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1 Addressing Food Insecurity with Compassion • ChesterCountyFoodBank.org
Together We Can Ensure Access to Real, Healthy Food. Dear Neighbor, Here in Pennsylvania’s wealthiest county, people in need are living alongside us. Chester County Food Bank is the hub of hunger relief in Chester County. We connect those who have resources with those who have need. Those who are in a season of giving with those who are in a season of receiving. Our mission is to ensure access to real, healthy food for everyone. CCFB is all about connections. Connections that provide the infrastructure to process and move food throughout the county. Connections that create pathways for information and training on nutrition and healthy eating habits. Connections that remove the barriers to food security. Connections that provide access to fresh produce and how to prepare it. Connections that come together at the hub, the Chester County Food Bank. This year, our commissioned study, The 2018 Community Food Security Assessment revealed that resolving food insecurity in our neighborhoods requires a renewed combination of funds, brainpower and manpower. Rich in fertile ground, we harvest and distribute fresh produce, proteins and meats from within our community through our fresh approach initiatives. Chester County is also home to corporate success, with a high concentration of industry leaders living among us. We
The Chester County Food Bank is dedicated to our mission to mobilize our community to ensure access to real, healthy food.
invite you to get involved wherever your expertise can further build our resources. We’ve gathered this year’s highlights and news to show how your connection to the Chester County Food Bank continues to bring hope to our neighbors. With your help, we provide connections that bring people together over our most basic need—food. With gratitude,
{ WE CONNECT CHESTER COUNTY WITH c o m p a s s i o n . } LARRY WELSCH Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Beverly Abbonizio Director of Marketing, Hankin Group
Peter Kjellerup Co-Founder, Dansko
Anand Solanki CFO, Citadel Federal Credit Union
Emily Brown Investment Analyst, Vanguard
Detiana Kuka Fund Financial Analyst, Vanguard
Joseph Riper, Esq. Shareholder, Riley Riper Hollin Colagreco
Robert Fenza Retired, Chief Operating Officer, Liberty Property Trust
Kevin McDermott Private Wealth Advisor, Delphi Wealth Management Group
Joe Tankle Vice President, Business Development, Meridian Bank
TREASURER
José Frazier Service Area Manager, Wegmans Food Market
Barbara Reisenwitz Director, Services Governance & Operations, Bentley Systems
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
Mildred “Mit” Joyner Retired, Emerita Director & Professor of Social Work, West Chester University
Kate Sheehan Community Affairs Manager, QVC
Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran
Lauren Intinarelli, CPA, CFA Director, Financial Institution Advisory, Chatham Financial
VICE CHAIR
Suzanne R. Jackson, CPA Owner, SR Jackson, LLC.
SECRETARY Nicole Riegl Vice President of Business Operations, The Institutes
Matthew Tucker CEO, Pegasus Technologies Robert D. McNeil
EMERITUS Dick Vermeil
A CLOSER LOOK at CHESTER COUNTY
A Closer Look at Chester County Even in the wealthiest county in Pennsylvania, children go to bed hungry, seniors forgo nourishing food in order to buy medications, and single parents struggle to make ends meet. Thousands of families, seniors, homeless, working-poor, immigrants, mentally and physically challenged adults, veterans, and more are hungry and need food assistance.
{ WE CONNECT PEOPLE WITH h e a l t h y, n u t r i t i o u s
food.
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On the surface, the area remains abundant with resources and opportunity - significant corporate investment, valuable real estate, numerous award-winning school systems and reputable institutions of higher education. These factors often disguise the experience of the community members who struggle immensely. With its known per capita wealth and median home value of more than $325,000, Chester County is also a place where the cost of living is extremely high—31% higher than the U.S. average. Residents with lower incomes within Chester County are additionally burdened due to the higher cost of living associated with an overall wealthy community. There are about 35,000 individuals in Chester County living below the federal poverty level, though many more still struggle financially even at two and three times the poverty threshold. Localized statistics indicate that a family of four would need an annual income of $66,000 to meet their basic needs. Tens of thousands struggle to afford rent, medical insurance,
is much higher at 200% of the federal poverty
transportation, childcare, and most importantly,
line. This lower than average income threshold
of real, healthy food while also providing
healthy food.
in Pennsylvania prevents an estimated 56% of
alternative and innovative forms of support to
the food insecure Chester County residents from
address food insecurity.
