N.A.P.S.

Partners
Homer J's Senior Dog Sanctuary
Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality
Flint St. Farm
Reno Gleaning Project

Nutrition Assistance Prorgam for Seniors

(N.A.P.S.) 2017 Overview & Funding Proposal

Contacts
Ted Levatter Executive Director: SeniorDogSanctuary@gmail.com

Overview
1) Where does the food come from?
2) Where does the food go?
3) 2017 Program Improvements & Funding Request
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Mission
Our mission is to contribute to strong, healthy, and vibrant community by
facilitating engagement, increasing access to nutritious food, promoting
sustainability, and utilizing already existing resources. We will accomplish this
mission with the help of volunteers by collecting unwanted, locally grown produce
through our community partnerships and delivering directly to low-income seniors
or non-profit organizations that serve our community.

Partner Organizations
The success of this program depends on the commitment and dedication of its partners and volunteers.
Homer Js Senior Dog Sanctuary has recruited five key partner organizations to help further this mission.

501(c)3 Partners

Homer Js Senior Dog Sanctuary

Vision a sustainable and equitable world where basic needs such as nutritious food,
comfortable shelter, and a loving community are guaranteed for all regardless of age, species, or
circumstance. (Est. in 2012)
2016 Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (N.A.P.S.)
o Collected more than 1.5 tons of locally grown produce (1700 lbs of gleaned fruit)
o Delivered food to four nonprofits & Reno Housing Authority Low Income Senior Program
o Partnered on the cultivation of Flint Street Farm (1/4 Acre)

Reno Initiative for Shelter & Equality

Vision Our initiative is to cultivate a greater sense of dignity and humility by providing equal
access to shelter, knowledge, and opportunity. We seek to create a stronger community through
the use of shared resources and mutual aid. (RISE, Est. in 2012)
2016 Program Highlights
o Collectively served over 12,000 meals
o Distributed more than 1,300 bins of hygiene items and clothing
o Provided 9 months of housing vouchers for 5 people and 6 animals through Living Room.

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Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada
Vision N4 facilitates neighborly connection with time banking, transportation support,
volunteer programs, and meaningful social activities for everyone in our region. (Est. in 2015)
o Volunteer Recruitment

Non-Exempt Partners

Flint St. Farms

A non-commercial farm in Reno, NV. Approx. acre.
2016 N.A.P.S. Food Producing Partner
o Donated 1700 lbs of garden fresh vegetables in 2016
Reno Gleaning Project
Home owners with fruit trees contact RGP and request a picker.
2016 N.A.P.S. Partner
o Helped us locate more than 1,800 pounds of the best fruit you have ever eaten

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Program Overview
History

2016 Inaugural Year

Food Collected
o 1,700 Lbs. of Vegetables
o 1,800 Lbs. of Fruit
Primary Recipients
o All deliveries were made within 24 hours of harvest.
o Reno Housing Authority Low-Income Senior Program
Twice weekly; Avg. 30 bags per delivery @ 2-5 lbs. per bag
o Reno Initiative For Shelter & Equality
6 per Month; Supported the RISE & Dine Program
o Innovations High School
Twice weekly when school was in session
Volunteers
o 8 volunteers & hundreds of hours
Expenditures
o Total cost was less than $1500; transportation was the largest expense
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New in 2017

2nd Delivery location for Reno Housing Authority Seniors

Improved Tracking of Delivery Weights
Volunteer Recruitment with N4
Innovations High School Intern Program
Our very own Garden (Location TBA)

2017 Measureable Outcomes

7,000 lbs. of produce collected

3,500 lbs. delivered to Reno Housing Authority Seniors
Consistently provide food to 5 non-profit organizations that serve the community
20 New Volunteers through N4
Raise $14,000 to cover the full costs of running the program

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Main Focus

Elders and Youth

o Reno Housing Authority low income senior program
o N4, RISE, and other community potlucks
o Innovations High School
Volunteers / Interns
o Opportunities to contribute to the health and well-being of the community
o Education on local food systems and gleaning best practices
Innovations High School
o Food deliveries
o Internships
Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living
o Provide nutritious food for community cooking classes
The Environment
o Numerous environmental benefits to locally sourced foods

Operations
Team Roles

Ted Levatter Homer Js Senior Dog Sanctuary

o Executive Director
o Seeking funding for a salary of $5,500 for this position
o seniordogsanctuary@gmail.com
Katie Colling N4
o Volunteer Recruitment
o katie@neighbornv.org
Part-time Volunteer Leader
o Seeking funding for a salary of $3,300 to hire this position
o Would be trained to supervisor volunteers for gleaning projects
o Trained to handle deliveries in case ED cannot make them.
Volunteer

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2016 Financials by Program

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Expenses
Salary
Executive Director 5,500
Volunteer Supervisor 3,300
Volunteer Expenses 500
Transportation 2,000
Insurance 600
Accounting 500
Equipment 600
Garden Project 1,000

TOTAL
$14,000.00

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Conclusion
Funding Us is Money Well Spent

Minimal Barriers to Success

We Support Other Community Organizations
Low Cost-to-Benefit Ratio
Environmentally Conscious
Promotes Sustainable Practices
Supports Local Food Systems
Educational Component
Reduces Dependence on Environmentally and Economically
Inefficient Food Systems
7,000 LBS for $14,000 = $2/lb. Cant buy food this delicious and
nutritious, for that price, anywhere.

Common Question

Q: Why does salary represent a majority of your budgeted expenses?

A: There is a good reason why salary represents more than 50% of our requested
budget. We do not have any overhead costs. We do not have to pay for rent, utilities,
facilities maintenance. We do not have to advertise, print, or promote the program
beyond trying to raise funds.

Our biggest investments by far are in transportation and labor. We have to drive to
picking locations and around town to make deliveries. It takes approximately 4 man
hours to harvest a few hundred pounds of fruit and another 3-4 to make deliveries. We
were also spending approximately 6 hours per week harvesting vegetables with our
growing partners.

Where other organizations have to spend money on the resources they need, our
primary commodity, produce, comes to us free. We just need to invest the time to
collect and distribute it.

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