named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
CalFresh Outreach
Assists eligible individuals and families in applying for CalFresh EBT benefits to increase their food purchasing power
Food Distribution
Provides free groceries and prepared meals through a network of over 900 distribution sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties
Food Locator and Distribution Network
Operates a network of over 900 distribution sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties providing free groceries and prepared meals to food-insecure individuals and families
Food Rescue
Rescues surplus food from retailers and distributors to prevent waste and increase food availability for clients
Food Rescue Program
Rescues surplus, nutritious food from retailers, growers, and distributors to prevent waste and expand food access
Nutrition Education
Offers resources, workshops, and recipes to help clients prepare healthy, culturally appropriate meals on a limited budget
activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 3
- Assists individuals with CalFresh benefits enrollment Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides support to help individuals apply for CalFresh benefits, enabling them to purchase food using an EBT card.
- Operates a food locator tool for access to free nutritious food Food Resource Locator ServicesRuns a digital food locator tool that helps individuals locate free, nutritious food options, including fresh groceries and ready-to-eat meals, in their area.
- Rescues and distributes surplus food to communities in needRescues surplus food and distributes it to individuals experiencing hunger, operating as the leading food rescue organization in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
capacity building · 2
- Facilitates partner agency coordination through regional management Regional Governance & RepresentationMaintains a Regional Contact List to enable partner agencies to connect with their assigned Regional Program Manager for support and coordination.
- Provides capacity-building resources for partner agenciesOffers a Partner Resource Library with trainings, outreach materials, compliance information, and operational templates to support partner agency effectiveness.
strategies · 6
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Benefits access support to increase household food resources benefits_access_support unique to this orgHelps individuals enroll in CalFresh to enhance their long-term food purchasing power, reducing reliance on emergency food systems.
- Client-choice model for dignified food access client_choice_model unique to this orgAllows individuals to select between fresh groceries and ready-to-eat meals, promoting dignity and meeting diverse needs based on personal circumstances.
- Collaborative network model for coordinated food access collaborative_network_model unique to this orgBy partnering with other organizations, the organization leverages shared resources and coordinated programs to expand reach and efficiency in addressing food insecurity.
- Eliminating cost barriers to healthy food access cost_barrier_reduction unique to this orgProvides healthy food at no cost to individuals, specifically addressing food insecurity exacerbated by the high cost of living in the region.
- Food as a tool for community wellness and emotional well-being community_wellness_through_food unique to this orgUses shared meals and cooking activities not only to provide food but also to foster emotional well-being and strengthen community connections.
- Surplus food rescue and redistribution system food_rescue_distribution unique to this orgCollects surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it through a network of partners, increasing food availability while reducing waste.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$312.57M
Contributions & grants$307.14M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5.26M2%
Other revenue$168K
expenses
Total expenses$269.44M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$32.70M
Grants paid out$198.04M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$252.63M
Cash$30.39M
Investments$106.47M
Liabilities$46.08M
Net assets$206.55M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE BACHO | CEO | 40 | $398K |
| CATHERINE A CVENGROS | VP OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKET | 40 | $285K |
| STANLEY EDDE | VP OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $281K |
| BRUNO J PILLET | VP OF PROGRAMS & SERVICES | 40 | $252K |
| TRACY WEATHERBY | VP OF STRATEGY & ADVOCACY | 40 | $230K |
| NOLAND PIERRE GRANBERRY | CFO | 40 | $217K |
| BARBARA WILETS | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $214K |
board members · 17
- ADIRANA PORTER FELT — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN BIRTWISTLE — VICE CHAIR
- CHRIS COOK — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID BABULAK — CHAIR
- ELLEN DREW — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIN HOFFMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMILLAH MOORE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSH KAHN — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA GOLDMAN ROSAS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA POVEROMO — BOARD MEMBER (START 11/21)
- MARK CHANDLER — SECRETARY
- MERRY AYRES — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL BAINS — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD SVEC — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN BLANCO — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/21)
- TINA SUNSERI — BOARD MEMBER
- VENK NATHAMUNI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
who they work with
- CalFresh Government — Helps connect individuals to CalFresh EBT benefits for food purchasing.
- Feeding America Network — Member of the national Feeding America network
- Regional Program Manager Partner — Staff role assigned to support partner agencies with program coordination and resource access.