Another added challenge is the difficulty in obtaining government assistance for those who
being eligible for SNAP, meaning only 44% of
may need it. In Chester County, it is more difficult
the food insecure population can enroll in SNAP
to qualify for government assistance in the
if desired. The cost of living in Chester County
form of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
is disproportionately high and government
Program (SNAP), previously known as food
assistance such as SNAP covers less than
stamps, than in other neighboring counties.
half of food insecure households, leaving
This is a result of Pennsylvania’s relatively
many families to struggle without any form of
low income-threshold for SNAP eligibility. In
government food support.
Pennsylvania, only those making less than
Our first nine years of serving food insecure
160% of the federal poverty line are eligible for
adults, children, and seniors have been
SNAP. In bordering states such as Maryland,
marked by successful growth in all aspects of
New York, and Delaware the income threshold
our programs.
CCFB strategizes to optimize the distribution
“…more than just food insecurity. It’s cash insecurity. Cash insecurity is more of a struggle which is why we are struggling with food insecurity.” Chester County Resident
Thank You to Our Donors $100,000+ Anonymous (1) Bentley Systems, Incorporated Wegmans Food Markets
$2 5,000+ Anonymous (2) 1675 Foundation Brandywine Health Foundation Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation
Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation Chester County Commissioners Chester County Health Department Claneil Foundation, Inc. Davenport Family Foundation Deerbrook Charitable Trust Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Ms. Marjorie M. Findlay & Mr. Geoff Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Krapf The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. McNeil
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Moran Mr. & Mrs. Ranney R. Moran The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup The RJM Foundation QVC Mr. Samuel Slater & Ms. Lornie Forbes The Wyss Foundation
$10,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Abbott, Jr. ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Applestone Foundation Believe and Achieve Foundation Blue Sky Family Foundation Brandywine Valley Water Garden Association Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Breiner Citadel Federal Credit Union Communications Test Design, Inc. (CTDI) Eleanore Bennett Charitable Trust— Bennett Family Foundation First Presbyterian Church Genuardi Family Foundation
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Chester County 2018 Community Food Security Assessment Through funding from The Philadelphia Foundation, CCFB conducted Chester County’s first Community Food Security Assessment in collaboration with Drexel University. A mixed methods design with quantitative and qualitative data collection, we explored the picture of food insecurity in Chester County. Existing data was synthesized with data collected by CCFB. The study’s participatory approach allowed a clear connection to the voices of community participants through data collection events including:
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Community Stakeholder Interviews with individuals representing government organizations, hospitals, health clinics, schools, shelters, and food pantries.
Surveys with food pantry participants from 23 food pantries and cupboards.
Focus Groups were held with Chester County residents at risk of food insecurity. Host sites include food pantries, subsidized housing sites, health clinics, senior sites, and other community organizations.
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action.
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What Is Food Insecurity? Food insecurity is the “lack of consistent access to enough
ACCORDING TO
FOOD PANTRY
VISITORS
food for an active, healthy life” and can lead to a variety of negative consequences.
FRESH PRODUCE IS TH E M O ST I M P O RTA NT FOOD WHEN COMING T O T H E P A N T R Y.
Poor Health Outcomes
Lower Academic Achievement
Obesity And Other Chronic Diseases
TH EY W OU LD LI KE TO SEE MORE FRESH FOODS IN PLACE OF CAKE AND P ROCESSE D FOODS.
76
%
W OU LD LI KE TO RECE I V E EVEN MORE PRODUCE
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2018 COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENT
“I was kind of shocked at how many people in Chester County don’t have food. So I wanted to be involved because this is my town, and I’m a successful person, and I should be able to be there to help people.” PETE HOOVER, Corporate Donor
75k
22k
# O F I N D I V I D U A L S AT R I S K O R E X P E R I E N C I N G FOOD I NSECU RITY I N CH ESTE R COU NTY
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C H I L D R E N TH AT M AY N OT G E T E N O U G H TO E AT O UTS I D E F R E E O R R E D U C E D C O ST L U N C H E S AT S C H O O L
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HOUSEHOLD INCOMES B E LO W $25,000
%
FOOD I NSECU RE I N DI V I DUALS NOT E L I G I B L E F O R S U P P L E M E NTA L N UTR ITI O N A S S I STA N C E P R O G R A M
66,000
$
A N N U A L I N C O M E N E E D E D F O R F A M I LY OF FOU R TO M E ET TH E I R BASIC N E E DS
{ WE CONNECT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WITH
determination.
