Metro Detroit s only food rescue organization Driving Hunger from our community since 1990

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1 meat and potatoes Food tracking goes high-tech How do you track 8 million pounds of food? That was the - wonderful - challenge Forgotten Harvest was facing one short year ago. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Kettering University in Flint and consulting firm C & C Logistics of Canton, tracking food donations has gotten a whole lot easier for our Harvesters. In fact, Forgotten Harvest will be the first food rescue organization in the country to utilize an automated i n v e n t o r y tracking system. Tracking a million pounds of food by hand Hand-held tracking took the assistance device of several people inputting the data and was difficult to manage, said Susan Goodell, Forgotten Harvest s executive director. But as we continued to grow so rapidly over the past five years, it was apparent we needed a smarter and more efficient method to track food donations. Through Kettering s Cooperative Education & Career Services program, students rotate internships at Forgotten Harvest working to write the intricate software for the tracking devices. This project is just one important part of a larger transformation for Forgotten Harvest, which is currently experiencing phenomenal growth, said Tom Cihonski, principal partner with C & C Logistics. Metro Detroit s only food rescue organization Driving Hunger from our community since 1990 continued on page 2 Harvest News Fall Kroger rescue project at 100% participation crop 2006 Funders support program with trucks and financial support What started as a small pilot program has now grown to the largest and most comprehensive grocery chain rescue project in the nation. Kroger Great Lakes initiated their partnership with Forgotten Harvest in 2004 with two stores and the intention to add more stores if successful. Beginning in June, Forgotten Harvest is now picking up their surplus perishable and prepared food from all of their locations - 67 total - in the tri-county area on a daily basis. Kroger is committed to fighting hunger and bringing hope to the communities that our customers and associates call home, said Bruce Macaulay, president, The Kroger Company Great Lakes Division. We are especially proud of the fact that all Kroger stores within the tri-county area participate in the Forgotten Harvest donation program. Food donated by Kroger has been comprised largely of nutritious fresh meat, dairy products, fruit juice, and fruits and vegetables some of the most difficult items to get onto the plates of hungry people due to their cost and highly perishable nature. As more Kroger stores were added, Forgotten Harvest worked diligently inside dish: to target more of the pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens serving the hungriest members of the tri-county community. Securing a large rescue project such as Kroger is a major accomplishment for Forgotten Harvest. The efficiencies and procedures that are carried out by our Harvesters are paramount to building trust between Forgotten Harvest and the food donor. But when a major grocery chain food donor such as Kroger comes on board, the real work begins. The Development Department goes into high gear seeking funding for trucks, drivers salaries, insurance and gas to support the rescue project. In fact, it took two and a half years to build the infrastructure to acquire the resources for our Kroger project. Forgotten Harvest is poised and ready to identify, rescue and deliver fresh food to those who need it most, said Susan Goodell, Forgotten Harvest s executive director. We are indebted to our food donors and financial contributors who make our mission and work possible. Please see This Season s Harvest on page 5 for a list of funders who made the Kroger Project possible. 3 Special Event highlights 4 AFPD One Million Pound Challenge 4 Food Donor Highlight - Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace 5 This Season s Harvest Page 3 - Champagne Cruise a great success!

