2009 - The Hunger Coalition

the hunger coalition
Annual Report 2009
fighting hunger, feeding hope
2009 Year in Review
the hunger coalition | 2009
Brooke Bonner
President
Jim Moore
Vice President
Kirstin Dutcher
Secretary
Tyler Davis-Jeffers
Treasurer
Michael Donovan
The Hunger Coalition strives to end hunger in our community by providing wholesome
food to those in need and by promoting solutions to the underlying causes of hunger
through collaboration, education and advocacy.
Vision
We envision a community free from hunger where all individuals are able
to participate as healthy, contributing members.
Values
Compassion
for the plight of those less fortunate
Robin Moore Leahy
Empowerment
of the hungry to become healthy, contributing members of our community
2009 Staff
Zana Davey
Student Advocate
Human Dignity
and the right of all to have their basic needs met respectfully
Jeanne Liston
Executive Director
Tom Iselin
Founder & Honorary Board Member
Efficient Use of Donor Resources
to meet our clients’ needs
Naomi Spence
Food Program Manager
Responsibility
toward our neighbors in need
Lorena Horne
Food Program Assistant
Providing Hope
to the hungry
Wally Miller
Food Bank Supervisor
What We Believe
Meagan Stasz
Administration and
Communications Assistant
Advisory Council Members
Katie Corkery
Ann Down
Theo Gund
Geri Herbert
Gerry Kearns
Nancy Porterfield
Kaz Thea
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Mission
Photo: Paulette Phlipot
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We believe that providing basic food security lays the cornerstone on which people in
need can build lives of greater economic security. We believe that once food security
is met, other community service agencies will be more effective in their efforts to help
people in need move toward economic security. We believe that feeding those in need
is an urgent moral and practical imperative. If Blaine County wants a vibrant economy
and connected community, and if it wants to be prepared for civil or natural disaster,
then we believe the County must make a commitment to support a coordinated network
that acquires and distributes food to children and neighbors in need.
Special thank you to former staff:
Twyla Bulcher, Sharon Dohse,
Kris Olenick, Shannon Sullivan
and Dennis Thrower
Cover: Brooke Bonner
Back Cover: Paulette Phlipot
From The Board
of Directors
From The Executive
Director: Jeanne Liston
2009 was all about the people involved with the hunger coalition.
i recently returned from africa,
Brooke E. Bonner, President
where I spent two weeks visiting projects
focused on food security for the poor.
Small-scale subsistence farmers were
being taught sustainable agricultural
methods that were producing impressive results. With the knowledge they’ve
learned, they are now not only able to
feed their families but also have produce
left to sell, generating income that helps
with school fees and the overall betterment of their lives.
These farmers, many of them
women, were so proud to show me
their fields and their accomplishments.
Each of them have been empowered to
Photo: Craig Wolfrom
Instead of focusing on the staggering need or people struggling in this economy, I want to
focus on the amazing ability of people in this community to rise to the occasion. There are
several groups of individuals without which we could not have grown so quickly and continued to meet the incredible need for food assistance in Blaine County.
The people who volunteer for us are an amazingly dedicated group of over 150
community members. Some distribute food at our weekly Mobile Food Banks, others
regularly come to sort donations at our new warehouse. We have volunteers who bring
perishable food donations from local grocery stores, and those who enter data and help
clean the food bank. We see groups who gather weekly to stuff bags of food for students
enrolled in our Backpack Club, and others who host Food Drives at their businesses,
schools or churches. One very special group of individuals donated or greatly discounted
precious time and materials to renovate our new building.
Please take a moment the next time you see one of the remarkable people mentioned
in our Annual Report and thank them for their time. Without them, this organization
would not have accomplished so many amazing
We are incredibly
things in our six short years. We depend on the
dedication of these individuals to continue opergrateful to all who
ating on a shoestring budget, while providing an
entrust us with their
impressive amount of service to those in need.
Then, there are our donors. As a truly grassinvestment . . .
roots organization, The Hunger Coalition relies
on the support of individuals in our community. Every donor dollar counts—from
monthly $25 donations through our Open Hands Club to substantial annual contributions. We are incredibly grateful to all who entrust us with their investment and we are
dedicated to transforming every donation into quality programs that serve our mission
of ending hunger in Blaine County.
Our staff is a blessing—they are a dedicated and efficient group who manage daily
operations with grace. Charged with the incredible responsibility of implementing the
Board’s vision, organizing volunteers, and working with clients, they maintain our overall
mission and values while getting food to those in need.
These are the people who helped us to achieve all that you will read about in this report. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next year will bring—with all this support,
there is no doubt it will be great!
improve their family’s standard of living
and provide what every mother wants
for her children—hope for a brighter
future through better nutrition.
A continent away, it is remarkable to
me that we are striving for the same goals
here at The Hunger Coalition. We, too, are
focused on providing hope by empowering our clients to improve their family’s
lives and move out of food insecurity.
While the level of need may differ, the
desperation faced by parents unable to
feed their children is the same.
As I look back on 2009, I am astounded at all that was accomplished thanks
to community support. In our most
challenging year yet, you and many others
stepped forward to ensure that our neighbors would not go hungry. You allowed
us to more than double the amount of
food handed out from the prior year, and
to continue programs like the Backpack
Club and Summer Food Program that
ensure children are fed year-round.
I can assure you that your gifts continue
to make a difference on a daily basis. Your
support allows children to go to bed knowing there will be breakfast in the morning,
you provide parents with relief, and you
give hope to so many. Thank you for daring to dream with us, and for helping us to
fulfill those dreams. I hope you enjoy reading about all the accomplishments made
possible through your support.
Jeanne Liston, Executive Director
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The Hunger Coalition Building
the acquisition of a permanent
home located at 121 Honeysuckle Street
in Bellevue reinforces the fact that 2009
was a truly remarkable year for us! Purchased in October ‘09, we were fortunate
to secure enough funding for a sizable
down payment on a fabulous building in
the light industrial area of Bellevue. In
our new home we can meet increases in
demand for food assistance, continue to
expand our community outreach and empowerment services, and further our mission of ending hunger in Blaine County.