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Thank You to Our Donors $10,000+ (co nt i nue d ) Goshen Hill Foundation Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust Independence Foundation Jane C. MacElree Family Foundation Judi Marvel Charities, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Eli Kahn KeyBank Foundation Mr. Peter Kjellerup & Ms. Mandy Cabot Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery L. March The Marshall-Reynolds Foundation Oxford Area Foundation
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Quidditch Foundation, Inc. Shire Pharmaceuticals Veltek Associates, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Mrs. Penelope P. Wilson
$5 000+ Aegon Transamerica Foundation Bank of America Chester County Fund for Women & Girls
Church & Dwight Company, Inc. Dansko The Giving Tree Foundation Gunard Berry Carlson Memorial Foundation, Inc. IMC Charitable Foundation James S. Herr Foundation Mrs. Henry A. Jordan Joy in Childhood Foundation (Dunkin Donuts) KTA Funding Hope Foundation (Kistler Tiffany) Mr. & Mrs. Ian MacKinnon
Mr. Kevin McDermott Meridian Bank Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Mumma Newman’s Own Foundation The Roemer Foundation Sikorsky Global Helicopters— Lockheed Martin SPQR Fund The Wawa Foundation WSFS Bank
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“They’re really innovative in the way they think about getting the right kinds of food to people in need and not just giving out whatever comes along. They’re very responsive and responsible to the needs of people with food insecurity. They also look to put all the resources together in a way that makes the most sense.” KIM BOWMAN, Chester County Department of Human Services
{ WE CONNECT CURIOSITY WITH
nutritional guidance.
Providing adequate quantity and quality of foods is a priority of Chester County Food Bank.
}
Barriers To Food Security* Chester County residents and community stakeholders discussed several contributing factors related to their experience of food insecurity.
High Cost of Living and Inadequate Funds Most of the people we serve rely on our network of food providers as their primary source of food. 92% of pantry members visit one or more times per month. Our on-staff Registered Dietician ensures we are distributing foods of the highest nutritional quality. Prioritizing the distribution of real, healthy
Stigma
“[I must decide to] pay the bills or eat.”
“Not everyone wants to share if they
Chester County Resident
can’t get food. We don’t know if friends or family are struggling because they
Many food insecure households struggle with a lack of employment or disability. Families lack resources such as SNAP and other forms of
don’t talk about it.” Chester County Resident
government assistance because their incomes are above the eligibility threshold.
Often, community members avoid using food
foods involves many layers of support within
resources such as food pantries because many
our community.
households are asking for alternative forms of food access that feel more “dignified.”
Immigration Status Exposure OF PANTRY M E M B E RS V ISIT ONCE OR MORE A MONTH At the pantry level, we utilize our Best Choices program to help expand capacity for providing nutritious foods. Using the most current research in behavioral economics, the Best Choices
Transportation
“We have seen cases where kids will go
“I need to walk to the grocery store;
to school with their suitcases because
almost one hour to go and one hour to
they are afraid that if they go back
come back.”
home their parents won’t be there,
Chester County Resident
program encourages pantry leaders to thoughtfully
so they are ready to stay with
redesign their environment and provide cooking
someone else.”
demonstrations to both educate pantry leaders as
Chester County Community Stakeholder
well as nudge pantry members to choose the best
A lack of personal transportation or adequate public transit prevents community members from accessing the food they need at grocery stores and food pantries.
options agencies have to offer: fresh fruits, fresh
Those in fear of immigration status exposure
vegetables, and whole grains.
often do not access necessary and basic
Community members lacking transportation
services such as healthcare and food.
report accessing food less frequently.
We consistently focus on those at greatest risk of food insecurity and we work diligently to provide specialized services. The population with the greatest food need in our county is households with children.
Many community members have expressed their desire to support their neighbors of all backgrounds despite current political climate.
We have carefully expanded and evolved our food distribution channels to prioritize our community’s children.
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*All data shown retrieved from Community Food Security Assessment Focus Group and Interviews
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Community Connections Through the 2018 Community Food Security Assessment, we are confronted with the evidence and root causes of food insecurity and macro level issues that exist in our backyard. The Chester County Food Bank is continually securing longterm connections through the involvement and influence of more community partners. Resolving food insecurity for our neighbors requires many voices and resources.
CCFB has identified the following community and organizational action areas: 1 Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy • Development of a Food Alliance
“They’re very well organized. In terms of strategic planning, they have a very thoughtful approach to it that’s very well played out. They’re not just thinking ahead to next month
• Workforce Development and Employment Opportunities
or next year, but they’re really thinking ahead to ‘what is
• Healthcare Provider Collaboration
the need today and how do we tackle that, but what is our
• Community Group Discussions
strategy for the future? How can we expand our mission?
