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Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes913 E Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Business: 269.488.2617 / Fax: 269.343.3669
Food: 269.343•3663 / Email: [email protected]
Potluck Pals Cookbooks For SaleIn partnership with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, LorMoore’s 2010 A Holiday Dish to Pass Cookbook will help supporKalamazoo Loaves & Fishes and the Food Bank of South CentraMichigan. e theme is holidays throughout the year.“I’m pleased that my cookbook will help to get food on the table othousands of Kalamazoo residents,” said Lori.Holiday cookbook sales benetting Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes will be held on:Dec. 15, 11 am – 1 pm, Harding’s Market, 8900 Gull Rd.Dec. 16, 4 – 6 pm, Harding’s Market, 6300 S. Westnedge Ave.
Dec. 17, 11 am – 1 pm, Harding’s Market, 5161 W. Main St.
December 2010
Website: kzoolf.org
Inside This IssueRound Up For Hunger 2
Folk Beneft Concert at The Strutt 2
Michigan Harvest Gathering
Still Collecting Food 2
Recent Corporate Contributions
Make a Dierence 3
Holiday Food Drives 3
Volunteer Opportunities 3
Fast Facts:
So far in 2010, KLF has served
about 10% more people than in
2009.
Roughly 20% of KLF’s food
supply comes from community
donations.
Remember:Your donation is eligible
or a Michigan Income
ax Credit.
Go to www.kzool.org or more inormation.
It’s ComplicatedI am reminded regularly about how very complicated our lives are today. For many of usthe challenges of daily life are manageable—most of the time. It is the occasional extrameeting, car repair, or scheduling conict that gets us down. For many people acrossour community, the complexity of daily life is routine to the point of overwhelming.
Access to emergency food support can make a huge dierence. We talked recently with a woman whose life had been turned upside down by her husband’s medicacrisis, interrupted schooling, inability to nd work in her eld, and all with a daughterto raise. She shared with us the power of our work together:
“I sold some old coins my dad had given me just to buy food. My husband wasgetting disability so that helped us to squeak by. I still had to make up for the foodso I had a friend give me the number for Loaves & Fishes. I kept that phone number
and I nally broke down and went to a food pantry. I would just go once a month to wherever was open when I needed it. I was really, really thankful for that.”
For others, caring for an aging parent, internal family disputes, homelessness andmore might bring them to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. In another instance, a womanshared this: “You guys helped me when I was in need, when I was homeless. I wasliving on the street. I found out about KLF through my boyfriend and I heard aboutKLF at the drop-in center.”
ese are examples of the power of simple assistance in a time of need. But that’s nothe end of the story. Kimberly Schoetzow, communications coordinator here at KLFspoke with each of these women recently. eir lives have since settled a bit and bothexpressed real excitement at the opportunity to give back:
“Now I’m going to donate once a month so you can help feed other people whoneed it.”
For one of these women, fresh vegetables opened that door to giving:“I was really touched one time when I went downtown [to a pantry] and somebody
had donated fresh vegetables from their garden. I thought that was so sweet. isspring my daughter’s school let us have a garden on their property. Whenever thevegetables are ready, I give some of them to the food pantry. I was so excited to givefood to the pantry because I remember that day. I’ve donated things at other times andplaces too, but this was just really special to me and my family.”
Life is complicated but there are many simple ways in which we can and do supporteach other. ank you for helping to make life a little simpler – one person at a time,day after day.
- Anne Wend Lipsey
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Round Up For Hunger:Eat Out, Donate Change, Make a Difference!Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is embarking on a new holiday initia
aimed at raising funds and awareness about local hunger. From Dec. 112, dine out at participating restaurants – like Bravo Restaurant & C
Food Dance, Blue Dolphin, Mangia Mangia, and e Craftsman C
Co. – and ‘round up’ your bill to support our Grocery Pantry Program
You can add on $1, $5, or whatever amount you choose to your
with those proceeds benetting this important program.
A full list of participating restaurants is still being developed. Stay tuned to www.kzoolf.org to nd out where to eat D
10-12 to help make a dierence in our community.
