Feeding San Diego

“The 990 is presented to the audit committees for review. It is then presented for review by the board.”

“Feeding America San Diego reviews the conflict of interest policy in detail with each new hire. Anyone who feels they are witness to any conflicts are directed to any of the following: supervisor, human resources, or the executive director to discuss any concerns. A review of any topics are prepared by 2 key employees. Any findings are then addressed with the individual or the staff as a whole if the situation need. Policies may be developed or revised to ensure that conflicts are not repeated.”

“The position of CEO is determined by the Board of Directors by independent vote. The salary is recommended by the Compensation committee and approved by vote by the Board of Directors.”

“The board of directors is required to review the compensation, evaluate and document that it is just and reasonable.”

“The organization makes it's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: FEEDING EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE Feeding America San Diego integrates nutrition education, advocacy, CalFresh outreach and capacity building into all initiatives and programs. To reduce the risk of chronic illnesses associated with hunger, FASD focuses on distributing healthy and fresh foods along with appropriate nutrition education. Advocacy efforts and CalFresh outreach enable clients to make ends meet and move towards self-sufficiency. Additionally, FASD works hand-in-hand with community partners, agencies and schools to maximize program impact and build infrastructure.Programs Healthy Cook Program: The Healthy Cook program is a six-part nutrition course including hands-on training and cooking demonstrations targeted at improving the health of clients at specific distribution sites. The Organization gages the impact of the program through client surveys that capture client eating habits and measure health behaviors. Agency Capacity Building: Through close communication and regular evaluation, the Organization works to build the capacity of its network in the areas of advocacy, CalFresh outreach, nutrition education and volunteer programs, as well as the safe and effective distribution of nutritious foods. Part of this includes convening an Agency Advisory Council (AAC) comprised of agency representatives from across San Diego County that regularly convene to provide guidance, insight and educational support to the partner agency network through training, networking and on-line resources. CalFresh Outreach: The Organizations CalFresh team enrolls eligible clients, dispels myths about food stamp assistance, and helps eliminate the stigma surrounding the program. The Organizations outreach model is designed to move clients towards self-sufficiency and provide support throughout the complex application process. The CalFresh team conducts outreach at large-scale food distributions, pantries, community events and is growing the highly successful same-day application workshops in conjunction with the County of San Diego CalFresh eligibility workers. Health-care Partnerships: With the growing understanding of the link between hunger and health, the Organization has developed strategic partnerships with health-care providers such as University of California San Diego's student-run Free Health Clinic and Sharp Grossmont Hospital to improve the health of our community. The latest Community Health Needs Assessment conducted jointly by hospitals throughout San Diego County identified food security and access to food as the number one social determinant of health for San Diegans. By screening patients for food insecurity and integrating food assistance and nutrition education into health-care, the Organization can increase food access to those in need and reduce the health implications of food insecurity. Advocacy: In order to achieve a hunger-free and healthy community, the Organization advocates for the rights of the food insecure on a federal, state and local level. Through a variety of partnerships, the Organization educates the community and elected officials on the issues impacting our clients and distribution partners. When appropriate, the Organization gives clients and partner agencies the opportunity to share their stories with elected officials, and give a testimony of how specific legislation will affect their lives and those of their clients, including an annual trip to Sacramento to speak directly with legislative offices at the capitol.”