• Advocacy
2 Ensure Access to and Empower the Choice of Real, Healthy Food • Opportunities to Purchase Affordable Healthy Food • Internal Nutrition Framework
How can we reach out to more people? How can we be more sustainable for folks?’ ” KATE SHEEHAN, QVC Corporate Donor
• Supportive Food Environments in the Pantry • Social Engagement Opportunities – Cooking and Gardening
3 Growing and Cultivating Community Partnerships • Enhance existing partnerships and establish more • Encourage the inclusion of more community partners vested in social services • Continue conversation, involvement and influence of local strategic thinkers • Seek and educate corporations and volunteers
{ WE CONNECT GROWING SEASON WITH v o l u n t e e r s . } Thank You to Our Donors $2 5 00+ Anonymous (1) Ann & Steven Hutton Fund Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Baker Ms. Debra Brannan Brown & Brown Insurance Casey John Russo Memorial Fund Chatham Financial Corporation Clarence J. Venne Foundation Trust The Colket Foundation Daley Family Foundation Delphi Wealth Management Group
DNB First Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Fenza Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Flannery Frees Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Andrew M. Gledhill Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Haver Hunger Is James C. Hamilton, Inc. The John and Shirley Nash Foundation The Lasko Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. O’Donnell Paoli Hospital Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz
PJM Interconnection Mr. Matthew Riggio SR Jackson LLC Whole Foods Market—Texas
$1000+ Anonymous (4) ArcelorMittal Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Baker, Jr. Mr. Bryan Benner, CFP Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Bentley
Dr. Glenn & Rev. Diane Burkland Mr. & Mrs. Craig Burt Chester County Community Foundation Community Care Behavioral Health The Conduent Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William H. Cranney The Dale L. Reese Foundation DFT, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. DeHaven Downingtown Area School District Mr. Steve Duckinfield
Emergency Care Specialists, P.C. Exelon Foundation
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Financials “Their financial and organizational stability allows them to be thoughtful and innovative. Their area of expertise is not just food programs, but also the community.” KIM BOWMAN, Chester County Department of Human Services
{ WE CONNECT GENEROSITY WITH u rg e n t
needs.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
USE OF FUNDS
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FUNDRAISING
C U R R E NT A S S E T S
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$224,720
Accounts Receivable
$115,093
Grants Receivable
-
Unconditional Promises to Give
$120,229
State Receivable
-
Inventory
$376,046
$3,223
Prepaid Expenses
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A D M I N I STR ATI V E
85
PROGRAMS
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
$839,311
Investments
$7,435,744
Unconditional Promises to Give, net
$29,216
Property and Equipment, net
$3,945,608
SOURCE OF FUNDS
$12,249,879
2
TOTAL ASSETS
%
W HOLESALE (N ET) FOOD COSTS
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C U R R E NT L I A B I L ITI E S
G O V E R N M E NT SU P P O RT
Accounts Payable
$228,137
Accrued Expenses
$111,758
Line of Credit
$275,000
Note Payable - Current
$2,879
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
$617,774
Refundable Advance
$250,000
Note Payable - Long Term
$16,889
TOTAL LIABILITES
$884,663
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G R A NTS
10
I N V E STM E NT INCOME
28
CONTRI B UTIONS
44
CONTRI B UTIONS I N-KI N D
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Undesignated
$4,403,663
$3,695,608
Property & Eqiuipment Board Designated For Hunger Relief Programs
$3,000,000
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED
$11,099,271
Temporarily Restricted $265,945 TOTAL NET ASSETS
$11,365,216
TOTAL LIABILITES & NET ASSETS
$12,249,879
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FINANCIALS and SUCCESSES
2018 Successes We can see the impact of our holistic approach to food insecurity. Our ongoing services are improving to meet
FOOD BOX During the school year, nearly
the needs of the most vulnerable populations within
20,000 children in Chester County
our county:
✓
SUMMER qualify for free or reduced-price
We have secured increased access to fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources to SNAP and PA Farmers Market Nutrition voucher recipients.
There is an eight-fold sales increase of Mobile Market fresh foods to low-income ✓ members. Weekly stops at 8 locations in 7 towns.
✓ We have expanded Fruit & Vegetable Prescriptions.
meals through the National School Lunch Program and the National School Breakfast Program. Once school ends, what are they eating over the summer?
