Feeding the Hungry Since 1982

                                                                            

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    Thursday, October 15, Lights On After School . . . . . International Food Festival - Sunday, October 19, 2008 11am - 4pm at the Islamic Center on Lincoln . . . . .Buehler's Golf Outing raises $10,000 to help the hungry! . . . . . Kentucky Bisons Game Oct 12 features fund drive for TSFB - Click  Events for details. . . . .November 8, 2008 - Annual Crop Hunger Walk . . . . .Hunger In America 2006 - Local statistics indicate more than 86,500 Tri-State residents seek emergency food assistance each year- including nearly 31,000 children and over 6,400 seniors - Click on 2006 Hunger Study for report. . . . .

 

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       The $25 Challenge

Could you eat on $25 a week?

 

September is National Hunger Action Month.  Tri-State Food Bank is challenging

Food, monetary contributions and volunteers are essential to our mission.

While donated food accounts for the majority of food received at the Food Bank, we do have operating expenses.  We have to pay shipping costs for delivery of donated goods to our warehouse, transportation costs for local collections and delivery to sites, and utilities associated with refrigeration and freezer storage.  Equipment to run the warehouse, office equipment to assure proper inventory control and accountability, staff, and insurance costs are also necessary for our operation.

Tri-State Food Bank uses contributions efficiently.  In fiscal year 2005, only 3% of our functional expenses went to management and fundraising with 97% going directly into our feeding programs.

There is much to do to prepare food for distribution to the local pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.  Volunteers help repack bulk product, inspects salvage collections, and performs general warehouse task.  Volunteers also help in the office by preparing labels for products, entering data, filing, etc.  Volunteers help at special events and fundraisers.

All this helps minimize staff cost and produces a quicker distribution of food to the needy.  That is why volunteers are invaluable to our operation.

Many local business and contractors donate their services and used equipment to the Food Bank.

Contractors assist with construction and facilities maintenance, while other business donate used equipment, including computers, printers, desks, chairs, tools, and warehouse equipment.

Financial donations help us purchase equipment and supplies necessary to accept, warehouse, and distribute donated food to the needy.

Tri-State Food Bank needs your help and we will always strive to use your time and contributions resourcefully.

Here are other ways you can help eliminate hunger.

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Donate food -  locate current drop-off sites.

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Sponsor a food / fund drive.

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Participate in special Food Bank events.

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Leave a Legacy. See Planned Giving

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Schedule a Food Bank representative to speak at civic and organizational meetings to which you belong.

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Join our Star Fish Society. The Star Fish Society recognizes those individuals who pledge to donate $500.00 or more each year.

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Celebrate an anniversary or birthday by requesting donations to the  Food Bank in lieu of gifts.

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Honor the memory of a friend by giving to the Food Bank in his or her name.

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Volunteer.

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Support legislation that provides food for the hungry by contacting  your elected officials.

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