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Mid-Ohio Food Collective Annual Report
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40 YEARS STRONG What does it meant to be a Collective?
MANAGING RESOURCES & 2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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FOODBANK FARM FARMACY KITCHEN MARKET
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ONE PURPOSE
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ONE MISSION
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ONE COMMUNITY
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ONE COLLECTIVE
- mission -
TO END HUNGER ONE NOURISHING MEAL AT A TIME WHILE CO-CREATING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE THRIVES - vision -
HUNGER-FREE AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
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What does it mean to be a Collective? For 40 years, we’ve focused our mission toward ending hunger one nourishing meal at a time. Starting as a small operation distributing donations of candy on Valentine’s Day, we have grown into the largest food bank in Ohio, serving 20 central and eastern counties and millions of our neighbors. And we’ve not done this work alone. From day one, connecting food to our hungry neighbors has been a collective effort. People come to our organization from countless paths carrying their own unique stories. We don’t just distribute food—we connect families to life resources through our five assets interlocked as one solution— Foodbank, Farm, Farmacy, Kitchen, and Market. I am humbled to honor the diverse community that has steadfastly worked toward ending hunger in our neighborhoods for decades. We will continue to be here with our neighbors for as long as they need us. Together, we can build healthier, hunger-free communities where everyone can thrive.
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40 YEARS STRONG We started with a full-time staff of 2 at 980 Parsons Avenue and 51 partner agencies in 1980.
205,200 lbs of food distributed in 1980
4 CONTAINERS That is just shy of
20-FT SHIPPING
Now we have 140+ hard-working team members at and support almost 700 partner agencies in our network.
75,000,000 lbs of food distributed in 2020
1,267 CONTAINERS That is equal to
40-FT SHIPPING
Our first donation was Valentine’s Day candy
Now 60%+ of the food we distribute is fresh
1,000,000,000+ LBS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED OVER 40 YEARS
1980
Operation Feed Foodbank opens in Franklin County and distributes 205,200 pounds of food
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Mid-Ohio Foodbank Right food, right time, right place
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The anchor asset of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective is its warehouse and distribution center in Grove City, Ohio. The Foodbank is our core. It is the people and processes ensuring fresh healthy food ends up in the homes—and on the plates— of our hungry neighbors.
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491,000 pounds of food are distributed
1983
3 million pounds of food are distributed to meet the need of the community
ONE TEAM A decade ago in his first year on the job as a truck driver, Brian Peters went on a Foodbank food delivery run with his brother, a delivery that still inspires him to this day. “I realized how big our impact is. It goes well beyond what we deliver. My brother made that delivery all the time and had built a relationship with the kids who lived there. They all ran up and high-fived each other. That meant a lot because I was a kid growing up in that neighborhood years ago. I know how important a positive role model can be.
I REALIZED HOW BIG OUR IMPACT IS. IT GOES WELL BEYOND WHAT WE DELIVER. This is the first job I’ve had that at the end of every day, I feel good about what we did because I know that it made a huge difference. That impact isn’t measurable.” - Brian Peters, MOFC team member for 10+ years
1984
Distributes 6 million pounds of food and grocery products
1985
Expands to serve 14 additional counties
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Mid-Ohio Farm Making every acre count
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In our “smart farm” seven-acre concept on the Hilltop in Columbus, we’re using technology and innovative techniques like vertical growing that allows us to grow significantly more produce. Started as an idea in 2013, the Farm has grown into a research, farming, and educational resource for our greater community and for our neighbors on the Hilltop. Now local customers are gaining more access to fresh produce grown only footsteps away.
1986 8
Changes name to Mid-Ohio Foodbank
1987
More than 30 million pounds of food distributed since 1980
ONE PURPOSE Showing up for our community When COVID-19 hit, more community members than ever before needed the support of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. About 100 members of the 1-134 Field Artillery, Ohio Military Reserve, and 121st Force Support Squadron helped connect food to our neighbors across our 20-county footprint, packing more than one million pounds of food and helping build out many of our growing systems and geodesic dome. We are proud to have served our customers alongside them!
What’s being planted at the Farm: the Geodesic Dome The geodesic dome is ideal for a energy-efficient growing and provides the climate and light control best suited for indoor growing, with the benefit of natural sunlight and fresh air. This dome will be primarily for root-based production including carrots, onions, potatoes, radishes, and sweet potatoes.
1988
Volunteer Program launched: more than 500 volunteers donate 10,000 hours
1990
More than 500 charities collaborate with Foodbank to help feed hungry neighbors
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Mid-Ohio Farmacy Food-based health care
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Mid-Ohio Farmacy bridges the gap between healthcare and access to nutritious food. This “food is health” initiative allows healthcare providers to prescribe weekly fresh food to patients who may face adverse health risks due to food insecurity. Patients may then use their ‘prescriptions’ at participating market and pantry locations across central Ohio.
