ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EAST BAY FOOD PANTRY

A NNUAL R EPORT O F THE E AST B AY F OOD P ANTRY January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 “To engage, educate and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-­‐free community.” Respectfully submitted by Anita K. Randall 5/20/14 Dear Friends,
Many of our East Bay neighbors still struggle to feed their families. “Economic recovery” is slow at best in RI with the unemployment rate perpetually at the highest point in the nation. The RI Community Food Bank reports that 15.4% of Rhode Island households (the highest in New England) do not have the means to purchase adequate food and that member agencies currently provide food assistance to 68,000 Rhode Islanders every month. Nourishing our vulnerable neighbors is an enormous challenge that requires all of us – individuals, businesses, and organizations – to help to the best of our ability. The East Bay Food Pantry (EBFP) serves over 1,000 people each month with more than 5,000 East Bay residents receiving assistance from one or more of our comprehensive Access Nutrition programs throughout the year. As a result, total food distribution was up by 26% over 2012, for a total of 258,169 pounds of food shared with clients in 2013. Ø EBFP's newest program, Food4Kids, shows accelerated growth of 64% Children of low-­‐income families are at much greater risk during their formative years when sound nutrition is crucial for proper growth and health. Our Food4Kids program was designed to fill the weekend and vacation meal gap experienced by school-­‐aged children who rely on the National School Lunch program for their sustenance. Food4Kids Weekend food packages are distributed twice a month during the school year with each providing 4-­‐6 nutritious and “kid-­‐friendly” breakfasts, lunches and snacks. The program has expanded to cover school vacations. In 2013 we provided 9,584 meals for kids, our most precious resource and the most vulnerable of our clients. Ø Fresh Food Fridays is growing in popularity with a 36% increase in usage This means more clients are opting for fresh produce, which is exciting progress toward the nutritional goal of increasing our clients' inclusion of fresh fruit and vegetables in their weekly diets. Fresh produce donations from individual growers and local farms increased in 2013 to include nearly 1000 lbs each from Blithewold and the brand-­‐new McCoy Community Farm in its first philanthropic growing season. In addition, We Share Hope donated 5,600 lbs. of produce recovered from various growers and grocers and we received over 55,000 lbs. of fresh produce from the RI Community Food Bank during 2013. While we are thrilled with the success of our Access Nutrition Initiative, as seen through the dramatic increases in program usage by our clients, unfortunately not all the 2013 news is good. Concurrent with our program growth and associated increased expenses, direct public giving dropped by 28%. We are not alone in this downturn in contributions as other state food agencies have also reported a drop in donation dollars. Fortunately, we can weather this financial challenge in the short term as we focus our attention on developing an expanded and more targeted approach to this essential component of our fiscal health. We are fortunate to have a gifted staff whose hard work and dedication are commendable. Our board of directors are a team of vested veterans and bright new members who together bring many talents and fresh perspectives in a collaborative approach and energized vision for the pantry. We are most grateful for our fabulous, astoundingly committed volunteers -­‐ with nearly 10,000 hours of service to EBFP in 2013 -­‐ and without whom it would be impossible to provide the depth and quality of services to our clients. We appreciate the many ways each and every one of you bring our mission to life. Together, we have provided 671,250 meals since we opened our doors in August 2009! We are also grateful for the support we receive from the individuals, businesses and organizations in our community who understand that partnership is fundamental when providing assistance for over 5,000 East Bay neighbors struggling with food insecurity. And while we recognize that there are countless appeals for donations from numerous agencies, EBFP will continue the philosophy of not inundating our supporters with requests. Our goal is to host a single major fundraising event each year which we hope our supporters will attend, sponsor and help us promote. And we will make only one annual appeal for contributions of which we ask for serious consideration. This important work cannot be accomplished without YOUR help. We continue to be inspired by our mission: To engage, educate and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-­‐free community. Together we can do it! With hope and joy, Anita Randall, Executive Director Loretta Marion, EBFP President &