Second floor offices provide the necessary
privacy for clients to discuss their challenges and food insecurities. Separate office and common areas enable volunteers
and staff to work simultaneously on a
variety of projects and duties.
We are finally in a position to host
workshops and meetings in our common
area upstairs without disrupting the flow
of food deliveries, Mobile Food Bank Van
loading, Backpack Program preparations,
or other warehouse activities downstairs.
We are a Food Bank, a community agency,
a growing non-profit, and so much more—
and we can function together under one
roof as we address the needs of the hungry
in our community.
Without the significant contributions
of individuals, foundations, donors, and
volunteers, we would not be calling 121
Honeysuckle Street home. While we
are still actively pursuing the necessary
funds to own the property in full, we
were incredibly fortunate to receive the
significant contributions from a few key
donors to begin our Building Project. The
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extensive remodel necessary was achieved
through the undeniable generosity of people from throughout the community—architects, contractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, computer technicians, and
cleaning crews, to name a few. A complete
list of all those who contributed to The
Hunger Coalition building is on the right.
Without the support, dedication, and
commitment of these people, we would
not have fully realized this dream.
As we look ahead, we envision a building that brings people together with the
common goal of addressing the underlying
Without the significant
contributions of individuals,
foundations, donors, and
volunteers, we would not
be calling 121 Honeysuckle
Street home.
causes of food insecurity in our community.
We invite you to come take a tour of the
Food Bank, visit with volunteers and staff,
and learn more about how we are fighting
to end hunger in Blaine County!
Building Project
Remodel Contributors:
American Heating
Tim Black Custom Cabinetry
& Furniture
Brooke Bonner
Building Material Thrift Store
Scott Corkery of Steve Cook
Associate Architects
Engelmann, Inc.
Mitch Gutches Plumbing
Hailey Paint & Supply
JL Fine Woodworking
Ketchum Computers, Inc.
Maestro Technology Solutions
Morgan’s Fine Finishes
Joe Mortenson Painting with
Jerry Doyard
Jerry Odegard
Restorations, Inc.
Schatz Electric
Stromberg Moore Hardwoods
Sun Valley Transfer & Storage
Building Donors:
Kemmerer Foundation: Peter & Betty Gray
Theo Gund
Jim Moore
Hare Family Foundation: Dick Hare
Jacob & Ruth Bloom
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Food Drives 2009
Staff Spotlight: Lorena Horne
“You just don’t know
how much you have
until you have nothing.”
Blaine Manor
Calvary Bible Church
Photo: Craig Wolfrom
Lorena Horne originally came to the
United States for an internship at Sun
Valley Company in 2002. With a degree in hospitality management and
two young children, Lorena brings a
certain grace and patience that benefits
staff and clients alike. Her numerous
responsibilities include client screenings, participation in all Mobile Food
Banks, and development of empowerment programs. While living in Peru,
Lorena witnessed widespread hunger
issues and has brought that empathy
and understanding with her.
Our sincere appreciation to those businesses and
organizations that sponsored a food drive on our
behalf. When you see a Yellow Bin, buy some healthy,
non-perishable food, and pitch it in!
You are a working mom and are a
native of Peru, how do these aspects
of your life help you to connect with
different clients? My unique background gives me a wider understanding
of the various needs of the people in our community.
The often- seen “language barrier” is broken by my abil-
ity to communicate with our Spanish-speaking clients. Latino people
often feel more comfortable sharing
their stories with someone who understands where they come from and
how their culture works.
If you could ask every resident in
Blaine County to do one thing, what
would it be and why?
Donate what you don’t need to
the many organizations in this
valley. This concept embraces food,
clothing, housewares, everything. Many people in our
community are in need of a wide variety of resources. It
could be anything. You just don’t know how much you
have until you have nothing.
Caritas Chorale
Church of Latter Day Saints, Hailey 2nd Ward
Curves
daVinci’s Restaurant
Friedman Memorial Airport
Hailey Chamber of Commerce
Hailey Elementary School
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church
Pioneer Montessori School
Power Engineers
Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood
St. Charles Catholic Church
St. Luke’s Wood River Hospital
Board Spotlight: Jim Moore
Jim Moore moved to the Wood River Valley almost 10 years ago. While his relocation from the Weston-Westport, Connecticut area may have been a substantial
change, it did not alter his commitment
to non-profit organizations. Previously
a supporter of the Nature Center for
Environmental Activities, Jim promptly
joined The Nature Conservancy and the
Wood River Land Trust. He first involvement with The Hunger Coalition was
through a fundraising event, the ‘Art &
Soul’ Auction in 2006.
The significant involvement of young people in our
organization, especially with the Board, made an im-
Camp Perkins
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
pact on Jim. Within a matter of months,
he joined our Board of Directors where he
has been an invaluable asset to our efforts
and a champion of our vision for the past
two and a half years.
Sharing his thoughts on the remarkable
growth of our organization, Jim comments,
“It was basically a collector of dry packaged
foodstuffs and infant formula with only a
passive role in the distribution to those in
need, helped by a handful of volunteers.
Today, in terms of size and variety, the
Coalition’s activities are on a scale of several magnitudes
greater. It has been gratifying to be a part of this phenomenon and know that so many needs are being met.”
The Community School
U.S. Postal Service
Valley of Peace Lutheran Church
Vintage Gypsy
Wood River Community YMCA
Wood River Fire & Rescue
Wood River High School
Wood River Insurance
Wood River Jewish Community
Wood River Middle School
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2009 Volunteers
We owe a debt of gratitude to our many
dedicated volunteers this past year.
