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Hello Tim,
The 2024 Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) Holiday Project successfully served nearly 2,000 families in Concord and the surrounding 17 communities. In our second year formally adopting our new voucher format, we continue to receive incredibly positive feedback about the flexibility and accessibility of this model.
As individuals navigate changes to federal resources, many anticipate state resources to be unable to fill new gaps. CRFP will continue to monitor the changing landscape and is ready to support individuals and families.
Our Year Round Distribution Project (YRDP) continues to provide supplemental food supplies to about 30 food pantries and social service agencies, helping to supply about 5,000 meals per month to families in need of assistance. Since January, we have seen a 6% increase in participation in our monthly distribution along with a 10% increase in the cost. We expect this increase to continue through the remainder of 2025.
For more than 50 years, the CRFP has remained dedicated to reducing hunger for those facing food insecurity in our community. These efforts would not be possible without the ongoing commitment of our many volunteers, contributors, agency partners and community supporters who helped feed approximately 7,000 individuals this holiday season and assisting over 8,000 individuals through our YRDP partner agencies during the calendar year.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your continued support!
Elena Alois, Chair
Capital Region Food Program Board
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