An Open Letter To the Community
Dear Central Oregon Community Member,
Please allow me to introduce myself and the reason for this letter. My name is Robin Popp and I am the current Board Chair of the Hunger Prevention Coalition (HPC). I first became interested, and a member, over 15 years ago when I was introduced to HPC at a meeting of the Homeless Leadership Coalition. HPC attracted me because they were the only organization solely interested in assisting local meal-site/food providers with enhancing the nutritional value of food baskets and meals. As we all know, nutritional food (proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products) are the most expensive items in our grocery purchases. HPC raises funds that are then given to these agencies and must be used to purchase these expensive valuable food items. HPC is currently experiencing an immediate need for additional Board Members. Our current Board consists of 6 people and our by-laws call for between 7 and 15. At this point we are financially stable but people poor! We are asking your help in addressing this need.
HPC is a financially stable 501(c)3 organization that has been successfully fulfilling its mission in Central Oregon for 20 years. HPC just recently surpassed giving away $1 million in grant dollars to the food agencies we support. 100% of these dollars are used to enhance the nutritional value of meals and food boxes distributed to our neighbors in need through our partner agencies. HPC currently serves 14 partner food agencies in Bend, Prineville, Redmond, Warm Springs and LaPine. Please visit the website at hungerpc.org for more information.
If you believe in, and value our services, please forward this letter (or post it if possible on your website, bulletin board or community forum) to any interested parties who are willing to step forward for this board experience. Below are listed a brief summary of board member duties/expectations. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.
Hunger Prevention Coalition Board Member duties/expectations:
Attend (currently on Zoom) one Board meeting per month.
Recognize that, at some time, Board members serve as officers (President, V.P., Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster, etc.)
Ability to assist in the grant evaluation committee, once per year, usually two meetings lasting one hour each.
Willingness to learn and gain knowledge and understanding of 501(c)3 food providers within the tri-county area.
Ability to volunteer within the community (for example monitoring Help Fill Empty Plates coupon sites).
I look forward to hearing from you soon with potential Board Member recommendations. We have been in existence for 20 years and just reached the $1 million dollar mark in grant dollars distributed to agencies. Please assist us in continuing this most valuable operation.
Sincerely,
Robin Popp
HPC Board Chair
541-408-1978