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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFood Bank Coalition of SLO County HSG 2024-25 ApplicationHuman Services Grant Application 2024-25 Application Questions Part 1 Basic Information 1. Organization Name * Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County (SLO Food Bank) 2. Fiscal Agent (if different than above)* N/A 3. Project/Program Name * No-Cook Bags for SLO City residents experiencing homelessness 4. Requested Amount * $20,000 5. Name of Person Completing Application * Becca Carsel 6. Name of Person for Grant Communication and Contract for Grant Cycle (if different from above)* Molly Kern 7. Organization Mailing Address * 1180 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 8. Phone * 805-238-4664 9. Email * mkern@slofoodbank.org Part 2 Organizational Information 1. Purpose/Mission Statement * The mission of the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County is to work with a network of partners to alleviate hunger in San Luis Obispo County and build a healthier community. 2. Briefly describe your organization’s purpose, vision, primary activities, and operating structures * The SLO Food Bank is built on the belief that everyone has the right to nutritious food. To achieve this vision, the SLO Food Bank administers food distribution programs in every community in the county. Over 80 direct distributions every month provide nutritious groceries, including fresh fruits and vegetables, through Neighborhood Food Distributions, Seniors’ Farmers’ Markets, Senior Home Delivery, Children’s Farmers’ Markets, and children’s Summer Breakfast Bags. We provide food for nearly 75 agency partners county-wide to distribute at food pantries and meal programs and via No-Cook Bags for people experiencing homelessness. Our nutrition education program supports children and adults in healthy eating while our CalFresh Outreach program works to connect residents with long-term food support. Over 1,700 volunteers and 31 employees make these food distributions possible. The SLO Food Bank undergoes an annual audit by the local firm Glenn Burdette, Inc. that specializes in non-profit clients. All Food Bank operations are monitored annually by Feeding America, and the USDA TEFAP program is audited every three years by the CA Department of Social Services. 3. Name of Executive Director * Molly Kern 4. Name of Board President or Chair * Ryan Caldwell 5. Number of paid staff (full or part-time)* 31 6. Number of volunteers * 1,732 7. Describe the community(ies) your organization supports * The SLO Food Bank and our agency partners provide food to 36,600 residents in low-income households who are experiencing food insecurity each month; 25% of those served are children and 25% are seniors. Families, seniors, residents experiencing homelessness, residents with disabilities, and others with limited incomes utilize the resources of the SLO Food Bank. We are a safety net to alleviate hunger for our food-insecure neighbors. 8. Approximate Annual Budget * $5,745,105 9. Major Sources of Funding * Individual Contributions 45% Community Events and Campaigns 24% Businesses/ Corporate Support 3.5% Nonprofit 1.5% Foundations 10% Government Grants 16% Private vs. public support: 84% private Part 3 Project/Program Information 14. In the table below include a minimum of four (4) metrics or performance outcomes that relate to the implementation/success of the project. Examples include: # of SLO City residents served, # of referrals provided to individuals seeking social services. Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success / Measurable Outcomes Warehouse records 1,500 No-Cook Bags distributed each month in City of SLO Partner Services records 28 organizations distributing No-Cook Bags in City of SLO Procurement records Full day’s supply of food in each No-Cook Bag Accounting records Funds secured to provide 1,500 No-Cook Bags per month in City of SLO 1. Please provide an executive summary of proposed project/program * This request will provide continued funding for our No-Cook Bags program, bags of portable foods designed for homeless residents who do not have access to a kitchen and so cannot benefit from typical Food Bank distribution items. This program has proven to be very successful in the City of San Luis Obispo, with approximately 1,500 No-Cook Bags distributed each month to homeless residents of the city to ensure access to nutritious meals. 2. Total Project Cost?