Board of Directors Board of Directors 2013 Denise Arsenault 3 Vice President Board of Directors -­‐ Current Denise Arsenault 1 Rachael Holt 2 Iris Cavallo 1 Anne Kellerman 2 Anne Kellerman 3 Jodi Leffingwell 2 Tricia McAvinn Krzywicki 1 Loretta Marion 2 Jodi Leffingwell 1 Mary Mack Popham 2 Loretta Marion 3 President Ann Roussel 2 Tracey Mulvey 1 Treasurer Grace Steere 2 Secretary Mary Mack Popham 3 Nicholas Stephens 2 Ann Roussel 3 Laura Temple 3 President Grace Steere 3 Secretary Nicki Ann Tyska 2 Treasurer Nicki Ann Tyska 3 Vice President Rev. Daniel B. Randall (ex officio) Rev. Daniel B. Randall (ex officio) Staff Karen Griffith-­‐Dieterich, Food Programs Coordinator Sandra Tolley, Thrift Shop Coordinator Jodi Miller, Programs Assistant
Laura Temple (with daughter, Marina) Client Information/Office Assistant Anita Randall (with husband, Dan) Executive Director All members of our staff began with EBFP as volunteers and are deeply committed to the mission of our agency. Our top priorities are to offer the best pantry programming possible for our clients and to make volunteering with EBFP a terrific experience for those who give us their time. We are always open to your comments and suggestions and look forward to working together to make 2014 our most productive year yet!
MacLeod, EBFP Mascot/Therapy dog History and Mission East Bay Food Pantry (EBFP) and its companion Thrift Shop were established in response to a growing need for assistance in the East Bay community that was identified by Pastor Daniel Barron Randall and the leadership of Bristol’s First Congregational Church. With support from the East Bay Community Development Corporation, state legislators, HUD, and the Town of Bristol, space was secured on the ground level of the Franklin Court Assisted Living building on Wood Street in Bristol (rent and utility free). Over 200 volunteers, including professionals in the construction trades, spent over 3,000 hours cleaning, painting and preparing the space for the August 2009 opening. The East Bay Food Pantry began serving the community in August 2009, and received 501c3 status in December 2009. The EBFP is a RI Community Food Bank Member Agency, having met stringent training and compliance requirements. Clients from the East Bay area are served free of charge at the Food Pantry and have exclusive shopping privileges at the Thrift Shop every Wednesday. The Thrift Shop is open to the public from Thursday to Saturday, with thrift shop proceeds used to support our food programs. The EBFP currently serves over 1,500 households (over 5,000 individuals; 36% being children) with food distribution and meaningful community-­‐based programs utilizing best practices for effective service delivery and evaluation. EBFP operates with an all part-­‐time staff including our Executive Director, Thrift Shop Coordinator, Food Programs Coordinator, Programs Assistant, and Client Information Assistant. There are currently over 60 active volunteers serving in both the Pantry and Thrift Shop, who bring varied professional and personal skills to the agency; including a nutritionist, nurses, educators, physicians, IT professionals, engineers and business leaders. Our valuable community partnerships assist us in meeting our mission of “engaging, educating and empowering the East Bay in creating a hunger-­‐free community”. Partnerships The Aide Foundation – food and clothing support Blithewold – produce donations Bristol County Elks – East Bay Cares – regular food donations, holiday baskets, cooking class supplies Bristol Warren School District – food and clothing support Division of Youth, Children, & Families – food and clothing support First Congregational Church in Bristol – holiday programs, food donations, volunteers Roger Williams University – volunteers, interns, and food donations Magaziner Farm – produce donations McCoy Community Farm – produce donations Mount Hope Farm – produce donations URI SNAP Education Department – SNAP registration, healthy food tastings, cooking classes Warren Community Garden – produce donations We Share Hope – weekly bread delivery, produce donations Women’s Resource Center – food and clothing support Memberships Rhode Island Community Food Bank Bristol County Basic Needs Network Bristol Merchants Association Financial Statement Income $70,80