The Hunger Coalition simply could not exist
without its volunteers. They are the heart and soul
of our organization. Over 150 active volunteers
logged in more than 5,000 hours in 2009. For
many, their volunteer hours are the highlight of
their week.
If you would like to be part of this incredible group,
consider the following teams:
Grocery Store Pick Up Team
Mobile Food Bank Loading Team
Mobile Food Bank Delivery Team
Hailey Garden Team
Backpack Delivery Team
Warehouse Sorting Team
Administrative Support Team
Office & Warehouse Cleaning Team
Event Planning Team
Client Mentoring Team
Summer Food Program Team
Building Maintenance Team
Get Involved & Make A Difference!
Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help at our
Mobile Food Bank, sort food in our warehouse facility,
enter data, organize food drives, and so much more. Visit
www.thehungercoalition.org for more information.
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We are proud to have received two
community awards in 2009:
• Ketchum/Sun Valley Chamber & Visitor
Center’s 2009 Non-profit of the Year
• Ann & Doug Christensen Humanitarian
of the Year Award
Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Ellen Card
Mary Ellen Card is an invaluable member of our team of volunteers and is our very
own angel. Eight years ago, Mary Ellen moved to the Wood River Valley from New
Hampshire to be closer to her two daughters and grandchildren. She became involved with The Hunger Coalition in February of 2009.
“I was motivated to begin volunteering when I went to an open house at the
Hailey location and was impressed with
the number of programs and volunteer op“Until that night, I had
portunities,” recalls Mary. Until that night,
I had no real awareness of the need in our
no real awareness of the
Valley to help people who might otherwise
issue of hunger in our
experience hunger.”
Not surprisingly, this is a common senticommunity.”
ment among people who first become aware of
the issue of hunger in our community. Thankfully we have people like Mary Ellen who choose to get involved and make a difference.
One of things Mary Ellen enjoys most about being a Hunger Coalition volunteer
is the many varying opportunities to which she can lend a hand. “I enjoy the variety
of jobs that I can fill,” Mary Ellen states, “and the sense that every minute spent is
accomplishing something so worthwhile.”
All of us here at The Hunger Coalition feel especially fortunate to be on the receiving end of Mary Ellen’s generosity and commitment.
Partner Spotlight: Paws for Hunger
Through this exciting and innovative
collaboration with The Animal Shelter
of the Wood River Valley, “Paws for
Hunger”, we address the special needs
of families with pets who are also experiencing food insecurity. There is no
doubt caring for a pet can be prohibitively expensive when difficult choices
are being made about which bills to
pay and what groceries to buy. Some
pet owners may find themselves unable
to keep their pet, giving him up for
adoption through The Animal Shelter
or, in worst case scenarios, abandoning
them in hopes the animal will be better
able to fend for itself.
There is no doubt caring for
a pet can be prohibitively
expensive when difficult
choices are being made . . .
Through donations, the Animal
Shelter raises funds for the purchase
of large quantities of dog and cat food.
With ample storage space in our new
Food Bank, we can store the food and
distribute it to clients struggling to feed
their pets.
Most importantly, the animals are
well cared for and loved and they are
able to remain with their owners where
they belong. We genuinely appreciate
the initiative taken by the Animal Shelter to address this issue—happier families and healthier animals will bring a
continued sense of well-being to our
entire community.
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Program Summary
1 Mobile Food Bank: The purchase of our Mobile Food Bank Van in December
of 2008 created a fundamental shift in our organization and has earned The Hunger
Coalition statewide recognition for our innovative approach to food distribution. Our
Mobile Food Bank Van visits one of four designated distribution locations throughout our community every week, loaded with fresh food, frozen items and dry/canned
goods from our warehouse.
Our partnerships with statewide agencies and local grocers help us to offer clients
a diverse selection of healthy and nutritious foods. With volunteer supervision, clients
are allowed, within certain guidelines, to select those items that will best serve their
needs and those of their family. During 2009, staff and volunteers distributed food for
more than 155,000 meals.
True to our mission, with the implementation of the Mobile Food Bank Program
we are able to meet the immediate needs of the community’s hungry by providing
wholesome and fresh foods in
a manner that is both respect“I never cease to be helped and I
ful and efficient. We are grateful
to the Deer Creek Fund in the
am always grateful for the support I
Idaho Community Foundation
receive. Thank you, you’re making
for providing an $8,000 grant to
support our efforts.
Photo: Paulette Phlipot
life better for me, so much better!”
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2 Summer Food Program: Our Summer Food Program is a collaborative effort between The Hunger Coalition, the Blaine County School District and a variety of
community organizations. Launched in the summer of 2008 as a pilot program, The
Lunch Connection: Nourishing Bellies and Bodies provides children in our community access to wholesome and healthy meals during the summer months when school
is not in session.
One-in-three Blaine County students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals
through the school breakfast and lunch program. The Lunch Connection reaches
out to these students by offering free lunches and hot breakfast for children 18
years and under. Adults accompanying their children may purchase a meal for a
very reasonable price. Meals are served weekdays at the Woodside Elementary
School. Community organizations such as the Bellevue Library and the Environmental Resource Center engage participants in fun, educational activities during
the lunch period. With more than 6,000 meals served last year, we are committed
to the continuing The Lunch Connection and anticipate an even greater response
this coming summer.
3 Grow A Row: The Grow A
Photo: Kris Olenick
Row program began in 2009 and
offers individuals in our community an easy and fun opportunity
to support The Hunger Coalition’s
efforts. Participants are encouraged to plant an additional row
of vegetables or fruit when planning their personal home garden.
The produce harvested during the
course of the summer is then donated to The Hunger Coalition for
distribution to our clients through
our Mobile Food Bank Program.
In 2009 over 1,000 pounds of fresh
produce was donated through this
first-year program!
To get involved, contact the
Hunger Coalition at 208.788.0121.
4 Backpack Club: The Back-
“When there is no work people have
a hard time. I have been hungry.
