Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011The Case for ………. $11K in 2011

The Facts/ Faces of Hunger in Pima County

Children:

• Over 50,000 children living at or below Federal Poverty Level• Children represent 40% of all food bank’s clients

Seniors/ Elderly:• Tough economic times for our elderly … many have to choose between food and other essentials (medical/ utilities/ housing/ etc )• Represent 12% of all food bank’s clients

Working Poor• 45% of our households are working poor- folks who work but do not earn enough to be self-sufficient • 13% of families in Tucson receive SNAP (food stamps)

Pueblo HS• Approximately 75% of PHS students receives reduced/ free lunch

Tough economic times means families are struggling to put food on Tough economic times means families are struggling to put food on the table;the table;

Someone you know receives assistance from the Community Food receives assistance from the Community Food Bank.Bank.

Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011

Tucson Community Food Bank (TCFB) plays a major role in food assistance

• Is Efficient…. Ranked as 7th Best Managed out of 5,500 Non-Profit Organization in the US in 2009

• Over $ .97 of every $1.00 donated goes directly to food and food bank programs

(almost un-heard of in charitable organizations !)

• Less than $ .03 of every $1.00 donated goes to administrative costs

(utilities/ rent/ insurance/ salaries/ etc)

• For every $1.00 donated, the food bank can distribute $10.00 worth of food

( TCFB teams with other food banks for increased buying power …. Generic brands )

• This dollar donation will provide meals for a family of four!

Worthy cause … Worthy effortWorthy cause … Worthy effort

Tucson Community Food Bank Tucson Community Food Bank efficientlyefficiently fills a void to put fills a void to put food on the table food on the table

Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011

Now assuming that two cans sell for $1.00. With $1.00 you can donate two cans to the Community Food Bank.

= $1.00

But if you donate that same dollar to the Community Food Bank, the Food Bank can then purchase $10.00 worth of cans or 20 cans!!!!!

= $1.00

Worthy cause … Worthy effortWorthy cause … Worthy effort

Tucson Community Food Bank Tucson Community Food Bank efficientlyefficiently fills a void to put fills a void to put food on the table food on the table

Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011

The Vision:

Pueblo HS to raise $11,000.00 of buying power for the Pueblo HS to raise $11,000.00 of buying power for the Community Food Bank by Christmas Break.Community Food Bank by Christmas Break.

•Goal is the have every Pueblo HS student/ faculty/staff donate at least $1.00

•‘$10K in 2010’

• That is $1,000.00 for all you math majors !

• If goal is reached …. Will allow Community Food Bank to purchase $11,000.00 of food

• Is inclusive for all Pueblo HS students/ faculty/ staff/ alumni to participate.

• Everyone participates – Everyone is recognized once goal is meet !

Why ??• Tremendous personal satisfaction in knowing that your donation will have a worthy & important impact in our community and will help someone you know!

• Help our reputation!!!Vision is aggressive; Need is urgent;Vision is aggressive; Need is urgent;

Help make a difference in your community !!Help make a difference in your community !!