2016 Annual Report For Interfaith Food Bank dba The Food Basket

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1 2016 Annual Report For Interfaith Food Bank dba The Food Basket This annual report is a summary of what has occurred during the year of 2016 in providing food for those with food insecurities in the Clute, Richwood and Lake Jackson zip codes. It includes how monies are spent, where monies come from, how food is distributed, and the community impact. Goals for 2017 and beyond are also included. 1 Wesley Drive, P.O. Box 1448 Clute, TX thefoodbasket2014@gmail.com 1

2 Table of Contents Message from Director & Board of The Food Basket 3 Mission and Vision Statements 4 Client Eligibility and Serving Sizes 5 Donations 6 Income and Receivables 8 Expenditures 9 Volunteer Hours 10 Clients Served and 2016 in Review 11 Goals for 2017 and Beyond 12 2

3 From the Director and Board of The Food Basket The past year has been an active one for our organization. Please review the statistics and photos in this annual report has also been a year of significant transition. The organization has changed over the last 15 years from a small operation managed by our Founders Bill Jordan, Ginny Jordan and Dale Brudi to an organization feeding approximately 90 families every week. This represents approximately 300 people weekly, of which about 25% are under age 18 that need our services. Our service area has seen a rapid growth that I think all of us have observed and a part of that is increased rent as well as a housing shortfall. Many of our clients have seen rent increased 20 30% and if unable to pay are forced to move. Rent now in excess of $1000/month for many and a minimum wage job earning $1600 per month (40 hours, 4 weeks, $10/hour) it is easy to understand how a family can struggle and have to decide between rent, utilities and food. This choice is not acceptable. We will continue to supplement our client s income by providing food for two days on up to a weekly basis. Thank you for helping us to eliminate food insecurity in Clute, Richwood and Lake Jackson. Michael Rowland Board President The Food Basket Board Lisa Owsley, MSW Director The Food Basket 3

4 Mission Statement Seeking to put God's Word "Feed My Sheep" into action and to bolster those with food insecurity Vision Statement To empower people with food insecurity to break the cycle of poverty Values Spiritually Based Impartial distribution Collaboration with other agencies Do all with excellence 4

5 Client Eligibility and Serving sizes Service Eligibility Determinants Client needs to live in Clute, Richwood, or Lake Jackson zip codes Proof of income: such as paycheck stub, TANF, Social Security Income or CHIP letter of acceptance (as examples) Proof of residency (utility bill, as example) The average client family Size is approximately 4 ranging from 1 to11 Averaged about 24 visits in 2016 even though they are eligible for services once per week (52 visits). This is an increase in the number of visit per week of approximately 100% from During each visit the average family will receive: We use Houston Food Bank s recommended client choice system - so the clients shop for the food they want and can decline if not needed. Family size determines the amount of food distributed to each client family. The average family receives 2 lbs of rice 2 lbs of dried beans 2 lbs of frozen meat 1 quart shelf stable milk 2 loaves of bread 2 dessert 1 breakfast item (cereal, oatmeal) 1 dozen of eggs 1 pasta item (noodles, spaghetti) 3 cans of vegetables 2 cans of fruit 1 can of beans 1 can of soup 1 can of meat (tuna, chicken) Fresh produce. 1 can of tomato product (tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce) Fresh dairy when available The Food Basket s objective is to provide the average family about 2 days of food or about 6 meals for each family member Families with children less than 2 are also given the opportunity to pick up diapers, baby food, formula and other items such as wipes, lotion when it is available. 5

6 Donations In 2016, we were able to again decrease the amount of money spent for purchasing food from the Houston Food Bank. Additionally, we were able to plan better for what/when we ordered food based upon previous experience to reduce expenditures. Donations from local Retail Agencies have increased which freed additional dollars in purchasing power. As well, having additional partnering churches involved has helped in the reduction of foods purchased. The success of reaching out to various organizations and promoting The Food Basket in general all year, has led to additional food drives that have provided large amounts of canned goods thus reducing purchases. In-Kind Donaton of Items (Pounds) Given out at The Food Basket Total Pounds was 106,727 Stamp Out Hunger, 845, 1% SBOC, 4461, 4% BC Fair Day, 1356, 1% Individuals, 10651, 10% Organizations, 3690, 3% Area Churches, 7985, 8% Kroger, 62628, 59% Arlan's, 2458, 2% Target, 9512, 9% Red Lobster, 3141, 3% Quantity of Food Distributed and its Sources The total amount of food provided to the client families in 2016 was approximately 175,000 pounds. This is approximately15% more than in The amount of food obtained from the Houston Food Bank was about 75,000 lbs or about 43% of total given out. This included food given out during Community Food Fair and Share your Holidays. This represents a 7% reduction in dependence upon HFB from Community Events that contribute to The Food Basket Souper Bowl of Caring (January) SBOC in the chart above Stamp Out Hunger (May) Brazoria County Fair Day (October) - BC Fair Day in the chart above 6

