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Food is Fuel Kids Campaign 2013 Get Dirty for a Good Cause on June 8 Empty Bowls: Nourishment Through Art Take Your Place at the Table on June 2 Stryker Receives Community Pillar Award Grainger Supports Caseworker Pantry JUNE 2013

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FINDING OUR PLACE AT THE TABLE

The feature length documentary A Place at the Table, released in March of this year, offers a unique glimpse into the world of far too many of our friends and neighbors. The film chronicles the lives of Barbiea single mom in Philadelphia; Rosiean elementary student in rural Colorado; and Rheea restaurant worker in a small town in Mississippi. It provides us all with critical information about the state of hunger in America. And, the state of hunger in America isnt good. Even with the support of federal food assistance programs including SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, WIC, the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program, and school-based nutrition efforts, too many of our local children and their families are struggling to maintain some semblance of ongoing food security. As we head into the summer season, when fewer school-based meals are available for children, we will again face the paradox that here in the richest country in the world, too many of our kids are hungry. They cant count on having a place at the table every day. On June 2, KLF is privileged to bring to the community a public showing of A Place at the Table. This event offers an opportunity for people to learn about the complexity of this countrys food system and the fragile state of food security for 50 million Americans. The film will be shown at 7 pm at the Kalamazoo 10 theater on Maple Hill Drive off W. Main St. Tickets are available through TUGG, a web-based crowdsourcing site, until May 27 and we encourage people to order their tickets now. More information is available on our website: www.kzoolf.org. Why this film and why now? Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes has been working to address the food assistance needs of Kalamazoo County residents since 1982. With your help, and through programs like our Grocery Pantry Program, Weekend Food Pack Program, and the Mobile Food Initiative we are providing high quality food to those in need. But we know that nonprofit organizations cannot meet the full needs of a household alone. A hunger-free community depends on a broad social and economic foundation that includes employment opportunities, living wages, affordable housing and healthcare. When a household cannot secure these items, government programming is needed to set a basic food safety net for vulnerable people. KLF is keenly aware that a broad public policy debate needs both our input and yours. Please join us on June 2 and in the weeks ahead as we work to ensure that everyone in our community has a place at the table. For more information about the showing of the film or KLFs advocacy efforts, please email info@kzoolf.org or call 488-2617.

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes can procure food for around 6 cents per pound. That means with your donation of $20, we can buy more than 300 lbs. of foodenough to fill three grocery carts.

In order to promote legislation and policies concerning food security, KLF has created an e-advocacy team. Sign up at advocacy@kzoolf.org for easy monthly action items.

KLF distributes food to more than 70 volunteer-operated pantries, schools, senior living sites, prepared meal sites and more throughout the County.

FOOD IS FUEL KIDS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF

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GET DIRTY FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT THE KALAMAZOO MUD RUN

Take part in the Kalamazoo Mud Run on June 8a 5k trail rain through a muddy obstacle courseto support Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Mobile Food Initiative and international clean water charities. The race will be held at Kalamazoo Community Church, 2435 N. 26th St.one of KLFs seven Mobile Food Initiative sites. Every third Saturday of the month, community members in need of supplemental food assistance can visit the Church to receive free food items, including fresh produce, bread and frozen meat. Kalamazoo Community Church has been a KLF Mobile Food distribution site for over three years, said Pastor Dave Johnson. In that time, we have provided much-needed food assistance to approximately

10,000 families. As great as that is, we know that there is still more to do. One goal of the 2013 Kalamazoo Mud Run is to raise $12,000 to support KLFs Mobile Food Initiative. The Kalamazoo Mud Run is a joint effort of Kalamazoo Community Church and the Bridge in Portage, said Johnson. Last year, in its inaugural run, over 1,300 runners of all ages took part in raising over $30,000 toward water wells in Uganda, Africa. Theres still time to get involved. Go to www.kalamazoomudrun.com to register as a runner, volunteer or simply to donate to the cause.

