2011 annual report

CROSS is A Non–profit Organization and
There Is No Charge or Fee for Our Services.
CROSS serves the Northwest Hennepin County communities of West Champlin,
Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo and Rogers.
Directions
CROSS is located in Rogers, Minnesota
FROM CHAMPLIN AREA:
Dayton River Road to S.
Diamond Lake Road. Left on
County Road 13 (Brockton Lane
N) then right on County Road
49 or 129th Avenue (David
Koch Avenue). On right side.
FROM OSSEO AREA:
North on County Road 81 and
then right on County Road
13 (Brockton Lane N). Left
on County Road 49 or 129th
Avenue (David Koch Avenue).
On right side.
ROGERS
Our Team Volunteers
—Shakespeare, 1595
County 49 or 129th Ave
or David Koch Dr
101
10
94
County 13
or Brockton Ln
169
81
MAPLE GROVE
Let’s go hand–in–hand
not one before another
Howard Goth
Nancy Herron
Joanie Cragoe
Sherrill Shandell
Barb Nadeau
Marion Mortenson
Bonnie Byrne
Hollie Fenner
Bob Ward
Judy Stowe
Sue Jenkins
Sue Severance
Linda Foley
Vicki Johnson
Warehouse
Coordinator
Volunteer
Coordinator
Receptionist
Receptionist
CHAMPLIN
694
FROM MAPLE GROVE AREA:
Interstate 94 west to Rogers exit (Exit 207). There are two lanes to this exit...
STAY in left lane that comes to stop light. Take right onto County Road 101 then
right on S. Diamond Lake Rd. Turn right on Rogers Drive (Country Road 49 or
129th Avenue (David Koch Avenue)). Turn left in front of Cabela’s (following
the County Road 49 sign). On left just before County Road 13.
Contact
Receptionist
Receptionist
Receptionist
Receptionist
PHONE: (763) 425-1050
ADDRESS: PO Box 574
12915 Weinand Circle
Rogers, MN 55374
WEBSITE: CROSSfoodshelf.org
E-MAIL: info@CROSSfoodshelf.org
Kathy Cadwallader
Receptionist
Head of Computer
Computer
Computer
HOURS: Monday: 9:00–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00–11:30 a.m. & 12:30–4:00 p.m.
(Closed Daily 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for lunch)
Sue Lazarz
Computer
Graphic Design: Curb Crowser (Pictured Above)
Photos: Osseo Maple Grove Press | Printing: Maple Grove Printing
Milt Peters
Warehouse
Computer Support
Office
Clothing
Rodger Gramstad Jerry Wachowiak
Warehouse
Warehouse Advisor
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CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT IN SOCIAL SERVICE
Mission Statement: CROSS is committed to serving families & individuals
in times of need. Employees, volunteers and member churches see it as their fundamental task
to administer Christian mercy to everyone who seeks help. We must encourage with words that
create hope and with deeds that bring joy. May we be compassionate and prophetic critics of waste
and injustice.
A Message from
the Coordinator
— In Memory of
Vic Saldana
Char Lake
CROSS Coordinator
“Seasons come and seasons
go, and with them comes
the thought of all the happy
memories that passing days
have brought”
—Helen Steiner Rice
It was 16 years ago that Vic
Saldana hired me as Assistant
Coordinator of CROSS Food
Shelf. I knew little about
“food shelves” and even less
about the Osseo Lions.
A congenial, responsible
businessman, Vic was
dedicated to his faith, family
Vic Saldana
and community service. Vic
readily accepted his responsibility to CROSS and to
the Osseo Lions, which led to his receiving of the
prestigious Melvin Jones Award in April 2006.
Through the years, I have witnessed the profound
effects of a community’s commitment to support each
other; from the many individuals of the Lions Clubs,
to the CROSS volunteers, to the other community
members.
This has been a year of adjustment for many
families: recognizing abilities, taking advantage of
opportunities, and harnessing confidence and courage
to overcome adversity. We all are in need of support,
guidance and compassion at some time in our lives.
At CROSS, we care. I have seen the power of a
casual greeting or words of kindness to provide
strength and hope.
It has been my pleasure to serve with all of you
who have made a difference in the lives of so many
families. May the Lord continue to bless our mission
as we strive to help our neighbors in need.
