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Summer Rewind Annual Campaign 2013 Young Philanthropists Michigan Harvest Gathering KDPS Gives Back Volunteer Awards New Faces at KLF October 2013

Fast Facts

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY ...

Beginning with our screening of A Place at the Table last spring, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes has branched out in some new and exciting ways. We continue to work to fulfill our missionto feed hungry people and to engage the community in the fight to end hunger and we now find ourselves broadening our definition of community engagement and reaching out with methods that are increasingly collaborative. We are looking beyond just the service aspect of our organization and examining what else we can do to build a hunger-free community. In addition to a record-setting summer of service delivery, made possible by our incredible community and partners, we are striving to make an impact by increasing our advocacy efforts and encouraging community involvement. In August, we worked with the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage, and Kalamazoo County to establish Community Hunger Awareness Montha time to learn more about the food assistance needs of our friends and neighbors. As a part of this initiative, we offered the opportunity to take the SNAP Challenge, to experience the challenges of living on a $4/day food stipendthe average budget of a SNAP recipient. Not only was this intended to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of low-income individuals, but also a means to advocate against potential SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill. Community Hunger Awareness Month was a call to action for our communitya call to help raise awareness about food insecurity and to take the necessary steps to remedy this issue. From local government officials, to the different media outlets who helped us promote our message, to each and every individual who donated time, food or funds during the month of August, this community responded. With Community Hunger Awareness Month behind us, it is up to all of us to keep this momentum going. As we head into our Until Everyone has a Place at the Table annual campaign, we urge you to continue to support our cause. It takes the efforts of an entire community to fight hunger. Fortunately, our community continues to prove that it is an incredible and compassionate one. Visit www.kzoolf.org to learn more about how you can contribute to a hunger-free Kalamazoo County.

KLF provided food assistance to 12,294 individuals in Augustour busiest service month of all time. Are you receiving multiple newsletters? We can take care of that. Contact Laura Winther at 269/488-2617 ext. 206 or laura@kzoolf.org to update your account.

Join Our Community!

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes believes that community awareness is critical in building a hunger-free Kalamazoo County. Join KLF and let your voice be heard on our blog (www.kzoolf.wordpress. com), our Facebook page or @KzoLoavesFishes on Twitter.

SUMMER REWIND
As the leaves begin to change color and fall from the trees, and Old Man Winter slowly creeps around the corner, it is a perfect time to recap what was a very important summer for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes: Advocacy: By having August proclaimed Community Hunger Awareness Month in Kalamazoo County, we were able to broaden our involvement in raising awareness of hunger-related issuesincluding potential legislative cuts to the SNAP budgetand urging residents to take action against food insecurity.

Services: KLF broke its summer-service record by offering food assistance to 35,297 local residents, a 5% increase from last year and 65% bump from just five years ago. While this continued growth has become an expectation, the month of July was unexpectedly busy we served 12,325 people, a 13% swell from July of 2012. It is becoming evident that our busiest season for service is growing longer ever year, which is why the charitable support of our community is more important now than ever.

The steps we took this summer are the beginnings of a larger community-wide discussion about the importance of local food security, said KLF Organizational Development Director Phyllis Hepp. Community Support: Local businesses, farms, faith groups and residents generously donated time, money and food to support our cause. Because of your support, we were able to exceed our $50,000 fundraising goal during our Food is Fuel Kids Campaign.

Over the months of June, July and August we provided about half a million pounds of groceries to 11,000 households, which included over 14,000 children, Art Cole, KLF Services Director said. That was enough food for 350,000 meals. Its been a very busy summer for us Every day we strive to help realize our vision of a hunger-free society, and until that day comes, the many contributions of our community are crucial. What does a hunger-free Kalamazoo County look like to you? Make that vision a reality!

We know that we cant accomplish our goals alone, Resource Development & Public Relations Director Jennifer Johnson said. It truly does take the combined efforts of an entire community to ensure food for our neighbors in need.

OFFER A PLACE AT THE TABLE FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

Friends, family, joy and hope are all unmistakable ingredients of both a meal at a dinner table and a hunger-free society. But for more than 37,000 individuals of Kalamazoo County challenged by hunger, these sentiments are replaced by immense uncertainty.

Coming soon is our 2013 annual campaign titled Until Everyone has a Place at the Table. By contributing, you are not only helping provide nourishment for your neighbors in need, but also making an investment in a vibrant and sustainable future for your community. Because of you, KLF was able to provide a place at the table for nearly 500 people per day last yearan alltime record. Because of you we are on pace to assist even more people this year. For every dollar you donate, we can feed an individual breakfast, lunch and dinner for a day. A $100 gift can provide about 300 meals to those in need in our neighborhoods.