2 Food tracking goes high-tech (cont. from page 1) With the organization s 42 percent increase in growth, automation and standardization of processes and business functions are critical for FH s plan to move forward and distribute even more food to the hungry in Southeast Michigan. In addition to providing mentorship to the Kettering students, C & C Logistics consultation donation has resulted in logistical advice on managing Forgotten Harvest s fleet of trucks and drivers, food industry insight and experience, and efficiencies in donor acknowledgements. While their to-do list grows, Forgotten Harvest s operations have become more automated and streamlined. A few units began operating in June, but more were needed to service Forgotten Harvest s entire fleet. Financial support including an $8,000 grant from The Thomas Foundation helped secure three additional devices. Most recently, a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation enabled the project to be fully operational. C & C Logistics has been such a valued partner to Forgotten Harvest, they were honored with the Star Award on June 8th at the Comedy Night benefit in recognition of their expert advice, their resourcefulness, and their tireless dedication. If you would like to help advance this project, please contact Tom Cihonski at Watch us GROW Forgotten Harvest has had quite a growth spurt over the past few years. As our food donations have grown in pounds, we are proud to report that our rescue/delivery cost per pound of 15 cents is the lowest of any food rescue organization in the country. Forgotten Harvest never charges for the delivery of donated food. Comedy Night Corporate Sponsors Presenting Sponsors DaimlerChrysler JWT Panera Bread Event Sponsors ArvinMeritor, Inc. Comerica, Inc. Platinum Sponsor Ford Lincoln Mercury Marketing & Sales Gold Sponsors DaimlerChrysler Financial Services GMAC Financial Services Huntington National Bank Michigan Veterans Foundation Sterling Bank & Trust, FSB Toyota Silver Sponsors Advance Packaging Technologies Aunt Mid s Produce Co. Hylant Group Metaldyne Tama, Budaj & Raab, P.C. The Kroger Company Bronze Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan C.F. Burger Creamery Carlson Marketing Clear!Blue Compuware Corporation Dawn Food Products Draper & Rubin, PLC First Alliance Mortgage Company Frankel Associates, Inc. Pomeroy Investment Corporation UAW-GM Center for Human Resources Vesco Oil Corporation Comedy Night Individual Sponsors Diamond Donor Anonymous Emerald Donor Lynne & Mason Rosenthal Ruby Donors Barbara & Steven Bartley Jack & Claudia Crable Dale & Bruce Frankel Sally & Jim Muir Anne & Bob Olender Kathryn Reid Diana & Martin Shoushanian Sapphire Donors Maggie & Bob Allesee Jim Brandstatter & Robbie Timmons Marjory & Donald Epstein & Family Dr. Nancy Fishman & Ronnie Wilner Linda Fortino & Mark Greenstone Nancy & Mike Freedman Ken & Ruth Garavaglia Warren & Susan Goodell Paul & Francine Hack Hilary & Selwyn Isakow Joyce Jenereaux Paul & Lois Katzman Lambro Niforos Alice & Phil Osburn Jacqueline Sellers Jeffrey & Linda Serman Marge Sorge & Edward Lapham Linda & Bob Stulberg Jon & Marcia Woods We are grateful to all our generous Sponsors! Good food shouldn t go to waste while good people go hungry Fiscal Year Pounds/Meals 2000/01 1,170, /02 2,139, /03 3,099, /04 4,805, /05 5,738, /06 8,136,015 As we approach the busy holiday season, please remember those individuals in our community who will not be celebrating with feasts and festivities. Hunger doesn t take a holiday. For each dollar donated, Forgotten Harvest is able to provide 6 meals. Please return the enclosed envelope with your holiday donation.

3 On the menu... Comedy Night 2006 delivers more than laughs There was no shortage of laughs at Comedy Night 2006 on June 8th at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Featured comedian Mark Schiff kept the packed house in stitches at the annual event benefiting Forgotten Harvest. Thanks in part to presenting sponsors DaimlerChrysler, Panera Bread and JWT Detroit, more than $188,000 was raised that evening equating to 1,128,000 meals Forgotten Harvest will be able to rescue and deliver. Bruce Nyberg (FH board member), Kathy Nyberg, Mark Schiff (Comedy Night headliner), Gary George (warm-up comedian) Jeff Bloom, Dr. Jennifer Cohen, Rob Cohen (FH board member), Gail Young and Annie Cohen Champagne Cruise 2006 Dream Cruise Preview Party nets over $140, Champagne cruise sponsors Presenting Sponsors DaimlerChrysler UAW-GM Center for Human Resources Platinum Sponsor Andrews Brothers, Inc. Thank you to our Sponsors! Gold Sponsors Park West Gallery Westborn Market Silver Sponsors Chase Clark Hill, PLC LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. Metaldyne Michigan Educational Credit Union Rocky Produce UHY Advisors Bronze Sponsors Alps Automotive Bareman s Dairy, Inc. Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. Carlson Marketing Cauley Ferrari-Maserati Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC. MEDIA SPONSOR Hour Detroit Ford Motor Company Lipari Foods, Inc. Nuccio Brothers Mushrooms Royal Banana Co, Inc. Stella Artois Champagne Cruise Host Mark Anusbigian of Westborn Market with Forgotten Harvest s Executive Director, Susan Goodell. Guest, David Draper (FH board member), Nancy Draper, Philip Osburn, Alice Osburn (FH Board president) Chilled champagne, great food from area restaurants, hot Motown music and miles of classic cars added up to a great evening at Champagne Cruise on August 18th at Westborn Market in Berkley. Our thanks to all our sponsors, restaurants, guests and especially Westborn Market for making this the most succesful Champagne Cruise ever! Close to 500 guests came out to support this favorite summer event and Forgotten Harvest. A wonderful array of foods were provided by the best restaurants in metro Detroit, including Andiamo Italia. Photo by Sally Gerak (l-r) Felix, Kathrin & FH Board member Klaus Entenmann

4 Extra helpings this season s harvest Holiday Cards are here Our Holiday Cards are a great way to show others that you support Forgotten Harvest. Cards are $23 for 25 full color cards and envelopes (+ $3 for shipping). To place an order, call , ext 102. Warm Wishes Inside: for the holiday season Creative: Carlson Marketing Printing: Addison Graphic Solutions Peas on Earth Inside: Wishing You a Peas-ful Holiday Season Creative: Forgotten Harvest Printing: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Abundant Holiday Season Inside: Wishing you an Abundant Holiday Season Creative: Versacom Incorporated Printing: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Thank you to our generous funders who make our mission possible: $250,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, to support our growing grocery rescue project and build our capacity to help support and manage our growth; $200,000 from The Skillman Foundation to increase distribution of fresh foods to Detroit-area children; $65,000 from Kraft Foods toward the purchase of a commercial freezer, a truck, and refrigerators/freezers for our agencies; $39,000 from McGregor Fund to support our Kroger Project; $25,000 from the Mandell and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation to support our Kroger Project; $25,000 from DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund to support our Kroger Project; $35,000 from the Albert and Doris Pitt Foundation toward the purchase of a truck. $35,000 from Chicago Vessel Fueling Company toward the purchase of a truck; $20,000 from the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation to support our Kroger Project; $18, from the Detroit Newspaper Partnership; $10,000 from GM Foundation toward the purchase of a truck; Forgotten Harvest Board of Trustees EXECUTIVE BOARD Chairman Joyce Jenereaux First Vice-President Bruce E. Nyberg Treasurer Jon A. Woods Vice-Presidents Mark Greenstone Kathryn Reid Larry R. Shulman Secretary John P. Darin BOARD OF DIRECTORS Maggie Allesee Sarkis Mark Anusbigian Paul A. Bringer Rob Cohen Roger Cook Jack A. G. Crable Klaus Entenmann David Hofer Mary Kowalski Tim Laney Robert Olender Alice Osburn Peggy Pitt Jacqueline H. Sellers Martin Shoushanian Jennifer Shroeger Marge Sorge Sophie Tatarian Leon Tupper Lisa Vallee-Smith Jason Vines Harry C. Warner Jay Wilber ADVISORY BOARD Mitch Albom Joel Alexander Barry I. Allen Tim Allen Marilyn Beckham David Blatt Jim Brandstatter Tom Cihonski Jeff Crank Laura Deibel David Draper Irma Elder Dr. Nancy Fishman George F. Francis III Chuck Gaidica James Garavaglia Michelle Horowitz Joel Jacob Jim Muir Sean Neall Terry Palleschi Colleen Peters Miriam Rosen Tammy Tedesco Robbie Timmons Keila Walton James W. Webb Rabbi Paul Yedwab A very special thank you to outgoing Board President Alice Osburn for her leadership and commitment over the past two years. $10,000 from the First Foundation for support of our Kroger Project; $10,000 from MAZON: The Jewish Response to Hunger to support our Kroger Project; $10,000 from UAW-GM Center for Human Resources to support our Mother s Day Appeal; $10,000 from Visteon to support our Kroger Project. Mobile donations Our driving force has grown! We would like to especially thank: ConAgra s Feeding Children Better Foundation for the donation of a 2006 International truck; DaimlerChrysler Financial Services for the donation of a 2006 Freightliner M2.

