History
The Community Food Bank (CFB) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the state of Florida (Reg # Ch31299). It was founded in 2013 to provide a local distribution center for more than 50 agencies and ministries providing food to individuals and families in need.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the driving force to:
- Promote awareness
- Inspire involvement
- End hunger
Vision:
Our Just Cause – A Hunger-Free Community
Our Values
- Respect
We respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person and treat all with justice, equity and compassion. We honor the lives, concerns and stories of people in need and expect our partners to do the same. We accept one another and encourage diversity of thoughts and ideas. - Integrity
We honor all contributions with efficiency and transparency. - Urgency
We operate with an acute sense of urgency that reflects the immediate needs of hungry people. We challenge our employees, volunteers and partners to embrace the same urgency to accomplish our shared vision. - Diversity
We believe that the ethnic, cultural and social diversity of Citrus County should be reflected in our staff, our board and our network of partner agencies. - Partnership
We are Better Together and mindful that our mission is accomplished through the generosity of others. - Excellence
We strive in every action to End Hunger.
- Stewardship and Accountability
We keep faith with the public trust through the efficient and compassionate use of resources entrusted to us and are mindful that our mission is accomplished through the generosity of others. We maintain and communicate accurate and timely information on hunger research, education, advocacy and service. We evaluate and account regularly for how resources are used to implement and achieve our mission. - Collaboration
We believe in the power of the community. We collaborate and build strong relationships, based on trust with and among those who share our vision of creating a hunger-free Citrus County. - Quality Service
We believe quality service is fundamental to creating a hunger-free Citrus County. We serve with excellence, compassion and responsiveness to meet the needs of those with whom we work, internally and externally. The better we serve the more people we bring together in commitment to our vision. - Empathy
We compassionately understand Hunger Hurts all it touches. - Inclusive
We welcome and respect all.
Our Affiliation With Feeding Tampa Bay
The Community Food Bank is a 501 (c)(3) organization that has executed a contract with Feeding Tampa Bay for the purpose of the logistical transfer of food and grocery product from Feeding Tampa Bay and local food stores. The Community Food Bank is identified as a Redistribution Organization, or RDO, to Feeding Tampa Bay. Because we both believe that hunger is unacceptable in our nation, we commit ourselves to:
- Work with unity of purpose toward the common goal of maximizing the provision of safe and nutritious food resources to people in need, and relieving hunger throughout the United States of America.
- Collaborate at the local level, coordinating services, sharing resources and providing mutual support in order to best meet the needs of hungry people. This commitment requires alignment of individual and organizational interests, with common goals, in a spirit of mutual accountability and partnership.
- Uphold professional standards and a code of conduct based on trust, mutual respect and support for one another.
Staff
Volunteer Board of Directors
Officers
President
Stephan (Steve) Ponticos
CEO, Sweetwater Homes of Citrus
Vice President
Steven Hilsdon
President / CEO, Avant-garde Consulting and Professional Services, LLC
Treasurer
Foster Lamm
Retired/Black Diamond Foundation
Secretary
Ed Gruber
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Directors
Naomi Prendergast
Community Advocate
Liaison to Sherriff Predergast
Bev Goethe
Medical Practice Administrator
JoAnne Boggus
Community Advocate
Cynthia Lopell
President, CL 22 Productions
Anthony Kopka
Retired Daystar Citrus
John Mitten
Franchisee Chik-Fil-A
Doug Brainard
Community Advocate
Advisory Board
Duane Dueker
Retired IBM
Jewel Lamb
Owner, Crystal Automotive / Motorcycle Group
Mike Orlito
Realtor, RE / MAX Realty One