Thank you for all you do for us.”
pack Club is designed to provide
easy-to-prepare, healthy meals and
snacks for students to take home
over the weekend. Working with
the Blaine County School District, we identify students facing hunger issues and bring
them nutritious, shelf-stable foods for the weekends. Chronic hunger and malnutrition
in young children can lead to a decrease in learning potential, diminished academic
achievement and, ultimately, employment potential.
Our continued success in 2009 relied on the dedication and commitment of social
workers, teachers, volunteers and donors. Volunteers from Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center were responsible for stuffing the backpacks weekly, while other volunteers
delivered them to area schools. Without a generous $25,000 grant from the Wood River
Women’s Charitable Foundation, this program would not have been possible.
For some, the stigma associated with receiving food assistance can be as devastating as
the hunger itself. We respect the privacy and dignity of each student and seek to provide
them nutritious food while maintaining their anonymity. Through the Backpack Club,
these children can learn more during school hours, be encouraged in their growth and
development as individuals, and have a better chance at a better future.
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Fundraising &
Financials
In 2009 The Hunger Coalition found itself once again
confronted with a challenging economic backdrop characterized by
rising unemployment and increased demand for food assistance.
The necessary adjustments to our distribution model resulted in
higher expenses, but were offset by sustainable efficiency gains
achieved elsewhere.
While our continued growth in services and programs has led
to an increase in staff, we have established partnerships and implemented critical donation programs resulting in a dramatic decrease
in the cost of purchased food items. Through the organization of
our volunteer network, we can incorporate vital fresh foods from
a variety of free sources for distribution to clients. In addition, by
maintaining a sysFrom 2008 to 2009, The Hunger tem that meets Idaho
standards,
Coalition increased the amount Foodbank
we become eligible for
significantly discounted
of food distributed by 175%,
food purchasing.
while the cost of distribution bulk
Lastly, we strive to reduce the duration of
rose merely 11%.
client dependency on
our resources through individualized client empowerment services.
The year over year expense data further illustrates the impact of our
efficiency gains. From 2008 to 2009, The Hunger Coalition increased
the amount of food distributed by 175%, but the total cost of that distribution rose by only 11%.
Another major financial milestone for The Hunger Coalition was the
purchase of our new building—an essential part of our transition to a
distribution-based organization. Capital funds raised in 2008 were accessed when a bank foreclosure created the ideal buying opportunity in
2009. While we are still raising capital to reduce debt, the purchase of
the building has already lowered our real estate expense and provides
us with ample room to meet rising demand and address the underlying
causes of hunger.
In response to the exponential growth in demand for our services, The
Hunger Coalition has built a model of efficiency and sustainability that
will continue to provide support for those in need in our community.
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2009 income statement
Program exprense breakdown
*Surplus is allocated for
our building fund to pay
off our mortgage.
Hunger Coalition Statistics
How to Give
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Your Contribution Helps
STOP HUNGER in Blaine County
Since 2003, our mission has been to
end hunger in our community by providing wholesome food to those in
need. Your investment improves the
lives of the hungry by connecting them
with the food they need and the services available locally to help them achieve
long-term economic security. In addition, your support helps us address the
underlying causes of hunger through
community awareness, advocacy and
policy change.
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Mobile Food Bank: Since 2006, food distribution has increased more than 3500%.
• We serve 180-350 families and individuals monthly at four distribution locations.
• Children represent 45% of total food assistance in 2009 (35% of those are ages newborn
to five years).
Children’s Programs:
• 3,118 backpacks were distributed
through the Backpack Club in 2009.
Food Programs:
• 104,000 pounds of food were donated
by the community.
• 118 students per week is the average
enrollment in the Backpack Program for
the 2009-2010 school year.
• 1,000 pounds of fresh produce were
donated by participants in our Grow-ARow program during its first year.
• Our Infant Formula Initiative
continues to provide vital nutrition to
infants at a critical phase of development.
• $10 can stretch to $100 worth of food
thanks to our partnership with the Idaho
Foodbank.
• 6,108 meals were served to hungry
children last summer through our Summer
Food Program—a collaborative effort with
the Blaine County School District.
• 6,500 pounds of fresh produce and
other perishable goods per month comes
from daily contributions by Albertsons
and Atkinsons’ Markets.
Join our Open Hands Club...
and help fight hunger all year long
For as little as 33 cents a day ($10 a
month) you can join our special group
of supporters that give recurring online
donations each month. You choose the
amount. Feeding hope monthly can cost
less than dining out, a pair of movie
tickets, or the latest pair of shoes. This
saves us time and precious resources
and ensures that those in need are receiving vital help year-round. To join
this group, simply check the box on the
enclosed envelope.
Tribute Gifts
Donate a gift in honor or memory of
someone in lieu of flowers and gifts.
The Hunger Coalition can send a card
to recipients, letting them know of
your generosity.
Legacy Gifts
Create a gift in your estate plan.
“Thank you so much to all
the donors of The Hunger
Coalition to support people
and families like mine.
This is a huge support
for families. I was pretty
desperate. I had to pay rent
or buy food. I found out
about this program and I
am very thankful. God Bless
you, thank you.”
Leverage Your Gift
Did you know that a $10 gift can
stretch to $100 worth of food in our
hands? Thanks to our partnership
with state and national hunger relief
agencies, we can purchase food at tremendous discounts. When you donate
money instead of food, we are able to
leverage that gift significantly and purchase exactly what we need when we
need it!
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
For information on making a gift of stock,
contact Jeanne Liston at 208.788.0121 or
[email protected].
Matching Gifts
Ask if your employer offers a corporate
matching plan.
Donate Online
Visit www.thehungercoalition.org.
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Donors: Thank You!
*Capital Support
**Capital Support with Multi-Year Pledge
Open Hands Club Member:
We are grateful for this special group of supporters who give recurring
monthly donations, helping us to fight hunger year-round.