* $99,000.00 3. Requested Project Amount * $20,000.00 4. Please provide a detailed description of proposed project/program * The No-Cook Bags program provides accessible, healthy food for people experiencing homelessness. No-Cook Bags are lightweight grocery bags of portable foods that include much-needed proteins and nutrients, without needing kitchen utensils to open or extra preparation. Each No-Cook Bag is carefully designed to contain a full day’s supply of foods that meet the unique nutritional and dental challenges experienced by those experiencing homelessness, including shelf-stable proteins like peanut butter, chicken, and tuna in pouches; fruit cups and juices; grain bowls and cereal bars; and other portable nutritious foods. Each bag provides the calories and nutrients needed for three meals and snacks, with at least five servings of protein, four of grains, and four of fruit/vegetables. No-Cook Bags are distributed by 38 community organizations throughout the county who work directly with people experiencing homelessness, including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, and social service providers. These agencies keep a supply of No-Cook Bags on hand to distribute as needed and take bags with them when conducting outreach. The No-Cook Bags are the only source of portable foods for homeless residents and partners share that they rely on No-Cook Bags to help make connections and build trust in the unhoused community. Demand for No-Cook Bags remains extraordinarily high compared to pre-pandemic levels. During the pandemic, we increased the distribution of No-Cook Bags by 140%. There is still so much need that we are working to raise funds to continue providing this high level of support throughout 2024. This will allow us to continue distributing 1,500 No-Cook Bags per month in the City of San Luis Obispo. With sustained high prices for food, we have been fundraising even more to serve this marginalized population and meet the ongoing demand for nourishing and portable provisions. All Human Services Grant funds will go directly to purchasing appropriate foods through our wholesale networks for people experiencing homelessness. 5. Describe the community/population the project/program will support.* The No-Cook Bags program supports all people experiencing homelessness in the City of San Luis Obispo. This is a diverse category that includes people who have recently lost housing and people who have been living outside for many years, people living in their cars and people sleeping on sidewalks, families with children and seniors alone. 6. The HRC has identified homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services, and transitional housing as the main funding priority. Does your grant request meet this funding priority?* Yes No 7. Which other priority of the non-ranked HRC funding priorities does your request support? Please check the appropriate boxes:* Hunger and malnutrition prevention Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities 8. Provide timeline for project * The No-Cook Bags program takes place on an ongoing basis. We are able to increase the number of bags being distributed by partners as funding permits. 9. Identify any partnerships/collaborations that are supporting this project/program and their roles * Partnerships are the crux of the No-Cook Bags program model. These bags are distributed by 28 community partners throughout the city who work directly with the homeless, including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, and social service providers. In San Luis Obispo, bags are distributed by the SLO City Police and Fire Departments, churches, 40 Prado, the Salvation Army, Hope’s Village, T-MHA, and others. These agencies keep a supply of food bags on hand to distribute as needed and take bags with them when conducting outreach. The bags support the continuum of services offered for homeless residents by providing both improved nutrition and a much-needed tool for early engagement with clients, opening the door to other services that will help the client secure housing. 10. Describe your plan for sustainability beyond the City’s one-year award funding * The SLO Food Bank is committed to fundraising to sustain the No-Cook Bags program for as long as the need exists. We continually engage individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other local governments to secure the funds for No-Cook Bags food purchases. We also work with our low and no-cost networks to obtain the lowest prices possible, and donations when possible, for appropriate foods for people experiencing homelessness. The program has been able to sustain and expand due to the support of private local funders who understand the importance of making sure that every resident, regardless of housing status, can access food. 11. Describe the plan for promoting this project, program, or service within the City of San Luis Obispo * No-Cook Bags are promoted within the City of San Luis Obispo by each of the 28 community organizations who work with residents experiencing homelessness. We know that these organizations are successful in promoting the No-Cook Bags because they return for more each month and often ask us for more No-Cook Bags than we can provide. We will use our data and the feedback gathered in our annual survey of organizational partners to promote the program to funders, community members, and potential organizational partners. 