Presentation - Lions Clubs International

Working Together to 

Relieve Hunger 

November 12, 2013 

Australia and United States

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Today’s Agenda 

‣ “Relieving the Hunger” Campaign Overview 

‣ Panel Session 

Feeding America 

Foodbank Australia 

Foodbank of Western Australia 

‣ Discussion Session/Q & A 

‣ “Relieving the Hunger” Resources

Today’s Presenters 

‣ Daniel Nisbet, Vice President of Development, 


‣ Sarah Pennell, Business and Communications 

Manager, Foodbank Australia 

‣ Anne Graydon, Fundraising and Development 

Manager, Foodbank of Western Australia

Global Hunger 

870 million people were suffering from chronic 

undernourishment in 2010-2012. 

Vast majority of food insecure people (852 

million) live in developing countries, around 

15% of their population. 

16 million people are undernourished in 

developed countries. 

Poor nutrition causes nearly half (45%) of 

deaths in children under five - 3.1 million 

children each year.

Our Global Network

Relieving the Hunger Campaign 

The “Relieving the Hunger” Global Service 

Action Campaign is an opportunity for 

Lions to bring together communities and 

connect through a common goal to provide 

food and nourishment to hungry children 

and adults.

Your Global Impact 

Service 

Activities 

Service Hours 

People 

Served 

To date, Lions 

reported over 

11,000 

Activities under 

the Relieving the 

Hunger 

Campaign. 

Reporting clubs 

dedicated over 

517,000 

hours to hungerrelated 

activities. 

Lions served over 

2.1 million 

people through 

Relieving the 

Hunger campaign 

projects worldwide.

Lions in Action

Lions in Action

Poll Question 

What types of hunger projects has 

your club organized? 

Please check all that apply: 

Food Collection Drives 

Holiday Food Baskets 

School Feeding Program 

Food Bank or Food Pantry Support 

We have not yet participated in a 

hunger service project


Dan Nisbet 

Vice President of Development 


dnisbet@feedingamerica.org 

www.feedingamerica.org

Lions Club International and Feeding America 

Working Together to Relieve Hunger

AGENDA 

• Hunger In America Today 

• Feeding America’s Vision: A Hunger-Free America 

• Mobilizing Lions to Help End Hunger in America 

• Lions Global Service Campaign – Relieve The Hunger 

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HUNGER IN AMERICA TODAY 


WHILE THE 

ECONOMY IS 

RECOVERING, 

HUNGRY 

AMERICANS 

ARE NOT. 

FOOD 

INSECURITY 

REMAINS AT 

RECORD 

HIGHS. 


49,000,000 

PEOPLE FOOD INSECURE 

1 in 6 Americans 


1 in 5 

CHILDREN 

16 MILLION CHILDREN 

STRUGGLE WITH 

HUNGER 


4 MILLION 

SENIORS FACE CHOICES 

BETWEEN PAYING RENT, 

UTILITIES, AND HAVING 

ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD 


AMERICANS ARE PRESSURED FINANCIALLY DUE 

TO A CONVERGENCE OF ECONOMIC STRESSES 

UNEMPLOYMENT 

is still near 8% nationwide and in high food insecure counties it is 

13% 

PRICE SURGES 

for gas, food & other daily staples are decimating family budgets 

HOUSING CRISIS 

has forced many out of their homes while others are underwater and 

unable to sell 

PERSONAL DEBT 

in the U.S. is highest in history 


IN THESE TIMES OF NEED, 

MORE AND MORE PEOPLE 

ARE TURNING TO THEIR 

LOCAL FOOD BANK FOR HELP. 

1 MILLION 

MORE PEOPLE 

COMPARED TO FOUR YEARS 

PRIOR, ARE SEEKING 

EMERGENCY 

FOOD ASSISTANCE FROM THE 

FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK 

EACH WEEK. 


OUR VISION 

A HUNGER-FREE 

AMERICA 


WE WILL REALIZE OUR VISION BY... 

FEEDING THE HUNGRY 

We will obtain more nutritious food to feed more people more 

often. 

STRENGTHENING THE SYSTEM THAT 

NOURISHES OUR NATION 

We will more efficiently distribute food to those who need it the 

most. 

LEADING THE NATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST 

HUNGER 

We will rally the nation so that it is no longer acceptable 

that hunger exists in our country. 


FEED 

STRENGTHE 

N 

LEAD 

Each aspect of Feeding America is vital to our success. 

