Feeding America West Michigan

Surplus products received as donations from u.s.d.a, food wholesalers, farms, and distributors. Products are stored, sorted, and distributed to food pantries for a small handling fee as program revenue for the organization. The food pantry then distributes the food to needy people free of charge. Not including the estimated non-cash value of food donated and distributed,the food bank had a gain of 2.9 million. See schedule o for additional information related to the non-cash value of food donated and distributed.

The food bank's reported revenue of 54.4 million includes the estimated value of non-cash food donations of 42.0 million. The food bank then distributes this food to recipient organizations. Total reported expenses of 51.2 million include the estimated value of non-cash food distribution of 41.6 million. Not including the estimated non-cash value of food donated and distributed the food bank had total revenue of 12.5 million and total expenses of 9.6 million resulting in a net gain of 2.9 million. The distribution of the donated food takes place through fixed site food pantries, meal programs, and group homes, receiving food directly from the food bank. Additionally, fresh produce, dairy, and other grocery products are distributed directly to families via mobile food distribution. In 2023, the food bank distributed 28 million pounds of food, which is the equivalent of 23 million meals. The food bank delivered food to 533 food pantry agencies and served approximately 695,000 people.