12. Est. Number of people served through this project/program * 735 13. Est. Number of SLO City Residents served through this project/program * 735 Attachments Copy of Organization’s most recent complete fiscal year financial statement (for the previous year because it is the middle of the current fiscal year) including a statement of financial position/balance sheet, statement of revenue & expenses/income statement, profit & loss. Financial Statement * SLOFB 2023 financial statement.pdf 121.05KB 1-page Organization Chart * Org Chart 2024.pdf 207.11KB Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status * Food Bank of SLO Co IRS 501c3.pdf 31.6KB 1-page detailed budget for the program including how the total requested amount of grant would be spent.   Budget * SLOFB SLO City HSG 2024 Project Budget.pdf 116KB 1-page DEI statement that includes: Applicants’ understanding and application of DEI Affirming language that creates access and a sense of belonging in our community apart from grant Explain how this project will advance DEI in the City of SLO DEI Statement * SLOFB HSG 2024 DEI Statement.pdf 91.63KB Board of Directors CEO Molly KernCOO Andrea Keisler Senior Manager for Procurement Emily Hansen Food Rescue Manager Andrea Richards Food Rescue + Glean Coordinator Sarah Frimtzis Food Rescue Coordinator Kristy Gregory (part-time, 30 hrs/wk) CalFresh Outreach Manager Venessa Rodriguez (grant funded) CalFresh Outreach Coordinator Noah Schwarzbach (grant funded) Finance & Admin Director Miguel Chavez Accounting & Grants Manager Madison Hinkle Development Director VACANT Development Coordinator Claire Levine Senior Manager for Communications Savannah Colevans Gift Administration Coordinator Kiah Goranson Senior Manager for Community Services Tara Davis Direct Services Manager Cliff Mendez Community Outreach Coordinators John Torres Hector Santos Partner Services Manager Kelly Boicourt Community Programs Coordinator Natalie DeRose Community Programs Coordinator Avalon Hatcher Senior Manager for Receiving & Inventory Thomas Loots Inventory Assistant Andrew McCreery Receiving & Inventory Coordinator Jenni Thompson Receiving & Inventory Coordinators Brett Buatti Receiving & Inventory Coordinator Frank Diaz Driver/Warehouse Worker Jose Sanchez Driver/Warehouse Worker Brandon Kauffmann Driver/ Warehouse Worker Ethan Gilbert Special Projects Manager Abbi Johnson Driver/ Warehouse Worker Sammy Reichmuth (part-time) Volunteer & Admin Coordinator Carly Johnson Internal Revenue Service Date: February 6, 2007 FOOD BANK COALITION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PO BOX 2070 Department of the Treasury P. O. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201 Person to Contact: Ms. Julius 3108345 PASO ROBLES CA 93447-2070 707 Customer Service Representative Toll Free Telephone Number: 877-829-5500 Federalldentificalian Number: 77-0210727 Dear Sir or Madam: This is in response to your request of February 6,2007, regarding your organization's tax- exempt status. In December 1988 we issued a determination letter that recognized your organization as exempt from federal income tax. Our records indicate that your organization is currently exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our records indicate that your organization is also classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1 )(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our records indicate that contributions to your organization are deductible under section 170 of the Code, and that you are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. Sincerely, ~7rc.