We’ve made significant improvements in self-reported health scores, food security ✓ status scores and fruit and vegetable intake.
We have expanded Backpack Programs beyond the school year so more students ✓ have healthy food during the summer. CCFB INITIATIVES IN NOURISHMENT
Raised Bed
Eat Fresh & Eat Fresh for Kids
FVRx
GARDE N I NG I NSTRUCTION
N UTRITIONAL & COOKI NG I NSTRUCTION
F R U IT & V E G E TA B L E P RESCRI PTIONS
Garden Program
The Chester County Food Bank’s Summer Food Box helps school age children and their families receive nutritious, easy-to-prepare non-perishable food at their participating member agency or
Simple Suppers
& Senior Food Boxes
Weekend Backpacks & Summer Food Boxes W E E KE N D AN D SU M M E R STU DE NT M EALS
SENIOR MEALS
youth center during the months of summer vacation. Volunteers pack Summer Food Boxes with a rotating variety of shelf stable items to last for a month. During June, July, and August, over 1,700 qualifying children in Chester County can visit one of 18 locations to receive a monthly selection of food. With your help, we can provide more
Mobile Market
food to more children in need and fill them MOB I LE FARM E R’S MARKET V E H ICLE
F O O D I N S E C U R IT Y I N ITI ATI V E S
with happy summer memories. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
{ W E C ON N E C T C H I L DR E N A N D FA M I L I E S W I T H h o p e . }
Claudia Rose-Muir Direct Distribution Program Manager 610-873-6000 ext.109 crosemuir@chestercountyfoodbank.org
Thank You to Our Donors $1000+ (con tinue d ) Exelon Power Exton Crossing Apartments First Priority Bank First Resource Bank Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Flannery Mr. James Fox GBH Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Geary Mrs. Janet B. Gelb Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Gentzel Mr. Joe Grabowski
Grove United Methodist Church Mr. & Mrs. Eric R. Hansen Hartford Funds Herbert & Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation HomeNet Automotive Hopewell United Methodist Church Dr. Dianne & Mr. Douglas Hotmer Jean & Aaron Martin Charitable Fund Johnson & Johnson Ms. Jessica Kardish Mr. & Mrs. Bill Kay II Ms. Ruthie Kranz-Carl & Mr. William Carl
Mr. & Mrs. William Lasko Mr. & Mrs. Jason Laurens Mr. & Mrs. Bill Litty Mr. Joseph A. Lynn & Ms. Daphne Thomas The M&T Charitable Foundation MacElree Harvey Malvern Federal Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. Jim Maneri Mattia’s Lawn & Garden Inc. Mr. Barry McHale & Ms. Sandra McNair Mr. & Mrs. Michael McLelland Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. McManus
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Milano Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Millheim Ms. Jennifer Milon Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. Moore Mr. Furrukh Munawar Outreach Committee of Freedom Village Brandywine Mr. & Mrs. James Palic Mr. James Palmer Pegasus Technologies Pete’s Produce Farm Phillips Mushroom Farms Mr. Brian Pope
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A Focus on Real, Healthy Food With a rising interest in healthy and local food, we have significantly increased our food distribution capacity by capitalizing on the expertise of our staff. FOOD GROWTH & DISTRIBUTION DURING 2018
Harvesting healthy produce from the rich agricultural land
in our county
Partnering with those who work that land by
sustainable methods
Gratefully enjoying the services of
nearly 2,500 regular volunteers.
2.9
Million Pounds
F R E S H P R O D U C E, M E ATS, M I L K, E G G S A N D NON-P E RISHAB LES SOU RCE D, G RO W N, DISTRI B UTE D
equivalent to
2.4 Million M E A L S T O F O O D - I N S E C U R E A D U LT S , C H I L D R E N A N D S E N I O R S
1.3
Million Pounds
FRESH PRODUCE SOURCED AND PURCHASED
43
P E R C E NTA G E O F TOTA L DISTRI B UTION TH AT I S F R E S H FRU ITS AN D V E G E TA B L E S
%
900,000 P O U N D S O F F R E S H P R O D U C E W A S L O C A L LY G R O W N A N D / O R S O U R C E D L O C A L LY
100,000 500,000
P O U N D S O F N U T R I E N T- R I C H FRESH FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND EGGS PROVIDED
{ WE CONNECT LOCAL GROWERS AND PRODUCERS w i t h
P OU N DS OF NON-P E RISHAB LE F O O D ITE M S D O N ATE D
neighbors.
