Employer Member Spotlight: Greater Cleveland Food Bank
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The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring everyone in Northeast Ohio has access to nutritious food. It is the largest hunger relief organization in the region, having served more than 400,000 people across six counties in fiscal year 2023. The Food Bank collaborates with over 1,000 partner agencies and programs to distribute food to those in need.
Facts about The Greater Cleveland Food Bank:
– Distributed 48 million pounds of food last year through its network of partners
– Employs over 160 staff members led by President and CEO Kristin Warzocha
– Offers various ways for individuals, workplaces, and community groups to support its mission through food/fund drives and online fundraising
– Guided by values like being good stewards of community resources and keeping those served at the center of its work
Programs and Services
– Food Distribution Programs: The Food Bank distributes food and other products through a network of hunger relief partners including food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters, and after-school programs.
– Help Center: Provides food resources as well as other support services like job resources, utility assistance, and benefit program enrollment.
– BackPack for Kid Program: Provides child-friendly, nutritious food for students over the weekend when school meals are unavailable.
– Senior Box/Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Monthly boxes of nutritious food for low-income seniors.
– Mobile Pantry: Delivers emergency food boxes directly to neighborhoods with high need.
Community Involvement
– Harvest for Hunger Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign that engages community partners and raises millions for hunger relief.
– Volunteer Program: Opportunities for individuals, groups and corporate volunteers to assist with tasks like food sorting and packing.
– Food & Funds Drives: The Food Bank relies on food/fund drives hosted by businesses, schools and community groups year-round.
With a comprehensive approach that combines food distribution, support services and community engagement, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is making strides towards alleviating hunger across Northeast Ohio.
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity across Northeast Ohio through its extensive distribution network, community partnerships, and commitment to ensuring access to nutritious meals for all.
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