Our sincere thanks go out to all our supporters for helping to feed the hungry
in our community. The following individuals, foundations and groups gave
gifts of $25 or more between the dates of January 1 - December 31, 2009.
$ 25,000+
Hare Family Foundation
Dick & Susan Hare**
Idaho Community Foundation
Wood River Women’s
Charitable Foundation
Jim Moore*
Tyler & Christine Davis-Jeffers
Bob & Linda Edwards
William Brack Hale
Tom Iselin
Light on the Mountains
Spiritual Center
Tom & Charlotte Unger
$ 10,000 – 14,999
2009 Board of Directors**
Anonymous(2)
Bachman Foundation II
Nathan & Lynda Bachman
Richard C. Barker Family Fund
Richard Barker &
Rebecca Barker
Good Works Institute, Inc.
St. Luke’s Wood River
Foundation
$1,000 – 2,499
Anonymous (4)
Janet & Lynn Askew
Lisa & Dave Bjerke
Jake & Ruth Bloom
Brooke Bonner
Doug & Ann Christensen
David Cole
The Community School
DeBard Johnson Foundation
Janet & Roger DeBard
Lyman & Debra Drake
Ed & Carol Dumke
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Happy Fitzgerald
Paul & Carol Fremont-Smith
John & Elaine French
Peter & Betty Gray
Hailey Rotary Foundation, Inc.
Steven Holzman
Hull Family Foundation
Blair Hull
Janne Joy
Gerry & Kaye Kearns
Toni & Sonny King
Susan Koharski
The Kremer Foundation
Peter & Bonnie Kremer
Camille McCray
John & Kristin Miller
The Papoose Club
Steve & Marilyn Pauley
Dan Riviera & Lee Harris Riviera
Brian Ross & Susan Reinstein
Nancy Schauer & Tom Williams
$5,000 – 9,999
Anonymous (2)
625FI Foundation, LLC
Blaine County
Mr. & Mrs. Hanley Dawson
Michael & Mary Ellen Donovan
Theo Gund
Hayward Family Foundation
Idaho Community Foundation
Deer Creek Fund
Lynn Campion-Waddell &
Tom Campion
Karen & David MacMillan
The Ochsman Foundation, Inc.
Michael & Esther Ochsman
Peco Foundation
Peter & Bonni Curran
$2,500 – 4,999
Anonymous (2)
Paul Connolly
Carlos A. Cordeiro Foundation
Carlos A. Cordeiro
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Billie Smardon
Robert Steiner
Phillip & Susan Usher
Geoff & Pattie Wells
$500 – 999
Anonymous (3)
7th Day Adventist Church
Randy & Susan Acker
Moya Bullis
Charlie & Marquita Dunn
Gregg & Janet Falcone
Tod & Barbara Hamachek
Len & Carol Harlig
Happy Hawn
Beverly Hay DeChevrieux
Ronica & John Henning
Elizabeth Huish
George & Leslie Hume
Idaho Community Foundation
Sue Cohen
Laura & Scott Jordan
Gerald & Kathleen Kavka
The Kohl Foundation
Jack & Kristie Kohl
Nick & Jean Latham
The Life Church
Jeanne & Tom Liston
Elise B. Lufkin
M & J Baker Charitable Account
Hayden Baker
Col. Edgar & Constance
McGowan
Charles & Charline McNamee
Gerald & Sheila Mells
The Harry W. Morrison
Foundation, Inc.
Velma Morrison
Sharon Mullin
Ed & Vickie O’Gara
Dr. Klaus & Yoshiko Radtke
Barbara & David Rognlien
Betty Taylor
Marjorie & Barry Traub
Robert & Rebecca Voertman
Timothy Watts
Larry & Leslie Williams
Wood River Fire & Rescue
Wood River High School
Wood River Middle School
$250 – 499
Scott Acker & Sandie Martin
Lesley Andrus
Cort & Laura Blackburn
John & Martha Bolliger
Chas & Torene Bonner
Harry & Diane Brandise
D.H. & Kathleen Burton
Sallie Castle
Pamela Colesworthy
Cooper Family Foundation
Brandt Cooper &
Cameron Cooper
John & Lynn Dominick
Beth Duke
Robert & Jeannine Foster
George Gibson
Jack & Peggy Grove
Cheryle Hall
Hemingway Elementary
Ann Hender
Jim & Wendy Jaquet
Stanford & Harriet Joseph
Gail Kearns
Brooke & Chip Kennaugh
The Krekow Family
Georgie Lindquist
Beatrice Longley
Matt & Kendall Lutz
Murray & Mary Sue McClain
Pat & Carol McLaughlin
J.R. & Katrina McNeal
Janet Carter & Charlie Meyer
Joe Miczulski
The Mills Family
Dr. Gerald & Doris Moress
Duncan & Kristen Morton
Stephen Myers
Bruce Parker
Carolyn & Nick Parker
George & Jane Rizzo
Keith & Laurie Roark
Robert & Karen Robideaux
Tener & Benjamin Rogers
Carol Scheifele-Holmes &
Ben Holmes
Len & Phyllis Schlessinger
Valerie Skonie
Taryn Smith & Paul Jones
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Helen Stone & Ben Schepps
Penfield Stroh
Julie Wrigley
Bob & Patience Ziebarth
$100 – 249
Anonymous (1)
Jon & Mary Adams
Leila Angle
John & Betsy Ashton
Mary T. Bailey
Audrey & Jerry Bashaw
Kelly Bird & Bob Lynch
Mike Bordenkircher
Amy Boyer & Dean Hernandez
Kristine Bretall
Tracey Brightman
Bill & Eltiena Campbell
Murray & Mollie Campbell
Paul & Susan Canton
Jennifer Card & James Laski
Mary Ellen Card
William Cardozo
Susan Carter-Orb
James Chubb
Scott & Katie Corkery
Barbara & Charles Corwin
Barbara Dargatz
Mark & Jenny Davidson
Ann Dickinson
Phil & Ann Doerflein
Tracy Dunlap & Steve Gower
Kirstin & Garrick Dutcher
Kathryn Earhart
Walter Eisank & Hope Hayward
Anne Elliott
Kevin & Jennifer Embree
Gretchen Evans
Dick & Diana Fassino
Barbara Feehan
Richard & Kelly Feldman
Christine Ferguson &
David Berman
Ginger & Tom Ferries
Judith Ferries
Abbi Fisher & Frank Gould
Martin Flannes
Heather Flynn
Diana Frazier
Gordon &Timi Freshman
Special Mention
Ann Fuller
Wolf & Feli Funke-Riehle
Pam & Chris Gammon
Robert & Kathryn Gardner
Deborah & Robert Gilbert
L’Anne & Nick Gilman
Bridget Gilmour &
Michael Alcid
George Giroux &
Linda Anderson
Sara & Daniel Gorham
Gould Advisors
Baird & Michelle Gourlay
Lloyd & Nancy Gurney
Dennis & Patricia Hanggi
Charlotta & Scott Harris
Francie & Mike Hawkey
Michael Haxby & Mickie Adler
Thomas George Heinrich, Jr.