A Ray of Hope
CROSS (Christians Reaching Out in Social Service) We are a non–profit
organization established in 1977 to provide food and clothing to those in
temporary need. We serve the Northwest Hennepin County communities
of West Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo and Rogers.
We are supported entirely by church, county, individual and community
donations. Together, we have gained respect and developed a good
working relationship with churches, schools, foundations, organizations,
individuals and the community.
Thanks to all
of you for making
this possible!
Volunteers
“A smile is the light in your window
that tells others that there is a caring,
sharing person inside.”
A Gift to the Community
Volunteer of the Year
Marilyn Blanchard was named Volunteer of the Year at the Annual CROSS
Appreciation Ice Cream Social. Marilyn was recognized for her many hours
of exceptional service over the past 7 years.
— Dennis Waitley
Youth Volunteers of the Year
CROSS greatly appreciates the work
Josh and Jackie Lindfors have done.
Honoring Outstanding Groups
CROSS has been reviewed by the
Charities Review Council and has
proudly met the rigorous criteria
of Accountability Standards.
Volunteer
Hours
Hours
Far Left: CAREER
COUNSELING Brooke
Greenwell, of JVS, helps
CROSS clients with career
searches and resume writing.
Left: COMMUNITY
DEVELOPER Mia Xiong,
of Community Action
Partnerships, assists families
in applying for food and
energy assistance.
Meals On Wheels
Meals On Wheels driver Bob Suppan and LaVern
Klobuchar, founder of the Meals On Wheels
program, were recognized for their remarkable
service.
Church of the Open Door
Tom and Elaine Heeren accepted an award
honoring Church of the Open Door for their
special work at CROSS.
Appreciating the Individuals
11,868
Community
5,831
CROSS Community
Players
1,648
Meals On Wheels
1,530
Schools
Other
Organizations
Our
Dedicated
Staff
1
Churches
264
1,767
Total 22,908
Christie Pearson
Kathy Mely
Cindy Peterson
Clothing Coordinator
Financial Assistant
Administrative
Assistant
David Benjamin Barry Simonson
Driver/Warehouse
Manager
Assistant Driver/
Warehouse
Al Ludvigson
Assistant Driver/
Warehouse
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Vicki Johnson was recognized for her loyalty
and dedication for the
multiple tasks she performs at CROSS.
Milt Peters, Pat Otto and Lois Woolard were all
Elroy Mueller, board
member, was recognized recognized for their outstanding commitment to
CROSS.
for his years of service
to CROSS upon his
retirement.
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Our wonderful volunteers contribute
the equivalent of 14 full–time
employees! (Reported hours only—
actual hours are much higher)
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Direct Services
Annual Events
How We Help
We Provide
Food Shelf
Three to five days of food and bakery goods
per month (about 80 pounds for a family of
four). Although 500+ families are helped
monthly, more than 1,000 families in NW
Hennepin County are registered for CROSS
services.
Free, used clothing to families.
Household Items
Furniture and larger items are posted on our
bulletin board as they become available.
Meals On Wheels
Hot meals delivered to the home–bound,
Monday through Friday (a small fee is
charged).
Financial Assistance
On a limited time basis.
Holiday Programs
Christmas and Easter food baskets,
Christmas Toys for Tots and Teens.
Special Occasions
Easter baskets…school supplies…birthday
treats…turkey with all the trimmings at
Thanksgiving.
Emergency Services
Rent and mortgage interest–free loans to
those who qualify.
Referrals
CROSS refers to other agencies for situations
beyond our ability.
Clothing Department
In 2011
CROSS...
Distributed
Food
Left: Pictured left to
right are Chuck Thomas,
Shawn McMorrow,
Roy Larson, Roger
Hanson, Sue Kainz
and Pete Carroll.
January and February
• Bluegrass
83,413
Pounds
• Spaghetti Dinner
For 15 years this group
of dedicated and
wonderful volunteers
have gone above and
beyond in sponsoring
and organizing the
Derby Day Open Golf
Tournament for CROSS
Food Shelf, donating
over $100,000. Sue Kainz,
from Mn. Food share,
handed out the award.
February or March
Pictured L–R: Christie Pearson, Cathy Audette
and Marilyn Blanchard
March
• March Food Campaign
• Empty Bowls
March and April
Provided 130 Families,
Gasoline and 171 Vouchers,
Bus Cards ($1,815)
• Feinstein Matching Grant
April
Provided Easter 615 Children,
Candy Baskets 280 Families
Provided 1,716 Baskets with
Holiday 40,188 Pounds
Baskets (Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas)
• Easter CROSS Donation Envelopes
• Pack and Distribute Easter Candy Baskets
• Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social
• Scouting for Food
Saying Goodbye...
