Improving Quality and Quantity of Food

Published on November 14, 2016

In FY2016 we improved both the quality and quantity of food distributed to over 15,000 families.

We increased the quantity of food by 23% in FY2016 compared to the year prior. Despite increasing the pounds of food given per family, we maintained our emphasis on high-quality foods.

95% of food procured in FY2016 qualified as nutrient-dense and protein-rich. So what does that mean? Nutrient-dense and protein-rich foods include:

Whole grains
Meat and beans
Dairy and eggs
Canned and dried fruits and vegetables
Fresh produce
Frozen Produce

This includes over 12 pounds of fresh produce, purchased directly from a wholesaler.

So, where does all that food come from?

We purchase 44% of the food we distribute from our local food bank and produce wholesaler. The remaining 56% of food is donated from rescue partners (18% of donated), food drives and individual donations (43%) USDA Commodities (35%), FEMA (3%), and TANF (<1%).

View more of our FY2016 acomlishments in our FY2016 Annual Report.