2015­2016ANNUALREPORT

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Seeking to alleviate hungerthrough the full use of donated food and other resources.

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dear Friends,

Our community is truly fortunate to have members like you. Because of your

support, nearly 90,000 unique individuals throughout northeast Indiana received

much needed meals, including kids, seniors, and Veterans. We couldn't ask for better

partners in the fight to alleviate hunger, and it is truly inspiring to see neighbors

helping neighbors in need.

We are excited to share with you this Community Harvest Food Bank 2015-2016

Annual Report. As you know, our mission is to alleviate hunger through the full use of

donated food and other resources. In all operations at Community Harvest, we are

mindful of this mission. Every contribution, whether food, funds, or time, is used to

its fullest potential to do the most good.

After another successful year of bridging the hunger gap in our region, we'd like to

say thank you. Thank you for supporting our mission to alleviate hunger. Thank you

for your partnership. Most of all, thank you for being champions who change lives

right here in northeast Indiana.

Most sincerely,

Carmen R. Griffith

Executive President

Community Harvest Food Bank

John R. Wolf

Chief Executive Officer

Community Harvest Food Bank

Carmen R. Griffith John R. Wolf

2015­2016FISCAL

YEARAT A

GLANCE

393 MEMBERAGENCIES

CHFB QUICK FACTS

1 1 ,704,571 pounds of

food distributed

89,300 unique

individuals served

Eight in-house hunger

relief programs

Soup kitchens

Shelters

Pantries

Youth programs

of their food

comes from CHFB

70%6,880 volunteers

served 67,516 hours

97% of income is

allocated to programs

1/3 of all distributed

food is fresh produce

9 COUNTIESSERVED

Adams

Allen

DeKalb

Huntington

LaGrange

Noble

Steuben

Wells

Whitley

1 IN 5KIDS

are

food insecure$1

Feeds a

family of four

FIRST FOOD BANKIN THE USAto open a facil ity

dedicated to the

preservation of produce

by blanching and

freezing

89,300people are food

insecure in NE

Indiana

BEGAN SERVINGADDITIONAL

FOOD TOSENIORS

THROUGH CSFP,COMMODITY

SUPPLEMENTALFOOD PROGRAM

WE SERVE:

VETERANSKIDS

SENIORSFAMILIES

A NEW FOCUS ON VETERAN HUNGERDid you know that 20% of our client households have a Veteran family

member? Hope for Heroes is a new program that lends a helping hand to

those who have sacrificed so much for us. Three months of groceries are

provided at no cost to Veterans and military families to assist them during

hardship and transitional periods.

George served in the Marine Corps during Korea. After that, he joined

the Air Force, and served our country for four more years. Today, he is

retired and living on a fixed income. To help make ends meet, he

searched for a food assistance program for seniors and came across

Community Harvest Food Bank. While waiting for SeniorPak program

assistance, he was able to receive groceries through Hope for Heroes.

George, Korean Veteran

Ruben is a Marine Corps Veteran originally from Texas. He served during

Operation Desert Storm in 1991. After completing his service, he married,

and later moved to Fort Wayne with his wife and four children. He has

also been a volunteer for our SeniorPak and Kids BackPack programs.

This past year, he sustained an injury and was unable to work. Through

Hope for Heroes, he was able to receive groceries to help his family.

"It's benefited me pretty good, and I

appreciate what you're doing."

"So I checked in with Brittany, and she

said, 'Well, we have this veteran program

that we're starting.' ... It definitely helps.

Just thank you, thank you very much."Ruben, Gulf War Veteran

FEEDING THE FUTUREIn our northeast Indiana region, one in five children struggle with food

insecurity. Community Harvest has programs in place to make sure that

children receive the meals they need to grow and thrive. Kids receive

prepared meals year round through Kids Cafe and Summer Feeding, and the

Kids BackPack program provides weekend food for children to take home.

The Kids BackPack program provides weekend food to

disadvantaged and at-risk youth who would otherwise not

have adequate meals. Teachers and guidance staff refer

children to BackPack, where they will receive a weekly

delivery of balanced foods that are kid-friendly. Each bag

contains items like peanut butter and other protein, canned

fruits and vegetables, soups, cereal, and other staples. There

is even enough food to feed a hungry sibling.