Spaghetti Dinner
Before moving to Kansas City, Sue Jenkins along
with her daughter Alexandra attended a breakfast
to honor her many years of service at the CROSS
Food Shelf.
Troop 532 assisted with the annual event held
on February 19th at the Osseo United Methodist
Church, proceeds are used for families in need.
May
• Mail Carriers Food Drive
• Golf Tournament
Provided 1,083 Children,
Christmas Toys 488 Families
Meals On Wheels
Provided School 745 Children,
Supplies 306 Families
Provided 56 Families,
Certificates $1,147
Summer Months
• Parades (Father Hennepin Festival in
Champlin, Rockin’ Rogers, Pierre Bottineau
Days in Maple Grove, 40 Winks Maple Grove
Rotary Bed Race, Heritage Days in Dayton)
June
Provided 250 Bottles
Sunblock & each
Insect Spray
• Hennepin County Fair
July and August
• Distribute School Supplies
Provided 219 Families,
Financial $83,286.30
Assistance
9,000 Meals
Served
Outstanding Volunteers
• Food Drives
8,088 Families with
602,534 Pounds
Distributed 2,981 Families with
Clothing 18,431 Pounds
Meals On
Wheels
Annual Events
& Fundraisers
Ongoing Throughout the Year
Provided 14,514 Families
Services
Provided Bread
& Other Baked
Goods
Clothes Closet
and Fundraisers
We all have the ability to shine.
It starts with attitude.
September
Stephanie Lehman
Suzanne Gregory
Meals On Wheels
Coordinator
Meals On Wheels
Assistant Coordinator
• Osseo Business Association CROSS
Quilt Raffle
• Capital Fund Drive
• Lions Roar Parade in Osseo
October
Malone’s Hosts CROSS
Food Shelf Benefit
• CROSSWALK for Hunger
• Coupon Book and The Woods
Welcome!
November
Our New
Volunteer
Staff
• Ecumenical Service Donations
Thanksgiving
• Thanksgiving Turkeys and Trimmings
December
• Distribute Holiday Food Baskets and Toys
for Tots
• Heart in Motion Holiday Concert
Judie Motz
Nadine Peterson Maureen Marino
Bonnie Sizer
Linda Thole
Nancee Krueger
Malone’s Bar & Grill in Maple Grove hosted a benefit to
support the community. AJ Stevens pictured.
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Annual Events
Annual Events
and Fundraisers
“Bringing blessing to others is in
essence a habit, a daily way of life.”
and Fundraisers
Letter Carriers
Stamp Out Hunger
Champlin
Church of the Open Door
March Food Campaign
— Thomas Kinkade
Coins for CROSS
Local Letter Carriers join in
to Stamp Out Hunger in our
community. Nearly 19,000
pounds of food was collected.
Osseo
Maple Grove
Empty Bowls
CROSSWALK for Hunger
Rasmussen
School
The 6th Annual Empty Bowls event
serves a simple meal, holds a silent
auction and offers handcrafted bowls
to remind them of the hunger in our
community. The event was held at the
Osseo Senior High School.
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Church of the Open Door organized a food drive during the March Food
Campaign. Their efforts collected 6,000 pounds to help local families.
The Annual CROSSWALK for Hunger event was held on September 17 and
raised $8,000 in donations with Harold Trombley again out in front raising
pledges. Above L–R: Elroy Mueller, Harold Trombley, Toni Olson and Pam
Hanson
“Select a bowl as a
gentle reminder of those
who go home to empty
bowls each day. Know
that you have made a
difference in their lives.”
Right: Rasmussen School
supported CROSS by creating a
poster and community awareness.
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Above and Left:
Willow Salon held a benefit
for CROSS by collecting
Coins for CROSS and
donating their services.
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Dean Eggert Memorial Ride
The 1st Annual Dean Eggert Memorial
Ride raised over $1,500 for the CROSS
Food Shelf. Above L–R: Tom Gustafson
(Rogers Lions), Char Lake, Lynn Eggert
and Connie Uecker
Victory Memorial
Lutheran Church
Left: Karen Jaeger and Victory Memorial
Lutheran Church designated CROSS as the
recipient of a $3,000 donation to be used
where most needed.