~ Michele M. Sullivan, Oper. Mgr. Accounts Management Operations 1 8:55 AM 02/28/24 Accrual Basis Food Bank Coalition of SLO County Profit & Loss January through December 2023 Jan - Dec 23 Ordinary Income/Expense Income 4 · CONTRIBUTIONS, SUPPORT 4000 · REVENUE - DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS 4003-00 · Individuals 2,100,408.89 4005-00 · Corporate / Business 162,726.25 4007-00 · Non-Profit 84,660.71 4010-00 · Fundraising Events 1,305,020.93 4070-00 · Legacies & Bequests 12,119.20 Total 4000 · REVENUE - DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS 3,664,935.98 4100 · DONATED GOODS & SERVICES REVENU 4145-00 · Other In-Kind Donations 101,402.91 Total 4100 · DONATED GOODS & SERVICES REVENU 101,402.91 4200 · REVENUE - NON-GOVT GRANTS 4210-00 · Corporate / Business Grants 7,000.00 4230-00 · Foundation / Trust Grants 701,526.89 4240-00 · NonProfit Organization Grants 7,108.01 Total 4200 · REVENUE - NON-GOVT GRANTS 715,634.90 4500 · REVENUE - GOVERNMENT GRANTS 4530-00 · State Grants 118,564.60 4540-00 · Local Government Grants 353,633.36 Total 4500 · REVENUE - GOVERNMENT GRANTS 472,197.96 4600 · REVENUE - GOVT REIMBURSEMENTS 4610-00 · State Reimbursements 499,468.72 4620-00 · Federal Reimbursements 176,200.85 4630-00 · Infrastructure Reimbursements 437,435.41 Total 4600 · REVENUE - GOVT REIMBURSEMENTS 1,113,104.98 Total 4 · CONTRIBUTIONS, SUPPORT 6,067,276.73 5 · EARNED REVENUES 5100 · REVENUE - PROGRAM SALES / FEES 5180-00 · Program Service Fees - Partners 126,639.16 Total 5100 · REVENUE - PROGRAM SALES / FEES 126,639.16 5300 · REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS 5310-00 · Interest - Savngs / ST Investmt 755.61 5320-00 · Dividends & Interest Securities 224,638.14 5335-00 · Change in Investment Value 380,873.17 Total 5300 · REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS 606,266.92 5400 · OTHER INCOME 5410-00 · MISC OTHER INCOME 14,905.58 Total 5400 · OTHER INCOME 14,905.58 Total 5 · EARNED REVENUES 747,811.66 Total Income 6,815,088.39 Gross Profit 6,815,088.39 Expense 6001 · SUSPENSE 0.00 7 · PERSONNEL RELATED EXPENSES 7200 · SALARIES & RELATED EXPENSES 7210-00 · Current Officers Salaries 284,754.99 7220-00 · Salaries & Wages - All Other 1,459,493.95 7230-00 · 401K Match & Expenses 40,810.16 7240-00 · Employee Benefits - not pension 120,996.70 7250-00 · Payroll Taxes 140,990.33 7260-00 · Workers Comp Insurance 65,095.89 7270-00 · Payroll Fees 8,371.44 Total 7200 · SALARIES & RELATED EXPENSES 2,120,513.46 Total 7 · PERSONNEL RELATED EXPENSES 2,120,513.46 8 · NON-PERSONNEL RELATED EXPENSES Page 1 of 3 8:55 AM 02/28/24 Accrual Basis Food Bank Coalition of SLO County Profit & Loss January through December 2023 Jan - Dec 23 8000 · CONTRACT SERVICES EXPENSE 8010-00 · Grant Writing Fee 11,277.00 8020-00 · Accounting Fees 4,950.00 8030-00 · Professional Fees - Other 10,865.21 8040-00 · Program Subcontractor Expense 77,179.32 Total 8000 · CONTRACT SERVICES EXPENSE 104,271.53 8100 · NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSES 8102-00 · Advertising and Promotion 8102-02 · Fundraising & Development 522.25 8102-00 · Advertising and Promotion - Other 61,117.52 Total 8102-00 · Advertising and Promotion 61,639.77 8104-00 · Office Expense 5,295.05 8105-00 · Donor Relations 8105-01 · Supplies 184.60 8105-00 · Donor Relations - Other 11,948.39 Total 8105-00 · Donor Relations 12,132.99 8106-00 · IT Service & Maintenance 8106-01 · IT Hardware Replacement 6,180.52 8106-00 · IT Service & Maintenance - Other 95,073.60 Total 8106-00 · IT Service & Maintenance 101,254.12 8108-00 · Supplies 45,437.93 8110-00 · Telephone & Telecommunications 10,846.70 8120-00 · Insurance 8120-01 · Business, Liability & Vehicle 38,831.30 8120-02 · Directors & Officers Liability 6,301.00 Total 8120-00 · Insurance 45,132.30 8130-00 · Postage & Shipping 17,776.63 8140-00 · Mailing Services 63,303.96 8150-00 · Printing & Copying 22,525.79 Total 8100 · NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSES 385,345.24 8200 · WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS 8225-00 · Vehicle Registration 7,684.98 8210-00 · Repair & Maintenance 8210-03 · Facility 24,641.54 8210-01 · Vehicle & Equipment 19,767.11 8210-02 · Refrigeration / Freezer 2,845.67 Total 8210-00 · Repair & Maintenance 47,254.32 8215-00 · Truck Lease 8215-01 · Fleet Mileage & Refrigeration 33,685.69 8215-00 · Truck Lease - Other 104,964.00 Total 8215-00 · Truck Lease 138,649.69 8220-00 · Vehicle Fuel 39,121.25 8230-00 · Food Inventory Purchases 1,526,566.83 8250-00 · Warehouse Supplies 36,574.34 8260-00 · Equipment and Small Tools 1,761.93 8280-00 · Volunteer Expense 12,695.51 Total 8200 · WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS 1,810,308.85 8300 · FACILITY & OFFICE EQUIP EXPENSE 8310-00 · Rent, Landscape, Fire Monitor 4,743.23 8320-00 · Utilities 8320-01 · Water 11,815.88 8320-02 · Gas 1,052.94 8320-03 · Electric 42,367.24 8320-04 · Garbage 11,162.16 Total 8320-00 · Utilities 66,398.22 8340-00 · Equipment Rental & Maintenance 8,131.21 8350-00 · Janitorial 8,840.00 Page 2 of 3 8:55 AM 02/28/24 Accrual Basis Food Bank Coalition