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“They’re a really good model for a centralized food distribution point, food programming point, for different innovations and practices that really do maximize the resources.” KIM BOWMAN, Chester County Department of Human Services
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FINANCIALS and SUCCESSES
CCFB Launches FRESHstart Kitchen
TM
for each participant. Knife skills, food safety, braising and saucing are on the menu with emphasis on other areas of restaurant service. Moran said, “Through proper training and team building, we’re connecting students with more chances for long term employment and healthy living.” With an anticipated three graduating cohorts per year, each FRESHstart KitchenTM class will accommodate up to ten students, for a total capacity of 30 students annually. Our first class celebrated their graduation in December. For program donations or enrollment information, please contact Amy Rossman, Workforce Development Manager Students work with the purchased and
The inaugural class of our Culinary Arts training program FRESHstart Kitchen
donated ingredients at the Food Bank to
or call 610-873-6000 ext. 127. FRESH
plan healthy menus and prepare, cook and
is an acronym for Focusing Resources on
present delicious meals. In the process,
Employment, Self-Sufficiency and Health,
they’re building their prospects
directly aligned with strategic planning and
for sustainable employment in the food
programming for the Food Bank.
service industry. Culinary Programs Director, Ranney
TM
began in September 2018. During eight-hour daily classes over 14 weeks, our enrolled students are training to navigate their futures inside our certified production kitchen at CCFB headquarters. The program features culinary arts instruction & training, life skills & job readiness planning along with internship, job search, and placement assistance.
arossman@chestercountyfoodbank.org
Moran said, “The life skills and kitchen training we offer our students prepares them for the challenges of entering or reentering the workforce.” Course work is designed for anyone with significant personal challenges and/ or barriers to employment — including substance abuse or criminal records. Many of the program’s current and anticipated students may have limited organizational skills, undeveloped problemsolving skills or an untapped ability to work in concert with others. FRESHstart KitchenTM recognizes opportunity within the food service industry for rapid advancement to those with minimal work histories and limited formal education. Each week, the course focuses on a different aspect of food prep to expand opportunities
{ WE CONNECT LIFE SKILLS WITH o p p o r t u n i t i e s . } Thank You to Our Donors $1000+ (con tinue d ) Mr. & Mrs. J.F. Quinn Rage Motorsport Redner’s Markets Mr. & Mrs. Nick Revak Mr. & Mrs. Edward Riegl Ms. Mary Ann Rossi & Mr. Jeffrey Lewis Rotary Club of Central Chester County Ms. Linda Segner Mr. & Mrs. Peter Senescu Mr. & Mrs. William J. Siehl Mr. & Mrs. Curt Siverling
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Spatola Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Stautberg Mrs. Elizabeth D. Strode Mr. & Mrs. John C. Sundquist Mr. & Mrs. Don Thompson United Methodist Church of West Chester Valley Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Victory Brewing Company Mr. & Mrs. Eric Vogel Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Warther Mr. Jeffrey P. Wirth
Woodforest Charitable Foundation Wyebrook Farm
For more information about making a donation, and a complete list of donors, visit: ChesterCountyFoodBank.org/donate
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650 Pennsylvania Drive Exton PA 19341 ChesterCountyFoodBank.org 610-873-6000
Creating Fresh Connections
for Our Neighbors.
“I don’t think people really appreciate how deep the need for food is in Chester County. I think that it’s pretty astonishing considering it’s one of the richest counties in the state.” -Volunteer
For every household in Chester County with income below $25,000, there are approximately four households with an income above $100,000.
Give Today at ChesterCountyFoodBank.org
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17,865 2,500
# OF INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OR EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN CHESTER COUNTY
HOURS LOGGED BY
VOLUNTEERS
HOW WE FEED CHESTER COUNTY Chester County Food Bank The hub of hunger relief Partner Farms 3 partner farms donate 10 acres of growing space Raised Bed Gardens 91 volunteer partner gardens Food Providers & Hot Meal Sites 110 social services & agencies PLUS 40 food cupboards and hot meal sites Fresh2You Mobile Market Driving quality, fresh foods direct from local farms and producers — open to everyone from June – November
Visit our website for more detail about the locations illustrated on this map. 10
22k HOUSEHOLD INCOMES BELOW $25,000
2.9
Million Pounds
FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, MILK, EGGS AND NON-PERISHABLES SOURCED, GROWN, DISTRIBUTED FROM THE CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK