Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank

“Executive and financial management staff conduct a thorough review of the drafted form 990 before it is shared with the board's finance committee for further analysis. Upon satisfaction of the finance committee that the document is ready for full board review, the form 990 is shared with the board of directors with a recommendation for adoption by the finance committee.”

“On an annual basis, board members sign a conflict of interest statement indicating they have read and retained copies of the organization's conflict of interest policy. They indicate that they have complied with the policies and are aware of no potential or possible violations. These statements are maintained on file at the organization. Additionally, individuals serving the organization who believe they have a conflict of interest, are to report such concerns to the president & ceo in a timely manner and refrain from further participation until the conflict can be reviewed and resolved.”

“The executive committee of the board met to evaluate ceo performance and recommend to the board an annual salary for him. This included an evaluation of comparative information with regards to pay structure for like individuals within the community and organizations with similar missions and structure.”

“The organization's audited financial statements are made available to the public through our website and through a published annual report designed for distribution to donors.”

“Feeding children program activities include: school food pantry - school-based pantries are located on the grounds of a school to provide a more readily accessible source of food assistance to children and their families. As a need is identified by school staff, the pre-packed boxes containing a few days of emergency food, along with resource materials such as a pantry reference list and snap information, are distributed to the families in need. After-school snack program - the after-school snack program provides nutritious, freshly prepared snacks to children in an environment that is safe, accessible, and convenient. Sites are located at organizations that provide after-school programming for youth such as schools, the boys and girls club, hazel hill apartments & salem church library. Summer food service program (sfsp) - through the summer nutrition program, children and youth can continue to have no cost access to nourishing food while school is out. Participating sites serve either grab & go or sit down meals for youth to enjoy.”

“Direct fundraising expenses 3,820 direct fundraising expenses -3,820”