Grant Income Contributions Non cash contributions Non cash – Thrift Shop Event income – net Thrift Shop sales Interest/dividend income TOTAL SUPPORT Change in net assets Expenses $ 66,900 Program Services $ 19,622 Supporting services: $107,111 Management $ 49,154 $ 51,094 Fundraising $ 574 $ 37,351 $ 61,573 $ 399 $344,050 TOTAL EXPENSES $359,810 (15,750) Net assets, beginning of year $285,479 Net assets, end of year $269,719 $310,082 The financial position of the East Bay Food Pantry at the close of 2013 remained strong despite a 28% decrease in donor support from the prior year and a 26% increase in food distribution. The Pantry continued to maintain operations with a minimal impact on total reserves. Submitted by Tracey Mulvey, EBFP Treasurer Programs Food Pantry Food insecurity among Rhode Island families is a real and urgent social issue; one that the East Bay Food Pantry (EBFP) is addressing with compassion, expertise and innovation. Clients from the East Bay area are served free of charge once a month at the Food Pantry and have exclusive shopping privileges at the Thrift Shop every Wednesday. EBFP is located one block from the bus line and EBFP clients reside in the towns of East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, and Little Compton. Our “Client Choice” food pantry offers each client household selections based upon household size and key nutritional guidelines. This practice reflects EBFP’s belief in the dignity of each individual by providing a “shopping experience” for our clients. Clients choose all their items rather than receiving a bag of food selected for them that they may or may not want or need. Holiday Baskets and Gifts The Bristol County Elks, First Congregational Church, Guiteras Elementary School, and many caring community members assisted in fulfilling Thanksgiving basket requests for 431 client families (representing 1129 individuals) and provided extra Christmas food for 341 client families (representing 873 individuals). This was a 53% increase in Thanksgiving baskets and a 10% increase in Christmas baskets over 2012. The fourth year of our Christmas-­‐4-­‐Kids program provided multiple gifts of toys and clothing for 435 children in December 2013. This represents a 21% increase over 2012. Over 28 businesses, churches, and individuals donated presents to East Bay children who would otherwise have received little or nothing for Christmas. Thrift Shop Vouchers This program enables area social service agencies and local schools to refer families and individuals experiencing hardship to shop in the Thrift Shop at no cost. We give out an average of $300 worth of clothing, house-­‐wares, and/or furniture to folks in need every month. Access Nutrition Initiative Our goal is to consistently offer whole grains and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in all forms to our clients who rely on the EBFP to supplement their food needs. We are working to build nutrition consciousness into the culture of the EBFP, involving clients, staff and volunteers. Access Nutrition combines the resources available from the RI Community Food Bank (targeted program foods, when available, and written materials) with the hands-­‐on community services provided by SNAP-­‐Ed and our own in-­‐house, professional resources to offer more than just food to our at-­‐risk clients. EBFP has a professional nutritionist who serves on the Board, provides nutrition education for clients and volunteers, and serves as program consultant for Access Nutrition. In addition, a SNAP-­‐Education dietician offers occasional healthy food tastings, sharing recipes and collecting data on client responses. EBFP is committed to building a nutrition-­‐conscious culture that is evidenced year-­‐round, not just during the growing season. This holistic approach includes educating staff and volunteers and offering activities for children focused on healthy eating. We are energized by the real potential for positive impact this initiative can have in the lives of some of the most vulnerable RI children and their families. Fresh Food Fridays In 2011, we began offering fresh food (produce, bread, etc) to our clients every Friday. In addition to their regular, once a month pantry “shop”, clients may come in any Friday to pick up any produce, bread, or other perishable food that is available. Our goal is to have clients incorporate fresh food into their diet every week. In addition, we are committed to getting produce and bread to our clients in its freshest and most nutritious state. The program was developed to support the goals of our Access Nutrition Initiative. 