Funding
Our fundraising consists of:
- Donations (tax deductible)
- Gifts (In Kind)
- Sponsorships
- Partners
- Fund Raising Events (catering)
As a charity we are able to accept (tax deductible) donations, seek sponsorships, create partnerships (gifts in kind) and do fundraising events. Our move to Idaho was costly and storage rental and modifications to the equipment have had an impact on our general fund. In California, we occasionally furnishing our unique equipment and/or skilled labor to other charities or catering enterprises for a donation. In turn, we have offered to cater special events. *Unlike many Charities, we have no staff of employees so 100% of the donations go into the general fund allowing us to continue our mission. Donations are our only means of support as we currently do not have any corporate sponsors.
Currently food is acquired from:
Direct Donations
Food and cash from churches
Food from “Food for Life” Bakery
Food from “Second Harvest Food Bank”
Food from catering companies
Food from major companies include Target, Vons, La Bonita and Rail Delivery Services.
Food from U.S. Post Office food drive.
Shared Cost
Food from Second Harvest accounts for the majority of the acquired food.
Purchased
Food and equipment required to properly prepare meals for direct distribution are purchased from local sources.