Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO FIGHT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE FOOD BANK:* SOURCES AND ACQUIRES FOOD AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND DISTRIBUTES TO NEEDY PEOPLE THROUGH CHARITABLE AGENCIES OR DIRECTLY THROUGH PROGRAMS; * ENERGIZES THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF; * CONDUCTS HUNGER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ALLEVIATE HUNGER.

GENERAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT TO AGENCIES PROVIDES DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD AND OTHER GROCERY PRODUCTS TO 730 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING 1,092 SITES LOCATED THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. AGENCIES PROVIDE GROCERY PRODUCTS OR SERVE MEALS TO PEOPLE SEEKING OR REQUIRING ASSISTANCE AS DESIGNED BY THE PROGRAMS OF THE AGENCIES. IN ORDER FOR AN AGENCY TO RECEIVE GROCERY PRODUCT FROM THE FOOD BANK, AN AGENCY MUST COMPLETE THE FOOD BANK'S APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE FOOD BANK'S STAFF MUST CONDUCT AN ON-SITE MONITORING OF THE AGENCY'S SITE(S). ONCE APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP, AN AGENCY EITHER PICKS UP FROM THE FOOD BANK'S DISTRIBUTION CENTER OR RECEIVES A FOOD BANK DELIVERY DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE AGENCY. SHARED MAINTENANCE FEE RANGING FROM $0.26/LB OR LESS, WHICH SUPPORTS THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, AND NON-FOOD ITEMS, WERE PAID BY AGENCIES THAT RECEIVED CERTAIN FOOD INDUSTRY DONATED PRODUCTS THROUGH THE FOOD BANK'S GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM BEFORE THIS FEE ENDED IN MARCH 2020. PURCHASED FOOD THAT IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SHOP-SMART-SAVE PROGRAM HAS AN AVERAGE MARGIN OF 15%, THUS ALLOWING THE FOOD BANK TO RECOUP SOME OF ITS STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION COSTS. SHOP-SMART-SAVE PROGRAM REVENUES ARE INCLUDED UNDER GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. IN 2020, 99% OF DONATED FOOD AND PRODUCT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES.

PRODUCT DONATIONS DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH DONORS TO IDENTIFY SURPLUS FOOD TO BE PICKED UP BY THE FOOD BANK'S FLEET OF TRUCKS, AND EXTRA HELPINGS IS A FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM LINKING AGENCIES WITH FOOD DONATION SOURCES. EXTRA HELPINGS WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED TO FACILITATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF FOOD FROM RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, AND THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TO AGENCIES, AND HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE DONATIONS FROM RETAIL GROCERY STORES AND OTHER FOOD SOURCES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES THROUGH THE EXTRA HELPINGS PROGRAM.

THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EFAP) PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY INDIVIDUALLY AND THROUGH QUALIFIED AGENCIES AND IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES THROUGH EFAP.