7 Some Organizations Donating During 2016 Wesley First United Methodist Church Clute First Presbyterian Church Lake Jackson Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Mercy Chefs Tx Gulf Coast Vending And MANY MORE 7

8 Income and Receivables in 2016 In 2016, our total non-food-in-kind donations were $46,094 Churches $20,730 Individuals $9,027 Companies $12,407 Civic Organizations and Trusts $3,930 Civic Organizations and Trusts, $3,930, 8% Companies, $12,407, 27% Churches, $20,730, 45% Individuals, $9,027, 20% In 2016, our total in-kind donations food as detailed on page 6 in combination with other in-kind donations were as follows $125,250 Houston Food Bank this is for reduced cost of food, free produce, Share your Holiday boxes, community food fair donations (based on $1.67 per pound and 75,000 pounds From page 6) $ Food In-kind donation (based on $1.67 per pound and 106,727 pounds from page 6) Total in-kind food from above $303,484 Our Total income for 2016 was therefore $349,578 with approximately 86.8% being in-kind food donations. 8

9 Expenditures in 2016 Expenditures in 2016 In 2016 The Food Basket spent a total of $24,015. Food $10,478 Fundraising $1,298 Office Supplies $1,594 Operating Supplies $1,143 Postage $156 Maintenance $2,886 Telephone $1,118 Utilities $4,019 Delivery Fee $400 Salaries $924 Delivery Fee, $400, 2% Salaries, $924, 4% Utilities, $4,019, 17% Telephone, $1,118, 5% Food, $10,478, 43% Maintenance, $2,886, 12% Postage, $156, 1% Operating Supplies, $1,143, 5% Office Supplies, $1,594, 6% Fundraising, $1,298, 5% 9

10 Volunteer Hours The total number of volunteer hours in 2016 is estimated to be 3115 Logged hours. There are several positions for which hours are unaccounted. This equates to approximately: 210 hours during open hours per month (10 persons per open day, 2.5 hour each) 40 hours in picking up retail donations per month 15 hours in routine maintenance, data reporting, additional pick-ups, restocking and administrative duties per month. Some of the numerous volunteer opportunities at the Food Basket are: Shop with a client during open hours Data entry Retail agency pick-up Work in the garden or orchard Write thank you notes Fundraising Research and apply for grant opportunities Network with local agencies Community Impact We have identified how we obtain and spend our money. However just as important is that we are changing lives. Highlights we are aware of: The Food Basket encouraged attendance at Christmas church services. We provided times and locations of services for churches that faithfully support The Food Basket. The Food Basket is working to move persons from receiving food at The Food Basket to giving to the Food Basket and helping others with a hand up. One homeless man was adopted by a local church. He now has a job and is no longer drawing from The Food Basket. Periodically he comes back to help. There are several families working towards improving the lives of their families and only come to us when things are a bit more stretched such as when a child is sick and the single mother has to stay home. 10

11 Number of Client Families served in 2016 The Food Basket served about 388 unique families in 2016 representing 1174 individuals. Some of these families are long-term clients (have come to the Food Basket for at least 6 months to many years) and some are short-term clients (may attend once or for several months). Data from 2016 indicates 702 of the individuals were ages Those under 18 represented 284 of the individuals and 88 were aged 65 or older was a year of seeing more new families than ever historically. These families represent precisely why we are here based on discussion with many of them. These new clients have come to the area seeking work (age is 25 45). They are living with family or friends while they get a job and set up financially (they simply do not have the $3000 to get an apartment, set up utilities etc.). They appear a few times and then disappear. They need a helping hand up to get started and The Food Basket steps in. We also have seen several clients get jobs and move on. It is heartwarming when they come back and share their stories. The Food Basket is making a difference one family at a time! 11

12 2017 and Beyond The objective of The Food Basket is to eliminate food insecurity. Providing food is one method to accomplish this but The Food Basket wants to move beyond this one approach. Our Vision is to empower our clients to be able to eliminate food insecurity and this can take many forms including but not limited to: Employment opportunities resume building, interview skills etc. Teaching to use food from our garden that are new to them (cooking classes) Providing class on better use of their funds (budgeting classes) Teaching gardening (raise own produce) The Food Basket will not create classes where they exist but will collaborate with other agencies that provide can these classes on our site. We have learned from our clients that they are not comfortable at other locations (and many do not have the transportation there). We need to provide what they need at our facility. 12