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Our caring and generous community is the lifeblood of our organization, and the cornerstone of our efforts to support food security in our area. Will you commit to helping change lives? We invite you to pull up a chair, take your spot at our table and contribute to our Until Everyone has a Place at the Table annual campaign. Go to www.kzoolf.org/donate for more information on how to donate.

YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS
The Young Philanthropist program is designed as a way to recognize children under the age of 18 when they make a difference by donating food, funds or time to better their community. Introducing younger children to charitable contributions is fun and easy. For instance, you can accept food donations instead of gifts at a birthday party or host a lemonade standboth ideas raise not only donations, but awareness about hunger in our community. This past summer, a group of determined and entrepreneurial youngsters raised over $98 with a lemonade stand, despite overcast skies and charging rains all day. Another child was able to give 120 lbs. of food that was donated by friends and family for his birthday. Older kids can assist in volunteer opportunities like stocking pantry shelves, landscaping, sorting and

repackaging food in our warehouse, or spearheading a food drive at their school. All you have to do is let us know about your youngsters charitable efforts, and your child will receive a Young Philanthropists certificate and can be featured on our Facebook page. The leaders of tomorrow will be a critical catalyst in the shaping of a hungerfree community. For more information about this program, go to www.kzoolf.org and click on the Give Help section.

Lemonade stands are a fun way to make a difference

THE HARVEST IS HERE!

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is joining the Food Bank Council of Michigan to participate in the 23rd-annual Michigan Harvest Gathering (MHG) food and fund collection. The event commences with the Kickoff at the Capitol in Lansing Sept. 19 and concludes Oct. 31. A celebratory luncheon will be held on Nov. 6. Several local organizations

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will help the Food Bank Council of Michigan reach the statewide goal of $500,000 and 350,000 lbs. of food, including: Borgess Health, Greenstone Farm Credit Services, various State of Michigan Departments including the Secretary of State and more! If you are interested in collecting food or funds for this campaign, call 488-2617 or visit www.kzoolf.com and let us help you get started.

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KDPS GIVES BACK AT KLF

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: Saturday, October 12 Wednesday, October 23 Saturday, November 9 Wednesday, November 20 Sign up with our Volunteer Coordinator, Cherise Buchanan at 269/488-2617, ext. 209 or cherise@kzoolf.org

ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is proud to honor the following individuals who went above and beyond during the 2012-13 fiscal year:
Golden Loaf (individual): Dani Kuzma
Dani has been the Melzer Pantry coordinator for two years, and is always willing to help out and fill-in at other positions when needed.

Golden Loaf (group): Pasta Pals

The Pasta Pals work in our clean room every Wednesday afternoon, and repackage up to 1,000 lbs. of pasta in one session.

Willie Webster Outstanding Volunteer Award: Jane Puvogal

Jane has been an exceptionally committed and reliable volunteer in our warehouse since 2011.

Marcia Jackson Hunger Advocacy Award: Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell

Bobby was instrumental in the success of Community Hunger Awareness Month and KLFs Empty Bowls campaign.

FISH (Food Industry Supply Hero): Great Harvest Bread Company

Since 2009, the Great Harvest Bread Company has donated more than 47,000 lbs. of bread to KLF.

NEW FACES AT KLF

Several new faces have joined the Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes team, and other familiar faces have taken on new roles in recent months. Get to know them! (Pictured left to right): Joe Cook, Warehouse Assistant: ext. 211 Laura Winther, Donor Database Coordinator: Laura@kzoolf.org, ext. 206 Cherise Buchanan, Volunteer Coordinator: Cherise@kzoolf.org, ext. 209 Kevin Minor, Communications Coordinator: Kevin@kzoolf.org, ext. 218 Joe Galaviz, Warehouse Assistant: Joe@kzoolf.org, ext. 211 Dave Hafer, Warehouse Coordinator: Dave@kzoolf.org, ext. 211

FOOD WISH LIST

October:
Soups and stews

KLF October Giving Coupon

OCTOBER 2013 COUPON #123
AMOUNT $________________ I wish to remain anonymous. Its officially autumn, which means Michigan Harvest Gathering is in full swing! Make your KLF donation for MHG to help the Food Bank Council of Michigan reach its statewide goals! Please send your contribution by October 26.

November:

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

KLF November Giving Coupon

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2013

AMOUNT $________________

I wish to remain anonymous.