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Volunteers ranging from age 6 to 86 years old donate 20,711 hours to feeding our community
1998
Ships 60 tons of food and supplies for flood relief
ONE MISSION WE’RE HELPING PATIENTS IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. Westerville
Craig, a veteran and customer at our agency partner Church for All People in Franklin County, can get the healthy food he normally wouldn’t be able to buy with support from the Farmacy.
Worthington
Clintonville North Linden
South Linden Grandview Heights Whitehall Franklinton
Columbus
Reynoldsburg
Hilltop
Grove City
FRANKLIN COUNTY
“This program really takes care of people. I appreciate being able to get the food I need. As a disabled veteran, it’s important for me to have a healthy diet.”
Circleville
- Craig, veteran and customer
Logan Elm Village
PICKAWAY COUNTY
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North Fork Village
Bainbridge
1999
Provided enough food for 3 million meals for hungry neighbors
2000
Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY
The Foodbank distributes 19 million pounds of food in its 22nd year
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Mid-Ohio Kitchen Bringing everyone to the table
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This asset provides fresh meals to after-school sites, to our neighbors battling homelessness, at our pay-itforward Mid-Ohio Kitchen at Roots, and more. Our team and volunteers are working hard to make sure our neighbors have a healthy prepared meal. 1 in every 4 Ohio children are struggling to find meals from day to day. Missing meals make it difficult for children to focus in school. At Mid-Ohio Kitchen, we served kiddos 73,630 meals and 6,848 snacks in our after-school programs.
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Produce delivery program expands to rural counties
2008
More than 6,500 volunteers give 25,000 hours of their time, the equivalent of 12 paid employees
ONE COMMUNITY Since our founding in 1980, we have all—from our team and volunteers to donors and advocates—been united toward ending hunger. Our new 1980 Society is no different with 949 participating households. For donors who annually give $1,980 or more, the 1980 Society members are dedicated to creating a community where everyone thrives.
DONATIONS OF ANY SIZE MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. JUST $1 CAN HELP SOMEONE THRIVE. Together, we are helping to change people’s lives. Donors are making a difference. Pledge Partners: automated monthly giving from $1 or $1,000 to feed our community. Nourishing Neighbors Legacy Society: a community of 53 thoughtful individuals and/or spouses who are leaving a philanthropic legacy.
2010
20% of all food distributed is fresh produce
2012
281 produce markets are held with 71 agency partners
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Mid-Ohio Market Space for more
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Our Markets are place-based hubs designed to more holistically address customer needs. Resembling a grocery store experience, they provide frequent access to no-cost fresh produce and shelf-stable food, assistance with seeking and using government resources, and other wrap-around services. It’s a one-stop-shop, creating greater access to critical resources. Jason’s story “I was let go from my job in March because of the current COVID-19 crisis. It was not entirely unexpected, but it’s a helpless feeling nonetheless. I’ve been a volunteer with HEART for many years. Now I can say that I am a client. THIS is precisely why food pantries exist. It’s OK to ask for help. It’s OK to visit a food pantry for assistance. Food insecurity is one stress we should be able to eliminate from our daily lives.” - Jason, volunteer, customer, and now a Market employee
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Research proves the correlation between nutritious food and positive health impact
2016
Received our first Columbus CEO Top Work Places award
ONE COLLECTIVE Rising to the need With a mission to meet the immediate needs of the community and provide fresh starts, our agency partner Urban Mission of Steubenville rose to the call to help their neighbors during COVID-19. They worked alongside Ohio State Troopers, the National Guard, and the health department to set up food drops in central locations for senior citizens and quarantined community members. And they provided 2,870 bags of food to kids in Jefferson County with their new Children’s Mobile Food Pantry. It’s hard work like this that inspires us to keep going, every single day.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
“The Food Collective came to the aid of the Urban Mission in a very substantial way, very early on in the pandemic. Not only was there no lapse in service due to COVID-19, but their level of communication, support, and availability of products increased dramatically in the early months of the pandemic.”
WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, THEY WERE THERE! WE DID NOT FEEL ALONE DURING THIS TIME, IN FACT, WE FELT MORE HEARD THAN EVER BEFORE. - Pastor Ashley, Executive Director Urban Mission of Steubenville
2019
Serving 20 counties with 680 partner agencies
2020
Renamed Mid-Ohio Food Collective to reflect our mission of working together towards end hunger
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Meeting our neighbors where they are Our rapid and continued response to COVID-19 We are grateful that our 40 years of serving hungry people in our communities have given us a strong foundation in which to quickly adapt to the growing need across our 20-county footprint. In Ohio, the record-breaking unemployment rate has been mirrored in our increased food distribution—serving displaced workers, seniors in isolation, kids out of school, and the homeless community.
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• 29.04 million pounds of food distributed from March-June 2020 - a 30% increase in 2020 v. 2019. • A record 7.8 million pounds distributed in April alone.
VISITS • 24,783 new families had their first visit to a food pantry. • 396,367 individuals served across our footprint.