EMPTY BOWLS NOURISHES THROUGH ART

The 2012/13 Empty Bowls Project was a huge success with more than $5,300* raised in donations. Four schools participated this year, including Arcadia Elementary, Edison Environmental Science Academy, Spring Valley Center for Exploration and Prairie Ridge Elementary. We participate in the Empty Bowls Project at Prairie Ridge Elementary to help fight hunger in our community, said Doug Duncan, art teacher. By making and donating their artwork, students learn that they can make a difference in solving large problems, like hunger, themselves. Students at each school in multiple grades created ceramic bowls, placemats and other pieces of art while learning about the pervasiveness of childhood hunger in our community and how Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes helps alleviate food insecurity. Each schools project culminated with a community meal that was free at most schools. Roughly 1,000 guests attended this years series of events. Students and family members selected either their own bowl or another piece of art to take home as a reminder that hunger is a constant issue we need to pay attention to in our community. This years projectincluding art supplies for schools and the meal at each sitewas funded by United Healthcare Community Plan. United Healthcare Community Plan is thrilled to participate in and support a series of events that highlights the issue of hunger and food insecurity in our community, said Tori Johnson, community relations specialist. We hope to have an opportunity to support the Empty Bowls Project and Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes next year too." *Donation totals are tentative at time of printing.

JOIN US FOR SCREENING OF A PLACE AT THE TABLE

Fifty million people in the USand 1 in 5 Kalamazoo County residentslive at or below the poverty level and dont have regular access to enough food. The new documentary, A Place at the Table, puts our nations hunger crisis under a microscope by plunging us into the lives of those directly facing hunger on a daily basis. Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is hosting a community screening of the film on Sunday, June 2 at 7 pm at the Goodrich Kalamazoo 10 theater, 820 Maple Hill Dr. The film will be followed by a brief discussion facilitated by KLF staff and board members about local food insecurity and what actions you can take to make a difference. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online through TUGGa secure social crowdsourcing site at www.tugg.com/events/3482. Hunger in the US is a solvable problem and this film points toward the steps we can take to get there. A Place at the Table explains how the food system has, over time, broken down so that now half of the countrys children will be on food pm stamps at some point in their childhood. ne 2, 7- 9 Ju , y a d n ater, For more information, visit www.kzoolf.org Su zoo 10 the a m la a K to watch the film trailer or order the companion Goodrich Hill Dr. book. You can also stream the film at home 820 Maple .com /events/3482 through iTunes. 13 w w w.tugg t a t e k 617 ext. 2 c 2 ti 8 r 8 e If you have questions about the event or how 4 p t a 0 1 $ son nifer John to get your ticket, please contact Jennifer Johnson or call Jen at jennifer@kzoolf.org or 488-2617 ext. 213.

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Join the Loaves & Fishes Team

Interested in helping Kalamazoo become a hunger-free community? Weve got a place for you! Attend a brief orientation meeting and tour to get started. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION DATES: Wednesday, June 12 Wednesday, June 26 Wednesday, July 24 Sign up with our Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Winther: 269/488-2617, ext. 209 laura@kzoolf.org

LETTER CARRIER FOOD DRIVE FEEDS LOCAL PEOPLE

The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 11 was the largest oneday food drive in the nation. Thousands of pounds of food donations were picked up by local letter carriers and delivered to area human service agencies, including Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, Portage Community Center and The Salvation Army. Dozens of community members volunteered that Saturday to help unload bags of food donations from mail trucks. Our goal was to collect 95,000 lbs. of food within Kalamazoo County*. Those donations will now circulate through the various food assistance programs available in Kalamazoo County, including KLFs Grocery Pantry Program. Thank you to all who supported this food drive through giving, planning or volunteering, including United Way of Greater Kalamazoo and Battle Creek and Local Letter Carriers Branch 246. If you werent able to donate on May 11 but still want to help out, you can give a monetary donation online at www.kzoolf.org or drop food items off at 901 Portage St., weekdays between 83:30 pm. Food items were most in need of year-round include high-protein items like peanut butter and canned meat, as well as low-sodium canned vegetables. *At the time of printing, pound totals werent available.

