1. What’s On The Menu Charles Allen Director of Product Development

2. Overview 1 1.Food Donation Trends 2.Rising Food Costs 3.Produce Program Opportunities

3. Feeding America Trends 2

4. Foodbank Trends 3

5. Food Prices are Rising 4 $24.57 August 2010 $26.69 August 2011 9% increase

6. Foodbank’s Purchase Program 5 Spaghetti Sauce $10.00 to $10.25 per case up 3% Chili $12.15 to $12.50 per case up 3% Pancake Mix $7.58 to $8.70 per case up 15% Peanut Butter $12.70 to $19.95 per case up 57%

7. Meeting the Need 6 Food prices continue to rise Agencies continue to see more people but may have fewer resources to serve them What is the most cost effective and nutritious way to help your community?

8. Produce! 7 Foodbank cost for a case of apples: $7.50 Agency cost for a case of apples: $0.00 Foodbank cost for a 10 lbs. bag of potatoes: $0.98 Agency cost for a for a 10 lbs. bag of potatoes : $0.00

9. Ohio Agriculture Clearance 8

10. For Discussion 9 What would make it possible for your agency to distribute more produce? Don’t forget to complete the Food Procurement Questionnaire in your folder. The first breakout session begins at 1:00 p.m.