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Annual Events
Annual Events
and Fundraisers
“Scouting for Food”
Food Drive
and Fundraisers
Local
Businesses
Help
Troop 584
The more we can rely on each other,
the higher we can set our sights.
Left: Rogers Hardee's donated
$500.00 for CROSS Food Shelf
during their grand opening.
Below: Student volunteers and
CROSS employee Al Ludvigson
weigh donations received
from Tina DeMars, MGS
Corporation Representative.
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4th Annual
Food Drive
SUPPORTS
Chr isti ans
Troop 14044
Left and Above: A basic value of both the Boy and Girl Scouts
is to help other people —Troops 14044 & 584 worked to assist
CROSS Food Shelf service local families.
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Grove hosted a fundraiser
with the assistance of
Woodland Hill Winery
and Donato’s Floral
to help families in the
community.
Derby Day
Open Golf
Tournament
A day filled with fun, food
and friends has also been
successful in raising funds
supporting the community
for over 15 years.
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oil change to support CROSS.
Local Schools
& Groups
Help in Their
Community
Osseo Junior High Kids Fair helped children
plant seeds as a part of growing their knowledge
on nutrition.
Maple Grove Basketball Association
volunteered their time sorting, organizing and
stocking shelves.
Northridge Fellowship group members spent
time sorting food donations.
Just Imagine
Rice Lake Kids Stop
raised 400 pounds of
food for a community
project, “Just Imagine”,
making a meaningful
difference in the lives
of others.
This popular annual event raises funds to help purchase school supplies.
Pictured L–R: Addie Maser, Wanda Brown and Janet Lansing
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Annual Events
Annual Events
and Fundraisers
Summer
Parades
and Fundraisers
Volunteers
Far Left: Maple Grove
Parade
Left: Lois Swanson,
Champlin Parade
Below: Maple Grove
Parade
Getting Ready for School
CROSS has been fortunate to keep a large
number of dedicated and experienced volunteers
over the years. Below are a few volunteers
that donate their time regularly to ensure the
warehouse is stocked in an organized manner.
Below: Bob and Betty Robideau
745 children from 306 families received packets of school
supplies. All types of supplies are collected by community
volunteers. Lord of Life Youth Group helped sort supplies
for packaging into grade level packets.
Highland Bank
CROSS volunteers, staff and their
families bring awareness of hunger
occurring in our local communities
through involvement in various area
parades—Champlin, Maple Grove
and Rogers.
Rotary
Bed Race
Above L–R: Bob Pelant,
Maury Loehr and Don Auld
Far Left: First place
finishers—J. Brother’s
Home Improvement
Right: Joan Jindra and Rose
LeFavor
Below: J. Cousineau’s
Dram & Alehouse
Lee Gresser was an inspiring
educator and builder, known
particularly for his cheerful
birdhouses. From the very
beginning of CROSS Food
Shelf, Lee was a committed
supporter of our mission.
His impact on the community will be remembered for
many years to come.
Organized by the Maple Grove Rotary,
the 40 Winks Bed Race has become
a favorite competition for local businesses to raise donations supporting
area families.
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in memory of
Lee Gresser
Left: Cub Foods
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Highland Bank continues to show their community spirit.
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Contributors
Thank You for Your Support
Contributors
Total Church Donations
Monetary
Donations
Food Donations
Advent Lutheran, Maple Grove
Champlin United Methodist
Christ’s Community Moravian Church, Maple Grove
Christ of Lord Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church of the Nazerene, Osseo
Church of the Open Door, Maple Grove
Cross Winds United Methodist, Maple Grove
Elm Creek Community Church, Maple Grove
Grace Fellowship, Brooklyn Park
Grace Free Lutheran, Maple Grove
Grove Christian Center, Maple Grove
Hope Community Church, Rogers
Immanuel United Methodist, Corcoran
Life Church, Maple Grove
Lord of Life Lutheran (ELCA), Maple Grove
Maple Grove Covenant
Maple Grove Evangelical Free
Maple Grove Lutheran
Maple Ridge Church, Maple Grove
Mary Queen of Peace, Rogers
New Joy Church, Rogers
New Life Community
Northridge Fellowship, Rogers
Northwood Community Church, Maple Grove
Osseo United Methodist
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Maple Grove
Plymouth Presbyterian Church
Redeemer Lutheran Church (WELS), Maple Grove
Servant of Christ Lutheran, Champlin
Shepherd of the Grove (LCMS), Maple Grove
St. John the Baptist (Catholic), Dayton
St. John’s Lutheran (LCMS), Corcoran
St. Joseph the Worker (Catholic), Maple Grove
St. Paul’s Lutheran (LCMS), Osseo
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
St. Vincent de Paul (Catholic), Brooklyn Park
Word of Peace (Lutheran), Rogers
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Cub Foods – Rogers,
Maple Grove &
Champlin
Curves
Dakota Pasta Growers
Assoc.