COUPON #124

The colder months can prove even more challenging for those KLF serves. Your donation will help us provide hearty food, like stews and soups, that will keep our community energized and warm. Please send your contribution by November 23.

THANK YOU TO GROUPS OF ALL VARIETIES FOR YOUR SUPPORT

In our Food for Thought newsletter, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes categorically recognizes some of our recent supporters. Groups, schools, government departments, civic clubs, and more provided valued support to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes through the donations of food and funds during our last fiscal year. Groups rally together to collect donations and support our mission through their generous gifts. These are the groups that gave between 7/1/2012 and 6/30/2013. Please contact us if you believe you were wrongfully omitted from the list.
Allegan County United Way Alpha Chapter, Michigan Alpha Delta Kappa Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Phi International Fraternity Amberly Elementary School American Cancer Society Apple Bus Arcadia Elementary Area Wide Transport, Inc. AT & T Telecom Pioneers AT&T Employee Giving United Way Battle Creek Community Foundation Beadventure Berrien Community Foundation Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of Kalamazoo BFW - VFW 827 Breakfast Optimist Club of Kalamazoo Bronson Educational Services Department Bui Family Foundation Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Burton H. & Elizabeth S. Upjohn Charitable Trust Capital Area United Way, Inc. Cars4Charities Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo Celiac Support Group Cereal City Street Rod Assn. Charter Township of Texas Chelsea Downs Church World Service City Hall - City Managers Office Clinical Psychology Department Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo Comstock High School Comstock North Elementary School Comstock Public Schools Constance Brown (Hearing Center) Consumers Energy Foundation Corey Lake Orchards CSMA-M14 Curious Kids Student Garden Daisy Troop #80388 Dance Against Hunger Davenport University Debbies Garden Department of Peace Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation Elder Fire Farm Arts Emergency Food and Shelter Program Fabri-Kal Foundation Family Health Center (WIC) Food Bank Council of Michigan Food Bank of South Central Michigan Fourth Reformed Church Adult Choir Friends of Justice Galesburg-Augusta Intermediate School George & Amy Monroe Foundation Girl Scout Troop 80404 Girl Scout Troop 80628 Girl Scout Troop 80855 Girl Scout Troop of Christina Tafoya Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Girls on the Run Great Lakes Full Size Chevy Club Greater Kalamazoo Combined Federal Campaign Greek Community - Panhellenic Council Grow & Show Garden Club Gryphon Place Gull Lake High School Hackett Catholic Central High School Happy Hackers Golf League Harold & Grace Upjohn Foundation Haven Reformed Church Hewitt Associates Foundation High Banks Long Beards Chapter Hispanic American Council Holiday Food Drive Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family Foundation Irish Fest Irish-American Club of Kalamazoo Irving S. Gilmore Foundation John C. & Mary Jane Howard Foundation John E. Fetzer Institute, Inc. K College IVCF Kzoo Folklife Organization Kzoo Antique Auto Restorers Club Kzoo Area Master Plumbers Assn. Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center (KAMSC) Kalamazoo Area Runners Kalamazoo Bridge Center Kalamazoo Central National Honor Society Kalamazoo Chapter of Medical Assistants Kalamazoo Christian West Elementary School Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo County Assn. of Retired School Personnel (KARSP) Kalamazoo County Chapter of Thrivent Financial Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Kalamazoo County Health Dept. (WIC) Kalamazoo Dance Kalamazoo Family YMCA Kalamazoo Friends Meeting Kalamazoo Garden Club Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Kalamazoo Human Resources Management Assn. Kalamazoo Jaycees Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Society Kalamazoo Kampers Good Sam Club #78 Kalamazoo Nature Center Kalamazoo Non-violent Opponents to War (KNOW) Kalamazoo Post Office Work Team Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Kalamazoo Public Library Kalamazoo Public Safety Kalamazoo Public Schools Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce Kalamazoo Round Table Kalamazoo Township Staff & Police Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine & Machinery Club Kalamazoo Women of Today Killamazoo Derby Darlins Team Kindercare Kiwanis Club of Westside Kalamazoo Knights of Columbus 6980 Knights of Columbus Council 9962 KRESA KVCC 21 for 21 Ladies Library Assn. Ladies of Harley Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Learning Village Preschool Legal Aid of Western Michigan Linden Grove Middle School Little Treasures Preschool Lori Moore Cookbook Sales Loy Norrix High School March of Dimes Martin & Associates, LLC Master Gardener Assn. Meeting Professionals InternationalMichigan Chapter Mennonite Foundation Michigan Blood Michigan Department of Education Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Michigan DHS Michigan Division IAAP Michigan Land Trustees of America Mid-America Psychological Services Midwest Enterprises for the Blind Ministry With Community Misty Creek Neighborhood Assn. Molitor Family Foundation Money Divas Montessori School Montessori SchoolRichland Mrs. Wolfes Preschool MSU Alumni Club of Kalamazoo MWEB NALC 2013 Newton-Burt Charitable Family Foundation Nurse Case Management Society of America Pagan Pride Kalamazoo Paramount Charter Academy Parchment Community Library Parchment Garden Club Parchment Middle School Parchment Northwood Elementary School Pfizer Operational Excellence Team Pfizer United Way Campaign PfizerEHS Phase Up Phi Epsilon Kappa Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Plainwell High School Portage AM Rotary Charities Portage Central Elementary School The W.S. & Lois Van Dalson Portage Central Middle School Foundation Portage Northern High School The William F. VanDomelen Portage Public Schools Foundation, LTD Portage Rotary Club Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Portage Schoolcraft Eagles School Prairie Ridge Elementary School Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Kalamazoo County Chapter Preston & Barbara Parish Thursday Bridge Club Foundation TKO Premier Soccer Club Pride of Scotts Town & Country Bridge Marathon PSSO Organization Tuesday Ladies Bridge Club Reformed Heritage Christian School Tuesday Mixups League Residential Opportunities Inc. Twin Lakes Day Camp Rod Benders Car Club of West Tyler Little Family Foundation Michigan United Nursing Service Ronda E. Stryker & William D. United States Postal Service Johnston Foundation United Way of the Battle Creek and Rose Street Advisors Kalamazoo Region Sage Bridge Club United Way of Tri-State Salvation Army USDA Schoolcraft Lions Club Utility Workers Union Local 150 Scobeys Produce AFL-C10 Secretary of State Office/Portage Vanguard Charitable Endowment Senior Services, Inc. Program Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor W. K. Kellogg Foundation Center Wally Byam Caravan Club, Inc. Shubeck Monsour Foundation West Main Hill Neighborhood Assn. Sigma Alpha Iota West Michigan Independent Smallmouth Automobile Dealers Assn. Social Charity Circle Westwood Post Office Social Welfare Action Alliance Whatsoever Sodexo Foundation, Inc. Winchell Elementary School & PTO SolSpring WMU - School of Social Work Southern Michigan Gun Club WMU - University Recreation Spartan Stores Foundation WMU - Waldo Library Spring Arbor University WMU AFSCME Local #1668 Spring Valley Center for Exploration WMU Association of Graduate SPX Foundation English Students St. Clair County Community Mental WMU Bronco Days Health WMU Bronco Marching Band St. John Bosco Knights of Columbus WMU Chemistry Department #13251 WMU Dept. of Theatre St. Monica School WMU Evaluation Center State Farm Companies Foundation WMU Football Team Student Occupational Therapy WMU Gamers Guild Association of WMU WMUMedieval Institute Susan G. Komen SW MI Affiliate WMU Office of Sustainability Teaching Assistants Union 1729 WMU Student Activities and The Bunco Group Leadership Programs (SALP) The Burdick-Thorne Foundation WMU Student Recreation Center The Dignity Seed Foundation WMU University Theatre The Gerber Foundation WMU Walwood Hall The Grainger Foundation Women of The Moose The Jeffrey M. and Laura AlbertsYa Ya Grow to Live Boromisa Foundation Zeta Phi Beta The Lake Girls Zombie Festival The Lakes of Woodbridge Condominium Assn. The Med Joint Community In the December Food Compassion Center The Mike & Sharon Seelye Family for Thought newsletter, Foundation well recognize the The Mushmen The Pfizer Foundation Matching faith organizations that Gifts Program donated to Kalamazoo The Ravitz Foundation Loaves & Fishes during The Singing Crusaders The Surgical Group of Southwest the 2012-13 fiscal year. Michigan The Swingin 70s

