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Nonprofit Overview Presentation:America’s Second Harvest of South

Georgia, Inc.

By: Davind D. Burks


Overview of Topics

Mission History

Legal Description Donors

Benefiting Agencies Donor/Agency Growth Community Programs Obstacles (Interview)

What can you do?


Mission

The mission is simple: “to end hunger in South Georgia to create a means to easily and affordably

access food for every person in South Georgia

to feed children and provide a safe environment for children to grow and learn

to provide the means to rescue and safely store all donated excess food in our region

To ensure that every community that relies on the services of America's Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. is adequately assisted in the fight against hunger.”


History

Founded in 1979A network of 13 food banks

distributed 2.5 million pounds of food during it’s first year in operation!

Current network consists of nearly 200 regional food banks, each distributing 1 billion pounds of donated food annually


Legal Description

The Valdosta Food Banks is a 501(c)(3) organization which solely

depends on the donations of individuals, corporations, and

charitable foundations for their operation and food supply.


Donors

The food bank has hundreds of donors who help maintain the abundant supply of food and grocery products. Monetary

donations are given once or pledged for a period up to five years. Donors also have the option to donate stocks, bonds,

and mutual funds. Those who give annually include Kraft Foods, General Mills, and more.


Benefiting Agencies

Several churches and non-profit agencies benefit from the food and other products that the Food Bank distributes. They do not serve

individuals directly, but give to non-profit organizations who in turn distributes goods

throughout their community.


Benefiting Agencies

The only individuals who directly benefit from the Food Bank (without being connected to a non-profit agency) are those who receive food from the Community Soup Kitchen and the Kids’ Café.


Donor/Agency Growth

The Food Bank is constantly growing with the addition of new donors, agencies, and volunteers

daily!


Community Programs

Community Soup Kitchen

Beginning in 1999, the Food Bank provides all food whichfeeds more than 200 people each day.

Rescue Valdosta

Food is recycled from restaurants, delis, bakeries, and produce marts. This food goes to the Kids’ Café and Soup Kitchen.


Community Programs

Kids’ Café Providing meals and

enrichment activities for children in after school programs.

Some locations: Boys & Girls Club Valdosta and Thomasville, Quitman Elementary, Southside Recreation Center, and more.


Community Programs

Reclaim Program

Damaged grocery items are salvaged, cleansed, and repackaged saving over 1,500,000 pounds of food from being thrown away!


Manna Truck

Various products including fresh produce are delivered to agencies, programs, and other authorized drop points in the community via the Manna Truck.


Obstacles

I interviewed Will Robinson, V.P. of Operations for an

insight on obstacles that the Food Bank faces.


Obstacles

First, briefly describe your duties as Vice President of Operations.Oversee operation of inventory:

receiving controlling, distributionSet employee projectsSee that overtime is non-existentMonitor and implement Osha and

other food safety standards


Obstacles

What are some general obstacles that the Food Bank faces? Rotating perishable goods and distributing

them in a timely fashion. There is currently 10,000 sq. feet of refrigeration space: this is not big enough!!

More expensive items that are needed (hygienic, personal care, meats) do not get donated enough.

Short handed for servicing member agencies


Obstacles

What plans are being made to aid the obstacles faced by the Food Bank?Plans are in place to increase perishable

food storage areas (may take up to five years)

In your opinion, what is the agency’s most prided (in terms of success and growth) community program?Kids’ Café: feeds many children!


Obstacles

In terms of growth, where do you see the Food Bank in five years?

Increase in member agencies served, increase in servicing families among working poor (not necessarily poor and homeless) that do not make enough for ends to meet


How can you help?...

DONATE! Cash or check: fully

tax deductible Give through your

will or trust for major contributions: property, cash, jewelry, etc. There are other

ways to donate as well. Contact the Food Bank for more information.

VOLUNTEER! 9am-5pm Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

5pm-8pm Thursday Reserve Saturday for

group (10 or more) volunteering

Volunteers are always needed and welcomed, especially throughout holidays!


Contact Information

America’s Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. (Valdosta Food Bank)

Address: America's Second Harvest of South GeorgiaD/B/A The Valdosta Food Bank, Inc.1411 Harbin CircleValdosta, GA 31601

Phone: 229-244-2678 or 1-888-453-4143 Fax: Administrative Offices: 229-244-FOOD (3663)

Agency Relations/Fax on Demand Service: 229-244-3587 or 1-877-E-Hunger (348-6437)

Email: General Information:[email protected] Agency Information:[email protected]

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