5,088 member individuals received fresh produce through Fresh Food Fridays in 2013, an increase of 36% over 2012. Cooking Classes Every month, the East Bay Food Pantry offers a healthy cooking class free of charge to interested clients. Led by a SNAP-­‐Education dietician, each healthy cooking class offers pantry clients a chance to learn a new recipe and covers a different health or nutrition topic. Clients have the opportunity to taste foods they might not otherwise have tried in a supportive environment designed to increase their knowledge of healthy ways to cook with common food pantry products. Clients also learn about a variety of health and nutrition topics, including food groups, portion sizes, and cooking within a budget, and they have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss health topics of interest. In addition to tasting the recipe during the class itself, all clients participating in the cooking class receive a grocery bag filled with the ingredients required to make the recipe demonstrated in class. This allows clients to practice the recipe they have just learned and share it with their families at home. (Grocery bags of recipe ingredients are donated by the Bristol County Elks – East Bay Cares.) Food4Kids The East Bay Food Pantry’s Access Nutrition Initiative program, Food4Kids, began in 2012 to address the critical gap in available food assistance to low-­‐income children when they are not in school. During the school year, many children receive free or reduced-­‐price breakfast and lunch through the National School Lunch Program. During weekends or summer, many low-­‐income children lose their access to daily school lunch and breakfast; these meals typically provide a major portion of the nutrients that a child needs during the school year. Lack of nutrition during the summer months and weekends may set up a cycle of poor performance once school begins again, and may make children more prone to illness and other health issues. The Food4Kids Program is designed to fill that nutrition gap and make sure children can get the nutritious meals they need year round. Summer Food4Kids provides families with the food required to make 5 nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks for each child during the 10 weeks of summer vacation. Program food is provided free of charge. The Summer Food4Kids program targets school-­‐aged children (ages 5-­‐17). Parents or guardians register their children for the program by becoming an East Bay Food Pantry client and providing documentation indicating participation in the National School Lunch Program. Parents or guardians are then able to pick up the supplemental food for their child every Friday during the ten weeks of summer at the East Bay Food Pantry. During the summer of 2013, Summer Food4Kids provided a total of 2,235 meals to enrolled children. The 2012-­‐2013 school year was the pilot year for Weekend Food4Kids at the Colt Andrews Elementary School. In the Fall of 2013, the Weekend Food4Kids program was opened up to any eligible children of East Bay Food Pantry client households. Clients shop for their Food4Kids Weekend food on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month during the school year. Each shopping trip provides food for 4-­‐6 breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. Additional food is also provided to cover school vacations. In 2013 the Food4Kids Weekend program provided 7,349 meals for kids. Grow-­‐A-­‐Row The EBFP invites local gardeners and farms to grow produce for us and donate it to our food pantry every Wednesday or Friday as crops are ready to harvest. Fresh produce is an essential component of a healthy diet, but it is not donated frequently enough to supply demand at the East Bay Food Pantry. Grow-­‐A-­‐Row is an ideal vehicle to engage community, build relationships, and provide our clients with access to fresh, local produce. We have formed partnerships with Blithewold Gardens, Magaziner Farm, McCoy Community Farm, and Warren Community Garden among others, to bring additional fresh, locally grown produce to our clients every week. Grow-­‐A-­‐Row is a component of our Access Nutrition Initiative and helps supply our pantry on Wednesdays and Fridays during the growing and harvesting seasons.
