Mission: “We feed people because no one deserves to be hungry!”
Because no one deserves to be hungry, the KPFB's mission
is to provide nourishing food to those in need requiring
assistance and to promote public awareness of hunger issues.
We are dedicated to addressing hunger on the Kenai
Peninsula by distributing food to the hungry directly or
through associated nonprofit agencies.
Vision Statement:
Peninsula Food Bank Inc. provides food to those requiring
assistance and promote public awareness of hunger issues.
Values Statement:
Peninsula
Food Bank Inc. provides food to those requiring assistance
and promote public awareness of hunger issues. |
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Brief History:
The Food Bank is a non-profit organization founded in 1988,
which provides food to over 65 non-profit agencies for their
feeding programs throughout the Kenai Peninsula. |
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Core Purpose:
The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank believes adequate food and
shelter are the vital keys to empowering hungry individuals
in becoming productive citizens. The Kenai Peninsula Food
Bank facility is a supportive and nurturing environment;
and, all people are consistently encouraged to reach their
highest potential through initiative and creativity. The
Food Bank staff facilitates this growth with friendliness
and optimism for each individual, helping them to regain
their dignity and hope. |
 Current Priorities:
After
the immediate provision of food, the Kenai Peninsula Food
Bank’s focus is on addressing the root causes of hunger
through education. The Food Bank now provides classes on
gardening, butchering, nutrition and budgeting on site.
This is an ongoing priority and the Food Bank is constantly
seeking means to provide expanded, sustaining skills for
individuals and families throughout the Peninsula community.
Building to Nourish
Capital Campaign:
A campaign is underway to match a $395,000 grant received
from the Rasmuson Foundation to fund much needed building
improvements, including a walk-in freezer and cooler. When
the project is complete we will be able to accept and process
more food to help the hungry on the Kenai Peninsula.
For more information on the campaign and how you can help,
click here.
Area Served:
The Food Bank serves the
entire Kenai Peninsula, which is over l,000,000 acres and
has a far flung, diverse borough population of over 51,000. |
Clients/Constituency Served:
In 2009,
the Food Bank served 21,000 meals (an average of 1,740 meals
per month) through the on-site Soup Kitchen, and processed
over a million pounds of food. Direct Service clients,
those adults and children receiving federal commodities
and/or emergency food boxes, numbered 4,790 in 2009,
with an average of 1,737 persons per month.
Programs/Services Offered:
TEFAP and
CSFP
(USDA Commodities), Direct Service
Monday through Friday,(12:00pm – 4:30pm),
and the on-site Soup
Kitchen
Monday through Friday (11:30am - 2:30pm)
What is unique about our organization?
Our Food Bank is unique because it serves more than just
pass-through agencies. It has an emergency direct service
program and a soup kitchen all under one roof. |
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 Sources of Revenue: Individuals,
church congregations, business donations, corporate grants,
United Way contribution, handling fees, and state and
federal grants.
Annual Operating Budget: $480,328
Board of Directors:
Tom Griffiths - President, Lisa Roberts - Vice-President,
Sal Mattero - Secretary, Dayne Clark - Treasurer, Members:
Lindsey Clark, James Fisher, Linda Griffiths, Bruce and
Darlene Liuska, Don Oberg, James Showalter,
Kevin Skiba, Gloria Wisecarver, and Michelle Martin.
Executive Director
Linda Swarner |
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