The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc

Organization Overview

The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc employed 157 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc generated $124.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $112.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc has awarded 2,073 individual grants totaling $525,692,552. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PASSIONATELY PURSUES A HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION - AS ALAMEDA COUNTY'S CENTRAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR DONATED, SURPLUS, AND PURCHASED FOOD FOR NONPROFIT AGENCIES, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 53 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR (58 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR). THE FOOD WAS PROCURED FROM PURCHASED FOOD, DONATIONS, THE GOVERNMENT, AND OUR FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE FOOD BANK PRIMARILY DISTRIBUTES THIS FOOD THROUGH A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 300 STRATEGICALLY LOCATED MEMBER AGENCIES. THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAMS SUCH AS EMERGENCY FOOD DRIVE THRU DISTRIBUTIONS DUE TO THE ECONOMIC CRISIS RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC AND COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN EVOLVING ROLE IN WORK FROM PACKAGING OF FRESH PRODUCE, BAGGING CHILDREN'S FOOD BAGS, AND SORTING DONATED FOOD TO HELPING IN A VARIETY OF SKILLS- AND PROFESSIONAL-BASED WAYS INCLUDING CONSULTING ON RISK-ASSESSMENTS. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO UTILIZED FOR THE HELPLINE, OFFICE ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, AND EVENTS. DURING THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021, VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE EQUIVALENT TO 41 AND 48 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES EACH YEAR, RESPECTIVELY. VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE 80,000 AND 95,000 FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021, RESPECTIVELY.


OUTREACH - MULTILINGUAL OUTREACH INCLUDES THE FOOD HELPLINE, FOODNOW.NET, COMIDAAHORA.NET, AND CALFRESH OUTREACH. SINCE 1994, CALLERS TO THE HELPLINE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE A SAME-DAY BAG OF FOOD, OR HOT MEAL AT A LOCATION IN OR NEAR THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FOOD BANK'S CALFRESH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS AND KNOWN NATIONWIDE AS "SNAP") OUTREACH PROGRAM STAFF GUIDES ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKING THROUGH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY. THE CALFRESH OUTREACH PROGRAM DECREASED APPLICATIONS IN 2022. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED EQUALED APPROXIMATELY 7,900 DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 (APPROXIMATELY 8,300 IN 2021.)


AGENCY SERVICES - THE FOOD BANK SUPPORTS ITS MEMBER AGENCIES IN MANAGING GOVERNMENT FOOD PROGRAMS, SECURING GOVERNMENT FUNDING, AND ADHERING TO RELATED CONTRACTS. THE FOOD BANK ASSISTS MEMBER AGENCIES IN FOOD SAFETY, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE PROCUREMENT, AND OTHER OPERATIONAL AND CAPACITY BUILDING FUNCTIONS.NUTRITION PROGRAMS - THE FOOD BANK SUPPORTS ITS MEMBER AGENCIES AND CLIENTS THROUGH NUTRITION EDUCATION SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBER AGENCIES AND CLIENTS UTILIZE THE WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FARM FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, THAT MAY BE NEW TO CLIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, NUTRITION MATERIALS, RECIPES, COOKING CLASSES, AND TASTE TESTING DEMOS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT HEALTHFUL EATING. NUTRITION EDUCATION SERVICES ALSO HELP CLIENTS MAXIMIZE THEIR OTHER FOOD RESOURCES TO BRING HEALTHY CHOICES TO THEIR FAMILIES.


OTHER - ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT- THE FOOD BANK'S HUNGER EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY. THE FOOD BANK'S STAFF MEETS WITH LEGISLATORS, GRASSROOTS ANTI-HUNGER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER ADVOCACY PARTNERS REGULARLY. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES POLICIES TO BENEFIT LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS SUCH AS EXTENDING CALFRESH BENEFITS TO PEOPLE LIVING ON SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME, A PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS LOW INCOME SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEASURING FOOD INSECURITY AND MAPPING FOOD INSECURITY WITH SERVICES OFFERED TO HELP STRATEGICALLY IMPROVE SERVICES WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED MOST.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Brad Cecil & Associates Inc
Direct Mail Services
$787,835
Advance Construction Services Inc
General Contracting Firm
$774,203
Heller
It Consultant
$542,283
Hill & Company Communications
Advertising For Calfresh Program
$449,678
Marina Security Services Inc
Security Services
$344,784
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,175,232
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,883,132
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$100,809,155
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $70,763,409
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$122,867,519
Total Program Service Revenue$700,528
Investment income $320,114
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $391,355
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $124,289,684

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc has awarded $68,379,122 in support to 252 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Hayward, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER

$6,636,857

Emeryville, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER

$4,152,029

PRESCOTT JOSEPH CENTER

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER

$3,288,899

MERCY BROWN BAG PROGRAM

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Alameda, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER

$3,165,029

ALAMEDA FOOD BANK

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Alameda, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER

$2,827,911

SOUTH HAYWARD PARISH

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Hayward, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPLEMENT FOOD & EQUIPMENT TO AGENCIES TO HELP MEET DEMANDS OF COMMUNITY AND PREVENT HUNGER

$2,602,097
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc has recieved totaling $51,550.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kazan Mcclain Partners Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$46,550
Cbc Foundation

Novelty, OH

PURPOSE: ANNUAL SUPPORT

$5,000
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