Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Inc

“The audit and 990 were prepared by our certified public accountants and were reviewed and approved by the finance committee and board, as required by board policy.”

“Klf, its affiliates and components, and all officers, directors, delegates, council, committee members, and employees shall scrupulously avoid any conflict between their own respective individual, professional, or business interests and the interests of the organization, and any and all actions taken by them on behalf of the organization in their respective capacities. In the event that any officer, director, delegate, council or committee member, or employee of the organization shall have any direct or indirect interest in, or relationship with, any individual or organization which proposed to enter into any transaction with the organization, including but not limited to transactions involving: the sale, puchase, lease or rental of any property of other assets; employment, or rendition of services, personal or otherwise; the award of any grant, contract or subcontract; the investment or deposit of any funds of the organization, such person shall give notice of such interest or relationship and shall thereafter refrain from discussing or voting on the particular transaction in which they have interest or otherwise attempting to exert any influence on the organization, or its components to affect the decision to participate or not participate in such transactions. All officers, directors, delegates, council, committee members, and employees reviewed and signed the organization's conflict of interest policy.”

“The personnel committee (made up of impartial decision makers including non-board member human resource professionals) reviews the compensation and compares to amounts for other organizations of similar size and function. The process is documented and compensation recommendations go to the board annually for action.”

“Same as process for top official”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request at the offices of klf.”

“All other accomplishments: commodity supplemental food program (csfp): senior citizens receive supplemental groceries each month. Food is directly distributed to local housing developments, social service organizations, and community centers. Targeted outreach: this program is designed to support individuals who are unable to secure food assistance from us in traditional ways for a variety of reasons. Food product and delivery methods are specific to the population we are trying to support (e.g. Homeless encampments) and may be offered in partnership with another organization in the community (e.g. Emergency packs for kalamazoo department of public safety officers to distribute). Weekend food pack program: child-friendly food packs are provided to students at different public schools in order to help bridge the weekend food gap.”