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AnnuAl RepoRt

July 1, 2010 - June 31, 2011

A note fRoM ouR executive diRectoR


Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes 2010/11 fiscal year was a time of significant service expansion, the development of a new vision and mission statement, and bringing the facility project from a concept to a reality. KLF sought to meet forecasted increases in demand for food assistance through targeted service expansion in the Grocery Pantry Program, as well as the development of additional food assistance programming. KLF board and staff members met this past year to review the organizations mission and create a long-term vision for our efforts. Vision Statement: Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes vision is a hunger free community. Mission Statement: Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes will feed hungry people and engage our community in the fight to end hunger. KLF saw the facility project come into focus during this time. A property was purchased, the building was designed, a capital campaign was launched, and the first shovels turned ground during this 12-month period. It was a pivotal year for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes and for those we serve. Thank you so much for helping us make Kalamazoo more food secure.

BoARd of diRectoRs:
Patricia Carlin, Kalamazoo Public Schools Bob Ezelle, Boys & Girls Club Bruce Gelbaugh, Gelbaugh & Gelbaugh Alan Harbaugh, Attorney-at-law Mike Henderson, Pfizer-retired Lynn Jessel, Morris, Carl, and Jessel PC Cheryl Knapp, Bronson Health Care Group Elizabeth Makohn, Legal Aid of Western Michigan Donna McClurkan, Community Volunteer Harvey Myers, Pfizer-retired Helen Norris, Pantry Coordinator Maija Petersons, WMU-retired Stacey Randolph, Department of Public Safety Martha Simpson, Pfizer-retired Jan Tiderington, WMU-retired

pRoGRAMMinG in fY 2010/11
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes flagship program, the Grocery Pantry Program, has experienced tremendous growth in the past year; 92,861 adults and children were served through this effort in the fiscal year. (See the front cover of the newsletter for calendar year service numbers). We are anticipating nearly 20% growth in service levels in FY 2011/12. As the need for emergency food assistance grows, its become evident that one charitable food program alone can no longer meet the needs of Kalamazoos food insecure population. In the fiscal year, KLF implemented the Mobile Food Initiative and the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program to offer more opportunities to get food into the hands of those who need it.

stAff:
Joan Atwell, Call-center Lead Melissa Burel, Donor Database Coordinator Art Cole, Services Director George Geissel, Bookkeeper Kathy Gernaat, Operations Director Phyllis Hepp, Organizational Development Director Mary Hutchins, Warehouse Coordinator Jennifer Johnson, Public Relations & Development Director Deb Josephson, Services Coordinator Marvin King, Warehouse Director Anne Wend Lipsey, Executive Director Kimberly Schoetzow, Communications Coordinator Carolyn Tyler, Operations Coordinator Laura Winther, Volunteer Coordinator

MonetARY suppoRt
Financial contributions go a long way at Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. With our purchasing power, we can procure food on average at six cents per pound. Individuals, locally and across the country, make up the largest portion of our monetary contributors. With their support, KLF is able to continue our efficient and effective programming.

volunteeRs MAke the diffeRence


This year, the Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes volunteer department concentrated on utilizing the diverse talents of our volunteers in coordination positions. Volunteers have been asked to take the lead role in many KLF sponsored events and projects, and they have accepted this request with enthusiasm. The Mobile Food Initiative (MFI) is almost entirely coordinated by volunteers. They handle the client check-in, food distribution, and data collection. The overall efforts of volunteers have allowed us to further our reach into the community through outreach and education events. Work in the Food Assistance Outreach Program and many kid-centered education events have brought more awareness of local hunger issues to the greater public. The 27 grocery pantry sites listed below are all led by a volunteer pantry coordinator.

in-kind suppoRt
The local community also helps sustain KLFs efforts by holding area food drives. While this support is crucial in continuing our programs and interacting with community groups, half of all KLFs food stock can be traced back to the United States Department of Agriculture. This is food thats procured through the Food Bank of South Central Michigan at a low or no cost to KLF.

Collectively, these groups aided in the distribution of 1.8 million pounds of food to individuals and households in need.

GRoceRY pAntRY distRiBution sites:


Augusta Fellowship UMC Bethany Friendship House Bethel Baptist Bronson (First UMC) Calvary Bible Church Comstock Community Center Cork Street (Bethlehem Baptist Church) Eastwood (Bethel Reformed Church) Fresh Fire AME/Sunnyside Fourth Reformed Church Galesburg UMC Goodwill Michigan Avenue (First Baptist Church) Ministry with Community New Genesis North Westnedge Church of Christ Parchment UMC Pavilion Estates Portage Community Center Richland Presbyterian Church Romence Road (Chapel Hill UMC) South County Community Services St. Augustine Church St. Joseph Church Trinity Lutheran Warehouse (Alcott Street) Westwood Christian Reformed Church *Available to KLF through Food Bank of South Central Michigan

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