Remi and Guy show off their lunches made entirely from food they received at Community Food Share.

Hear Lexi’s story in her own words,

featured in our new video.

Watch it on our homepage:

www.communityfoodshare.org.

SHORTENING THE “WORRY LIST”Zeke, Remi, and Guy have free reign over two drawers

in their refrigerator. Drawers that are stocked full of

their favorite snacks: carrots, apples, and yogurt.

With three boys—ages four, five, and six—their mom,

Lexi, likes to keep the snack drawers stocked at all

times. Thanks to Community Food Share, she can.

Healthy eating is one of Lexi’s top priorities as a

parent. In the past, her $500 monthly grocery

budget allowed her to buy fresh and cook from

scratch: “I was married and pretty well off for ten

years. We were not hurting at all.” But three years

ago, shortly after Guy was born, her husband left.

Adjusting to life as a single parent, her budget

became strained, and she couldn’t break even each

month. “When we first got divorced, I had $10,000

in my savings account. Then I had $0. Then I had

negative. Every time I was using my credit card, I

was wondering if it would go through, and I would

get really stressed out,” Lexi explained.

Lexi and her boys live in Superior, and when they

discovered Community Food Share, things changed.

She began visiting Feeding Families, our onsite

pantry, every week. No longer

needing to go to the grocery

store, she told us, “The food

bank has made it so that I

have a savings account now.

It’s important, because it

provides the padding that we

need, like if someone gets

sick.”

Community Food Share has also allowed her to

maintain her commitment to healthy eating. “Last

week, there were mounds of tomatoes. I canned them

so that I can make pasta sauce. I pickled cucumbers

and asparagus this summer. We had a lot of pickles!”

When asked what life would be like without

Community Food Share, Lexi responded, “Things

would be really, really tight. We would be eating a lot

less of what we’re eating...I wouldn’t let them starve,

but [my sons] would feel the tightness of money.

Their dad is gone, but they don’t know anything

about how tight things have been, because food is

always in abundance around them. It’s something

that’s taken completely off my worry list. Food will

always be done.”

For every family we reach like Lexi’s, we’re one step

closer to ending hunger. There are many kinds of

life events that cause our neighbors to unexpectedly

need help—help that often includes but is not limited

to just food. Like Lexi said, thanks to supporters like

you, food is one thing we can take off their “worry

lists.”

“They don’t know anything about how tight things have been, because food is always in

abundance around them.”

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for thoughtSUMMER 2018

Hello! a note from theExecutive Director

Collaboration is a word that we hear a lot in the nonprofit world, and with increasing frequency. Working

together makes sense—it leverages resources; identifies opportunities; combines talents and ideas; and makes

us stronger than we would be on our own.

It is such an important part of our work—especially as we move forward with our upcoming Strategic

Plan—that we included it in our mission statement:

To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement,

collaboration, and leadership.

Additionally, Community Food Share is taking a lead role in convening the Food Security Network—a network

of food banks; pantries; food rescue organizations; food access and food justice advocates; public and private

human service agencies; schools; health providers; and others working in areas related to hunger. Though

our missions and activities may differ, we believe that by sharing information and coordinating efforts when

feasible, the community will benefit from our collective strength.

Collaboration is not a new idea, but we are recommitting ourselves to the value that it brings to ending hunger

in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Through this newsletter and future communications, I look forward to

sharing ways that we are making progress and—with your support—how we can go even further.

Sincerely,

Michelle Orge

Executive Director

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WE DID IT AGAIN!For the 14th year, Community Food Share has received Charity

Navigator’s highest rating, four stars. We take pride in this

recognition of our superior standards regarding organizational

health, accountability, and transparency. We want you, our

donors and volunteers, to know that we appreciate your

continued support as we strive to be the very best stewards

of your donations and time. If you would like to see the full

Charity Navigator report, please visit charitynavigator.org.

Thank you for supporting our mission and efforts—it would

be impossible to do the work we do without you!

col·lab·o·ra·tionnoun

Two or more people working together towards shared goals

Six-year-old Spencer is our youngest monthly donor and Baker’s Dozen Club member.

Food insecurity can have serious, long-term effects on a person’s health. People who experience food

insecurity are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. This is often

caused by limitations in access or the ability to afford healthy food. Community Food Share has been working

on exciting new, nutrition-focused projects to help improve the health of our participants:

PRIORITIZING NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

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THE POWER OF $30Have you heard of our Baker’s Dozen Club for monthly donors? Monthly gifts are one of the most efficient

ways to support Community Food Share; a donation of just $30 each month feeds a food-insecure child, adult,

senior citizen, or veteran in our community for an entire year.

Why else is monthly giving so important?

It’s good for donors: You don’t have to remember to send in a monthly

check, and it allows you to conveniently spread the financial impact of

your gift throughout the year. You’ll receive less mail communications,

minimizing paper use, and monthly donor dollars qualify for the

Baker’s Dozen match! See below for details.

It’s good for Community Food Share: Your support purchases fresh

produce, proteins, and dairy items to supplement food donations and

meet the ongoing needs of our program participants and partner

agencies. Monthly gifts help us budget for food procurement

throughout the year, helping reduce the imbalance of seasonal giving

while providing much-needed support during our fallow periods.

Panera Bread and their nonprofit, Share the Dough, will make a 13th

donation in honor of your 12 months of support. This allows your

donations to go even further and have more impact on local hunger.

To join the Baker’s Dozen Club, our elite group of monthly donors,

visit www.communityfoodshare.org/monthly

RECIPE BANKWe’ve curated a list of hundreds of recipes using ingredients that are

commonly available in our onsite, mobile, and partners’ pantries. Recipes

are provided to participants in both English and Spanish, and they focus on

making healthy meals with produce.

PRODUCE SIGNSWe’ve created colorful signs that provide nutrition facts, usage instructions,

and other helpful tips for more than 40 types of fruits and veggies, including

items that are less familiar. These signs are posted with produce in Feeding

Families, our onsite pantry.

In partnership with Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters™, we’re offering a

six-week summer class for program participants. They’ll learn how to cook

healthy meals on a budget.

NUTRITION CLASSES

SUMMER 2018

What do trike races, playtimes with puppies and goats, and money wars have in

common? These activities—and many more—were in full gear this May, as local

companies joined us for our 23rd annual Corporate Challenge.

Thirty-nine companies and a total of more than 11,000 employees collected

enough food and funds to provide over 1.4 million meals! Employees and

leaders came together in many ways to support the campaign—they planned

and participated in silent auctions, kickball tournaments, office park barbecues,

cupcake decorating contests, canned food sculpture building competitions, and

many other creative events. Many corporations even matched their employees’

donations, providing a generous incentive for participation.

COMPETE TO BEAT HUNGER Corporate Challenge 2018

39 COMPANIES

11,000+ EMPLOYEES

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MORE THAN

1.4 Million MEALS RAISED

Ball Corporation/Aerospace

generously matches $1 for

every pound of food that

employees donate.

Thank YouA sincere thank you to the competing companies for the time, effort, energy, humor, and commitment that was contributed on behalf of Community Food Share!

Além International Management, Inc.

Ball Corporation/AerospaceArray Biopharma, Inc.Boulder BrokersBSW Wealth PartnersCableLabs, Kyrio & UpRampCapstone Restaurant GroupCardinal PeakCelestial SeasoningsClovis Oncology, Inc.Corden Pharma ColoradoCRB Danone North America

EmersonFaegre Baker DanielsFirst Summit RealtyHarris Geospatial Solutions,

Inc.HERE TechnologiesICAT ManagersJ3 Engineering ConsultantsServPro of Greater BoulderKiosk Information SystemsLogRhythm, Inc.MedtronicMercedes-Benz R&D NA MOCON, Inc.

Namasté Solar Electric, Inc.OZ ArchitecturePearl iZUMiPlexus Boulder Design CenterPurely ElizabethRosemount DP FlowSafe Systems, Inc. SAPSierra Nevada CorporationSparkFun ElectronicsViega LLCWebrootWK Real Estate

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HUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A SUMMER VACATION Twenty-seven percent of the students in Boulder and Broomfield Counties depend on free or reduced

breakfast and lunch at school. When summer arrives, the parents of 16,000 children face the challenge of

providing 10 additional meals per week per child.

For families already struggling with hunger, it creates a devastating situation—especially when combined

with increased summer child care costs for working parents. For others, it might be the tipping point that

brings them into a food pantry for the first time.

How Community Food Share meets the increased need that summer brings:

Our mobile food pantries bring milk, meat, fresh produce, and other groceries to neighborhoods. By collaborating with local organizations, we can connect families to assistance with housing, healthcare, and other basic needs.

Families can access our network of partner agencies. Community Food Share donates food for their pantries at no cost.

We promote the Summer Food Service Program, a meal program funded by the USDA and operated by our local school districts.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMCorporate and community partnerships are critical to the success of our mission, by helping us reach our

fundraising goals while inspiring others to give. The program offers a variety of engagement

opportunities—including event sponsorship, food drives, volunteering, and Corporate Challenge—with benefits

including public recognition and employee involvement.

To find out about the many ways your company can get involved, visit www.communityfoodshare.org/corporate.

