Engaging our community in solving youth hunger
2020-2021
ANNUAL REPORT
TOGETHER TOGETHER WE WE CHANGE CHANGE LIVES LIVES
SERVES K-5 STUDENTS
SERVES 6-8 STUDENTS
SERVES K-8 STUDENTS
Our programs provide well-balanced, child-friendly meals & snacks for consumption on weekends and school breaks to food-insecure youth. This provides the basic fuel necessary for success in school, activities and life. Board of Directors
Scott Nelsen, MNSU Athletics, Board Chair Bryan Paulsen, ISG, Vice Chair Belynda Hinsch, Swanson Hinsch & Co., Treasurer Andy Thom, LJP Enterprises, Assistant Treasurer Jana Klein, Capstone Publishing, Secretary Jason Femrite, Bolton & Menk, Assistant Secretary Kim Literovich, Blethen Berens, Previous Board Chair Melissa Bradley, Snell Motors, Inc. Chad Carlberg, PresenceMaker, Inc.
Staff
Sheri Sander-Silva Executive Director Rob Cornelius Director of Operations Amy Phares (previous) Community Relations Manager Lori Wollmuth Community Relations Manager Tracy Ball (previous) Administrative Coordinator Holly Dodge (previous) Marketing & Communications Manager Lillie Herbst Marketing & Communications Manager
Interns
Programming Interns Oluwatomike Bali Alissa Donlan Kelsey Kopp Abby McCormack Amiya O’Brien Chase Thomas MaiDee Vang
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Kristi Downs, Hunger Hero Jessica DuRose, Nicollet County Human Services Ayan Musse, ISD77 - Mankato Area Public Schools Karla Njoku, Massad Group Bill Rose, Hunger Hero Leslie Vermillion, United Prairie Bank Jolene Wall, US Bank Dan White, iSpace Environments
BriAnna Dols Digital Content Coordinator Alina Johnson (previous) Digital Content Coordinator Sarah McDonald (previous) Program Manager Jessica Tilson (previous) Program Manager Melissa Trent Program Manager Layne Boswell Program Coordinator
Marketing & Communications Interns Ali Bryniarski Emma Carmichael Jack Collins BriAnna Dols Chase Horrigan Alina Johnson Olivia Lindenfelser Carly Turnquist
ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF “There is no doubt that FOCP’s mission inspires our team to reach for new heights. Working with our broader community to accomplish the shared goal of feeding and fueling area youth propels that passion and commitment to our work further. Together, we ensure hunger is not a barrier to success. ” -Sheri Sander-Silva, Executive Director, FOCP
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EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEERS “Participating regularly in FOCP’s BackPack Food Program provides our team an opportunity to connect outside of work while playing a small role in tackling food insecurity for our local area students. The number of meals we pack monthly underscores how many students rely on FOCP for adequate nutrition.” -Matthew Holt, US Bank employee & standout volunteer
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FEEDING
OUR COMMUNITY In the 2020-2021 school year, FOCP served: 156,461 weekend meals + 440,482 pandemic-relief meals =
596,943 meals IT’S MORE THAN FOOD
“There is an answer when asked ‘is there anything to eat?’” ability to concentrate
energy levels
social relationships
- BP Program Parent
of students report the food they get in their food packs helps them not feel hungry over the weekend
*top 3 student improvements reported by area teachers
Thanks to pandemic-relief funding, enrolled youth received food for each day of the week
Bulk Food on Weekdays From COVID Food Assistance
Breakfast, Lunch & Snack on Weekends
of families report that with the BackPack/Power Pack programs, they worry less about weekend meals
2,058 Volunteers | 6,589 Hours
Monthly contactless deliveries
Packing sessions in FOCP’s warehouse
General office assistance
1 IN 8 CHILDREN IN MINNESOTA STRUGGLE WITH HUNGER
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CHARTING NEW COURSES
Even with COVID-19 making life unpredictable, we found ways to strengthen, innovate & chart new courses to feed youth in our community. The Emergence of a High School Program SCHOOL
