2013 annual report - Community FoodBank of New Jersey

2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Our mission is to fight hunger and
poverty in New Jersey by assisting
those in need and seeking long-term
solutions. We will engage, educate
and empower all sectors of society in
the battle.
WELCOME
A MESSAGE FROM KATHLEEN
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 had more challenges
In the spring, we held a celebration to mark 30 years since our
and accomplishments than any other year in the history of
incorporation. At the same time, we reached a remarkable
the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. No challenge was
milestone, distributing the 500 millionth pound of food since
greater than the destruction and misery left in the wake of
our founding. It took 15 years to distribute the first 100 million
Hurricane Sandy. No accomplishment was greater than our
pounds. It took two-and-a-half years to distribute the most
all-out response, which began as the storm was bearing down
recent 100 million pounds. Year after year, the need keeps
and continues to this day.
growing.
Hurricane Sandy only added to the difficult realities in New
In the months after Sandy, as the floodwaters receded to
Jersey: a stubbornly-high unemployment rate that remained
reveal a state in crisis, it has taken all of our energy and
above the national average, stagnant wages, and a spiraling
determination to try to meet the need. But just as New Jersey
cost of living (including food, housing, utilities, transportation,
and all of the northeast are forging ahead, so are we, ready to
taxes and child care) that placed a growing burden on millions
rise to whatever challenges lie ahead, with thanks to you — our
of families. In 2013, the poverty rate in New Jersey hit a 52-
donors, volunteers and supporters — for making it all possible.
year high. We know that more than 1.2 million people in the
state are now going hungry. Almost 400,000 of them are
Kathleen DiChiara
children. They need us — and you — more than ever.
President & CEO
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
We also faced the challenge of continued cutbacks in
government food, but still managed the largest distribution in
our history. We distributed 41.4 million pounds of food during
fiscal year 2012-13, topping the previous year by 3.5 million
pounds, and increasing the distribution of fresh produce
by one million pounds. Together, we helped feed more than
900,000 hungry people across the state.
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HIGHLIGHTS
2013 A YEAR IN REVIEW
IN NEW
JERSEY
100% of your donation helps provide food
for your neighbors in need.
AGENCY RELATIONS
ADVOCACY
• Assisted 2924 individuals in determining eligibility for
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Assisted 65 low-income individuals submit state and
federal tax returns and receive credits and benefits
new partner agencies added, including soup
kitchens and food pantries
• Participated in Feeding America’s Hunger Study 2014,
visiting 93 sites and interviewing 542 clients
CHECK-OUT HUNGER
916
• Annual fundraising campaign collected $600,000 for the
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
active programs as of June 30, 2013
• $1.2 million raised overall for food banks across New Jersey
• Premio Foods joined as new sponsor
24,794
COMMUNITY KITCHEN/JOB TRAINING
• Food Service Training Academy graduated a total of 79
students in October, March and June
food boxes distributed to low-income
seniors through Commodity Supplemental
Food Program
• More than 90% of those graduates are employed or
continuing their education
• Meat Cutters Training Program launching Fall of 2013
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HIGHLIGHTS
2013 A YEAR IN REVIEW
DISASTER RESPONSE & RELIEF
FOOD SOURCING
• Distributed a record 5.2 million pounds of food the month
• 41,501,000 pounds of food collected (local and Feeding
following Hurricane Sandy
America donations, purchased and USDA food)
• $5,189,332 donated for Hurricane Sandy relief during fiscal year
• 10% increase from the year before
• Chief Operating Officer Cathy McCann chaired New Jersey
• Single largest source of food (31%) was local donations
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
KATHLEEN’S CLOSET
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
• Relocated and expanded Hillside and Mays Landing thrift
• 32,884 donors (individuals, corporations, foundations and
stores
organizations) made cash gifts
• Stores offer low-income people an opportunity to purchase
• Total amount given was $16,504,962
affordable clothing and household goods
• Single largest source of cash donations was individuals
• Funds raised support the CFB Foundation
(31,293) who gave $6,954,041
41,501,000 POUNDS
of food collected (local and Feeding America donations,
purchased and USDA food)
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HIGHLIGHTS
2013 A YEAR IN REVIEW
KIDS DIVISION
• On April 5, 2014 we’ll hold the 18th Blue Jean Ball: “Let the
Sunshine In”, at our Hillside headquarters
• Kids Cafes served 2,200 children and the BackPack program
served 4,200 children per week
YOUTH/HUNGER ACTION OUTREACH
• 3,503 teacher shopping visits for classroom supplies made to
• Led “Students Change Hunger” campaign involving 36
Tools for Schools
schools statewide
• 4,786 clothing packets distributed by the Kids Closet program
• Co-hosted Teen Hunger Summit for more than 50 high
school students
PEDIATRIC PANTRIES
• Held summer Teen Hunger Institute for representatives
• More than 1,100 low-income families with pre-school
from 11 high schools
children received nutritious food each month
• New pediatric partnership with St. Joseph’s Medical Center
in Paterson launched in April
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
• Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark and Trinitas Regional
Volunteer visits and donated hours of service
Medical Center in Elizabeth
reached an all-time high
SOUTHERN BRANCH
39,578
• On-site Pantry served an average of more than 2,200
individuals (640+ families) per month
volunteer visits
• Mobile Pantry served an average of more than 1,000
individuals (300+ families) per month
107,488
