Our Executive Director, Karla, chooses a word that helps set an intention in both the personal and professional sides of life. Her word this year is OPPORTUNITY. From reading Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience by Ted Bilich, she was pulled towards the idea of risk. "Risk is neither good nor bad. Risk is simply the acknowledgement that none of us can see into the future," (pg. 18). Opportunity is a way to express positive risk- taking intentional, smart risks.
As an organization, we want to take the idea of chosing a word of the year to guide our goals with intention. FHBB has chosen BUILD as the word for 2024 to help connect some of this years goals. We've seen a lot happen in 2023! It's been a fast-paced-never-a-dull-moment kind of year. We continue to grow towards our vision that there is No One In Need Among Us thanks to everyone in the FHBB community. The work we do is only possible with the support of our volunteers, donors and guests. Here are some snapshots of our journey, highlights of the year, shared laughter, and the some of the faces who make everything possible.
Thanks Friends! Jennie and the FHBB Team
Ken Fowler of Manhattan, Kansas, knows firsthand how beneficial the Flint Hills Breadbasket is to Riley County residents. He first sought out the Breadbasket as a guest needing food assistance, then decided to stay as a volunteer. From offering him support to allowing him a chance to spread compassion and kindness to others, the Breadbasket has a special place in Ken’s heart.
Today marks one year since I joined the Flint Hills Breadbasket as the Executive Director. To say that it has been a full and rewarding year would be a huge understatement. In that time, I have been continuously touched by our community's generous spirit. It's hard to encompass a full year in one post, but I will give it a shot.
The Breadbasket is rooted in the principle of reducing food waste by matching surplus food with people who need that support. One way to accomplish this is through a practice called “gleaning.” Gleaning refers to gathering things that have been left behind and is a natural fit in Kansas with our agricultural foundations. In the traditional sense, we think of leftover grain or other produce being gleaned from the fields after a harvest. This concept translates easily to fresh and shelf-stable foods being gathered from local grocers, then evaluated and sorted, and ultimately being offered to people who could use those resources.
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July 2024
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