2013 Grants $1 -­‐ $1,000 Carter Family Charitable Trust Bristol Children’s Home Fund Episcopal Charities Fund Feinstein 2013 Hunger Challenge John Clarke Trust Hassenfeld Foundation Mary Dexter Chafee Fund Ocean State Charities Trust $1,001 -­‐ $10,000 Rhode Island Foundation Billy Andrade–Brad Faxon Charities for Children Sovereign Bank Foundation BJ’s Charitable Foundation Bristol Female Charitable Society Over $10,000 Bristol/RWU Fund for Civic Activities Bristol Home for Aged Women 2013 Individual Donors $1 -­‐ $250 Becky Adae Paul Adler & Lori Basilico Patti Agustin Alvaro & Linda Aguiar Jane & Tracy Alegria Sandy & Candy Alessandro Nancy Allard Virginia Amaral Steven & Phyllis Anderson Carol & Zane Anderson Steven & Amy Andrade John & Helen Andrade Steven & Beth Arcello Anne Archibald Melissa Baldinelli Alexis Barbour-­‐Webb Irene Barrow Joan Beausoleil Mary Belair Susan & Joseph Benevides Claire Benson Chelsea Berry Virginia Bescherer Paul & Pamela Bishop Chris & June Bjerregaard Sarah Braden Cheryl & Michael Branagan Stephan Brigidi Richard Bucolo Greg Burbank Gary & Sue Butler Keith & Jennifer Calabro Liz Camara Thomas & Joanne Camara Sandy Campbell & Charlie Tupper Peter & Jennifer Capodilupo Matthew Card Jean Carlone Bruce & Dede Carlsten Kellie Carr Michelle Carroll Frank & Mary Castelnovo Amy Castro Butch & Jane Centazzo Beth Chew Susan Church Randy Cloutier Suzanne Cohn Henry Collins V Frances Correia Les & Pat Cory Cris Cossman Leslie Costa Dean & Marty Costianes David & Marie Cottrell Alexis & Mary Cournoyer Mark Courtney Kristen Damaso Thomas DaPonte Shannon Davis Raymond Deacon Kim Denny Susan Dias Carol Diaz Daniel Dills Alphonse & Lorraine DiMatteo Blair Dugan Bernadette Durkin Barry & Susan Dvorchik Bruce & Elizabeth Dyer Jennifer Elam Joseph & Gail Faraone Joseph Farmer Martin & Natalie Feldman Richard & Doris Ferrara Bart Ferris & Nina Murphy Gary & Karen Field Martha Fitting Greg & Ali Fox Don & Jane Fox Danielle Frawley Mark Frederick Stephanie Freed Kim Fryling-­‐Resare Betsy Gamwell Craig & Kerri Garcia Alyssa Gaudreau Sheila Gediman Joseph Gianni Sean Giles Devora Gill Jennifer Glibkowski Laura Glynn Kim Goddard Harold & Judith Graves Lindsay Green Walter & Joan Greene Amanda Greer Charlotte Griffith Karen Griffith & Mark Dieterich Alan & Mary Haddad Robert & Camille Hamel Pete & Heather Harley Karyn Harper Steven Heilborn Carry Helm Margaret Hetfield John Holmes Roberta Hopkins Robert & Lynn Hughes Patricia Hunter Matt & Meredith Huse Nancy Jackson Kym Januario Richard & Leslie Jarbeau Chris Jenkins Laura Jenkins Mark Johnson & Grace Steere Bessie Jones Olivia Kalypsok Maureen Kelsey Kristen Kidd Tanya Kieron Nicholas King Irving & Ida Kloner DJ & Melissa Kowalske Scott Krick John & Patsy Lamora Robert & Jo Ann Lamora David LaRoche David & Pamela Lauria Rebecca Lawrence Bruce Leach William & Ann Leary Benjamin & Mary Beth Lescault Jamie Lewis Arthur MacKeith Ira & Suzanne Magaziner James & Lucia Marion Virginia Marion Don & Val Marrin Dan & Nicole Marshall Greg Marsili Michael & Valerie Martin Robert & Mary Martin Trevor Martin Mark & Jane Matrone Camille McKenna Nancy McMahon Catherine McManus Brooke Merriam Erich & Jodi Miller David & Kara Milner Bob & Liz Molloy