• Moved to new 29,000 square-foot facility in Egg Harbor
Township
donated hours
SPECIAL EVENTS
• In May, we welcomed 350 guests at our 30th Anniversary
4,800
Gala, “A Celebration of Community: 30 Years of Food, Help
and Hope”
• Volunteers, supporters and staff were honored for their
square-feet in the new Volunteer Center
ready for fall 2013
service and contributions
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FINANCIALS
FOR YEARS ENDED JUNE 30
CFBNJ STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
2013
2012
$ 215,598
$ 828,894
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $20,000 and
$140,000 at June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively
698,611
528,193
Due from State of New Jersey
114,066
47,771
6,117,953
5,993,910
1,381,380
1,065,613
158,915
127,901
11,222,980
8,767,962
2,796,120
4,646,843
—
1,014,145
250,000
2,604,440
13,958,580
9,281,457
$ 36,914,203
$ 34,907,129
2013
2012
$ 2,060,829
$ 1,515,252
75,000
—
253,069
179,592
Refundable advances
1,205,253
707,739
Total liabilities
3,594,151
2,402,583
29,309,082
26,084,493
Temporarily restricted
3,995,970
6,405,053
Permanently restricted
15,000
15,000
33,320,052
32,504,546
$ 36,914,203
$ 34,907,129
Cash and cash equivalents
Inventory – donated
Inventory – purchased
Prepaid expense
Investments
Assets whose use is restricted to capital expansion
Contributions receivable, net
Investments
Construction in progress
Property, plant and equipment, net
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Loan payable
Deposits payable
Net assets
Unrestricted
Total net assets
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CFBNJ STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITY
Unrestricted revenue and support
Contributions and grants
9,557,670
9,273,003
72,388,689
60,931,603
3,041,071
2,946,029
29,255
—
Agency handling fees and food purchase fees
2,918,292
3,203,799
Government grant and contract revenue
5,976,211
5,516,607
294,120
212,988
9,114,369
6,612,586
$ 103,319,677
$ 88,696,615
Program services
97,163,174
84,730,278
Management and general
2,825,455
2,358,656
1,217,890
1,175,637
$ 101,206,519
$ 88,264,571
Donated food and commodities
Donated clothing and school supplies/furniture income
Thrift Shop
Miscellaneous income
Net assets released from restrictions
Expenses
Fundraising
Operating income
2,113,158
432,044
Investment income
926,847
88,279
Special events, net
183,584
303,323
$ 1,110,431
$ 391,602
3,223,589
823,646
6,431,229
1,330,994
(5,975,444)
(1,505,506)
$ 455,785
$ (174,512)
275,057
4,594,105
(3,138,925)
(5,107,080)
$ (2,863,868)
$ (512,975)
(2,408,083)
(687,487)
815,506
136,159
32,504,546
32,368,387
$ 33,320,052
$ 32,504,546
Non-operating revenues
Increase in unrestricted net assets
Temporarily restricted net assets
Contributions and grants
Net assets released from restrictions
Temporarily restricted non-operating revenues
Contributions - capital campaign
Net assets released from restrictions
Decrease in temporarily restricted net assets
Changes in net assets
Net assets, beginning of year
Net assets, end of year
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DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard Brody, Chairman
CEO IIS Group, LLC
Josh Weinreich, Vice Chairman
Alan C. Levitan, Secretary
Chairman
International Foods Marketing Corp.
Michael Rimland, Treasurer
Managing Director
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Jeff Altman
Director, Treasury Finance
Verizon Communications
Michele D. Ansbacher
VP, Eastern Territory Agency Distribution
Prudential Insurance Company
Michelle Castellana
Director, Human Resources
Stop & Shop NY Metro Division
Thomas F. Coyne
Chief Executive Officer
Coyne Public Relations
Joseph F. Dempsey, Jr.
Regional Credit Executive, Commercial
Banking
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Robert H. Doherty
President
Bank of America, New Jersey
Ronald V. Ehrhardt
VP of Operational Safety
Compass Group, NAD
Antony J. Ferolie
Chief Executive Officer
ESM Ferolie
Ronald B. Giles
Director, Quality Assurance
Goya Foods, Inc.
Brian W. Kronick, Esq.
Managing Partner
Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster
Robyn Begley DNP RN
Vice President /Chief Nursing Officer
AtlantiCare Health System
Wendy M. Lazarus
Director, Government Relations and Public
Affairs
Pfizer, Inc.
Cami Bonsera
Assistant Vice President; Marketing
Communications Manager
CapeBank
Karen Meleta
VP, Consumer and Corporate
Communications
Wakefern Food Corporation
Dave Coskey
President
Longport Media, LLC
Michael A. Ostroff
President
Patella Woodworking
Michael P. Senackerib
Sr. VP, Chief Marketing Officer
Campbell Soup Company
Judith A. Spires
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kings Food Markets, Inc.
Josh S. Weston
Honorary Chairman
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Kathleen DiChiara
President and CEO
Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Beverly DiMeglio
Casino Specialist
Advantage Waypoint, LLC
Mary Giberson
Community Representative
Caroline Jacobs
Compliance Administrative Associate
Hanlon Investment Management, Inc
Frank Kearns, EdD
Community Representative
Victor Nappen
Vice President, Director of Sales
Atlantic City Linen
Elizabeth A. Sheridan, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Nursing
Executive
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
SOUTHERN BRANCH
ADVISORY BOARD
Salvatore J. Spena
General Manager
Robert’s Steakhouse, Atlantic City
Susan Lotozo, Chairperson
Owner
Flying Fish Studio, Cape May
Cookie Till
Owner
Steve and Cookie’s by the Bay, Margate
Kathleen J. Corbalis, APR. First Vice Chair
Principal
Kathleen Corbalis Consulting
Rita Wade
Assistant Vice President, English Creek Branch
TD Bank
Robert D’Augustine, MA, MBA,ESQ, Second
Vice Chair
Attorney at Law
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CFBNJ has earned Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for the fifth year in a row. According to
Charity Navigator this exceptional designation, “differentiates Community FoodBank of New Jersey
from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust,” and it recognizes, “sound
fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.”
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