RESOURCES RAISED FOR COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND • Our community has risen to our call for more help. • Thank you for helping us raise over $6,000,000. • Sprint: 58% of the emergency fund has gone towards food acquisition, additional staff to meet increased demand, strengthening outreach programs, and supporting logistics. • Marathon: 42% of the emergency fund has been earmarked for food resources and programming moving forward as customers work to get back on their feet.
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MEETING COMMUNITY NEED • Mid-Ohio Kitchen has prepared more than 100,000 meals for men, women, and children who are homeless and in quarantine. • Hosting hundreds of drive-thru produce markets for families.
SHIFTING TO A “NO TOUCH MODEL” FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION • We have shifted to pre-packaged boxes that could be directly delivered to customer vehicles. • We have deployed robust safety protocols - taking temps at all sites; practicing social distancing; deep cleaning and sanitizing and mandatory mask requirements.
A COMMUNITY RESPONSE Living our customer-centric value, our teams are working hard—day in and day out—sourcing food for our hungry neighbors to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.
At the onset of COVID-19 (March-April 2020), there were
820,813 people living at or below *230% of the poverty level.
* 2020 poverty guidelines under a temporary waiver for COVID in March 2020, under which ODJFS has raised the threshold to 230% of the FPL, show that an annual household income for a house of (3) at or below 230% poverty is $49,059.
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The Missing Meals Gap Based on comprehensive research across our 20-county footprint, the “Missing Meals Gap” report shows us how much work we still have left to do. We are committed to co-creating communities where everyone thrives.
MISSING MEALS INDEX
762,292*
20 COUNT Y FOOTPRINT
TOTAL MEALS NEEDED PER YEAR 3 meals a day, 365 days a year
MEALS PURCHASED personal income spent on food
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES meals provided through public support
CHARITABLE RESOURCES meals provided by non-profits, etc.
NUMBER OF MISSING MEALS missing meal gap
820,603,174
People living at or below 200%
497,688,006
61%
206,251,330
25%
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75,924,720
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The Missing Meals Gap and volunteering are forever linked. We rely on our amazing volunteers to work alongside us to bridge the gap.
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KNOX
FRANKLIN
HARRISON
COSHOCTON
DELAWARE LICKING
MUSKINGUM
FAIRFIELD
GUERNSEY
NOBLE
JEFFERSON
MARION
MADISON
Bridging the gap
MORROW
* Numbers are prior to COVID-19 (January and February 2020). After the rapid onset of COVID-19 (March and April 2020), the number of individuals living below 200% FPL is estimated to have increased by 7.7%, or 58,521 individuals. ** 2019 poverty guidelines show that an annual household income for a house of (3) at or below 200% poverty is $42,660. *** Percentages rounded to the nearest tenth.
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PICKAWAY FAYETTE
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At the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, we are constantly innovating and looking for new ways to reach our hungry neighbors, and we can’t do it without your ideas, your stories, and your compassion.
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We can’t do this work without you. How you can help: Reach out. Ask questions. Speak up. Share your story with others. Together we can co-create healthier, hunger-free communities. It’s going to take all of us.
Managing Resources TO BEST SUPPORT OUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS | JULY 1ST, 2019 - JUNE 30TH, 2020
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PROGRAM SERVICES $108,617,597 (Including food acquisition and distribution) ADMINISTRATION $5,027,883 FUNDRAISING $ 2,179,398 TOTAL $115,824,878
17. 4% FOOD VALUE $91,962,060 MONETARY VALUE $ 32,444,645 TOTAL $124,406,705
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
INDIVIDUALS $14,831,800 CORP & FOUNDATIONS $5,653,288 GOVERNMENT $ 4,752,007 EARNED INCOME $3,979,375 OPERATION FEED $ 1,153,268 OTHER $ 2,048,563 TOTAL $32,418,301
$8,581,827 $28,975,419 $37,557,246
2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair
AMY GILMORE IGS Energy
Vice Chair
BRIAN JEPSON OhioHealth West Market
Secretary/Treasurer
ARIANA ULLOA -OLAVARRIETA Ohio University
Immediate Past Chair
RICK REMIKER Huntington National Bank, Retired
BRENT BAHNUB JP Morgan Chase
MICHAEL (CASEY) HERMAN PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC
DAMON PORTER Grange Insurance
REV. VIRGINIA LOHMANN BAUMAN St. John’s United Church of Christ
ROD HOUPE Education Networks of America
RICH ROSEN Indigo Strategies
MICHELLE CHRISTENSEN Big Lots Inc.
TAMMY MCCONNAUGHEY Alliance Data
JOSH SELL Wendy’s QSCC
DANIEL CREEKMUR NiSource
AMY MCCORMICK The Kroger Co.
MARK STEWART Stewbean Productions LLC
DONALD DENNIS Huntington National Bank
BOBBY D. MOSER The Ohio State University, Emeritus
GREGORY P. ZUNKIEWICZ Edward Jones
DEVIN FUHRMAN Nationwide Insurance
VAMSHI PASHAM OSU Fisher Fellow
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