Dehmer’s Meats
Donato’s Floral
Duffy’s Bar & Grill
Edward Jones
Elding Farms, Becker
Fair’s
Fairview, Maple Grove
Beanie Friedman
Gold’n Plump
Justine Gould
Graco
Great Garments
Great River Energy
Maple Grove Farmers
Market
Maple Grove Printing
Maple Tavern
Matts Canvas
Maynard’s
Miller Chevrolet
Minneapolis Trailer
Sales
My French Bakery
Northgate Homes,
Inc.
Osseo Printing
Pallet Service
Corporation
Panera
Pheasant Acres Golf
Pinnacle Services Inc.
Prime Design
Productivity Inc.
73,550
80,290
27,686
25,303
83,413
233,185
Total 523,427
Food Purchases (IN POUNDS)
Second Harvest
Store
270,536.3
38,680.7
Total 309,217
Civic Groups &
Organizations
American Legion –
Champlin & Osseo,
Maple Grove Post #172
Legion Riders
Brooklyn Park Babe
Ruth League
Chevy’s Best
City Workers – Fire &
Police Departments
CROSS Community
Players
Jaycees
Knights of Columbus
CROSS Community Players
Lions Clubs – Osseo,
Maple Grove, Rogers,
Dayton & Corcoran
Mom’s Clubs
National Night Out
Postal Workers
Rotary Club – Maple
Grove & Rogers
Schools
Scouts
Women of Today
Youth Groups
Clothing
Total 18,431
Donation Values (IN POUNDS)
Food
Bread
Clothing
HEMCO, Inc
HGL Foods Inc.
Hennepin County Fair
Highland Bank
Holiday, Osseo
Lorraine Gresser
Hanson Spancrete
Hartford Ins.
I.C.A. Corporation
J & B Meats
J. Cousineaus
Jack’s Bakery
Keller Williams Realty
Lynde Greenhouse &
Nursery
M.G.S.
Malone’s
Maple Grove Art
Council
11,868
Food Donations (IN POUNDS)
Churches
Community
Schools
Organizations
Bread
Businesses
— Norman MacEwan
73,549.60
Volunteer Hours
Community Supporters
21st Century Bank
Adam Nut & Bolt
ADO
Alcoa–Reynolds Pkg
ALDI
Amazing Threads
Ameriprise
Archway
Kelly Bonner
Boston’s Pizza
Boston Scientific –
SiMed
C&M Charities
Cabela’s
Center Cut Meats
Centurytel Inc
ConAgra
Imi Cornelius
Costco
$77,240.78
(IN POUNDS)
Supporting Churches
Thank You for Your Support
“Happiness is not so much in having as
sharing. We make a living by what we
get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Rainbow Foods
Reinhart Foods
Sam’s Club
Scooter Antique Store
Randy & Pam
Shannon
Simonson’s Salon
Smith Farms
Mary & Neal Stahl
Sundance Golf/Bowl
T.A. Truck Stop
Rogers
Target Stores
Tenn Roc
The Lookout
The Woods
Thrivent for Lutherans
Trader Joe’s
Truist
602,534
83,413
18,431
Total 704,378
Tyson Products
ULTA
UMC Inc.
U.S. Bank
Vet Supply Line Inc.
WalMart
Weight Watchers
Wells Fargo
Wellstead of Rogers
WHET – Wright
Henn. Ele. Trust
Willow Salon
Social Services
Assistance Outreach
CAPSH (Community
Action Partnership of
Suburban Hennepin)
Energy Assistance
Hennepin County
Economic Assistance
JVS
Northwest Hennepin
Human Services
Salvation Army
Senior and Family
Services
Every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of the list. We apologize for
any names that have been inadvertently
misspelled or omitted.
