ANNUAL

REPORT
ANNUAL
REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT
2013-2014
2013-2014
2013-2014
Promoting
Hunger-Free
Promoting a Hunger-Free
Community
1982
Community Since 1982

901 PORTAGE STREET KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 49001-3005

901 PORTAGE STREET KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 49001-3005

P 269/488-2617 F 269/343-3669 WWW.KZOOLF.ORG

P 269/488-2617 F 269/343-3669 WWW.KZOOLF.ORG

OUR VISION
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes works toward a hunger-free community.

OUR MISSION
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes will feed hungry people and engage our
community in the fight to end hunger.

WE VALUE:
Respect
Diversity & Inclusion
Stewardship & Accountability
Integrity
Collaboration
Urgency
Service

A Note from our

Executive Director:
At Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, our core values include service, collaboration, and
stewardship. Since the organizations creation in 1982, our leaders have kept these values
in the forefront of their minds as we strive towards our vision of a hunger-free community.
We continue to build off of the strong foundation that has been laid by our predecessors.
I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work alongside some of these trailblazers
including our recently retired Executive Director, Anne Wend Lipsey. The contributions
of Anne and her family have left a strong impression on this community. The sense of
urgency she brought to the issue of food security continues as we see record numbers of
people at our pantry doors.
It is our duty and our joy to
provide service to every person who
seeks food assistance in Kalamazoo
County. Its with a renewed
vigor that we tackle the growing
complexities of chronic food
insecurity. With high unemployment,
underemployment, and cuts to
governmental food assistance
programs, hunger continues to
increase in our community. To
address this growing need, we
must balance the lessons weve
learned with a fresh perspective and
strategic growth.
Collaboration has always
been a key element in this work
KLF was built on a network of
compassion and equality. Our
capacity to help others has
grown through the generosity of
the community and the strong
partnerships we have forged.
With our continued dedication to
advocacy and collaboration, we have
joined key stakeholders in creating
the Kalamazoo County HungerFree Community Coalition. Still in its infant stages, the Coalition includes dedicated
representatives from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kalamazoo County Health &
Community Services, KRESA, Department of Human Services, Kalamazoo Public Schools,
Peoples Food Co-Op, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, United Way of the
Battle Creek & Kalamazoo Region, and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan.
I hope you enjoy reading this compilation of the activities, successes,
and challenges of our 2013-2014 fiscal year. As the new Executive Director, its my
responsibility to steward this communitys gifts, talents and resources to the best of my
ability. Im honored to have the chance to lead this organization through our next stage
of progress towards a food secure community. With the faithful support of our staff,
volunteers, donors and partners, we get closer every day to becoming a hunger-free
Kalamazoo.

2013-2014 Board of Directors

Sam Lealofi
President
Rob DeWit
Vice President
Lynn Jessel
Treasurer
Martin Glista
Secretary
Martha Simpson
Past President
Patricia Carlin
Alan Harbaugh
Robert Lohrmann
Cirilo Martinez
Karen McPhail
Laurel Palmer
Stacey Randolph
2013-2014 Staff
Mary Adams
Accounting Coordinator
Joan Atwell
Call Center Coordinator
Laura Winther/Cherise Buchanan
Volunteer Coordinator
Paul Bushek
Warehouse Assistant
Art Cole
Services Director
Joe Cook
Warehouse Assistant
Bob Dekker
Warehouse Assistant
Jennifer Johnson/Greta Faworski
Resource Development Director
Joe Galaviz
Warehouse Assistant
Kathy Gernaat
Operations Director
Dave Hafer
Warehouse Coordinator
Phyllis Hepp
Organizational Development
Director
Anne Wend Lipsey/Jennifer
Johnson
Executive Director
Deb Josephson
Services Coordinator
Marvin King
Food Procurement Specialist
Ruth Matteson
Call Center Coordinator
Kimberly Schoetzow/Kevin Minor
Communications Coordinator
Jackie Smith
Call Center Assistant
Desi Taylor
Pantry Coordinator
Carolyn Tyler
Operations Coordinator
Jon Riccio/Laura Winther
Donor Database Coordinator

Feeding Our Community

GROCERY PANTRY PROGRAM
The Grocery Pantry Program is our largest and longest-running initiative. We partner with neighborhood-based agencies,
community centers, and churches throughout Kalamazoo County who serve as pantry sites. These sites are located along easily
accessible transportation routes and open at various times for the convenience of our clients. A four-day food order with fresh and
non-perishable food is offered, and clients make selections based on the recommendations of the USDA food pyramid. Those in
need contact a central call center (269-343-FOOD) to schedule an appointment at a pantry site.

