Local Food Hub

Organization Overview

Local Food Hub is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Local Food Hub employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Local Food Hub is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Local Food Hub generated $955.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PARTNERING WITH VIRGINIA FARMERS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO LOCAL FOOD

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FOOD ACCESS LOCAL FOOD HUB IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCAL FOOD. IN 2023, ITS FRESH FARMACY PROGRAM EXPANDED TO SERVE MORE THAN 600 HOUSEHOLDS EACH WEEK AND PARTNERED WITH OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES TO OFFER HOME DELIVERY AND OTHER SERVICES. THISALLOWED HIGH RISK PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS FRESH PRODUCE WHILE SAFELY SHELTERING IN PLACE AND PROVIDED AN IMPORTANT OUTLET FOR FARMERS. LOCAL FOOD HUB CONTINUED TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD JUSTICE AND HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS.


GROWER SERVICES LOCAL FOOD HUB PROVIDES CRITICAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AREA FARMERS WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON FOOD SAFETY AND FAIRNESS IN FARMING. IT HAS HELPED DOZENS OF FARMERS GET FOOD SAFETY CERTIFIED, IS DEVELOPING THE FIRST FOOD SAFETY APP SPECIFICALLY FOR SMALL FARMS AND IS CREATING A BLACK FARMER DIRECTORY TO INCREASE PURCHASING FROM BIPOC FARMERS.


MARKET ACCESS LOCAL FOOD HUB WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MARKETS FOR FARMERS IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AND ACROSS THE STATE. THOUGH IT IS NO LONGER AN OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC IT CREATED THE FIRST DRIVETHROUGH, PREORDER FARMERS MARKET IN THE AREA TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS AND SMALL FARMERS NEEDING TO REACH CUSTOMERS. THE TWICE WEEKLY MARKETS HAVE BEEN A LIFELINE FOR CONSUMERS AND FARMERS ALIKE AND REINVESTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE FARMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Blackburn
Director
$0
Stephen Byrd
Director
$0
Dr Marcus Comer
Chair
$0
Tom Mcdougall
Director
$0
Gordon Walker
Treasurer
$0
Michele Gibson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $325,473
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$483,904
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$809,377
Total Program Service Revenue$122,199
Investment income $23,862
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $955,583

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