John & Geri Herbert
John & Judith Hill
Lisa & Bill Horton
Chrissie & Phil Huss
Caylin Huttar
Eric Rogers & Eleanor Jewett
Tish Jochums
Nancy Jolley
Bill & Cassie Jones
Tami & Skip Kammer
Joy Kasputys
Adam B. King
Laura Kirk
Trish Klahr & Lee Melly
Jack Kueneman
Bart Lassman & Evan Stelma
Robin Leavitt
Don Leonard
Gunnar & Ruth Lie
Per & Kristen Lindfors
Lisa & Jeff Lynn
April & Robert MacLeod
Rob & Kitty Marcroft
Pamela Mason Davey &
Marc Davey
Janet & James Mayfield
Claudia McCain
Lisa McElhinny
Edie Middleton
Werner & Laura Morawitz
Karen Morrison
Neil Morrow
Craig & Jill Morse
Hilary & Christian Nickum
Bill & Adrian Norris
We would like to acknowledge the incredible thoughtfulness and generosity of Chris Block—
Wood River Valley resident, Animal Shelter Board Member, and regular contributor to The
Hunger Coalition. During the annual “Dog Days of Summer Gala” benefitting The Animal Shelter, Chris purchased a series of raffle tickets in the name of The Hunger Coalition. Imagine his,
and our, surprise when he won! The prize: a $10,000 gift card from Atkinsons’ Markets. True to
his intention, Chris donated the entire gift card to The Hunger Coalition, allowing us to purchase
emergency supplies of infant formula, special orders of frozen meats, and other necessities for us
to distribute to our clients throughout the year. You are truly an inspiration, Chris!
Ed & Carmen Northen
James & Louise Noyes
Erin O’Toole
Gary Oyen &
Jeanne Pudoff-Oyen
Andy & Kate Parnes
Patricia & Rand Peebles
James Perkins
Sue Petersen
Louise Pidgeon
Phoebe & Chris Pilaro
Gina Poole
Peter & Molly Prekeges
Nick & Sharon Purdy
Leigh & Louise Rabel
The Reeves Family
Theresa Richards
Kirk & Kathryn Riedinger
Alain & Karla Rinckwald
Lee Ritzau
Pam Ritzau
John & Martha Sensenbrenner
Vicki Shapiro
Louise Shaw & Chris Schultz
Deborah & Joel Shinkle
Richard & Judith Smooke
Steven & Sarah Snapp
Naomi & Matt Spence
Joy & Elk Spencer
Judy Sproule
Jeff Steinberg &
Sherry Warner-Steinberg
Lisa Stelck & William Boeger
Liz Mitchell & Mike Stevens
Gayle Stevenson
Trent & Louise Stumph
Tricia Swartling
Jim & Spooky Taft
Doug & Ann Taylor
Gail & Jack Thornton
Jon Thorson
Jane Timberlake & Taylor Walker
Janet & John Toner
United Hispanic Leaders
WR Middle School
Shelly & Mark Vegwert
John & Ellen Wallace
Valeta Wallace
Cindy Ward
Liza Weekes
Wendy Werth
“I am 14 yrs old and I have Auto
Immune Disease. I’m on a special diet
to keep my immune system under
control. With your help I’ve been able
to eat better foods while my mother
is getting back on her feet financially.
Thank you so much.”