PRODUCE AND PERISHABLES PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES A VARIETY OF FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, AND HEALTHY PRODUCE DONATED THROUGH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS AND GROWERS TO ITS AGENCIES. THE PRODUCE AND PERISHABLE FOODS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCIES AND THROUGH FOOD BANK PROGRAMS. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. EXPENSES: $6,093,271 GRANTS: $5,871,335 REVENUE: $0USDA COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) ALLOWS THE FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS AGE 60 AND OLDER WHO ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM GENERAL AND CONTINUED HUNGER DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FOODS. CSFP IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE USDA THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO DIRECT FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: $10,369,499 GRANTS: $8,202,273 REVENUE: $0THE AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM, PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SERVES CHILDREN AT FOOD BANK AGENCY SITES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. CHILDREN IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM TYPICALLY RECEIVE TUTORING ASSISTANCE, PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS, AND BENEFIT FROM MENTORING. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, DAY CARE CENTERS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND YOUTH CENTERS. CACFP FUNDING OFFSETS SOME OF THE MEAL AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED BY THE CHILDREN RECEIVING MEALS AT AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM SITES. FUNDING OF OTHER AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES IS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. "GRANTS" RELATE TO MEALS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN.EXPENSES: $379,123 GRANTS: $320,413 REVENUE: $0SENIOR NUTRITION/BROWN BAG PROGRAM PROVIDES AGENCIES SERVING SENIOR CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FOODS TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES.EXPENSES: $89,088 GRANTS: $3,373 REVENUE: $0USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO NEEDY CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND NURTURING SETTING. THE SFSP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH WHEN CHILDREN ARE ON THEIR SUMMER RECESS. THE SFSP IS FUNDED BY THE USDA AND ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. "GRANTS" RELATE TO MEALS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN.EXPENSES: $1,090,213 GRANTS: $990,351 REVENUE: $0THE FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SORT SALVAGE DONATIONS FROM LOCAL RETAILERS. PRODUCTS FROM THE FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM ARE DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD BANK AGENCIES AND TO OTHER FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANKS. FOOD SALVAGED IS PART OF THE GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION "GRANT" NUMBER.EXPENSES: $218,303 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $0THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROGRAM (FEMA) ARE FEDERAL FUNDS THAT ARE ALLOCATED TO THE FOOD BANK THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD. THE FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO QUALIFIED AGENCIES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES.EXPENSES: $59,722 GRANTS: $59,722 REVENUE: $0CALFRESH OUTREACH PROGRAM IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE USDA THROUGH ITS AGENT, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS. CALFRESH OUTREACH WORK INCLUDES IDENTIFYING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE BUT NOT RECEIVING CALFRESH BENEFITS AND, WHEN NECESSARY, HELPING THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS, AS WELL AS EDUCATING FOOD BANK AGENCIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE CALFRESH PROGRAM.EXPENSES: $141,132 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $0RECYCLING PROGRAMS: THE RECYCLE PROGRAM REFLECTS FINANCIAL ACTIVITY RELATED TO NEW WASTE PREVENTION AND RESCUE GRANT PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE), WASTE MANAGEMENT (RECYCLA), AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT.EXPENSES: $17,938 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $108,129SENIOR EXPANSION PROGRAM IS A PRIVATELY FUNDED PROGRAM AND INVOLVES PARTNERING WITH AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE NUTRITION FOOD TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE NOT ALREADY RECEIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO INVOLVED WITH CALFRESH AND FOOD PHARMACY, AS WELL AS A RESEARCH AND POLICY PORTION. AGENCIES PARTNERING UNDER THIS PROGRAM MUST SEEK OUT AND SERVE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF OLDER ADULTS, WHO EITHER PICK UP OR GET HOME DELIVERY OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SOMETIMES TAILORED TO DIETARY NEEDS. EXPENSES: $2,322,257 GRANTS: $1,450,288 REVENUE: $0NUTRITION EDUCATION SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE HIGH QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD. OUR GOAL IS NOT ONLY TO END HUNGER, BUT TO PROVIDE WELLNESS, NOURISHMENT, AND STRENGTH FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. THE NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM IS COMMITTED TO GUIDING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE THE BEST NUTRITIONAL CHOICES POSSIBLE AS AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE.WE ADDRESS NUTRITION EDUCATION NEEDS AND FOOD INSECURITY BY USING MATERIALS AND GUIDELINES FROM THE USDA AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ACHIEVE NUTRITIONAL GOALS WITH WORK THAT INCLUDES CALFRESH PROMOTION, NUTRITION PANTRY PROGRAM, NUTRITION EDUCATION, FOOD DEMOS, ACADEMIC CLERKSHIPS, FOOD PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM, WORKSITE WELLNESS AND CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING.EXPENSES: $113,750 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $0THE CHILDREN'S NUTRITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. THEY INCLUDE THE BACKPACK PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A PACKAGE OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN EVERY WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO TARGET HUNGER EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN DURING THE WEEKEND. EACH PACKAGE CONTAINS ENOUGH FOOD FOR SIX MEALS TO INCLUDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER. THE CHILDREN'S BREAKFAST PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES NUTRITIOUS MEAL KITS TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MOBILE SCHOOL PANTRY DELIVERS MEAL KITS TO SCHOOL SITES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE PRIVATELY FUNDED. "GRANTS" RELATE TO DIRECT FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN.EXPENSES: $1,015,159 GRANTS: $741,674 REVENUE: $0THE CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM IMPROVES FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS' ACCESS TO RESCUED PRODUCE, THEREBY ALLEVIATING HUNGER, REDUCING FOOD WASTE AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE FOOD BANK UTILIZES OUR FLEET OF REFRIGERATED VEHICLES AND FOOD BANK STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE AT DISTRIBUTION SITES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM STAFF COORDINATE THE DISTRIBUTIONS ALONG WITH PRODUCE PICK-UP EVENTS AT LOCAL PARKS. BY PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO PRODUCE, THE FOOD BANK IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE SERVED IN THESE COMMUNITIES WHILE INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE PEOPLE SERVED WILL MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES IN THE FUTURE.EXPENSES: $29,984 GRANTS: $15,789 REVENUE: $0TOTAL FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS (AS EXPLAINED ABOVE):