Edward & Jean Moniz Vincent & Estelle Moniz Melissa Moore Moses Moore III Jennifer Morelli Howard & Ann Morse Jean Pierre & Kathleen Mouligne Donna Myers Dean & Christy Nadalin Jennifer Nappi Alan Oliver Anneli Payne Victor & Helga Piccoli Maria Pierce Andrew & Lois Pink Lee & Judith Piper Rob & Angela Pirri Catherine Pratte Ella Preston Al Profitt Mike & Daniellel Proto Christopher & Diane Quesnelle Ernest & Susan Rabideau Jeanne Raimondi Charles & Lynn Ramos Andrea Raposa Christine Reed Victoria Fanelli Reed Keith & Sandra Reynolds Linda Rice Derwent Jean Riding Jack & Barbara Ringland Joshua Robbins & Rhiannon Jackson Mike & Danielle Rogers Jeremy Rosenberg Joan Roth Herbert Sackett Connie Salamon Richard Salisbury Barbara Salstead Christina & Kristen Santos David & Maria Santos Robert & Heather Savoie Brian & Melissa Schlitzer Alan Schmitz Steve Sears Beth Shaw Lynn Shaw Marilyn Shaw Nancy Shockley Jordan Silva Diane Smith Meriel Smith Michelle Smith Kate Sparrow Susan Spinner Donna St. Angelo Cheryl Stern Edward & Sandra Stuart Kathy Sun David & Kathryn Swanson Aaron & Dawn Sylvia Maxwell & Mary Beth Taylor Nelson Taylor Marina Temple Paul & Laura Temple Antonio Texeira Christine Thivierge John & Sandra Tolley Enrico Topazio Louanne Travers Michael Tuttle Andy & Nicki Tyska Frank & Mary Tyska Gladys Usher Carey Varas Nancy Von Helmstatten Bill & Mindy Wakefield Gail Welch Edward & Deborah Wiacek Ned & Jo Ann Wilbur Richard Wilker Patricia Wilner Anna Wood Charles & Grace Woodward James Yess & Mary Lussier Courtney & Sandra Yost Ronald & Martha Zoutendam $251 – $500 William & Kristen Alpert Iris Gross Cavallo Daniel & Lynn Conway Andrew MacKeith & Shawen Williams Manuel & Margarita Metz Michael & Evelyn Monea Karen Pelletier Joan Prescott Joe Ricci Don Schimelfenig Frank & Lisa Sienkiewicz $501 -­‐ $1,000 Ernesto & Melissa Anguilla Robert & Denise Arsenault Anne Kellerman Loretta & Geoffrey Marion Daniel & Anita Randall Martin & Ann Roussel Charles & Shannon Rozea Lynne Turnbull Over $1,000 Mr & Mrs Barry Donald Christopher Dodd Gary Watros & Beverly Larson 2013 Business and Organization Donors $1 -­‐ $250 R.I. Association for Justice Alex & Ani Rotary Club of Warren Alley Cats Bowling League Saint-­‐Gobain Performance Plastics Allstate Insurance Salesforce.com Foundation Alma L. Ivor-­‐Campbell Revocable Trust Silktone A.N. Nunes Agency, Inc. Spark Public Relations LLC Anthony Januario Heating Co. Stanton Public Relations & Marketing Body Restoration Massage Therapy LLC St. Michael’s Country Day School Body Shop The Swanson House Bristol Workshops in Photography Cup Defenders’ Association $251 -­‐ $500 Dudek Oil Co. Bristol County Chorus East Bay Chiropractic Health Center C Brito Gils’ Television & Appliances Community Crusade for Children Gob Shop E2SOL, LLC Holmes Landscape Construction Progeny Systems King Lock Co. $501 -­‐ $1,000 La Bella Sicilia Society Bank Newport Luca First Baptist Church of Bristol Mahr Federal Inc. Strategic Point Investment Advisors Nick’s Fish Market Tri-­‐Mack Plastic Mfg. Corp. Oliver Insurance Agency Over $1,000 Others, Inc. Bristol Marine Reliable Pest Control First Congregational Church of Bristol 2013 In-­‐Kind Donors 136 Express Printing Cavalieri’s Wood Street