Food For Free improves access to healthy food through establishing innovative programming and partnerships to overcome barriers and strengthen the community food system.
They believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental right. They envision a future where everyone in their community – regardless of age, income, or ability – has consistent access to fresh, healthy, delicious food.
Through a combination of food rescue and transportation services, they give food programs year-round access to fresh fruits and vegetables, while their direct service programs bring food to students, seniors, and others most at risk of hunger. Their programs address not only short-term hunger, but also the long-term health effects of food insecurity and poor nutrition, while reducing food waste.
Leadership:
- In partnership with the Board of Directors and Sr. Leadership Team (direct reports), implement refreshed strategic plan, advance KPI’s for personnel and measurement of programmatic outcomes, and evaluation for the organization.
- Advance an inclusive culture dedicated to equity, justice and belonging.
- Lead community outreach, advocacy, corporate partnerships, and public relations efforts for the organization. Serve as the main point of contact for press, government, auditing, and monitoring visits.
- Strategically manage and support critical government partnerships/relationships to build strong support systems and funding opportunities.
- Contribute to local, state, and federal level boards, committees, task forces and panels to promote the mission of Food for Free while building strong relationships to bolster larger efforts around food insecurity.
- Support the Board of Directors by maintaining open and regular communications and sharing financial data in a timely manner for the board to fulfill their fiduciary obligations.
Management:
- Oversee Programs and supervise Development/Fundraising, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, and Operations.
- Responsible for defining Organizational Structure and hiring all direct reports.
- Responsible for ensuring clear and updated policies and procedures for all levels of associates including but not limited to: benefits, compensation philosophy, career growth, operating policies and procedures, etc.
- Collaboratively develop organization and program budgets.
- Manage engagement with press, legal professionals, or consultants.
- Implement and serve as main point of contact for any emergency programs, task forces, committees needed throughout the year.
- Support fundraising efforts including engaging and soliciting funders, volunteer appreciation and speaking engagements. Work closely with Chief Development Officer to develop a sustainable philanthropy program.
- Monitor the financial position of the organization and recommend budget amendments to ensure stability of the organization both short and long-term.
