to change and morph, tradition rarely does. One of the greatest traditions that we as a food bank have recognized is that of families, friends and colleagues getting together during the holidays, vacation days and retreats to volunteer at our facility. Over 10,000 people volunteered 34,000 hours in 2016. That’s an increase of 14,000 hours since 2010. Had we paid for these human work hours it would have cost our humble organization over four hundred thousand dollars, which represents nearly one million meals! We love tradition at the food bank! So, we’d like to officially thank all the families, businesses, retired friends, pantry clients, schools, athletes and academics who sacrifice and helped establish the tradition of serving others when it counts the most. And, we invite you to start a new tradition in your family or business. Milt Lee Executive Director and CEO A Member Of Hungry families Count On Us Mobile Food Pantry Program Meeting the needs of hungry clients in urban and rural communities, the Food Bank provides food directly in pre-selected locations where people can shop and choose items that best meet their needs. In 2016, the Food Bank retooled its strategy for holding mobile food pantries to ensure that product distributed at the mobile food pantries was healthy, nutritious and abundant for clients. The Jordan Automotive Group sponsored Elkhart County mobile Food pantries in 2016. In addition, the Food Bank began providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach at all mobile food pantries. 2016 Mobile Pantry Statistics County # of Distributions Pounds Households Individuals Elkhart 15 94,657 5,468 1,540 Kosciusko 5 20,802 1,560 438 Marshall 5 23,758 1,220 377 Starke 17 79,808 4,212 1,531 LaPorte 18 106,347 6,121 1,879 St. Joseph 9 137,433 8,113 2,033 TOTAL 69 462,805 26,694 7,798 Agency Relations Together with our network of more than 175 charitable feeding organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, rehabilitation centers, youth programs, day cares, and senior citizen programs, who work with us to alleviate hunger throughout northern Indiana. Many of these organizations are staffed entirely by volunteers who truly are unsung heroes. These organizations with dedicated volunteers and staff spend countless hours fundraising, food raising, shopping, packing, loading, unloading and cooking food as well as assisting clients, while meeting higher and higher standards for food safety and customer service, all while tackling mountains of paperwork. Hungry children Count On Us Food 4 Kids Backpack Program Now in its 10th year, the Food 4 Kids Backpack program meets the needs of hungry children on weekends and holiday breaks during the school year when other feeding programs are not available. During the 2015-2016 school year, the Food Bank partnered with 40 schools in Elkhart, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties and served nearly 2,000 students. The Jordan Automotive Group has been the Food 4 Kids presenting sponsor since 2009. Diaper Distribution As a partner of the National Diaper Bank Network, the Food Bank distributed 513,078 diapers through its network of member agencies. Childcare requires parents to provide a day’s supply of diapers. Babies without diapers are turned away from childcare, and parents without access to childcare can’t go to work. Access to clean diapers improves the physical, mental and economic well-being of babies and families, creating healthier communities. Hungry seniors Count On Us Commodity Supplemental Food Program Completing the first full year of distribution, the Food Bank served more than 750 unduplicated seniors in 2016. This program serves adults over 60 who reside in Elkhart, LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties and have an income that is at or less than 130% of the federal poverty level. Each month, participants receive a box of food items through a partnership with the Indiana Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture. Nutrition education is a key component of the program and recipes using the products provided in the monthly food boxes as well as nutrition and food safety tips specifically geared for the senior population. Agency partners including Salvation Army LaPorte, Salvation Army Michigan City, The Pax Center, The Window, Faith Mission and Real Services play important roles in helping us administer this program. Senior Nutrition Program Now in its fourth year, the Senior Nutrition Program distributes a monthly food bag to low income seniors in our six-county service area. Calendar year 2016 began with 688 bags distributed each month in 11 locations and ended with 800 bags distributed each month in 12 locations. A grant from the Gene Glick Foundation enabled us to feed more seniors this year. In 2016, the Food Bank distributed 9,051 bags to seniors in need. Community Health Program Healthy Choices Market The Food Bank launched its Healthy Choices Market with the pledge to educate low income diabetic and high blood pressure patients to learn, choose and live a healthier lifestyle. The Food Bank partners with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of South Bend and the American Culinary Federation South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association to provide cooking demonstrations, tips and a healthy shopping experience to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. The Food Bank conducted 17 Healthy Choices Markets in 2016 – 17 classes including six Spanish-speaking classes with a bi-lingual chef. There were 39 participants with a total of 118 people in their households. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Through our partnership with the Indiana State Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food Bank distributed 1,672,620.25 pounds of food through qualified food pantries and soup kitchens this year. This year’s distribution included fresh chicken and ground beef, fresh, frozen and canned fruits, juices, vegetables and more with a food bank value of $2,948,780.74. TEFAP agency partners must meet rigorous standards for client intake, service and record keeping. You Count On Us To use your donation wisely Income Financial Report Statement of Financial Position Programs Procurement December 31, 2016 Special Events Income Donations and Gifts* $1,416,485 Donations and Gifts Government Contributions $155,957 Special Events $39,249 Programs $172,625 Procurement $490,882 Goverment Contributions Estimated Total Income $2,275,198 Expenses All Food Distribution Costs* $1,762,335 Kids and Senior Programs $190,644 Management & General $410,497 Expenses Fundraising $73,918 Fundraising Estimated Total Expense $2,437,394 Estimated Net Income ($162,196) *Does not include donated food dollars – this All Food information is not available until the final audit. Management Distribution Costs & General Kids and Senior Programs You Count On Us To use We Count your donation wisely On Food Donors Food Sourcing The Food Bank works with