Hand written "Thank You" card received for Kids BackPack program

Through partnership with the USDA, Community Harvest is

able to offer the Kids Cafe and Summer Feeding programs.

We partner with feeding sites in northeast Indiana to

provide prepared meals for children during the school year

and summer. Volunteers prepare meals for kids using food

provided by Community Harvest. In addition, children

participate in enrichment activities like games, outdoor

play, computer activities, and other learning.

SERVING THE NEED

The Farm Wagon mobile pantry makes 77 monthly visits

throughout our nine-county region. Fresh produce, dairy, and

sandwich bread is distributed at no cost to families in need. During

the year, 1.89 million pounds of fresh food was distributed.

Community Cupboard is a uniquely designed pantry resembling

a grocery store. Families have client choice and the ability to

“shop” with dignity. During the year, Community Cupboard

distributed 1.55 million pounds of food.

Hope for Heroes began in April 2016 to assist Veterans and

military families in need. Groceries are provided while families

stabilize after transition and hardship. Assistance is also given to

homeless veterans transitioning into housing.

Kids BackPack, Kids Cafe, and Summer Feeding programs help

feed disadvantaged and at-risk youth who do not have adequate

meals. During the year, 197,789 pounds of food were distributed

to children through these three programs.

Saturday Helping Hands distributes food every Saturday morning

to an average of 750 households. During the year, 1.61 million

pounds of donated produce, bread, boxed meals, and other

available foods were distributed at no cost to those in need.

SeniorPak and CSFP provide food every other week to senior

citizens. Volunteers deliver bags to home-bound seniors, while

mobile seniors visit our Tillman Road location. During the year,

282,903 pounds of food were distributed.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Cash and EquivalentsCash Restricted for capital campaignGrants receivablePledges receivableOther receivables, netFood Inventories: Donated Inventory Purchased InventoryPrepaid ExpensesInvestmentsBeneficial Interest in Community Foundation

Property and equipment, net

ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETSLIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Accounts payable and accrued expensesDeferred Revenue Total Liabilities

Unrestricted:

Undesignated Board designated - emergency fund Board designated - endowment fund Total UnrestrictedTemporarily restrictedPermanently restricted - endowment Total Net Assets

$900,955406,48940,000

-123,342

834,48640,3868,723

391,874151,275

2,897,5306,327,540

$9,225,070

$47,838-

47,838

7,605,775227,000532,8008,365,575796,32415,333

9,177,232$9,225,070

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

Donated food product receivedContributions, grants and other revenue:

Contributions Grants In-kind contributions Fundraising activities Investment loss Change in beneficial interest Community Foundation Agency shared maintenance Gain on disposal of property and equipment Other income Net assets released from restrictions Total Revenue and Other Support

REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT

EXPENSES

NET ASSETS

Donated food distributedProgram servicesManagement and generalFundraising Total Expenses

$16,461,106

1,648,321872,0724,237

222,054(22,307)

(7,783)757,1801,80012,992

-19,949,672

16,625,4312,550,504176,251330,043

19,682,229

267,443

8,909,789

$9,177,232

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

Beginning of Year

End of Year

OUR HEARTFELT THANKS

CHFB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matt Bell - Board President

Ben Williams - Vice President

Dave Fee - Treasurer

Deb Treesh - Secretary

Tammy Andrews

Jeff Beights

Burt Brunner

Mike Cahill

Jeremy Carnahan

Sherilyn Emberton

Steve Engleking

Jason Fabini

Brandy Fey

Chris Gomez

Ali Naghdi

Krista Quinones

Larry Rottmeyer

Jayson Sechrest

Jared Thompson

Brandon White

Stan Ziherl

OFFICERS

MEMBERS

Thousands of individuals, companies, foundations, and organizations across northeast Indiana

have given us tremendous support in our efforts to alleviate hunger. From donations of food

and funds, to contributions of time, you made it possible for those less fortunate to receive a

helping hand. Thank you for your continued support!