Hunger Network

MidTown Innovation Center: 4415 Euclid Ave., Suite 110, Cleveland 44103 | 216-619-8155 | hungernetwork.org

4,742 food rescues mitigated 546,157 pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere.

WHAT WE DO: We envision no one goes hungry, and no food goes to waste. Hunger Network is a consortium of 75 hunger centers that are strategically located throughout Cuyahoga County. Recently, we opened MidTown Market, bringing access to fresh foods and a supportive network of community resources. With a virtual kiosk at our location acting as an ‘instacart’ and being on the HealthLine, we will provide greater access to all those in need.

Our mission is to feed our communities’ future, which inspires us to fight food insecurity and strive for a hunger-free community. In 2021, Hunger Network provided 6.2 million meals to over 415,000 families. Additionally, we bridge the gap between hunger/food waste through the innovative Food Rescue Hero app, which allows us to recover perfectly viable fresh foods from local sources and directly transport them to nonprofit partners free of charge.

Forty percent of America’s food is wasted as one in five people in Cuyahoga County go hungry: Food Rescue places food into their hands though, while also reducing food waste that is destined for landfills.

COVID RESPONSE: Food insecurity increased during the pandemic, particularly for children and seniors. Neighbors, who had never needed to access emergency food assistance before, sought help. Hunger Network Centers mobilized on the front lines. As hot meal centers closed, we supported neighborhood establishments by purchasing to-go meals and organizing deliveries to residents. Food Rescue recovered over 3.5 million pounds, bringing fresh produce and baked goods to families and other nonprofits in need. COVID-19-related food accessibility disruptions have continued throughout 2022, including the cost of food and fuel, along with supply chain issues, thus increasing overall operations.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS:

Night to Fight Hunger: Enjoy fabulous food, featuring a variety of Cleveland’s finest cuisine, at our annual signature event (formerly known as Best Party of the Year). We are back this year. Join us November 4, 2022, at Gordon Green!

Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run:

Hundreds of supporters will take one more step towards ending hunger on June 3, 2023, at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The 2022 event welcomed 850 walkers and runners, and raised over $100,000, which provided 300,000 meals for our community!

HOW TO HELP:

Donate now: Help us ensure that no one goes hungry. Many working households still experience food insufficiency because they earn too much money to qualify for federal nutrition programs.

Volunteer: Our local hunger centers, MidTown Market and the Food Rescue Program need volunteers! Please consider a gift of your time.

Become a Food Rescue Hero:

Download the Hunger Network Food Rescue mobile app, powered by Food Rescue Hero, to ensure fresh, nutritious food doesn’t end up in landfills. Follow step-bystep instructions on the app to drive to the pick-up location, load the rescued food and then deliver it to a nonprofit recipient — all within an hour or less!

OVERVIEW

EMPLOYEES: 11 2021 REVENUE: $14,008,544 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995

SOURCES OF REVENUE:

In-kind food donations: 76% Government: 12% Individual contributions: 6% Foundations and grants: 4% Corporations and congregations: 2%

LEADERSHIP

TOP EXECUTIVES & BOARD MEMBERS

Andrew L. Margolius,

chair, board of trustees (Margolius, Margolius & Associates)

Julie M. Johnson,

chief executive officer

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

David C. Weiner, vice chair (Weiner Law) Tom Croft, second vice chair (Moen Inc.) Chris Szuch, treasurer (Pease Bell CPAs, LLC) Ryan Dalpiaz, assistant treasurer (Champ Titles, Inc.) Mark Biché, secretary (Piper Sandler & Co.) Beth Holloran, assistant secretary (ReliabilityFirst Corporation) Joe Dose, member-at-large (PartsSource) Reverend Henry Curtis, past chair