Food on Foot

“Board members duke sherman and kelsey curran have a family relationship.”

“The draft form 990 is presented to the audit committee for review and comments. After any changes are made, the complete form 990 is provided to the board prior to filing.”

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. Board members are required to sign an annual statement that they have received, read and agree to abide by the policy. The policy includes, among other things, recusal from discussion of any matter where the director has a potential conflict of interest.”

“The organization follows appropriate protocols for determining the compesation of the executive director, including using comparative data and board approval of the compensation. Box 15a is checked yes for this reason. Box 15b is checked no since no employees meet the definition.”

“The organization makes all required documents available at its business office upon request.”

“Stephen plum served as a board member and assumed the role of vice chair in november 2024.”

“Jobs & housing program - the jobs & housing program at food on foot continues working to create systematic change in the los angeles region by helping people transition from life on the streets into steady employment and permanent housing. Food on foot continues to address the underlying issues such as lack of confidence, lack of trust, dependency challenges, and the stigma that affects people experiencing homelessness in a competitive housing and employment market. Men and women experiencing homelessness participate in the jobs & housing program and secure gift card stipends for participating in work crews that clean the hollywood farmers market and hollywood streets on sundays as they secure job and life skills training. Program members also receive case management support to become fully employed, housed, and self-sufficient. In 2024 one hundred and fifty-two people participated in the program. In 2003, food on foot launched an innovative volunteer program designed to link mentors with unhoused members to assist with financial literacy, life skills, friendship, and long-term stability. This program continued and expanded in 2024.”

“Nutritional meals and clothing program for men, women, and children in need. Food on foot provides crucial hot meals, nutritious bagged lunches, additional food items, clothing, hygiene, and other supplies to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the hollywood area of los angeles every sunday. The average attendance stands between 300-380 per week. Food on foot provided a total of approximately 25,500 hot meals and bagged lunches at the sunday servings in 2024. Thousands of clothing and personal items such as shirts, shoes, socks, undergarments, backpacks, and hygiene supplies along with over 57 tons of grocery supplies were provided. The food on foot sunday serving provides a safe place for individuals, families, and children to meet and support their unhoused neighbors. In 2024, 1,000 households totaling 1,304 individuals volunteered at the food on foot.”

“The process remains the same as last year.”