1. The Case for ………. $11K in 2011 Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011 The Facts/ Faces of Hunger in Pima County Children: Over 50,000 children living at or below Federal Poverty Level Children represent 40% of all food bank’s clients Seniors/ Elderly: Tough economic times for our elderly … many have to choose between food and other essentials (medical/ utilities/ housing/ etc ) Represent 12% of all food bank’s clients Working Poor 45% of our households are working poor- folks who work but do not earn enough to be self-sufficient 13% of families in Tucson receive SNAP (food stamps) Pueblo HS Approximately 75% of PHS students receives reduced/ free lunch Tough economic times means families are struggling to put food on the table; receives assistance from the Community Food Bank. Someone you know receives assistance from the Community Food Bank.

2. Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011 Tucson Community Food Bank (TCFB) plays a major role in food assistance Is Efficient…. Ranked as 7th Best Managed out of 5,500 Non-Profit Organization in the US in 2009 Over $.97 of every $1.00 donated goes directly to food and food bank programs ( almost un-heard of in charitable organizations ! ) Less than $.03 of every $1.00 donated goes to administrative costs ( utilities/ rent/ insurance/ salaries/ etc ) For every $1.00 donated, the food bank can distribute $10.00 worth of food ( TCFB teams with other food banks for increased buying power …. Generic brands ) This dollar donation will provide meals for a family of four! Worthy cause … Worthy effort Tucson Community Food Bank efficiently fills a void to put food on the table

3. Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011 Now assuming that two cans sell for $1.00. With $1.00 you can donate two cans to the Community Food Bank. = $1.00 But if you donate that same dollar to the Community Food Bank, the Food Bank can then purchase $10.00 worth of cans or 20 cans!!!!! = $1.00 Worthy cause … Worthy effort Tucson Community Food Bank efficiently fills a void to put food on the table

4. Pueblo HS NHS: The Case for ………. $11K in 2011 The Vision: Pueblo HS to raise $11,000.00 of buying power for the Community Food Bank by Christmas Break. Goal is the have every Pueblo HS student/ faculty/staff donate at least $1.00 ‘$10K in 2010’ That is $1,000.00 for all you math majors ! If goal is reached …. Will allow Community Food Bank to purchase $11,000.00 of food Is inclusive for all Pueblo HS students/ faculty/ staff/ alumni to participate. Everyone participates – Everyone is recognized once goal is meet ! Why ?? Tremendous personal satisfaction in knowing that your donation will have a worthy & important impact in our community and will help someone you know! Help our reputation!!! Vision is aggressive; Need is urgent; Help make a difference in your community !!