A need was expressed for a 9-12 program
Thanks to pandemic funding, a pilot was born
students grade 9-12 now have access to consistent food
To fill COVID-related service gaps, we started the
SummerTime Outreach Meal Program
541 lunches served at food-desert locations
pounds distributed in partnership through the COVID Food Assistance Program
We developed contactless deliveries during the 20-21 school year which created a new, more efficient path for the future of Winter Break Deliveries STA
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1 month of food gets packed at FOCP
Individual volunteers pick up 12-16 boxes
Volunteers drop off boxes at enrolled youth’s homes
For the first time in FOCP history, students in the BackPack & Power Pack programs were automatically enrolled in the Summer Pack Program, eliminating a barrier to enrollment SOUP
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2019 - 340 students
2020 - 451 students
2021 - 860 students
FANTASTIC FACULTY “Food is a basic need that many of us take for granted. I have personally witnessed students open their locker and breathe a sigh of relief seeing the food pack inside. I have also seen big smiles and excitement for what’s inside. As a school social worker, I get to see first hand the impact this program has on our students and families. Thank you for all you do!” -Tiana Iverson, School Social Worker at Franklin Elementary
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SUPERSTAR SUPPORTERS “I’ve been involved with FOCP in a variety of ways since it started. I’m still a supporter because the program positively impacts the lives of so many in our communities. Food is love in our home, so supporting food stability for kids in our area is really important to us.” -Leslie Vermillion, FOCP Board Member & Hunger Hero
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FUELING PARTNERS
L&N Andreas Foundation
Blue Earth County
Kaitz Family Foundation
*
Anonymous
*
Gene Biewen & Noel Van Tol
Mike & Cathy Brennan
*
Lake Washington Improvement Association
Ryan & Jill McKeown
Chad & Elaine Buhs
Todd & Bridget Johnson
Steve VanRoekel
Kendall & Rod Meyer Fund
Heidi Boyum
Power Systems Inc.
Rob & Kyena Cornelius
Patrick & Angie Hoogereen McGrath
Albert Harris
H. Keith & Judy Luebke
John & Ann Vaubel
Mork
Good Thunder Fire Department Relief ASSN
Vicki Morton
Page Jones Richards Family Foundation
Andrea & Rustin Luedtke
Mark & Jo Marie Robbins
Scott Neppl
Michelle &
Andy & Christine Nessler
Craig Staloch
ISG
Nicollet Lions Club
Tradition Family Foundation
Kay Jacobson
MNSU Integrated Business Experience
Melanie Urban
Lakeland Construction LLC
Ronald & Kim Literovich
Jenna Odegard
Bryan & Tami Paulsen
Waclaw & Melinda Wedzina
*The SummerTime Outreach Meal Program (STOMP) was funded (in part) through these philanthropic gifts from various donor advised funds of the Mankato Area Foundation.
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FEEDING PARTNERS
Sustaining Donors
Jenny & Chris Adams Tricia Asher Bobby & Katie Beadell The Bergs Family Paulette Bertrand Gale & Kevin Bigbee Jeni Bobholz Joshua Bobholz Mari & Ryan Bolte Diane & Jerome Borth Mardell & Ray Brauer William Broussard Sarah & Anthony Buckley Melinda & Shawn Busse Christopher & Rachel Carpenter Tim & Jennifer Carriveau Richard & Molly Christensen Curt Christenson Chris Christie Robert & Trudi Clements Brian & Julia Corbett Jolly & Chris Corley Rob & Kyena Cornelius Julia Craig & Lawrence Nicol Jamie & Gino D’Angelo Holly Dodge Kristi & Lucas Downs Angi Drynock-Proehl Matt & Jessica DuRose Joel & Katie Eckberg Danielle Elker Royce & Yvonne Elker Dawna & Steve Engelhardt Erin Enstad James Espinosa April & Jason Femrite Dain Fisher Ashley & Chad Flitter Brooke Forstner Alex Funk Billie Hahn Connie Hallam Kate & Brian Hansen Patti Heitkamp Kristi Helget Rhea & Reed Hemish Tom & Tricia Hering Chelsea Hintz Robert Ihrig Makeba Ische Margaret & Benedict Januschka
