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The Food Depot
The Food Depot
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About this organization
Mission
The Food Depot fosters healthy communities by engaging a network of partners and developing solutions for a hunger-free New Mexico.
About
THE FOOD DEPOT FOSTERS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING A NETWORK OF PARTNERS AND DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS FOR A HUNGER-FREE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. AS THE FOOD BANK FOR NINE COUNTIES, THE FOOD DEPOT PROVIDES HUNGER RELIEF TO 55,000 PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. THE FOOD DEPOT ADDRESSES THE CRISIS OF HUNGER THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SUPPORT OF A NETWORK OF OVER 145 PARTNER NONPROFIT PROGRAMS AND SEVEN DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS. EACH MONTH, THE FOOD DEPOT PROVIDES OVER 430,000 MEALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED-THE MOST VULNERABLE OF OUR COMMUNITY-CHILDREN, SENIORS, WORKING FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN ILL HEALTH. THE FOOD DEPOT'S HUNGER RELIEF NETWORK INCLUDES PARTNERS SUCH AS FOOD PANTRIES, HOT MEAL PROGRAMS, SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND SENIOR CENTERS. AS THE FOOD DEPOT SUPPORTS THE HUNGER RELIEF COMPONENTS OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS, THE NONPROFITS ARE ABLE TO FOCUS RESOURCE ON THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN 18-19, SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT PARTNERS REPRESENTED 73% OF THE FOOD DEPOT'S OVERALL FOOD DISTRIBUTION. THE FOOD DEPOT ALSO OPERATES SEVEN DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE CRISIS OF HUNGER AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FOOD 4 KIDS, LUNCH BOX EXPRESS, SQUARE MEALS, MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, DIAPER DEPOT, AND FOOD 4 PETS. TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF ITS PARTNERS AND DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS, THE FOOD DEPOT ACTS AS A FOOD RESCUE ORGANIZATION, ACCESSING SURPLUS FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE. RESCUED FOOD IS COMBINED WITH FOOD ACQUIRED FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL FOOD MANUFACTURERS, FOOD DRIVES, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTRE, GROWERS, FOOD DISTRIBUTORS, AND FOOD BROKERS. IN FY18-19, THE FOOD DEPOT PROVIDED 6.2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD, ENOUGH FOR 5.1 MILLION MEALS TO OVER 55,000 PEOPLE IN NINE COUNTIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The food depot operates a range of programs designed to meet critical demographic, geographic, and nutritional needs in a nine-county service area in northern new mexico.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Ending hunger in northern new mexico”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is NM as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 1222-A SILER RD, SANTA FE, NM, 87507.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 28 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $426,436.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,433,098 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $504,925 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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