This year’s musical production for the summer was
“The King & I”. The winter show performance was
“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”. Each year the
CROSS Community Players produce two shows and a
portion of each show’s profit is donated to CROSS.
Maple Grove Lions Club
Lions Club assists CROSS with a generous donation.
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Awards
Recognizing Excellence
School of the Year
Community
Become
A Ray
of Hope
Farmers
Market
Maple Grove Farmers Market partners
with CROSS each year. The market
encourages customers to drop off
purchased items in special buckets
at the Market Information Trailer.
Donations of produce and non–
perishable food items are welcomed
every Thursday during the season.
Steve Humboldt, the Food Drive Coordinator for Oxbow
Elementary, receives the School of the Year award from
David Benjamin, CROSS. Oxbow is credited with the
greatest amount of food donations yearly!
Open Your Heart to the
Hungry and Homeless
Growing & Sharing
Seeking the positive in every situation
awakens golden opportunities.
Volunteer Your Time
Advent Lutheran Church of Maple
Grove donated nearly 2000 pounds
of food during their Fall Harvest.
• Sort donations
• Fill orders for clients
• Office assistance
Life
Garden
Lord of Life donated 6,779 pounds
of vegetables to CROSS Food Shelf
in 2011. WOW! Thanks to everyone
who supported this ministry!
• Share your special skills and talents
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articipate in projects and fundraisers
• Organize projects and fundraisers
Collect Donations
( Personal or organize a group/business )
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on–expired, non–perishable food items
The $100,000 Challenge brings additional dollars to food
shelves and increases awareness of child hunger during the
summer. Rising to close the Hunger Gap are, pictured from
left to right, Karen Biederman, Jackie Lindfors and Nancy
Herron.
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• Clean, gently used household items
•C
lean, gently used in–season clothes,
shoes, outerwear and accessories
• Personal and health care items
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Giving
Lions Club
The True Meaning of the Season
Toys for Tots Campaign
Lions Ongoing Relationship with CROSS
Toy Drive
Lions
Club
Local businesses and the Marines combine efforts to
supply toys to over 1,000 children in our service area.
Hassan Elementary School students make a difference
for local families.
Pictured L–R: Steve Hoaglund, President of ICA, David Benjamin,
employee CROSS Food Shelf, Corporal Peters and Staff Sergeant Smith,
Twin Cities Toys for Tots Coordinator
Continued commitment by the
Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Osseo,
Maple Grove and Rogers Lions Clubs
helps CROSS provide the needed
services to these area families.
Above: Rogers Lions Club members. Pictured left to right are Lions Geoff Forbes, Fred Busch,
Leigh Stanley, Dick Engstrom, Rogers Lions president Rick Ihli and Greg Nelson.
Holidays at
CROSS
Lions Develop Skills in
Youth Groups
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers prepare CROSS for their
clients’ shopping by organizing the
toys and decorating the area to give it
a holiday atmosphere.
Leo Club is a student branch community service club. Members learn
organization and time management skills that they can use in their
everyday lives.
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During the Osseo parade, CROSS Volunteer of the Year, Marilyn
Blanchard was honored.
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Guiding & Inspiring
2011
Source of Revenue 2011
Pam Hanson
CROSS Board President
I love this community… What is a community? It is a unified body
of people with common interests. They share ideas, resources and
information. There is a common thread connecting everyone, allowing
the community to help members of the community in times of
even the deepest needs. Those of whom the community serves and
helps meet their needs also give much; A smile, a thankful heart, a
grateful spirit and kind words provide more strength with which the
community uses to bond as a whole.
Our volunteers are the heart of the CROSS Food Shelf. They portray
community efforts by giving of themselves so unselfishly, knowing
how important they are in the whole scheme of the CROSS Food Shelf.
They represent a hallmark of community sharing of time and deeds.
Thank you volunteers and Char for keeping CROSS running smoothly
each year.
We are blessed with support from our churches, schools and
community members. We are so thankful for all of them. We have had
new fundraising venues that were established in 2011 to also play a
large part of the funding needed to maintain CROSS. We had a dinner
at Maynard’s in Rogers, and a breakfast at Malone’s in Maple Grove.
Both were very successful. We continually look for new partnerships in
this way.
The board of directors has worked tirelessly, visiting other food shelf
operations always looking for ideas to improve the effectiveness of
CROSS. They also tackled some challenging issues and have met them
pretty much head–on.
