Extrafood Org

“The ceo and treasurer will review and approve the 990 before it is filed. A copy is also provided to each member of the board after it is filed.”

“Senior employees, officers, and directors of the corporation are covered under the policy. Determinations of whether a conflict exists are made at the board level, excluding any board member if involved.”

“Comparability data, input from independent persons, and review/approval by independent persons are all used for the board to determine the compensation of the executive director.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and annual returns are made available upon request.”

“and farmers' markets, and delivered the food to 89 safety net partners throughout Marin County. ExtraFood reached more than 8,000 people every month with prepared food, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat, baked goods, and packaged goods. And, ExtraFood significantly reduced the massive impact of food waste on local greenhouse gas emissions.Also in 2018, ExtraFood won the Heart of Marin Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence Award, a highly competitive and prestigious award given to an organization that has demonstrated exemplary service to its constituents. And, Founder Marv Zauderer was one of five Bay Area leaders honored with the Silver Jefferson Award for Public Service.ExtraFood uses financial gifts wisely and efficiently: Every $1 invested enables ExtraFood to share $5 worth of Marins fresh food with people in need.In sum, ExtraFood is ending hunger differently:- Leading a movement to change Marins food system: from wasting food to donating it;- Sharing extraordinary resources of our community with our community: high-quality fresh food and, in 2018, 10,000 hours of volunteer time; and- Expanding our nimble and responsive food recovery model as a long-term, renewable resource for Marin.In 2018, ExtraFood's fifth year of operation, we made significant progress towards our first major goal: enrolling every possible Marin business and school in our program, and rescuing every possible pound of excess fresh food for Marins most vulnerable people. In partnership with so many across the county, ExtraFood's work in 2018 was a major step toward the day when all in our community have the food they need.”