FOOD WISH LIST

June:
Healthy snacks granola bars, fruit snacks, trail mix & string cheese

KLF June Giving Coupon

JUNE 2013 COUPON #119
AMOUNT $________________ I wish to remain anonymous. Your gift helps ensure kids have consistent access to nutritious foods to properly develop and grow during their childhood. Please send your contribution by June 24.

July:

Canned fruit Foods high in protein (6 grams or more) are always needed in our warehouse, too.

KLF July Giving Coupon

2013 COUPON #120
JULY
AMOUNT $________________ I wish to remain anonymous. Summertime can also mean a vacation from daily meals. With school out of session, many children go without breakfast or lunch. Our programs operate year-round to help meet the communitys needs. Please send your contribution by July 26.

GRAINGER SUPPORTS CASEWORKER PANTRY

In May, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes received a grant in the amount of $5,000 from The Grainger Foundation to support our Caseworker Pantryan extension of our Grocery Pantry Program, which provides dedicated food assistance to vulnerable people. These funds supported the purchase of a refrigerator, freezer and nearly 500 boxes of food for pick-up by local caseworkers who help support the food needs of those that are most vulnerableincluding the homeless, disabled, homebound or those with specific personal challenges. How does it work? Caseworkers identify food needs at a clients home and call the Grocery Pantry callcenter to register the household and arrange pick-up. The caseworkers can conveniently drive up to our food donation door and a volunteer will help them with their order. The box contains the same items as any other Grocery Pantry order: canned vegetables and fruits, shelfstable milk, high protein items and perishables like bread, produce and meat. Nearly 750 individuals have benefitted from this pantry service since January 2013. It continues to be an expedient way to assist local human service agencies. Grainger, much like Loaves & Fishes, is passionate about being ready to serve our local community in times of need, said Carol Hurley, branch manager of Graingers Kalamazoo facility.

Mary Hutchins and Anne Wend Lipsey of KLF with Carol Hurley of W.W. Grainger, Inc. in the Caseworker Pantry area By supporting the Caseworker Pantry and locating the new freezer, refrigerator, and food boxes closer to where the work is being done will help save time and create more efficiency for both the caseworkers and the Loaves & Fishes warehouse staff. Thank you to The Grainger Foundation for their ongoing support of KLF and its anti-hunger programs.

STRYKER GIVEN 2013 COMMUNITY PILLAR AWARD

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes has selected the employees of Stryker as the recipients of the 2013 Community Pillar Award in recognition of their significant contributions toward its anti-hunger efforts. Stryker employees donated more than $32,000 and 2,000 lbs. of food in March 2013 to support KLFs Grocery Pantry Program, which provides groceries to individuals and families. Donations were raised through a month of bake sales, a pancake breakfast, a silent auction and other activities. Their month of giving concluded when over 20 employees spent the day assembling food packs for local schoolchildren as part of the Weekend Food Pack Program, a program that provides backpacks to at-risk children so they have access to food during the weekend. From left: Mike VanVleet (Stryker), Amy Stryker is proud to partner with Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes to help McClain (Stryker), Anne Wend Lipsey fight hunger in our community, said Amy McClain, senior events and (KLF) and Jim Heath (Stryker) with the 2013 community outreach associate at Stryker Instruments. We are honored to Community Pillar Award receive the 2013 Community Pillar Award. Stryker has supported KLF for the past four years with a cumulative donation of more than $120,000 and 11,000 lbs. of food. KLF recognizes Stryker as a pillar in the community, not only because they have been rooted here for so long, but because they consistently seek to support organizations that target at-risk members of our community. Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is so grateful for the ongoing support from Stryker and its employees, said Anne Wend Lipsey, executive director of KLF. Times have been tough economically for everyone and yet the Stryker workforce continues to come together to do what they can to ensure people have access to food assistance when they need it most. The Community Pillar Award is given annually to a Kalamazoo County business leader or business that has made significant contributions of food, funds or time in support of KLFs vision of a hunger-free community.

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