Pizza Floral Symphony 1776 Liquors Iris Cavallo The Foolish Fox 195 Franklin Cilantro Mexican Grill Glacier Ice 212 Health & Performance Citizens Bank Gob Shop 2nd Helpings Clement’s Market Green River Silver 426 Fitness Coastal Extreme Brewing Greenvale Vineyards Adirondack Sailing Excursions Coggeshall Farm Guiteras School The Admiral Pub Coggeshall Jewelers Hair, Heart & Soul A Jour Jewelry Copper Quahog Harbor Bath & Body Alayne White Spa Crossroads Restaurant Margaret Hetfield Cheryl & David Andreozzi CVS Rachael Holt Bank Newport Danceworks Hometowne Prints BBN Technologies Seraphim & Celeste DaPonte I Boutique Blithewold DeWolf Tavern International Tennis Hall of Fame Blackstone Caterers Dudek Bowling Lanes Isadora’s Beaux Blount Market East Bay Cares Jackie’s Loft Body Restorations East Bay CDC Mark Johnson & Grace Steere Bristol Bagel Works East Bay Laundromat Jennifer Neves Photography Bristol Elks East Bay Newspapers Just Ducky Bristol House of Pizza Edible Arrangements Kate & Company Bristol Marine First Baptist Church in Bristol Knotty Dog Bristol Post Office First Congregational Church of Bristol Dana LaFlash Bristol Yoga Sandie Campbell Fitness Fusion Paul & Kristin Fletcher LaVida Dance & Fitness Eric & Jodi Leffingwell Leo’s Ristorante Papa Joe’s Wrap Shack Davi Smith Linden Place Paper Packaging & Panache Spa Yadira Lobster Pot Pastiche Fine Desserts & Café S.S. Dion Geoff & Loretta Marion Pawtucket Red Sox Magaziner Farm Peggie Perrotto Summerwood Indonesian Imports McCoy Community Farm Jeff & Mary Popham Mount Hope Farm The Restaurant Nacho Mamma’s Revival Naturally Devine Ricotti’s New Beginnings Riverside Kitchen New Leaf Hair Salon Riviera Restaurant New Life Nutrition Roberto’s Newport Playhouse Rockwell School Newport Preservation Society Roger Williams University Newport Vineyards Sakonnet Vineyards Newport Yachting Center Schroeder’s Deli Nick’s Fish Market Scialo’s Bakery Nutrition4Life Second Story Theatre Olympic Physical Therapy Seven Stars Bakery Sunglass Hut Sunset Café Swift Results Tidy Tails Tiverton Garden Club Town Wine & Spirits Trimack Trinity Repertory Company Dyan Vaughan Viola’s Liquor Store Warren Baptist Church Warren House of Pizza We Share Hope William’s Grant Inn
Volunteers We could not accomplish the breadth and depth of the work we do in the pantry and thrift shop without the dedication and commitment of our volunteers. In 2013, 113 individuals donated 9,361 hours of volunteer labor to our agency! Many thanks to each and every one of you! Theresa Almeida Emily Crafts Coleman Kilgus Victoria Ramano Laura Adler Meghan DeVries Sean Killeary Austin Ramos Mohannad Aldahan Carol Diaz Mark Krzywicki Barbara Ringland Daisy Alves Leah Dieterich Patricia Krzywicki Jack Ringland Cam Andrade Mark Dieterich Paul LeBlanc Ann Roussel Grace Andrade Nathan Dieterich Hannah Ludes Shawn Roussel Jack Andrade Aly Dion Barbara Lynch Barbara Salstead Anne Archibald Matthew DiPlacido Andrew Maloney Abdulaziz Santali Ryan Argyle Priscilla Drummond Lauren Manuel Tim Santos Nicolas Arias Alex Duseault Loretta Marion Kathy Sarasin Stewart Armstrong Micah Faria Valerie Marrin Tim Seeley Charlotte Arsenault Christopher Ferreira Jane Matrone Richard Siembab Denise Arsenault Matt Ferreira Barbara McAloon Elizabeth Sirr Patrick Asciola Karen Field Tayler McDade Mary Smith Duane Atkinson Donna Flanagan Lori McMurry Cathy Sousa Ruth Balzano Patrick Francis Sunny Melonio Jeremy Spence Alexis Barbour-­‐