5 Food Donor Spotlight As their regular customers will attest, shopping at Nino Salvaggio is more an experience than simply an errand. Row after row of perfectly selected fresh fruits and vegetables, choice meats, and a wonderful selection of dairy and bakery products are what Nino shoppers come to expect. As a Forgotten Harvest food donor, it is also what our recipient agencies are grateful to receive. The fresh food market has locations in St. Clair Shores, Troy, Farmington Hills and Clinton Township. All began donating their surplus food in January Since joining Forgotten Harvest, they have provided close to 1,000,000 pounds of food. eat. The addition of Nino Salvaggio to Forgotten Harvest s growing list of food donors has helped increase the fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to its agencies. We are very grateful to all four Nino Salvaggio locations for providing us with wonderful fruits and vegetables that are vital to the nutrition of the seniors and small children our agencies serve, said Susan Goodell. Thank you to the Salvaggio family and staff for their generosity and willingness to help our community s most vulnerable citizens. What s the difference between this and this? The landfill gets more than enough food every day. Over 96 billion pounds of food go to waste in the United States every year while people in our own community go hungry. Forgotten Harvest fights both hunger and waste by rescuing perfectly edible food headed for landfills and getting it to those who truly need it. We currently rescue over 8 million pounds of food every year. Each dollar raised provides six meals. But we can t do it without your help. Please give generously so Forgotten Harvest can continue to fill the plates of hungry people... not garbage dumps. The markets atmosphere has an oldworld charm with its produce, fresh fruits, and gourmet delights uniquely displayed. Since the market s standard of freshness and eye appeal are very high, Forgotten Harvest is the beneficiary of food that is not only gorgeous to look at but great to The Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers (AFPD) has partnered with Forgotten Harvest to issue the One Million Pound Challenge to help feed hungry people in Southeast Michigan. Running through August 1, 2007, all Michigan food retailers and wholesalers are charged with the challenge of joining together to donate a total of one million pounds of their surplus perishable or non-perishable food products to Forgotten Harvest. Food donors are reminded of all the benefits to the program such as: Savings on disposal/dumpster fees Tax deductions No cost to donate No special staffing or resources required No risk of liability (Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act of 1996). For their exemplary commitment to relieving hunger by sharing food, Forgotten Harvest awarded Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace with the 2006 Harvey Award (named after our mascot, Harvey the Harvester) at Comedy Night 2006 on June 8th. One million pound challenge issued by AFPD to its members Project will increase food donations and new donors Our AFPD members have a history of giving back to our community, stated Jane Shallal, AFPD president. Forgotten Harvest bridges the gap between waste and hunger. I know our members are going to answer the call of this challenge. We are grateful to AFPD and its members for extending this challenge which will provide countless meals to those in need. Driving hunger from our community FOOD Through the Partnership for Humanity program offered by Detroit Newspaper Partnership, the above ad was created and donated by SMZ Advertising. Look for the ad to run in future editions of the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. Food Donation Process We make donating your surplus perishable food simple: 1. Contact Forgotten Harvest at FOOD (3663). 2. Once some basic information is collected, Forgotten Harvest will schedule a pick-up. 3. Forgotten Harvest s certified, professional food Harvesters will pick up and transport your donation directly to one or more of our food-provider agencies.

6 Forgotten Harvest Melrose Ave, Suite 9 Southfield, MI Phone: (248) 350-FOOD (3663) Fax: (248) Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Southfield, MI Permit No. 196 Driving hunger from our community since 1990 For all the freshest information, visit our website at: Newsletter Reply Form Melrose Ave Suite 9 Southfield, MI For every dollar you give, Forgotten Harvest will provide six meals to people in need. YES, I want to support Forgotten Harvest s efforts to meet the growing needs of metro Detroit s hungry. Here s my gift of: 1 $25 1 $50 1 $75 1 $100 1 $250 1 $500 1 $ Enclosed is my check payable to: FORGOTTEN HARVEST Please charge my: 1 VISA 1 MasterCard 1 American Express Signature Account # Name Address City State Zip 1 I have enclosed a matching gift form from my company (please check with your company to see if they offer a matching gift program) Your gift is 100% tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations to Forgotten Harvest are eligible for the Michigan tax credit. Taste of the NFL Party with a Purpose Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, FL Taste of the NFL helps raise awareness and dollars to tackle hunger in America. For more information, visit