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Ashley Johnson Jessica Joyal Jay & Kristy Kall Suzette Kawlewski Judy Koenen The Kuiper Family Kathy Leggett Ronald & Kim Literovich H. Keith & Judy Luebke Tina Marie Marla Marquis Amber Massaglia-Fitzsimmons Jack & Diann McGowan David & Lynda Mead Carmen & Scott Melby Scott & Lisa Nelsen Wilbur Neushwander-Frink & Brian Frink Cherly Olson Jeanette Phillips Matt & Andrea Pollema Patricia & Steven Reedstrom Sheila Reynolds Mark & Jo Marie Robbins Carol Sandee Sheri Sander-Silva & Mike Silva Brandon & Jenny Schmidt Lance & Jennifer Schwartz Anita Secrease Beth & Charley Serrill Tony & Emilee Shaikoski James Simpson Anne Smith Aaron & Jamie Sorensen Sara Stow Marilyn Sween Greg Tholkes Nicholas True Jason & Jaynie Twedt Leslie & Chris Vermillion Heather & Henry VonBank DeeDra & Steven Vosburg Jolene & Thomas Wall Waclaw & Melinda Wedzina Diane Winegar & Bruce Lombard Bradley Wolfe & Douglas Lueck Chris & Lori Wollmuth Jody & Wayne Wollmuth Kelcey Woods-Nord Rachel Worley Kristy Ziegler
Tribute Donors
In Memory of Don & Darleen Baumberger Happy Anniversary Elmer & Sharon Brocker Happy Birthday Nancy Bruce In Honor of Audrey Burington In Honor of Carol Christenson In Memory of Lyle Jacobson Happy Birthday Brady Kuiper In Honor of Mark Mitzel In Honor of Patrice Parsons In Honor of Pat Person In Honor of Steve & Wanda Rentz In Memory of Betty L. Roettger In Honor of Deloris Saless Happy Birthday Sheri Sander-Silva In Memory of Randy Scholl In Memory of LaRue Staloch In Memory of George & Ruth Wallis
In-Kind Partners
Bolton & Menk, Inc Flexible Plastics FUN.COM Goodtimes Manufacturing Mankato Movers Minnesota Corrugated Box, Inc Navitor Pub 500 Snell Motors Volk Transfer Inc.
Gifts recognized in this report were received July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. If any information appears incorrect or missing, please contact Feeding Our Communiites Partners at focp.admin@ feedingandfueling.org for corrections.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
2%
Goods In-Kind
8%
Corporations
9%
Misc. Income
2021
2020
Cash and cash equivalents
$392,974
$247,733
Pledges receivable
$56,810
$60,040
Beneficial Interest in assets held by others
$259,768
$205,307
Other Current Assets
$50,680
$63,998
Fixed Assets
$11,553
$11,335
Total Assets
$771,785
$588,413
Accounts Payable
$10,618
$1,519
Other Current Liabilities
$19,227
$67,273
Total Liabilities
$29,845
$68,792
Undesignated
$500,630
$276,248
Board Designated-operating reserve
$175,000
$175,000
Total Net Assets
$741,940
$519,621
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$771,785
$588,413
Liabilities and Net Assets
50%
REVENUE
15%
Fundraising Events
Net Assets Unrestricted
16% Individuals
17%
PUBLIC REVENUE & SUPPORT
$1,103,387
6%
2021 TOTAL REVENUE
Fundraising (Education & Engagment)
EXPENSES
$814,396
2020 TOTAL REVENUE
2021
Management & General
2020
Foundations, Nonprofits, & Local Government
$548,089
$390,771
Individuals
$173,044
$167,436
Fundraising Events
$168,425
$138,895
Corporations
$85,610
$60,986
Goods In-Kind
$25,790
$43,811
Misc. Income
$102,429
$12,497
*note increase in misc. income includes $45,000 PPP forgiveness
Program Services
77%
(Feeding Students)
$881,068
2021
2020
Fundraising
$52,948
$34,830
Management & General
$146,497
$134,151
2021 TOTAL EXPENSES
$687,436 2020 TOTAL EXPENSES
Program Services $681,623
$518,455
FOCP is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Federal EIN: 27-2374187 Join us in our mission to solve youth hunger by becoming a donor. Contact Sheri Sander-Silva: sheri@feedingandfueling.org
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“My children love to open the boxes and put things away in the cupboard. I love to see their smiles when they see something they love!”
-BACKPACK PARENT
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