Ferro
Folk Benefit Concert at The Strutt
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes sta member and legendary folk musician, Ferron, will be performingat e Strutt, 773 W. Michigan, on Sunday, Dec. 12 as the grand nale to our Round Up For
Hunger weekend.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission,
$8 for students with a valid school ID, and $12 if purchased before Dec. 12. All tickets can be
purchased at e Strutt.
Hailing from Canada, Ferron has been described as the Johnny Cash or Bob Dylan of female folk
singers. She also has ties with the Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco. She’s put out 14 albums since
1977. To learn more about Ferron, go to www.ferrononline.com.
For more information on Round Up For Hunger, visit www.kzoolf.org or call Jennifer Johnson at
488-2617 ext. 213. Go to www.thestrutt.com to view their dinner menu and drink specials.
Michigan HarvestGathering StillCollecting Foodanks to the generosity and support of many local
organizations, this year’s Michigan Harvest Gathering
looks like another great success. (At the time of printing,
the event had not yet concluded).
Annual supporter, Bronson Hospital, collected over15,000 pounds of food and over $13,000 to benet our
Grocery Pantry Program.
Michigan Department of Transportation collected 54
pounds of food and $366 in donations. e Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
brought in nearly 130 pounds of food and $147.
Statewide, the $800,000 goal has almost been reachedand over 100,000 pounds of food has been collected.
Stay tuned to www.kzoolf.org for collection totals from all of our local participating organizations and throughout Michiga
Bronson employees collect food and funds for
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KLF December Giving Coupon913 E. Alcott, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
December 2010 – Coupon #89
Amount $
Colder months are here and the people we serve need hearty, protein-lled foodchoices. Your donations help Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes secure those items.
Please send your contribution by December 27
KLF January Giving Coupon913 E. Alcott, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
January 2011 – Coupon #90
Amount $ What’s your New Year’s resolution? Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes encourages you to
put community giving near the top of your list.
Please send your contribution by January 24
The KLF VolunteerDepartment
Interested in helping out in
the warehouse or at specialevents? Help KLF spreadthe word by becoming a
knowledgeable volunteer.
Orientation dates are:
Wednesday, December 8
Saturday, December 11
Saturday, January 8 Wednesday, January 12
Sign up with Laura Winther bcalling 488-2617 ext. 209 oremail at [email protected].
As you are lling your shopping carplease consider shopping for and
donating these high demand items
December:High-protein hearty soup
January: Beef Stew
Remember that fresh producedonations are always accepted at th
KLF warehouse as well. Call 488-26for more information.
Recent Corporate Contributions Make a DifferenceKalamazoo Loaves & Fishes has a strong partnership with various local businesses and is grateful for their support.
e following corporate donors gave generously this year and these gifts will help Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes supply emergency food for the winter months ahead.
Meijer, S. Westnedge, Simply Give Campaign - $3,360
Meijer, W. Main, Simply Give Campaign - $2,100Promotion Concepts, Inc. - $1,780 and 330 lbs. of food
Summit Polymers - $7,002.78 and 206 lbs. of food
Holiday Food DrivesGiving is so much easier during the holidays when there are food drop-o sites
almost everywhere you go. e following organizations are hosting food drives andwelcome community donations. Visit www.kzoolf.org for a complete list.
- AARP: Drop o food Dec. 13-17 at Portage Senior Center, Volunteer Centerof Greater Kalamazoo, Senior Services, Inc., and Westwood United MethodistChurch. Also drop o food Dec. 11 at Howard St. Harding’s Market.
- DKRRA Weekend in the City : Dec. 1–8, donate food items for a chance to wincool downtown prizes. Search “Weekend in the City Kalamazoo” on Facebook.
- Gazelle Sports’ Run Trough the Lights : Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Entry for the5k run is a non-perishable food item or monetary donation. For more, go towww.gazellesports.com/info/97-lights.
- Kalamazoo Central High School Stuf the Bus : Food donations acceptedDec. 11 at W. Main St. Harding’s Market.
- Kathy Mattea’s Holiday Concert: Dec. 17 at Miller Auditorium.
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Special thanks to those who honor riends and amily through your contributions to KLF.
The ollowing gits were received between September 1 and October 31.
I your git was received ater October 31, it will be included in the next newsletter.
