We’re investing in the right modern storage and infrastructure to scale capacity to meet the entire need for missing meals and to enroll more students in our workforce training.

• Build a new, modern distribution center and workforce training center
• Our new, centralized center will expand Freestore’s storage, processing and distribution capacity
• Maximize efficiency and consolidate two of our current distribution facilities into one, for long term cost savings
• Transform and expand our ability to provide more healthy, nutritious food — with greater refrigeration capabilities, improved efficiency and coordination with our partners
• Increase our storage and processing of more fresh (perishable) foods.
• Expand and enhance space for LIFT and COOKS! workforce training programs.

We’re expanding partner pantry food distribution and storage capacity and support our network with services.

• Strengthen the infrastructure of the network of pantries with refrigerated vehicles, grants for capital needs, and additional resources.
• Expand the capacity of partner pantries to bring in what we share out.
• By 2025, we want 80% of all food distributed to be healthy, nutritious and, to a large extent, perishable foods. The community food pantry is changing in nature.
• Significant capital support for 20% of our higher volume pantry partners.
• Enhance the ability of the network to direct people into relevant supportive services

We’re preparing for the future by strengthening our endowment and Innovating with our support services.

• The endowment is our source for sustainable, long-term funding for our many support programs.
• Continue our unique role as a leader, partner and innovator with strategic investments in programs.
• Expand current successful workforce training programs.
• Pilot new nationally recognized best practices at the local level.