Webb Manny Furtado Clara Mendonca Nikko Stephens Alison Gamon Aaron Merritt Laura Temple Jereme Beller Betsy Gamwell Margarita Metz Marina Temple Dawn Bolla Girl Scouts Ryan Miranda Nicki Tyska Emmie Brennan Mary Glaubitz Liz Molloy Britney Verria Antoinette Brown Karen Gold Robert Molloy Chelsea Verria John Campo Charlotte Griffith Burke O’Brien Glenn Vickery Marco Capaldi Marcia Haggart Jon Perroni Chuck Vincent Lisa Carissimi Jocelyn Haley Brendan Persons Mary Wilde Alexander Castro Yanilka Hernandez Pat Pires Kyle Yoder Arminda Castro Gregg Holiday Mary Popham Courtney Yost Obe Catlin Dakota Jacobowitz Sarah Popham Beth Chew Michael Jannitto Osvaldo Powell Nicole Colon Stephanie Jones Cathy Pratte We would especially like to thank those volunteers who donated enough hours of their time to qualify for the President’s Volunteer Service Award! The image part with
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Bronze – Volunteered 100-­‐249 hours during 2013 Jack Andrade Alison Gamon Cathy Pratte Anne Archibald Marcia Haggart Ann Roussel Denise Arsenault Michael Jannitto Nikko Stephens Ruth Balzano Valerie Marrin Kyle Yoder
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Silver – Volunteered 250-­‐499 hours during 2013 Dawn Bolla Betsy Gamwell Priscilla Drummond Laura Temple
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Gold – Volunteered 500 hours or more during 2013 Kathy Sarasin – 610 hours Paul LeBlanc – 676 hours Margarita Metz – 774 hours Theresa Almeida – 833 hours Barbara Salstead – 1,006 hours Statistics Monthly Report Month New Pantry Pantry House Visits Individ holds Fresh Fresh Equiv. Food Food Pantry Friday Friday Food4Kid
Meals Visits Individ s Meals 2013 Cooking Class Partic. Lbs. Food Active House holds Jan-­‐12 370 941 44 14,115 117 233 1080 8 25,021 1,155 Feb-­‐12 305 752 20 11,280 130 253 576 11 19,373 1,186 Mar-­‐12 333 819 26 12,285 141 283 1112 11 17,610 1,216 Apr-­‐12 300 737 23 11,055 134 250 828 13 23,975 1,246 May-­‐12 355 885 35 13,275 213 466 1,104 10 26,669 1,286 Jun-­‐12 339 869 29 13,035 178 430 986 15,681 1,319 Jul-­‐12 369 939 16 14,085 190 488 1,240 16,993 1,122 Aug-­‐12 320 776 27 11,640 274 656 710 22,213 1,159 Sep-­‐12 357 887 44 13,305 225 489 0 22,077 1,215 Oct-­‐12 432 1151 44 17,265 244 587 640 16 26,538 1,271 Nov-­‐12 431 1129 43 16,935 240 595 636 10 22,762 1,324 Dec-­‐12 341 873 14 13,095 139 358 672 13 19,257 1,343 Total 4,252 10,758 365 161,370 2,225 5,088 9,584 92 258,169 1,343 Category totals: Pantry Visits -­‐ 4,252 Fresh Food Friday Visits – 2,225 Pounds of food -­‐ 258,169 Pantry Individuals -­‐ 10,758 Fresh Food Friday Indiv. – 5,088 Thanksgiving Baskets-­‐ 431 New Households -­‐ 365 Food4Kids Meals – 9,584 Christmas Baskets – 341 Equiv. Pantry Meals -­‐ 161,370 Cooking Class Participants -­‐ 92 Christmas for kids -­‐ 435 Total active households: 1,343 Total inactive households: 854 Where Clients Reside Bristol East Prov Warren Homeless Other The image part with relationship ID rId36 was not found in the file.