MOBILE FOOD INITIATIVE

The Mobile Food Initiative (MFI) Program aims to get additional
food into the hands of those who need it. No appointment is
necessary, and food is distributed on a first come, first served
based. The MFI program is offered in partnership with the Food
Bank of South Central Michigan. Specific food items vary by date, location, and on the availability of USDA product. Locations
include Saint Andrew Community Church, Vicksburg Community Church, The Salvation Army, Douglass Community Association,
and Haven Church.

COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL
FOOD PROGRAM
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) helps get
additional food resources into the hands of low-income seniors
and women not receiving WIC who are pregnant, nursing or
have children less than 6 years of age. Food distributions are made at low-income senior housing sites throughout the county.
The CSFP program is offered in partnership with Senior Services, Area Agency on Aging, the Salvation Army, and Michigan
Department of Education.

WEEKEND FOOD PACK PROGRAM

For children who rely on school meal programs for nutrition,
weekends can be hungry times. Through the Weekend Food
Pack Program, we provide up to 900 packs per week to
elementary and middle schools in Kalamazoo, Comstock, and
Parchment schools. Each pack holds enough food to cover
breakfast and lunch for that child during the weekend hours.
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo and school personnel
identify children most in need and distribute the packs.

From the People We Serve

Knowing you
will have food
on the table
I dont know
how to describe
that relief.

I want to give Sasha

every opportunity to
not only dream, but
reach her goals. If that
means skipping meals
myself so that she has
the brain food to learn
and grow, so be it.

I work 40 hours a week as

a healthcare provider for
seniors. I just paid my rent
and my cupboards and
fridge are empty.

Ive been blessed and I just

want to give back to other
people who may be in a
situation like I was.

If I hadnt come to you

today, my kids wouldve
had nothing to eat.

VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNITY

PARTNERSHIPS
Volunteers are a critical component in our ability to feed hungry people.
We rely on approximately 450 volunteers each week to support nearly
every aspect of our operation. Scheduling pantry appointments for those
in need, delivering food to pantries, greeting guests at our reception desk,
stocking shelves, and helping with special eventsthese are just some of
the many ways our generous volunteers make a difference.

Our dedicated partners at pantry sites and for specialty
programs support our food assistance efforts in invaluable ways. We also
have partners who support us in unique ways such as hosting annual
fundraising events, referring clients to our programs, providing in-kind
products like bags and labels, and offering free marketing and promotion.
Every little bit makes a huge difference.

HIGH-QUALITY FOOD
Securing food from a variety of sources allows us to feed thousands
of people as affordably as possible. We collect, procure, and
purchase food in the following ways:

Congratulations to our 2013-2014

Volunteer Award Winners!
GOLDEN LOAF AWARD (individual)
Danie Kuzma
GOLDEN LOAF AWARD (group)
Pasta Pals

Food Bank of South Central MichiganFBSCM is our link to the

national charitable food supplier Feeding America as well as some
USDA product. Through this important partnership, we are able to
obtain significant low to no cost food.

WILLIE WEBSTER OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

Jane Puvogel

Wholesale PurchasesTo ensure we have quality food that

provides the nutritional value we are dedicated to providing, we
frequently purchase via the wholesale market. Meat, milk and other
high-protein items are often purchased wholesale.

KLF FISH (Food Industry Supply Hero) AWARD

Great Harvest Bread Company

Food RescueStores and food vendors frequently have safely

edible food that they can no longer sell due to imperfections or sell
by dates. Instead of letting this food go to waste, we pick up this
food and distribute it those in need.
FarmsWe have excellent relationships with local farmers who
provide us donated or low-cost produce and fresh goods.
Community Food DrivesLarge corporations, elementary schools
and churches are examples of groups who hold food drives for
Loaves & Fishes throughout the year. This donated food engages
the community and provides variety in pantries.
Commodity Supplemental Food ProgramWe receive food for the
CSFP program through the USDA. Funding for this program comes
from the Michigan Department of Education.

MARCIA JACKSON HUNGER ADVOCACY AWARD

Mayor Bobby Hopewell

COMMUNITY PILLAR AWARD

Gazelle Sports

What Do The Numbers Mean?

FINANCIAL DONATIONS
Funding from individuals, foundations, and local corporations makes it possible to feed as many people as we do. We rely on
these generous gifts for the majority of our funding and truly couldnt do what we do without them.
Our finances are slightly unique in that we review and report both actual operating costs and the value of in-kind
products and services because they are so significant to our operations. In order to address the need in our community, we must
not only fundraise, but also foodraise and recruit a steady stream of volunteers. The value of this in-kind support is reflected in
the financials included in this report.
Bequests,
Interest &
United Way Investment
Designations & Income
Other
1%
2%

Contributions
21%
Grants
8%
In-Kind
Support
68%

Revenue & In-Kind Donations

Management &
General
Fundraising
4%
4%

Other Program
Services
16%
Purchased
Food
13%
In-Kind Product
& Support
63%

Functional Expenses

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