Meeting Sponsor for February 11, 2013 - Gary McDonald - Senior Gleaners

Since 1976, Senior Gleaners Food Bank (SGFB) has been providing emergency food to families in need. In 2004, they raised enough funds to build a 144,000 square foot facility housing five warehouses and offices. Staffed by nearly 500 volunteers, they operate the trucks and fork lifts managing all of the day to day operations. It wasn’t until 2009 that they hired their first paid staff member. Over the years SGFB has expanded its food banking operations to include 12 northern California counties from San Joaquin County to Shasta County. In 2012, SGFB distributed 8.3 million pounds of food worth 14 million dollars to approximately 108,000 different people of all ages. Today Senior Gleaners is one of the most efficient food banks in America. For every dollar spent, 99 cents goes directly to programs with just one penny covering administrative and fundraising costs. Please donate to Senior Gleaners to help us end hunger in our community!