Families can visit www.kidsfoodfinder.org to find meals at a nearby

Summer Food Service Program site, or visit our interactive Food Finder Map

at www.communityfoodshare.org/food-finder.

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Mobile Pantry Assistant | Help distribute fresh produce, dairy, non-perishables,

and bakery items to shoppers at our mobile pantries. Assist with set-up and breakdown.

When: Monday-Friday

Where: Offsite locations in Longmont and Boulder

Shift Length: 2 hours

Sign Up: Contact Katy at (303) 652-3663 ext. 212

Spanish-Speaking Volunteers | Assist with various food distribution programs. Learn program details and

eligibility to assist participants with program enrollment and check-in.

When: Monday-Friday

Where: Our warehouse in Louisville and offsite locations in Longmont and Boulder

Shift Length: 2-3 hours

Sign Up: Contact our volunteer department at (303) 652-3663

This mother and son duo volunteer in our onsite pantry

every week. Cheryl used to work nearby and frequently

walked past the warehouse, stopping in once for a tour.

She was really impressed by the amount of healthy food

offered and decided to start volunteering after retirement.

“At CFS, we’ve met many caring, friendly people, from

staff to volunteers, to participants CFS supports. The help

CFS provides people in our community is invaluable. It’s

also important that CFS helps cut down on food waste by

rescuing food grocery stores would otherwise throw away.”

Thank you, our weekly warriors!

Cheryl & Matt

CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS

Volunteer Spotlight

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SAP, a telecommunications company, has been supporting

Community Food Share for nearly 20 years. Back in 1999,

employees from SAP were shocked by the statistics of food

insecurity in Boulder County, and mobilized to “attack

hunger.” Since then, the entire local SAP office dedicates

volunteer time to Community Food Share twice a year.

From meat sorting to produce bagging, “As a group and as

a company, we are really encouraged to live our lives with

purpose…after we get in the meat cooler, our energies go

up. It’s a really positive experience!” Thank you SAP, for

attacking hunger with us all these years!

SAP

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEER LEADERS!Community Food Share is looking for more volunteers to take on leadership roles. Working with 4,500 volunteers

(and counting), we rely on volunteer leaders to help run group activities and attend community events on our

behalf. Shifts average 2-3 hours, and training is provided. Please contact us at (303) 652-3663 to learn more!

Garden Leaders work seasonally in local gardens and fields. They oversee small volunteer groups while planting, weeding, and harvesting. Experience preferred, but not required! New this season: thanks to a generous, local donor, we now have a garden with space to grow our own vegetables!

Volunteer Crew Leaders train small groups of volunteers on various sorting activities in our warehouse. Crew Leaders oversee groups for a whole shift and double-check the quality of work.

Volunteer Ambassadors represent Community Food Share at community events and fairs. Ambassadors receive specific training on how to speak about our work.

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Upcoming Events

HUNGER ACTION...A FARM TO FORK DINNER AT WHIMSY FARMSaturday, August 25 — Dine under the stars at Whimsy Farm, and enjoy a family-style meal prepared

by area chefs using local ingredients. Ticket includes happy hour, dinner, dessert, and live music.

Get Involved — Purchase tickets ($120 each) or become a sponsor at

www.communityfoodshare.org/dinner or call (303) 652-3663.

29TH ANNUAL TEE UP! AGAINST HUNGER GOLF TOURNAMENTFriday, August 31 — Join us for a scramble format tournament at Coal Creek Golf Course in Louisville.

Get Involved — Register to play or become a sponsor at www.communityfoodshare.org/golf

or call (303) 652-3663.

HUNGER ACTION MONTH Month of September — The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks unites to urge

individuals to take action in their communities. The goal is to create a movement throughout

September that has a real and lasting impact on our mission to help end hunger in America.

Get Involved — Wear orange on Hunger Action Day, Thursday, September 13.

Visit www.communityfoodshare.org/ham for other ways to participate locally.

Our MissionTo eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership.

$1 = 3 meals

650 S. Taylor Avenue Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 652-3663 www.communityfoodshare.org

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 Feeding Families (onsite pantry): Wednesday, 10:00-3:45 | Thursday & Friday, 8:30-1:45 Small Food Donations Accepted in Main Office: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 Dock Receiving Hours (large food donations): Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:00 (Questions? Call our food procurement manager at (303) 652-3663 ext. 211)

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Charity Navigator’s Highest RatingCommunity Food Share is proud to have received the highest rating—four stars—by Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent evaluator. We have received this honor for 14 consecutive years, which places us in the top 1% of charities nationwide. The rating reflects Community Food Share’s sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

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