Jano Wiedemann
Jaci & Mason Wilkins
Mary & Charles Williams
Wayne & Christine Willich
Mike Wirth
Teresa & Bruce Wolfenbarger
Wood River Jewish
Community
Works of Grace Foundation
Benjamin Wood &
Theresa Castellano Wood
Janet Wygle & Barry Luboviski
$50 – 99
Susan Alban
Whit & Susie Atkinson
Cathy Baer
Lisa & Mark Bauer
Summer Baldwin Bauer
Gini & Mark Baumgardner
Ruby & Peter Becker
Tom & Florence Blanchard
Hugh & Kathleen Blue
Michelle Bobbitt
Wilbert & Alice Boden
Eric Boe & Wendel Wirth
Sally & Scott Boettger
Tom & Patti Bowman
David Brown &
Nancy Parsons-Brown
Nicole Brown
Steve Butler
Richard Carr & Jeanne Meyers
Calista & Tim Carter
Betsy Castle
Chun & Serena Chin
Dale & Linda Closner
Mark & Penny Cook
Jeff Currie
Margaret Dean
Emily Doan
Sally Donart
Diana Dudley
Brad & Kathleen Farmer
Yvonne Ferrell
Nancy Ferries
Donna Finegan
Pam Fleischer & Tim Nelson
Karyn Forsyth
Molly Fox
Laurel Frazier
D.K. & Louise Gallagher
Julie & Brian Gallagher
Kathryn Goldman &
Carl Evenson
Connie Grabow
Svea Grover
Tod Gunter & Lisa Krueger
Lars & Heather Guy
Greta Hansen & Tom Sherby
Charlotta & Scott Harris
Kathleen & Steven Harrison
Mary Jo & Todd Helmeke
Dave & Jackie Hennessy
Alison Higdon & Peter Boice
Terry & Joanne Hogue
Edith Iler-Wiedemann
Peter & Allison Janss
Maureen & Page Jenner
Bruce & Sonya Jensen
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Trent & Cecile Jones
John & Diane Kahm
Anne Kalik
Linda Kaveny
Allison Kennedy
Kary Kjesbo
Joan Lamb
John & Tina Lapham
Catherine Laski
Jane Letourneau
Craig Levitan
Ruth Lieder
Kathleen Severs Magee
John Matteson
Jane & John McGrew
Michelle Mudrock
Mark Kim Nast
Andrea Nelson & Rod Harten
Roland Nickerson
Darlene Norton
Mary Tess O’Sullivan
& Jeremy Fryberger
Thomas & Molly Page
Betsy Pearson
Jan Peppler
James Perkins
Sean Peterson
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Kristin Poole
Daryl & Dana Price
Phil Puchner
Anna & Joseph Rodriguez
Deide Rodriguez
John & Phyllis Rumble
Richard & Corinne Rutkowski
Russell & Johanna Sample
Suzanne Sander
Steve Schwarz
Sara Scirica Gilman &
Mike Gilman
Brigid & Bas Sears
Kimberly Sesnon
Betsy Sise
Amy & Rob Swanson
Kaz Thea & Kurt Nelson
Gwen Thompson
Barbee Tucker-Pigott
Bruce Ullman
Erik Vorm
Suzanne & Michael Walsh
Gay Weake & Jay Cassell
Chuck & Judy Webb
Starr Weekes
Melisa Williams
Sharon & Russ Williams
Theodore & Candace Witt
Joseph Wojcik
$25 – 49
Anonymous (1)
Sherry Aanestad
Gene Abrams
Rossi Anderson
Thomas Archie & Heidi Woog
Alba Arndt
Melissa Ayres
Karen Bailey
Jason & Katie Barefoot
Brent Barsotti
Carol Blackburn
Barbara Boyer
Brenda Boyle
Ken & Leisa Brait
Stacie & Rick Brew
Jill Bryson
Mike & Dody Chatterton
Stephanie & Tom Christian
Karen Christiansen
Warren & Darsi Cordingley
Elizabeth Crawford
Bob Dix
Carolyn & Alexander Douglas
Dorothy Dreyfus
Jolie Dunn
Kathleen Eder
Eva & Ned Eichler
Diana & John Ellison
Greg & Mary Kay Foley
Anne Marie & Chris Gardner
Barbara & Stephen Gerrish
Mary & Mat Hall
Stephanie Hansen &
Heidi Husbands
Sarah & Joseph Hatch
Dave & Martha Hausmann
Sandra Hofferber
Barbara Hogan
Russ & Sally Horn
Leslie & Maurice Hornocker
Karin Horvath
Neil & Erin Jessen
Heather Johns
Roger & Shirlee Johnson
Terese Johnson &
Ted Higginbotham
Ed & Carol Karner
Don & Chris Keirn
Kelly Kelly
Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary
Linda Kish & Jeff Brown
Jim Koonce
Kevin & Tina Lakey
Wallee & Nancie Lange
Bob & Betsy Leahy
Rosemary Lemwaiit
Brenda & Blake Lidstrom
Eleanor Lister & Evan Stelma
Liz & Bob Lowry
Jean Luchi
Robyn Marrelli
Kelly Martin
Martha & Dale Martin
Tony & Amy McGraw
Jean Mickelson
Carol Monteverde
Adrienne Mooseau
Carol Morrow & Brad Bjorsness
Charlene & Keith Nelson
Dean Newan
Carol O’Loughlin &
Fred Grabos, Jr.
Sandy Ovard
Keith & Paula Perry
Mike Pirzynski
Diana Bernard Price &
Nicholas Price
Leonard Purdy
Kathryn Keefer Reynolds
Jane Reynolds
Rick Robertson
Ruth Robertson
Nancy Romagnoli
Robert Rubel
Alison & Erik Ruggeri
Christine Schnebly
Marilyn Schwartz
Travis & Carrie Scott
Sandy & Mike Shepard
Maria Simms
David & Felicia Soares
Barbara & Allen Spafford
Barbara Ann Spallino
Elise & Jim Stelling
Clint & Michelle Stennett
Cathy Stewart
Georgia & Todd Stewart
Lara Stone
“When I arrived to receive food,
not only was I welcomed with
open hearts, I was treated with
such dignity and respect that it
brought tears to my eyes . . . After
this experience, I felt that I
needed to give something back
to my community so I became
a volunteer.”
Anna Svidgal
Alex & Ron Taylor
Margaret & Thomas Tierney
Anne Tokareff
Debra & David Town
Peter & Cindy Urbanowicz
Pete & Linda Van der Meulen
Travis & Cortney Vandenburgh
The VanZeipel Family
Karen Waters
Rebecca & Richard Waycott
Brian & Dawn Webber
Patti & Jack Williams
Nancy Winton
Lisa Wood
Helen Yang
Susanne Cummings Zeman
Corporate
Support
Thanks to these businesses for
their gifts of $25 or more.
$ 10,000 – 14,999
Bloom Hergott Diemer, etc. Rosenthal LaViolette Feldman
Jacob & Ruth Bloom*
$2,500 – 4,999
Wilson Construction LLC
$1,000 – 2,499
American Heating
St. Luke’s Wood River
Medical Center
$500 – 999
Atlantic Aviation Sun
Burdge & Associates
Desperado’s
Engelmann, Inc.