of SLO County Profit & Loss January through December 2023 Jan - Dec 23 8360-00 · Pest Control 8,550.00 8370-00 · Depreciation and Amortization 157,046.00 Total 8300 · FACILITY & OFFICE EQUIP EXPENSE 253,708.66 8400 · TRAVEL & MEETINGS EXPENSE 8410-00 · Travel, Airfare, Lodging 1,124.56 8420-00 · Staff Mileage Reimbursement 1,257.63 8430-00 · Conferences, Meetings 2,684.09 8440-00 · Meals & Entertainment 7,434.56 8400 · TRAVEL & MEETINGS EXPENSE - Other 6.00 Total 8400 · TRAVEL & MEETINGS EXPENSE 12,506.84 8500 · OTHER EXPENSES 8580-00 · Pass Through Fundraising 8,069.51 8555-00 · Donated Gift Cards 64,425.00 8520-00 · Bank & Credit Card Process Fees 32,563.21 8530-00 · Membership Dues - Organization 22,246.00 8540-00 · Partner Agency Development 15.00 8550-00 · Staff Development 220.20 8570-00 · Other Expenses 0.00 8500 · OTHER EXPENSES - Other 2.50 Total 8500 · OTHER EXPENSES 127,541.42 8600 · BUSINESS EXPENSES 8610-00 · Govt Fees / Taxes 3,065.00 Total 8600 · BUSINESS EXPENSES 3,065.00 Total 8 · NON-PERSONNEL RELATED EXPENSES 2,696,747.54 Total Expense 4,817,261.00 Net Ordinary Income 1,997,827.39 Net Income 1,997,827.39 Page 3 of 3 Dec 31, 23 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1006 · Pacific Premier- 4909 1,663,329.23 1015 · PPBI Payroll Account 200,022.78 1012 · SESLOC - 461308 251,492.66 1013 · American Riviera Bank 251,169.56 1075 · Charles Schwab Reserves 2,444,614.96 1080 · Charles Schwab Investment 4,299,627.45 Total Checking/Savings 9,110,256.64 Accounts Receivable 1100 · ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1102 · ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 60,057.18 Total 1100 · ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 60,057.18 Total Accounts Receivable 60,057.18 Other Current Assets 1110 · FOOD INVENTORY 1110A · DONATED FOOD INVENTORY 167,259.71 1110B · PURCHASED FOOD INVENTORY 95,612.06 1110C · USDA COMMODITIES INVENTORY 252,627.15 Total 1110 · FOOD INVENTORY 515,498.92 1120 · PREPAID ACCOUNTS/EXPENSES 1120b · PREPAID EXPENSES -104,964.00 Total 1120 · PREPAID ACCOUNTS/EXPENSES -104,964.00 1135 · CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE 1135A · CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE-GROSS 22,920.00 1135B · DISCOUNT ON CONTRIBUTIONS REC -1,654.10 1135C · CONTRIBUTIONS REC ALLOWANCE -3,455.00 Total 1135 · CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE 17,810.90 Total Other Current Assets 428,345.82 Total Current Assets 9,598,659.64 Fixed Assets 1230 · BUILDING 1230a · BUILDING COST 2,940,888.00 1230b · BUILDING ACCUM DEPR -575,730.00 Total 1230 · BUILDING 2,365,158.00 10:27 AM Food Bank Coalition of SLO County 01/04/24 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of December 31, 2023 Page 1 Dec 31, 23 1240 · BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 1240a · BLDG IMPROVEMENTS COST 476,546.96 1240b · BLDG IMPRVMTS ACCUM DEPR -5,178.00 1240 · BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS - Other -1,221.00 Total 1240 · BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS 470,147.96 1275 · LAND 763,186.82 Total Fixed Assets 3,598,492.78 Other Assets 1136 · ROU Asset - Operating Leases 580,764.28 1210 · MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 1210a · MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT COST 274,271.11 1210b · MACH/EQPT ACCUM DEPR -116,597.00 Total 1210 · MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT 157,674.11 1220 · VEHICLES 1220a · VEHICLES COST 94,495.63 1220b · VEHICLES ACCUM DEPR -26,861.00 Total 1220 · VEHICLES 67,634.63 1250 · COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 1250a · COMPUTER EQUIPMENT COST 68,438.50 1250b · COMPUTER EQPT ACCUM DEPR -58,092.18 Total 1250 · COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 10,346.32 Total Other Assets 816,419.34 TOTAL ASSETS 14,013,571.76 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 2001 · ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 5,139.43 Total Accounts Payable 5,139.43 10:27 AM Food Bank Coalition of SLO County 01/04/24 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of December 31, 2023 Page 2 Dec 31, 23 Credit Cards 2020 · PPBank EE Cards PPBank CCD - Molly 3,045.85 2020-09 · PPBank CCD 2111 - Miguel 14,644.61 2020-08 · PPBank CCD - Matt 5841 23,499.50 2020-07 · PPBank CCD 9696 - Emily 32,294.66 2020-06 · PPBank CCD - Tim 2,250.31 2020-05 · PPBank CCD 0816 - Branna 46,887.17 2020-04 · PPB CCD 5435 - Andrea 18,805.11 2020-03 · PPBank CCD - Garret 46,675.76 2020-02 · PPBank CCD 5443 - David 11,281.59 2020-01 · PPBank CCD 5419 - Gonzo 6,728.13 2020 · PPBank EE Cards - Other -209,550.95 Total 2020 · PPBank EE Cards -3,438.26 