Commitment
Put the food-insecure family at the center of our decision-making.
Strategic Goals
Our strategic priorities, supported by measurable objectives, provides the roadmap to guide our efforts as we work to end hunger for the 1 in 6 individuals in our community who are food-insecure.
FEED
reflects our commitment to sustainable food sourcing, fair distribution, efficient operations, and expanding access to nutritious meals to combat food insecurity.
GOAL:
Reduce Food Insecurity
Strategies:
- Distribute 35 million pounds of food annually
- Create a community-based tool to measure service adequacy
- Maximize mission impact by using key performance indicators
NOURISH
reflects our focus on improving access to nutritious foods through the use of data-driven approaches and engaging communities through education and partnerships to boost nutrition and health outcomes.
GOAL:
Improve Nutrition Quality
Strategies:
- Enhance food sourcing to increase the availability of nutritious options
- Grow community health and nutrition programs focused on our neighbors
- Leverage community feedback and service data to develop neighbor-focused hunger solutions
EQUIP
reflects our concentration on using technology and connecting to community resources to better serve our neighbors and break the cycle of poverty.
GOAL:
Break the Cycle of Poverty
Strategies:
- Increase the number of annual SNAP applications through focused outreach to the most vulnerable
- Make it easier for people facing hunger to access community resources
- Expand efforts to connect more people with benefits across our service area
ENGAGE
reflects our comprehensive approach to engaging stakeholders by building partnerships, raising awareness, and securing ongoing support through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer efforts
GOAL:
Inspire Public Support
Strategies:
- Raise awareness about hunger, its effects, and our efforts to combat it
- Strengthen partnerships to make key programs and resources more accessible
- Amplify the voices of neighbors facing hunger to influence policies that strengthen the food system