Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

Mission

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes was organized in 1982 by several downtown churches concerned about increasing requests from people for food assistance. The congregations joined together to share resources and create an organized response to local hunger, forming Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Despite strong partnerships with the faith-based community, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is not a religious organization. Over the years, the number of food distribution sites and programs have expanded, and Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes has become the largest charitable food organization in Kalamazoo County. Although the Grocery Pantry Program is still the largest of KLF's programs, we work with others to provide prepared meal support, senior commodity programs, agency food support, food packs for children, and other community food programs. We work hard to promote a hunger-free community through programs and advocacy work.

Vision

A community where there is equitable access to nutritionally balanced food, and everyone has enough food to reach their full potential.

Goals

1.Optimize Services to Meet Changing Needs - Continually review our hunger-relief programs to ensure they are relevant and accessible to those in need of our services.
2.Help Mobilize the Community to Fight Hunger - Provide proactive leadership by working closely with existing and new partners to identify gaps in service and maximize resources.
3.Secure Adequate and Sustainable Resources - Continue to develop and implement strategies to secure food, financial, and human resources to maintain service levels.

KALAMAZOO MI | EIN: 38-2420575

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501(c)(3) organization

901 PORTAGE ST,
KALAMAZOO MI 49001-3005

https://WWW.KZOOLF.ORG

269-488-2617

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

Mission

Vision

A community where there is equitable access to nutritionally balanced food, and everyone has enough food to reach their full potential.

Goals

1.Optimize Services to Meet Changing Needs - Continually review our hunger-relief programs to ensure they are relevant and accessible to those in need of our services.
2.Help Mobilize the Community to Fight Hunger - Provide proactive leadership by working closely with existing and new partners to identify gaps in service and maximize resources.
3.Secure Adequate and Sustainable Resources - Continue to develop and implement strategies to secure food, financial, and human resources to maintain service levels.

KALAMAZOO MI | EIN: 38-2420575

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

901 PORTAGE ST,
KALAMAZOO MI 49001-3005

https://WWW.KZOOLF.ORG

269-488-2617

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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Score	Metric
100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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