Our Meals On Wheels division has grown with the great leadership
of Stephanie Lehman and Susan Gregory, working tirelessly to
improve our service. Meals On Wheels does marvelous work, serving
our community seniors and disabled persons. Volunteer drivers
deliver all the meals, covering many miles in the process. What a
beautiful image of service this gives us.
It is a joy to be serving CROSS Food Shelf. I look forward to the
challenges and rewards that await us in the coming year. Let’s continue
to serve one another with gladness.
Cash Donations
PRESIDENT
Pam Hanson
MG Evangelical Free
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
Harold Trombley
Colleen Tyler
Mary Queen of Peace
St. Paul’s Lutheran
SECRETARY
COORDINATOR
Bonnie Marten
Char Lake
Maple Grove Lutheran
Dave Buechler
Tom Campbell
Member at Large
Marv Cummins
Dave Crain
Lord of Life
St. Joseph the Worker
27.6% Organization, Business &
Community
$137,118.60
18.9% Individual
$93,787.85
13.9% Church
$68,921.44
7.9% NWHHS
$39,114.75
10.9% Fundraising
$54,106.37
8.1% Grants
$40,460.79
10.1% Meals On Wheels
MG Evangelical Free
Pam Hanson
Allan Hartkopf
Member at Large
2.7% FEMA & MN Food Share
$13,236.90
Carol Hines
Connie Jacobson
Karen Johnson
0.1% Interest
$455.00
New Joy
Leroy Lavallee
Ron McGilvra
Member at Large
Church of the Nazarene
Elroy Mueller
Wally Mortenson
Advent Lutheran
Milt Miller
Mary of Queen Peace
Toni Olson
Word of Peace
Christ’s Community Church
Lynette Rohde
Earl Schulnburg
St. John the Baptist
Catholic
Grove Christian Center
Bob Swanson
Dean Tripp
Melissa Whittemore
The Creek Community
Church
Maple Ridge Church
Osseo United Methodist
St. Vincent de Paul
Joan Stewart
100%
Fundraising
(1%)
Total $497,234.38
Food & Supplies
$494,286.60
Subtotal $497,234.38
Meals On Wheels
(10.1%)
CROSS Church Representatives
FEMA
& MN
Food Share
(2.7%)
Total $991,520.98
Families Served
Interest
(0.1%)
Organization,
Business &
Community
(27.6%)
Grants
(8.1%)
We serve over 550 families monthly. As of November 2011, there
were more than 510,000 Minnesotans receiving food support—more
people than the combined populations of Minneapolis and Duluth.
According to a September 2011 report by the U. S. Department of
Agriculture, 10.3% of Minnesotans live in households that sometimes
struggle to get enough food. The poverty rate ($22,350 for a family of
four) used to determine federal and state benefits, makes it difficult
for families to qualify for many forms of assistance. However, we
assist any who feel they are truly in need of help.
Fundraising
(10.9%)
CROSS ANNUAL REPORT 2011
Supporting
Services
(9%)
Program
Services
(90%)
NWHHS
(7.9%)
Individual
(18.9%)
Church
(13.9%)
0
17
$948,536
$89,220
$9,913
Total $1,047,669
Non–Cash Donation Value
Grace Fellowship
Back Row L–R: Beth Johnson, Carol Olson, Pat Otto, Marian
Mortenson, Rachael Vizenor Middle Row L–R: Janet Jette, Kathy
Prochow, Linda Reid, Goldie Johnson, Ken Jongeward Front Row
L–R: Nancy Herron, Judy Stowe, Linda Foley, Connie Jacobson
Not Shown: Joan Mann, Diane Ochs, Jenny Dedrick, Sue
Severance, Gina Alley, Mary Lou Pearson
90% Program Services
9% Supporting Services
1% Fundraising
$50,032.68
St. John’s Lutheran
Member at Large
Distribution 2011
Year of Service to the Community
From the President
2011 &
Moving
Forward
Financial Report
“Thank you! Ever since I was at CROSS on Monday I have
had on my mind how thankful I am for the groceries and
etc. I was given. I didn’t expect that many groceries but
they were all welcomed and are being used. Every time
I sit down to eat I say thank you CROSS.”
1980 1987 1994 2001 2008 2009 2010 2011
Leadership
Board of Directors
CROSS ANNUAL REPORT 2011
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
Average Number of Families Served By CROSS
550
600
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