United Food Bank

Organization Overview

United Food Bank is located in Mesa, AZ. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, United Food Bank employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Food Bank 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 06/2021, United Food Bank generated $42.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.1m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, United Food Bank has awarded 462 individual grants totaling $120,112,254. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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UNITING COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UNITED FOOD BANK ALLEVIATES HUNGER ACROSS ARIZONA THROUGH THE SOURCING, RESCUE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD FROM GROCERY STORES AND FEDERAL COMMODITIES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITHIN OUR 19,500 SQUARE MILE SERVICE AREA. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, UFB DISTRIBUTED OVER 21 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD, TRANSLATING TO MORE THAN 17 MILLION MEALS. THE FOOD WE DISTRIBUTE PROVIDES TEMPORARY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CRISES, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS, AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS, AS WELL AS THOSE DEALING WITH ILLNESS, UNEXPECTED JOB LOSS, OR OTHER LIFE EVENTS IMPACTING THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.


OLDER ADULTS (AGED 60+) RECEIVE A MONTHLY FOOD PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL FIVE MAJOR FOOD GROUPS AND CHEESE, THROUGH THEIR LOCAL PARTICIPATING UNITED FOOD BANK PARTNER AGENCY. IN 2022, OVER 32,000 FOOD BOXES WERE PROVIDED TO OLDER ADULTS IN ARIZONA. THIS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS THEIR DIETS WITH HEALTHY FOODS, ENHANCING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR OLDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. UFB COLLABORATES WITH PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE CONSISTENT DELIVERY OF THESE ESSENTIAL FOOD PACKAGES TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A NEED FOR FOOD.


IN ARIZONA, WHERE ONE IN SEVEN CHILDREN FACE HUNGER, UNITED FOOD BANK COLLABORATES WITH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD HUNGER. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH FREE, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS THROUGH THESE PARTNER PROGRAMS. IN 2022, UNITED FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 325,731 MEALS THROUGH THE KIDS LIFE PROGRAM, ENSURING THAT FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN RECEIVE VITAL NOURISHMENT TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mike Suriano
Treasurer/interim CEO (10/22-02/23)
$31,835
Jason Porter
Past Chair
$0
Cathy Chlarson
Chair
$0
Christina Dicksen
Vice Chair
$0
John Gibson
Interim-Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Trinet-soi
Professional Employer Organization
$2,083,016
Arizona Rapid Refrigeration
Construction Of Cooler
$202,066
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$41,356,248
Investment income $45,762
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $357,827
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $41,978,050

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Food Bank has awarded $32,304,029 in support to 114 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A NEW LEAF

PURPOSE: OPERATING COSTS

$228,783

APACHE JUNCTION SALVATION ARMY

PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

$697,686

ABIDING MINISTRIES

PURPOSE: GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY,OPERATING COSTS

$82,748

APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: FOOD DONATIONS

$22,112

ASTER AGING CSFP

PURPOSE: FOOD DONATIONS

$23,916

BUDDHIST TZU-CHI FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

$249,865
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Community Food Bank Inc
Tucson, AZ
$127,317,393
The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc
Oakland, CA
$119,800,578
Food Bank Contra Costa And Solano
Concord, CA
$115,008,160
Central California Food Bank
Fresno, CA
$96,876,716
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
San Diego, CA
$97,825,585
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Orange County Inc
Irvine, CA
$91,574,545
Arizona Food Bank Network
Phoenix, AZ
$78,092,603
California Association Of Food Banks
Oakland, CA
$76,827,886
Care And Share Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
$62,542,872
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Sacramento, CA
$63,440,108
Cal Foods Logistics
Pleasant Hill, CA
$67,855,152
Feeding America Riverside And San Bernardino Counties
Riverside, CA
$64,813,026
Redwood Empire Food Bank
Santa Rosa, CA
$57,800,802
Foodbank Of Southern California
Long Beach, CA
$59,653,720
The Food Bank Of Northern Nevada Inc
Sparks, NV
$52,568,331
Food In Need Of Distribution Inc
Indio, CA
$42,371,816
United Food Bank
Mesa, AZ
$41,978,050
Food Finders Inc
Los Alamitos, CA
$33,036,401
Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara, CA
$40,150,474
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
Watsonville, CA
$25,802,721
Food Bank For Larimer County
Loveland, CO
$26,520,903
Weld Food Bank
Greeley, CO
$25,594,470
Yolo Food Bank
Woodland, CA
$23,338,085
Yuma Community Food Bank
Yuma, AZ
$23,418,424
Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund
San Francisco, CA
$14,382,738

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