The prison provides the land, labor and agricultural expertise. The prisoners gain self-esteem from knowing they are giving back to society. Without the Food Bank, this food might be thrown away. Funding is needed to operate refrigerated trucks and to pay utility costs of our enormous freezers and coolers. The Food Bank provides training classes and practical tools to member agencies on the subjects of nutrition, food safety and sanitation - all at no cost to the agencies.
Funding is needed to develop and produce class materials.
The Capital Area Food Bank relies on our friends in the retail grocery business for donations of their surpluses, especially perishable foods like meat, dairy products, and bread. Without the Food Bank, this food might be thrown away.