Working together, our system has the power to provide 

BILLIONS OF MEALS 

FOR HUNGRY AMERICANS 


HOW OUR NETWORK WORKS 

DONATIONS ARE MADE 

Feeding America secures donations from the food and grocery 

industries, government agencies, individuals and other 

organizations. 

FOOD IS MOVED 

Feeding America moves donated food and grocery products 

through member food banks to where they are needed most. 

FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED & STORED 

Member food banks ensure the safe storage and reliable 

distribution of donated goods to local charitable agencies. 

FOOD REACHES THOSE IN NEED 

Donations are provided to people in need at food pantries, soup 

kitchens, youth programs, seniors centers and emergency 

shelters. 


THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK 

202 COMMUNITY FOOD BANKS 

61,000 AGENCIES 

37,000,000AMERICANS SERVED 


FEEDING AMERICA’S IMPACT 

37 MILLION 

AMERICANS 

served annually, including 

14 million children and 

3 million seniors. 

9 MEALS 

supplied for each dollar 

donated. 

3.2 BILLION MEALS 

sourced annually. 

969 MILLION POUNDS 

of fresh fruits and vegetables 

sourced by our network in 

FY13. 

203 FOOD BANKS 

in our network. 

650,000 VOLUNTEERS 

help carry out our vision for a 

hunger-free America. 


OUR GOAL 

Provide 3.6 billion meals annually by 2018— 

an increase of 1 billion meals. This will enable us to feed 

37 million food insecure Americans more frequently. 

2010 

2.6 BILLION 

MEALS 

2018 

3.6 BILLION 

MEALS 


MOBILIZING LIONS TO HELP 

END HUNGER IN THE USA 

We can only end hunger when the 

American public is aware of the full extent 

of the problem and understands and 

recognizes the hidden face of hunger in 

America. Lions are already vital partners 

and can do more: 

OBJECTIVES: 

• Drive awareness of hunger among Lions and 

Clubs of the USA 

• Drive awareness of Feeding America as the 

leading hunger-relief organization in the 

nation 

• Help convert awareness into increased 

activity, donations and advocates 


RELIEVING THE HUNGER 

Lions Global Service Action Campaign 

• Take action in December and 

January 

– Organize projects that mobilize club 

members 

– Visit The Global FoodBanking Network 

or Feeding America for volunteer 

opportunities and consider other service 

projects 

• Campaign Resources 

– Call to Action Flyer 

– Planning Guide 

– Project Ideas 

– Food Drive Project Sheet 

– News Release 


GET INVOLVED TODAY 

• Visit www.FeedingAmerica.org 

• Volunteer: http://feedingamerica.org/getinvolved/volunteer.aspx 

• Advocate – Take Action Now! 

• Read and Share Stories 

• Augment Club Fundraising Tools 

and Member Engagement Options 

• Utilize tools on Lions’ website 

• Utilize Map the Meal Gap to 

understand hunger in your 

community 

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• http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-inamerica/hunger-studies/map-the-mealgap.aspx 

• Host a Virtual Food Drive 

• Start your own personal fundraiser 

online

THANK YOU, LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL 



Sarah Pennell 

Business and Communications 

Manager 


Sarahp@foodbank.com.au 

www.foodbank.org.au


Anne Graydon 

Fundraising and Development 

Manager 


Anne.Graydon@foodbankwa.org.au 

www.foodbankwa.org.au


Working to End Hunger in Australia

Hunger in Australia 

• It’s a hidden problem 

• 1 in 10 Australians experience food 

insecurity every year 

• Half of them are children 

• Not just the homeless and unemployed. 

Biggest group now seeking help is the 

working poor 

• Charities don’t have enough food to 

meet the need – 65,000 people are 

turned away every month

What we believe 

In this country of abundance, no 

one seeking food assistance 

should be turned away empty 

handed due to lack of food

What is Foodbank? 

• Formed in 1992 

• The largest hunger relief 

organisation in Australia 

• Warehouses in every state capitals 

and 11 regional centres 

• 107 staff 

• 3,500 volunteers annually

We make a difference 

700 food company partners 

25.6 million kgs of food 

34 Million meals 

$180 million in charity saving 

2,600 charities assisted 

2012-13 figures

How it works

Disaster Resilience 

• A first responder in times of 

disaster with the networks to get 

food where it’s needed 

• Able to call on food industry 

assistance and then direct their 

donations to the right places 

• Provide support for the weeks and 

months it takes for people to 

rebuild their lives

Where does the food come from? 