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901 PORTAGE STREET KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 49001-3005 FOOD REQUEST LINE: 269/343-3663 P 269/488-2617 F 269/343-3669 WWW.KZOOLF.ORG

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes will feed hungry people and engage our community in the fight to end hunger.

Our Mission

Respect Diversity & Inclusion Stewardship & Accountability Integrity Collaboration Urgency Service

Our Values

IN HONOR OF Donna Keller Evan Tiderington & Kiersten Robert Eager, Sr. Father James Adams Kevin Knutson Derbys marriage Mr. & Mrs. Ford M. Robert & Linda Black Pamela Larsons birthday Jan Tideringtons birthday Marshall Forsberg Tom & Judith Branchs 50th Ann Martin George Todds birthday Carl J. Griffith anniversary Penny Miller & Theresa Jim Wends birthday Margaret D. Guthaus Mary Lou Brindleys birthday Hollowell Matt Wolff Stephen D. Hall Michael Burkholzs birthday Bill Millers birthday Dr. Larry Youses birthday Dan Harrison Holly & Andy Carras Michael & Barbara Palmers Tina Hirsch marriage marriage IN MEMORY OF Richard Hoffman Susan Caulfields birthday Muslim Friends of Roger Alvin Amundsen Barbara Hotchkiss Rev. Wayne Conner Prior & Barbara Page Dorothy Bartlett Aivers Kinens Steve & Connie Fergusons during the fasting month Robert Bellisle Marguerite Kolb 50th anniversary of Ramadan Terry Bennett Lance Lambert Merna Franciss birthday Savannah Parkers birthday John C. Bennink Brenda Lancaster Shobha & Sadananda Donald Pennimans Morris & Wilma Bos John Lancaster Gouds anniversary birthday Patrecia Breen Mary Ellen Laurent Bill & Doris Hamills 68th Melanie Perry Dennis Brouse Pauline Lee anniversary Rick & Becky Ramsey Harold Bulger William D. Lorentz Dolores Heidanuss Rita Rifenberg Mary Bullock Cpl. Mark Lovik, USMC continued service Nancy Schmuckers birthday Tom Crooks Aidyth I. Lumpp Char Herzogs birthday Linda Socia Barbara Davis Linda Mary Renauld Lutz Frank & Nancy Hirdnings Nancy Springgate Donald E. Decker Philip Martinez 50th anniversary Staff & Board of Kalamazoo John Dobbie Mary McClure SNAP Challenge participant Loaves & Fishes James Leo Dolan & Harriet Carole McGinnis Mayor Bobby Hopewell Al & Sandy Thompsons 50th Agnus Dolan Jennifer Lynne McMillan Dr. John Hopkins birthday anniversary

TRIBUTES 7/2/2013 8/30/2013 Special thanks to those who honor friends and family through contributions to KLF.
Gil McWethy Sue Michaels Ashley Miller Kenneth & Luevada Mills Max Mills Kathy Mizeur Ruth Ann Mulder James Nadonly Jaimie Oorbeck Thomas Oorbeck Joseph Osebold Frank Ossiff, Jr. Roger Paris Clara Maxine Patterson Jeff Ply Elizabeth Purchase Evelyn Racz Jessica Renauld Oswald & Alvina Renauld Mary Roche Marilyn Scheel Martin & Emma Schmitt Linda Schreur Foster L Sherwood, Jr. Victor Siemers

Joani Siwik Walter B. Smith, Jr. Tom Sonday Evelyn Sosinski Doug & Marie Renauld Stone Pearl Marie Renauld Stone & Douglas Stone Jim Sullivan Evelyn Summerville Suzanne Sweetland Winona Swope David Thomas Dorothy Van Schoick Betty Louise Van Sweden Roon Visser Ronald J. Wagner Marylou Weimeister Jane & Jared Wend John, Barney & Florence Westra Adrianna Williams Larry Jay Wright

Board of Directors
Jack Abate Patricia Carlin Rob DeWit Bob Ezelle Martin Glista Alan Harbaugh Mike Henderson Sam Lealofi Robert Lohrmann Karen McPhail Harvey Myers Helen Norris Stacey Randolph Martha Ream Martha Simpson Jan Tiderington

Staff / Business Office

269/488-2617 Mary Adams, Finance Coordinator Joan Atwell, Call Center Lead Cherise Buchanan, Volunteer Coordinator Paul Bushek, Warehouse Assistant Art Cole, Services Director Joe Cook, Warehouse Assistant Bob Dekker, Warehouse Assistant Joe Galaviz, Warehouse Assistant EXT. 222 201 209 211 207 211 211 211

Kathy Gernaat, Operations Director Dave Hafer, Warehouse Coordinator Phyllis Hepp, Organizational Development Director Jennifer Johnson, Resource Dev. & Public Relations Director Deb Josephson, Services Coordinator Marvin King, Warehouse Director Anne Wend Lipsey, Executive Director Ruth Matteson, Call Center Lead Kevin Minor, Communications Coordinator Carolyn Tyler, Operations Coordinator Laura Winther, Donor Database Coordinator

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