Gits in honor o:Joe & Lynn Alberding’s 24th wedding anniversary * Rita Albertson * Sina Ballett’s 90th birthday * Paul Buckman’s birthday
Richard & Joanne Chamberlin’s 50th wedding anniversary * Rachell Colucci & Paula Juriga’s marriage * Sr M Cool * Ron & Karen Crandall
Virgil & Debra Crandall * Marshall & Joyce Draper’s 25th wedding anniversary * Aden & Merna Francis’ 56th wedding anniversary * Noah Ga
Ken & Lois Gernaat * Kate Kirk Greenburg * Dolores Heidanus * Bill & Doris Inkster * Marvin King
Ralph & Betty Kirch’s 63rd wedding anniversary * Dan Kucich * Lisa Lutz * Al & Ilenya Marrin * Donna McClurkan * Reagan Marie Mead
Dick & Pam Nivala * Carl & Gloria Osterling’s 58th wedding anniversary * Maija Petersons * Avery & Patty Playord’s 50th wedding anniversa
Rick & Becky Ramsey’s birthdays * Barbara Van Dalen * Warehouse workers * Tom & Nancy Wilson’s 25th anniversary
Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Gits in memory o:Beth Allen * Robert Amrhein * James Bauho * Nancie Bigler * Andrew Garrett Blodgett * Donald G. Bloesch * Pansy Bowers
Richard Burlington * Maxine Bushouse * Robert W. Carper * Howard L. Case * Tom Crooks * Andy DeVolder * Gail Easter * Arlon Egan
Richard Eustice * Jeanne Maltby Fahrenbach * Anna Forrester * Mary Forrester * Jose Ghahramani, Sr. * Wilred Godrey * Patricia Haddoc
Phillip A. Hateld * Irene Hedger * Durwood & Mary Holmes * Loring Janes * Susan Kaiser * Helen G. Kelly * Marguerite Kolb * Robert LaityLance Lamber * Maxine Louden * Linda Renauld Lutz * Betty McGuire * Michael Messer * Kathy Mizeur * Bill Onderlinde * Jamie Oorbeck
Thomas Oorbeck * Frank Ossif Jr. * Jean Overton * Chip Passavant * Gerald L. Pochyla * Sarah Rantz * Beverly Reddy * Jessica Renauld
Tom Rich * Carol Sakstrup * Marilyn Scheel * Dr. Peter Schmitt * Pat Searles * Eric Selner * Harry Selner * Joani Siwik * Alice Souden
Ann Stevens * Doug & Marie Renauld Stone * Donald Swanson * Evone Szyperski * Paul Taylor * Nannette Temple
Robert Van Dis * Sandy VanderBor * Roon Visser * Carole Walsh * Robert Wielenga
Board o DirectorsPatricia CarlinRobert EzelleBruce GelbaughAlan HarbaughMichael HendersonLynn JesselCheryl Knapp
Elizabeth Makohn
913 E Alcott
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001
Business Phone: 269.488.2617
Food Request Line: 269.343.3663
Fax: 269.343.3669
Email: [email protected]
Website: kzool.org
Non•Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Kalamazoo, MI
Permit No. 1693
OUR MISSION:To expand the availability of
emergency food resources and promote the ability of hungry
people to feed themselves.
OUR VALUES:lCompassionlRespect
l Justice l Integrity
l Advocacy
Donna McClurkanHarvey MyersHelen NorrisMaija PetersonsStacey RandolphMartha Simpson
Jan Tiderington
Sta/Business Ofce 269.488.2617 ext. Joan Atwell, Call Center Lead 201Melissa Burel, Donor Database Coordinator 206Art Cole, Services Director 207Ferron Foisy, Call Center Lead 201George Geissel, Bookkeeper 212Kathy Gernaat, Operations Director 212Phyllis Hepp,Director of Organizational Development 210
Mary Hutchins, Warehouse Assistant 211
Jennier Johnson, Public Relations/Dev. Director Deb Josephson, Services Coordinator Marv King, Food Director Anne Wend Lipsey, Executive Director Kimberly Schoetzow, Comm. Coordinator Carolyn Tyler, Operations Coordinator Laura Winther, Volunteer Coordinator