2012 · VISA - EE ISSUED 2012B · VISA -KEISLER ***1901 -19.99 2012C · VISA-PARKER ***1893 19.99 Total 2012 · VISA - EE ISSUED 0.00 Total Credit Cards -3,438.26 Other Current Liabilities 2100 · PAYROLL LIABILITIES 3,448.28 2203 · ACCRUED VACATION 38,819.13 2500 · DEFERRED REVENUE 49,143.93 Total Other Current Liabilities 91,411.34 Total Current Liabilities 93,112.51 Long Term Liabilities 2602 · Operating Lease Liabilities 93,057.16 Total Long Term Liabilities 93,057.16 Total Liabilities 186,169.67 Equity 3050 · FUND BALANCE-UNRESTRICTED 2,230,734.45 3060 · FUND BALANCE-RESTRICTED 259,927.75 3900 · RETAINED EARNINGS 9,973,269.46 Net Income 1,363,470.43 Total Equity 13,827,402.09 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 14,013,571.76 10:27 AM Food Bank Coalition of SLO County 01/04/24 Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of December 31, 2023 Page 3 City of San Luis Obispo Human Services Grant 2024-25 Project Budget SLO Food Bank: No-Cook Bags for Homeless Residents Item GIA Other Funding* Total Purchase of foods that are accessible to residents experiencing homelessness to distribute 1,500 No- Cook Bags per month, a total of 18,000 bags over 12 months at $5.50/bag. $20,000 $79,000 $99,000 TOTAL $20,000 $79,000 $99,000 *Other funding comes from local donations and grants. Budget Narrative No-Cook Bags. Funds will be used to purchase foods through low-cost Food Bank networks to continue distributing 1,500 No-Cook Bags per month to agencies that are working with and sheltering residents experiencing homelessness in the City of San Luis Obispo. In-Kind In-kind donations are also essential to the success of the program. SLO Food Bank in-kind match includes staffing to order food, coordinate with agencies, recruit volunteers, supervise agencies and volunteers onsite, offload and move inventory, and set up for volunteer groups, as well as volunteers to pack No- Cook Bags each week. In-kind donations by partners include transportation of the bags from the SLO Food Bank warehouse to their offices and distribution to residents. SLO Food Bank City of SLO Human Services Grant 2024 DEI Statement Over the past three years, the SLO Food Bank has been able to apply our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to learn more about our hidden, under-resourced communities and to work toward increased food access. In 2021, we received a State of CA Health Equity grant. With this funding, we conducted food equity research to establish our knowledge of both our current reach and the unmet need in the community, uncover and address systemic inequities, and identify ways to reduce institutional barriers to food access. This research included extensive outreach and conversations directly with people experiencing food insecurity and with community organizations. The resulting recommendations to reduce barriers to food access have been incorporated into our five- year strategic plan, adopted in 2023. This plan guides our future priorities, resource allocation, and decision-making. One example of how we are using our new learning is the new communication plans that we are developing to increase outreach to underserved populations. These new communication plans are being designed to cover our website, phone response, flyers/printed materials, emails, and other communications, and they include not only outreach in multiple languages but also our ability to listen and learn from our neighbors in need. One of our first steps has been to hire two bilingual outreach coordinators to staff the front desk, connect with clients, and attend distributions. In addition, our bilingual CalFresh outreach team regularly communicates with culturally diverse communities. Creating a sense of belonging, connection, and access to food are at the core of our mission. All our communications are vetted to ensure that language is affirming. Showing up to a food distribution can be very difficult both for people who have never before needed to ask for help and for those who are tired of having to ask for help. SLO Food Bank staff work hard to create an environment of acceptance, support, and mutual contribution, with many clients also serving as volunteers to help others access the food they need. This project will advance equity in the City of San Luis Obispo by providing nourishing food to some of our most marginalized community members, those who are experiencing homelessness. With sufficient, healthy food, people who lack shelter can focus on finding housing and stabilizing income rather than on finding their next meal. The nutritious meals provided in No-Cook Bags are the first step out of poverty and into housing.