• The entire food chain 

– Farmers 

– Manufacturers 

– Retailers and Wholesalers 

• Every point of production 

– Pre production (e.g. ingredients) 

– Post production (e.g. extended runs) 

– Incorrect labels or damaged packaging 

– Surplus stock (e.g. close to expiry, slow 

moving and deleted lines)

Our Challenge 

• Double our food provision 

• Increase donations of essential staples 

• Increase the volumes of fresh foods 

• Improve the nutritional profile of our 

supply

Collaborative Supply Program 

• Proactively partner with food 

companies 

• Seek donations of ingredients, 

production, packing and transport 

• Produce essential items such as 

breakfast cereals, milk, pasta and 

sauce, canned and fresh fruit and 

vegetables 

• $ donations help to complete the deal

Primary Produce Programs 

• Fresh & Long Life Milk 

• Grains 

• Fruit & Vegetables 

• Eggs 

• Meat

Ways to help - fundraising 

• For food (e.g. rice program) 

• For programs (e.g. school breakfast program, 

cooking program) 

• For infrastructure and equipment (e.g. 

trolleys, vehicles, warehouse racking) 

• For resources (e.g. merchandise, marketing 

materials)

Ways to help - volunteering 

• Lifeblood of Foodbank 

• Skilled and unskilled help needed 

• 100 volunteers needed a day nationally 

for warehouse operations 

• Commitment is totally flexible 

• Wide variety of opportunities (e.g. hamper 

packing, warehouse maintenance, fruit picking, 

school breakfast programs, events)

Ways to help – food drives 

• Provides a direct connection 

• Stand alone or as an addition to an 

event 

• Themed drives – fish for Easter, hams 

for Christmas 

• ‘Spring clean your pantry’

First Steps 

• Invite us to come and speak at your club 

• Take a tour of the Foodbank warehouse 

followed by either breakfast or dinner.

Thank You 

www.foodbank.org.au


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Today’s Presenters 

‣ Daniel Nisbet, Vice President of Development, 


‣ Sarah Pennell, Business and Communications 

Manager, Foodbank Australia 

‣ Anne Graydon, Fundraising and Development 

Manager, Foodbank of Western Australia

Ways you can help! 

During the months of December and January, we invite you and 

your club to join Lions around the world to help relieve hunger. 

Visit partner websites for volunteer opportunities near you: 

‣ Feeding America www.feedingamerica.org 

‣ Foodbank Australia www.foodbank.org.au 

‣ Foodbank of Western Australia www.foodbankwa.org.au 

‣ Global Foodbanking Network www.foodbanking.org


Get Involved: “Relieving the Hunger” 

• Deliver food baskets to families in need. 

• Plant a community vegetable garden. 

• Organize a food drive and collect canned 

goods. 

• Host a food bank leader to speak to your 

club. 

• Consider planning projects to relieve hunger 

throughout the year.


Lions Clubs International Foundation 

Standard Grant 

• Provides matching funds up to US$75,000 

• Approved for large-scale Lions' humanitarian projects. 

• Generally provides capital funding for equipment and 

infrastructure needs. 

Food bank equipment such as refrigerators, 

freezers, delivery vehicles 

www.lcif.org

“Relieving the Hunger” Resources 

Use the following resources to plan and promote your "Relieving the 

Hunger" Global Service Action Campaign project: 

• Call to Action Flyer: Get an overview of the "Relieving the Hunger" Global Service Action 

Campaign – and ideas to jumpstart your project. 

• Planning Guide: Use this step-by-step guide to organize your very own "Relieving the Hunger" 

project. 

• Project Ideas: Review ideas you and your club can use to participate in the campaign. 

• Food Drive Project Sheet: Use this project sheet to organize a food drive to alleviate hunger. 

• News Release: Send a news release to local media to help publicize your "Relieving the Hunger" 

project. 

• Partners! 

www.lionsclubs.og

“Relieving the Hunger” Resources 

• “Call to Action” Flyer 

• Planning Guide 

• 20 Project Ideas 

• Food Drive Project 

Sheet 

• Download at 

www.lionsclubs.org

Share Your Project! 

Share your “Relieving the Hunger” project and photos 

• My LCI – online service reporting 

• News Release 

• Club/District Website 

• Club/District Social Media 

• LCI: Connect with us online in many ways!

Thank You! 

Please contact us at programs@lionsclubs.org 

and visit our website for more resources: 

www.lionsclubs.org

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