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THE LINGERING IMPACTS OF HIGH INFLATION AND A HOUSING CRISIS IN BLAINE COUNTY KEPT OUR NUMBERS HIGH DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. OVER 5,600 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THAT TIMEFRAME, 42% OF WHICH WERE CHILDREN. 1. DIRECT FOOD ACCESS: OUR FOOD PANTRY CONSISTS OF FOOD RECOVERY, WAREHOUSING, DISTRIBUTION AND A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS, SUPPLEMENTARY FOODS AND CARE FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS. POST-PANDEMIC, WE SAW A CONTINUED INCREASE IN SERVICE NUMBERS FROM UNEXPECTED LINGERING EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC. LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH SKYROCKETING INFLATION PUSHED LOCAL FAMILIES ALREADY REELING FROM THE PANDEMIC OVER THE EDGE. WE PROVIDED OVER 15,000 GROCERY CARTS TO OVER 3,000 PEOPLE DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, HOLDING STEADY OVER THE PREVIOUS PERIOD. THANKS TO OUR FOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS, ALMOST 170,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DONATED TO OUR FOOD PANTRY. ALTOGETHER, WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 580,000 POUNDS OF FRESH AND NON-PERISHABLE FOODS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY IN THE REPORTING PERIOD UTILIZING OVER 3,200 VOLUNTEER HOURS. OUR SUITE OF CHILDREN'S FOOD PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET CHILDREN'S NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AT A VARIETY OF AGES. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE WERE ABLE TO ENSURE 100% OF THE MOTHERS WHO REACHED OUT TO US HAD ACCESS TO THE FORMULA THEIR BABIES NEED. THE HUNGER COALITION GAVE OUT 227 CANS OF FORMULA TO 38 BABIES. THROUGH DAILY BITES, WE PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 173,000 HEALTHY SNACKS AND FOOD ITEMS EACH WEEK TO KEEP CHILDREN FED, ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. WITH TEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS AND 12 AFTER-SCHOOL LOCATIONS, WE ESTIMATE SERVING OVER 1,700 CHILDREN THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. BLOOM TRUCK IS A MOBILE LUNCH AND LIBRARY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY THAT PROVIDES FREE FOOD, FUN, AND READING FOR CHILDREN IN ISOLATED POCKETS OF BLAINE COUNTY. WITH SEVEN DIFFERENT MOBILE LOCATIONS OVER AN 11-WEEK PERIOD, WE SERVED OVER 4,300 HEALTHY LUNCHES TO 242 CHILDREN FROM CAREY TO KETCHUM. IN OUR NEW COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, WE UTILIZED 1,105 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME TO SERVE OVER 8,600 COMMUNITY MEALS TO FAMILIES DURING OUR WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS WHILE THE COOKING CLUB MADE AND SHARED 890 MEALS TOGETHER. OUR HARVEST ENDS UP ON THE PLATES OF OUR FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORS IN OUR FOOD PANTRY, OUR CHILDREN'S FOOD PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER FOR VEGGIES PROGRAM. OVER 3,400 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WERE GROWN IN OUR GARDEN AND AT OUR NEW GREENHOUSES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. ANOTHER 1150 LBS WERE GROWN IN COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL FARMER WITH THE HELP OF OUR STAFF. THIS SEASON WE CONTINUED TO HOST GROUPS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SUMMER CAMPS. THIS YEAR, WE HOSTED 18 DIFFERENT GROUPS TOTALING OVER 280 KIDS IN OUR GROWING SPACES. PARTICIPANTS TRADE HOURS OF LABOR ON BLOOM COMMUNITY FARM AND IN THE HOPE GARDEN FOR SHARES OF FRESH PRODUCE. THIS YEAR THE HOPE GARDEN HAD THE LARGEST, MOST CONSISTENT TURNOUT. OUR 130 VOLUNTEER FOR VEGGIES VOLUNTEERS LOGGED OVER 900 HOURS THE GREENHOUSES CONTRIBUTED TO THESE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, EXTENDING OUR VOLUNTEER SEASON INTO THE WINTER MONTHS. 818565 2. WRAP AROUND SERVICES: PEOPLE NEED HELP WITH RESOURCES OTHER THAN FOOD. SUPPORT SERVICES IS ABLE TO REFER PARTICIPANTS TO 22 ORGANIZATIONS IN BLAINE COUNTY THAT CAN HELP WITH HOUSING, CHILDCARE, UTILITIES, MEDICAL BILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO NAME A FEW. OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN BECOMING HEALTHY, THRIVING ADULTS. WE HELP TEENS DEVELOP SKILLS BY WORKING IN OUR PROGRAMS AND REDUCE THEIR VULNERABILITY TO FOOD INSECURITY. THIS YEAR, 5 TEENS COMPLETED THEIR 18-MONTH INTERNSHIP IN OCTOBER OF 2023. OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM DOES MORE THAN BRING VOLUNTEER LABOR IN TO SUPPORT OUR CORE PROGRAMS, IT PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT AVENUE FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY AND BUILDING LEADERS. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED OBJECTIVES FOR OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WITH SPECIFIC OUTCOMES TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND INCREASE CONNECTION TO A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS, INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF POVERTY AND FOOD SYSTEM ISSUES, CREATE INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EFFECTIVE ACTION ON THOSE ISSUES AND TO INCREASE LEADERSHIP AMONG ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO INTERACT WITH THE BLOOM COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, 400 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 6,700 HOURS IN SUPPORT OF OUR PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT LASTING CHANGE COMES WHEN ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS' VOICES ARE HEARD AND VALUED IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. WE ARE INVESTING IN BUILDING LEADERS BY DEPLOYING A LEADERSHIP TRACK FOR RISING LEADERS WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN SHARED WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS; PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE OR JOINING BOARDS; OFFERING MENTORSHIP TO YOUNGER NONPROFITS TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL SERVICE ECOSYSTEM; AND ENGAGING WITH LOCAL LEADERS WHO THOUGHTFULLY AND CREATIVELY RISK-TAKE TO INNOVATE SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S DEEPEST GAPS. STRONG COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CAN LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES IN AREAS LIKE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ALL IMPORTANT FACTORS IN FOOD SECURITY. 849820 600000 3. ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES: IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A HUNGER FREE BLAINE COUNTY, WE ARE STRATEGICALLY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSE ISSUES. OUR EFFORTS THROUGH OUR 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN ARE DEDICATED TO EXPLORING DEEPER PARTNERSHIPS THAT AFFECT GREATER, SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE PRIORITIZE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OVER OUR INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION AND SHARE RESOURCES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING SERVICES FOR FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITIES. THE HUNGER COALITION TEAM ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER TO HELP PREVENT PEOPLE FROM NEEDING FOOD FROM OUR ORGANIZATION IN THE FIRST PLACE. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, OUR TEAM ADVOCATED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DISTRIBUTED NONPARTISAN VOTER INFORMATION, LED SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SPANISH- SPEAKING COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATED FOR A BILINGUAL FAMILY LIAISON POSITION IN THE BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ADVOCATED FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING, AND ENCOURAGED CONSTITUENTS TO SPEAK UP FOR SUMMER-EBT OR LUNCH MONEY FOR LOW-INCOME KIDS. IN THE LAST YEAR, 380 PEOPLE IN OUR CIRCLE HAVE TAKEN ACTION TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER AS A RESULT OF OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS. THE PARTNER COLLABORATION PROGRAM UPHOLDS OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BY PROVIDING DIRECT SUPPORT TO KEY PARTNERS EFFECTIVELY ENGAGING IN ROOT CAUSE WORK. ROOT CAUSE WORK IS DEFINED AS ANY ACTIVITY RELATED TO AN UNDERLYING CAUSE OF FOOD INSECURITY, SUCH AS: HIGH COST OF LIVING, LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SYSTEMIC RACISM, DISCRIMINATION, IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP ISSUES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL BURDENS, LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, ETC. WE RECENTLY COMPLETED A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH OUTLINES TWO KEY AREAS FOR IMPACT: GOOD FOOD ACCESS AND ROOT CAUSES. WE ARE DEPLOYING BOARD-DESIGNATED ASSETS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, WE WILL CONTINUE CORE PROGRAMS THROUGH 2025. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A HUNGER FREE BLAINE COUNTY, WE ARE STRATEGICALLY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSE ISSUES. WE KNOW ADDRESSING COMPLEX PROBLEMS LIKE FOOD INSECURITY IS A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING AND WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE. WE NEED TO COMBINE AREAS OF EXPERTISE TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE. OUR EFFORTS THROUGH 2025 WILL BE DEDICATED TO EXPLORING DEEPER PARTNERSHIPS THAT AFFECT GREATER, SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THIS FURTHERS OUR TRANSITION FROM CHARITY TO SOLIDARITY, IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY PARTNERS. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE PRIORITIZE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OVER OUR INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION, FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND INTERDEPENDENCE, PRESENT OUR WORK NOT AS INDIVIDUAL TRANSACTIONS BUT HOLISTICALLY, AND ENCOURAGE MUTUAL SUPPORT BETWEEN NONPROFITS. 2945806 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 4 0 33 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X X BROOKE PACE MCKENNA 2087880121 110 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BELLEVUE ID 83313 PATTI ZEBROWSKI CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 CARTER COX VICE CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LUIS CAMPOS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIELA ORIHUELA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEB VAN LAW SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIKA GREENBERG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANDY HALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KODY LAGGIS TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ROSS COPPERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FERNANDA GONZALEZ HAUSSKE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN HATZENBUEHLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI OVERFELT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH UHLENHOPP DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BROOKE MCKENNA COEXECUTIVE 40.00 X 119034 0 10042 NAOMI SPENCE COEXECUTIVE 40.00 X 122541 0 9760 241575 19802 5 false false false 3803462 540618 3803462 701881 701881 5975 5975 5975 5975 2667672 2550959 116713 116713 116713 OTHER INCOME 6060 6060 6060 4634091 830629 600000 600000 1660088 1214557 124169 321362 137857 100857 10311 26689 122375 89529 9154 23692 61134 45877 12379 2878 61642 61642 47069 33183 169 13717 2376 583 1598 195 166651 148886 2502 15263 9918 9896 22 179917 151130 7197 21590 43621 40736 443 2442 PURCHASED FOOD 453666 453666 MISCELLANEOUS 30091 18852 2118 9121 EVENT EXPENSES 29464 599 28865 SUPPLIES 20661 20661 16794 16794 3643324 2945806 231682 465836 162652 86082 4185940 7523773 198754 39506 23364 29768 6364757 769937 5570928 5594820 9601772 8028745 19743410 21302694 48044 24035 136602 108943 184646 132978 X 19339640 21126054 219124 43662 19558764 21169716 19743410 21302694 X 990767 620185 X false true X true false X 11926763 4931099 4198270 4446352 3803462 29305946 11926763 4931099 4198270 4446352 3803462 29305946 4088277 25217669 103644 102654 133186 335942 707856 1383282 5589 10546 5060 21195 8112 15813 -56537 -32612 30677811 0.82200 0.84210 X PART II, LINE 10 BLOOM INCOME 3,424 RENTAL INCOME 20,501 OTHER INCOME -56,537 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1080 1080 2944726 2945806 297290 74323 288395 306940 315569 297290 1208194 1812291 55 25 629 1080 1789 72099 76735 78892 74323 302049 453074 5292413 3000 794894 6090307 4343892 400000 548521 5292413 4957868 3000 -616976 4343892 1276801 3100000 581067 4957868 1233579 43222 1276801 1.00000 false false 1083600 1083600 4623941 347984 4275957 657216 421953 235263 5594820 ACCRUED PAYROLL LIABILITIES 108943 108943 5572619 620185 26771 353214 1000170 4572449 61642 61642 4634091 3961667 26771 353214 379985 3581682 61642 61642 3643324 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D DONATION OF FOOD 353,214 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DONATION OF FOOD 353,214 false BLAINE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION PO BOX 253 HAILEY ID 83333 943166817 501C3 50000 PARTNER COLLABORATIO THE SPACE IDAHO 101 EMPTY SADDLE TRAIL HAILEY ID 83333 843348548 501C3 50000 PARTNER COLLABORATIO SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PO BOX 6184 KETCHUM ID 83340 501C3 500000 PARTNER COLLABORATIO SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BOARD MEMBERS TO MONITOR USE OF GRANT FUNDS. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV PART II 1H (BLAINE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONTINUED)- THE HUNGER COALITION IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY PARTNERS, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF SUPPORTING COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE. SUN VALLEY TOUR DE FORCE HOLDS AN ANNUAL EVENT WHICH BROUGHT IN A RECORD 1M TO BENEFIT THE HUNGER COALITION. PART OF OUR FUNDING CONTRACT WITH THEM WAS A REQUIREMENT TO DISTRIBUTE UP TO 100,000 OF THEIR GIFT TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY. ACCESS TO EQUITABLE EDUCATION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A KEY ROOT CAUSE TO FUTURE FOOD INSECURITY FOR LOCAL YOUTH. BLAINE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECEIVED A PORTION OF THESE FUNDS. BLAINE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO FOCUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE STUDENTS OF BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROMOTING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, EQUITABLE EDUCATION, AND A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE STUDENT ENVIRONMENT. PART II 2H (THE SPACE CONTINUED)- PART OF OUR FUNDING CONTRACT WITH THE SUN VALLEY TOUR DE FORCE EVENT WAS TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TACKLING ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY. ACCESS TO EQUITABLE EDUCATION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A KEY ROOT CAUSE TO FUTURE FOOD INSECURITY FOR LOCAL YOUTH. THE SPACE, A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT, PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT SO THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN OVERCOME BARRIERS, DISCOVER THEIR LEARNING POWER AND ACCESS AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION. THEY BELIEVE THAT EVERY STUDENT HAS UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND DESERVES THE SAME INVESTMENT OF TIME, CARE AND ATTENTION REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY OR PERCEIVED POTENTIAL. PART II 3H (SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTINUED)- THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BROUGHT AN HISTORIC NUMBER OF STRUGGLING FAMILIES TO OUR DOORS, BUT IT ALSO BROUGHT UNPRECEDENTED GENEROSITY FROM ACROSS THE NATION. AS A RESULT, THE HUNGER COALITION BOARD WAS ABLE TO SHORE UP THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL RESERVES TO PROVIDE SOME SUSTAINABILITY BEYOND THE PANDEMIC. TO STRENGTHEN OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, THE HUNGER COALITION COLLABORATED WITH THE SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING BLAINE COUNTY, TO CREATE "THE HUNGER COALITION PARTNER COLLABORATION FUND" FROM WHICH GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY. THE HUNGER COALITION BOARD CHARGED HUNGER COALITION STAFF WITH INVESTING THE REMAINING PANDEMIC INCOME INTO OUR PARTNER COLLABORATION PROGRAM, WHICH FOCUSES ON THE SECOND HALF OF OUR MISSION: TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY PARTNERS. THE WEB OF ISSUES THAT LEAD TO FOOD INSECURITY IS COMPLEX. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A HUNGER FREE BLAINE COUNTY, WE NEED TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AS A COMMUNITY. TO HONOR THE INTENT OF OUR DONORS' GIFTS AND FURTHER OUR MISSION BY PUTTING THESE MONIES IN MOTION THROUGH THE PARTNER COLLABORATION PROGRAM, WE ARE ABLE TO SPREAD THE WEIGHT OF THIS TREMENDOUS WORK. SPUR SHARES OUR DESIRE TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR COMMUNITY AND HAS THE EXPERIENCE AND SYSTEMS TO ENABLE AN OPEN, RELIABLE, GRANT PROCESS. SPUR HELD AND DISTRIBUTED THE FUNDS AND ADMINISTERED THE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH A GRANT PORTAL HOSTED ON THE SPUR WEBSITE. X 10 187404 X 1 353214 false true false FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEER DUTIES INCLUDE PICK UP AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD; COLLATION, PICK UP AND DISTRIBUTION OF SNACK PACKS AND SNACKS; SUPPORT FOR OFF SITE PROGRAMS; ASSISTANCE IN THE GARDEN; OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE; SUPPORT FOR MASS MAILINGS; SUPPORT FOR EVENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS A REPORTING OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACHIEVED FROM JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE, 30 2024. THE LINGERING IMPACTS OF HIGH INFLATION AND A HOUSING CRISIS IN BLAINE COUNTY KEPT OUR NUMBERS HIGH DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. OVER 5,600 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THAT TIMEFRAME, 42% OF WHICH WERE CHILDREN. 1. DIRECT FOOD ACCESS: OUR FOOD PANTRY CONSISTS OF FOOD RECOVERY, WAREHOUSING, DISTRIBUTION AND A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS, SUPPLEMENTARY FOODS AND CARE FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS. POST-PANDEMIC, WE SAW A CONTINUED INCREASE IN SERVICE NUMBERS FROM UNEXPECTED LINGERING EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC. LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINED WITH SKYROCKETING INFLATION PUSHED LOCAL FAMILIES ALREADY REELING FROM THE PANDEMIC OVER THE EDGE. WE PROVIDED OVER 15,000 GROCERY CARTS TO OVER 3,000 PEOPLE DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, HOLDING STEADY OVER THE PREVIOUS PERIOD. THANKS TO OUR FOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS, ALMOST 170,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DONATED TO OUR FOOD PANTRY. ALTOGETHER, WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 580,000 POUNDS OF FRESH AND NON-PERISHABLE FOODS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY IN THE REPORTING PERIOD UTILIZING OVER 3,200 VOLUNTEER HOURS. OUR SUITE OF CHILDREN'S FOOD PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET CHILDREN'S NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AT A VARIETY OF AGES. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE WERE ABLE TO ENSURE 100% OF THE MOTHERS WHO REACHED OUT TO US HAD ACCESS TO THE FORMULA THEIR BABIES NEED. THE HUNGER COALITION GAVE OUT 227 CANS OF FORMULA TO 38 BABIES. THROUGH DAILY BITES, WE PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER CAMPS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 173,000 HEALTHY SNACKS AND FOOD ITEMS EACH WEEK TO KEEP CHILDREN FED, ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. WITH TEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS AND 12 AFTER-SCHOOL LOCATIONS, WE ESTIMATE SERVING OVER 1,700 CHILDREN THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. BLOOM TRUCK IS A MOBILE LUNCH AND LIBRARY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY THAT PROVIDES FREE FOOD, FUN, AND READING FOR CHILDREN IN ISOLATED POCKETS OF BLAINE COUNTY. WITH SEVEN DIFFERENT MOBILE LOCATIONS OVER AN 11-WEEK PERIOD, WE SERVED OVER 4,300 HEALTHY LUNCHES TO 242 CHILDREN FROM CAREY TO KETCHUM. IN OUR NEW COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, WE UTILIZED 1,105 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME TO SERVE OVER 8,600 COMMUNITY MEALS TO FAMILIES DURING OUR WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS WHILE THE COOKING CLUB MADE AND SHARED 890 MEALS TOGETHER. OUR HARVEST ENDS UP ON THE PLATES OF OUR FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORS IN OUR FOOD PANTRY, OUR CHILDREN'S FOOD PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER FOR VEGGIES PROGRAM. OVER 3,400 POUNDS OF PRODUCE WERE GROWN IN OUR GARDEN AND AT OUR NEW GREENHOUSES DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. ANOTHER 1150 LBS WERE GROWN IN COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL FARMER WITH THE HELP OF OUR STAFF. THIS SEASON WE CONTINUED TO HOST GROUPS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SUMMER CAMPS. THIS YEAR, WE HOSTED 18 DIFFERENT GROUPS TOTALING OVER 280 KIDS IN OUR GROWING SPACES. PARTICIPANTS TRADE HOURS OF LABOR ON BLOOM COMMUNITY FARM AND IN THE HOPE GARDEN FOR SHARES OF FRESH PRODUCE. THIS YEAR THE HOPE GARDEN HAD THE LARGEST, MOST CONSISTENT TURNOUT. OUR 130 VOLUNTEER FOR VEGGIES VOLUNTEERS LOGGED OVER 900 HOURS THE GREENHOUSES CONTRIBUTED TO THESE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, EXTENDING OUR VOLUNTEER SEASON INTO THE WINTER MONTHS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B 2. WRAP AROUND SERVICES: PEOPLE NEED HELP WITH RESOURCES OTHER THAN FOOD. SUPPORT SERVICES IS ABLE TO REFER PARTICIPANTS TO 22 ORGANIZATIONS IN BLAINE COUNTY THAT CAN HELP WITH HOUSING, CHILDCARE, UTILITIES, MEDICAL BILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TO NAME A FEW. OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERED OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN BECOMING HEALTHY, THRIVING ADULTS. WE HELP TEENS DEVELOP SKILLS BY WORKING IN OUR PROGRAMS AND REDUCE THEIR VULNERABILITY TO FOOD INSECURITY. THIS YEAR, 5 TEENS COMPLETED THEIR 18-MONTH INTERNSHIP IN OCTOBER OF 2023. OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM DOES MORE THAN BRING VOLUNTEER LABOR IN TO SUPPORT OUR CORE PROGRAMS, IT PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT AVENUE FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY AND BUILDING LEADERS. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED OBJECTIVES FOR OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WITH SPECIFIC OUTCOMES TO REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND INCREASE CONNECTION TO A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS, INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF POVERTY AND FOOD SYSTEM ISSUES, CREATE INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EFFECTIVE ACTION ON THOSE ISSUES AND TO INCREASE LEADERSHIP AMONG ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO INTERACT WITH THE BLOOM COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, 400 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 6,700 HOURS IN SUPPORT OF OUR PROGRAMS. WE BELIEVE THAT LASTING CHANGE COMES WHEN ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS' VOICES ARE HEARD AND VALUED IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. WE ARE INVESTING IN BUILDING LEADERS BY DEPLOYING A LEADERSHIP TRACK FOR RISING LEADERS WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN SHARED WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS; PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE OR JOINING BOARDS; OFFERING MENTORSHIP TO YOUNGER NONPROFITS TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL SERVICE ECOSYSTEM; AND ENGAGING WITH LOCAL LEADERS WHO THOUGHTFULLY AND CREATIVELY RISK-TAKE TO INNOVATE SOLUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY'S DEEPEST GAPS. STRONG COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CAN LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES IN AREAS LIKE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ALL IMPORTANT FACTORS IN FOOD SECURITY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C 3. ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES: IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A HUNGER FREE BLAINE COUNTY, WE ARE STRATEGICALLY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSE ISSUES. OUR EFFORTS THROUGH OUR 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN ARE DEDICATED TO EXPLORING DEEPER PARTNERSHIPS THAT AFFECT GREATER, SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE PRIORITIZE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OVER OUR INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION AND SHARE RESOURCES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING SERVICES FOR FOOD INSECURE COMMUNITIES. THE HUNGER COALITION TEAM ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER TO HELP PREVENT PEOPLE FROM NEEDING FOOD FROM OUR ORGANIZATION IN THE FIRST PLACE. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, OUR TEAM ADVOCATED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DISTRIBUTED NONPARTISAN VOTER INFORMATION, LED SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SPANISH- SPEAKING COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATED FOR A BILINGUAL FAMILY LIAISON POSITION IN THE BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ADVOCATED FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING, AND ENCOURAGED CONSTITUENTS TO SPEAK UP FOR SUMMER-EBT OR LUNCH MONEY FOR LOW-INCOME KIDS. IN THE LAST YEAR, 380 PEOPLE IN OUR CIRCLE HAVE TAKEN ACTION TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER AS A RESULT OF OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS. THE PARTNER COLLABORATION PROGRAM UPHOLDS OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BY PROVIDING DIRECT SUPPORT TO KEY PARTNERS EFFECTIVELY ENGAGING IN ROOT CAUSE WORK. ROOT CAUSE WORK IS DEFINED AS ANY ACTIVITY RELATED TO AN UNDERLYING CAUSE OF FOOD INSECURITY, SUCH AS: HIGH COST OF LIVING, LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SYSTEMIC RACISM, DISCRIMINATION, IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP ISSUES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL BURDENS, LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES, ETC. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D WE RECENTLY COMPLETED A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH OUTLINES TWO KEY AREAS FOR IMPACT: GOOD FOOD ACCESS AND ROOT CAUSES. WE ARE DEPLOYING BOARD-DESIGNATED ASSETS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, WE WILL CONTINUE CORE PROGRAMS THROUGH 2025. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF A HUNGER FREE BLAINE COUNTY, WE ARE STRATEGICALLY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSE ISSUES. WE KNOW ADDRESSING COMPLEX PROBLEMS LIKE FOOD INSECURITY IS A MASSIVE UNDERTAKING AND WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE. WE NEED TO COMBINE AREAS OF EXPERTISE TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE. OUR EFFORTS THROUGH 2025 WILL BE DEDICATED TO EXPLORING DEEPER PARTNERSHIPS THAT AFFECT GREATER, SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THIS FURTHERS OUR TRANSITION FROM CHARITY TO SOLIDARITY, IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY PARTNERS. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE PRIORITIZE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OVER OUR INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATION, FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND INTERDEPENDENCE, PRESENT OUR WORK NOT AS INDIVIDUAL TRANSACTIONS BUT HOLISTICALLY, AND ENCOURAGE MUTUAL SUPPORT BETWEEN NONPROFITS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE ANNUAL FORM 990 WITH THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. ONCE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IT IS SENT OUT FOR REVIEW BY ALL OF THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND GENERAL REVIEW. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE TO OCCUR, THE POLICY WOULD BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND INCREASES ARE APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD. FORM 990'S OF OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WERE ALSO REVIEWED TO DETERMINE THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' SALARIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON OUR WEBSTITE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DONATION OF FOOD 353,214 DONATION OF FOOD -353,214