The Gallegos Corporation
Hailey Car Quest
Interfund Capital
Maestro Technology Solutions
My Sun Valley Home LLC
Poster Construction
River Sage Stables, LLC
Wise Guy Pizza Pie
$250 – 499
Allsop Home & Garden
Tim Black Custom
Cabinetry & Furniture
Blaine County Title
Bruce’s Automotive
CK’s Real Food
Figgleaf Productions
Jivaro
Dennis Kavanagh Construction
POWER Engineers, Inc.
Peter Ripsom AIA P.C.
River Run Auto Parts
Rocky Mountain Hardware
The Rustic Moose
Silver Creek Outfitters, Inc.
Susan & Terry Ring
The Cellar Pub
Fox Creek Painting
Hawley Graphics
Isadora
Klassen Administrative Services
The McNamara Company
Nearon Enterprises
Pure Sun Valley
RiverBend Brewing Company
Speck & Aanestad
Sun Valley Appraisal
Company, Inc.
Sun Valley Brochure Center
Sushi on Second
Third Floor Salon
Sun Valley Brewing Company
$100 – 249
Big Wood Landscape
Matt Bogue Real Estate
Brunelle Architects, Inc.
Chandler Appraisal
Creative Paint Finishes
Cristina’s Restaurant
daVinci’s
Dechert LLP
Jennifer Diehl Production
& Talent
Fresshies
Globus Spice, Inc.
Gould Advisors Howell &
Payne, LLC
Law Offices of Stratton P. Laggis
The Learning Garden LLC
Lefty’s Bar & Grill
Morgan’s Fine Finishes
North Town Partners LLP
The Potting Shed Gardeners
Radiance Skin Care Studio
RedBarn Product Development
Rico’s Pizza & Pasta
The Roosevelt Tavern
Sawtooth Board of Realtors
The Sawtooth Club
Simple Kneads
Smith Sport Optics
Sun Beam Consulting
Sun Valley Rug & Tile Co.
T Graphics LLC
Up A Creek
Warming Trend
Wood River Appraisal
Wood River Insurance
$50 – 99
Big Belly Deli
Ralph Campanale, MD PA
Join our Open Hands Club...
$25 – 49
Apex Vacation Home Services
Johnson Architectural Group
Jones Electric, LLC
La Reverie Spa
Nicholas & Company
Pure Body Pilates
Valley Maintenance &
Restoration
In-Kind
Suppport
We sincerely thank the following
individuals and companies who
came forward with in-kind
support and, in their own way,
helped to advance The Hunger
Coalition’s mission.
Albertsons
American Heating
Anderson Insulation
Atkinsons’ Markets
Atlantic Aviation Sun
Barbara’s Party Rentals
Audrey & Jerry Bashaw
Bellevue Community Church
Lisa & Dave Bjerke
Tom Blanchard
Chris & Margaret Block
Barbara Boyer
Bruce’s Automotive
Jason Buck
David & Gail Bucklin
Buffalo Electric
Building Materials Thrift Store
John & Jen Campbell
Caritas Chorale
Ciro
CK’s Real Food
Clear Creek Disposal
Community Campus
Company of Fools
Scott Corkery
Curves
Gene Dallago
Marina Morrison Dallago
Engelmann, Inc.
M. Jay Falkenstine
Barbara Feehan
Jerry & Susan Flynt
Vanessa & Jason Fry
G & G Landscaping
Gilman Contemporary Gallery
Glacier Graphics
Bob Greenlaw
Greentooth
Mitch Gutches Plumbing
Hailey Paint & Supply
Hawley Graphics
John & Geri Herbert
Gene & Carol Holman
Idaho’s Bounty
Idaho Lumber
JL Fine Woodworking
Help fight hunger all year long. For as little as 33 cents a day you can join a special group of supporters
that give online monthly donations. Feeding hope monthly can cost less than dining out, a pair of movie
tickets, or the latest pair of shoes. This saves us time and precious resources and ensures that those in
need are receiving vital help year-round. To join, visit our website, click on the Donate Now button and
check the box that says, “I want to make a recurring donation every Month.”
John & Anna Dee Johnson
KB’s Burritos
Rosemary Kells
Ketchum Computers, Inc.
Ketchum Flower Company
Ketchum Police Department
Diane Kiel
Alex Kitrell
L.L. Greens
Bart Lassman & Evan Stelma
Lee Gilman Builders
Lyman Drake Imports
Maestro Technology Solutions
Rob & Kitty Marcroft
McPherson & Keppler CPAs, LLC
Fran Michael
Bill & Lisa Mirams
Moore Media
Morgan’s Fine Finishes
Joe Mortensen Painting
Mountain Rides
Edward Newcomer
OMC Radiant Heating Services
Jack Oosting
Gray Ottley
Michael & Kristin Owens
Brooke Peterson
Pink’s Electric
Platt Electric Supply
Linda Potter
Presbyterian Church of
the Big Wood
Restorations, Inc.
Susan Richey
Carlyn Ring
Lara Rozzell & Nathan Welch
S & C Importers & Distributors
St. Lukes’ Center for
Community Health
Schatz Electric
Larry Schoen & Rebecca Eichorn
Matt Spence
Tom & Julie Steinman
Steve Cook Associate Architects
Stromberg Moore Hardwoods
Sun Valley Bar
Sun Valley Brewing Company
Sun Valley Garden Center
Sun Valley Gold
Sun Valley Transer & Storage
Sun Valley Wine Company
Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber
& Visitors Center
Syncplicity
Judith Teller Kaye
Thornton Heating
Town Refrigeration, Inc.
Viewpoint Doors & Windows
Walker Water Systems
Rhonda Wayner
Shelley Williams
Julie Wrigley
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Thank you for supporting
The Hunger Coalition.
This annual report is printed on recycled paper.
There are genuinely sufficient
resources in the world to ensure
that no one, nowhere, at no time,
should go hungry.
- Ed Asner