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Message APPETITE FOR CHANGEJOINING FORCES TO HELP END HUNGER2025-2026 Sponsorship Package
Our mission is simple:To End Hunger in Our Community The Redwood Empire Food Bank provides vital food assistance to more than 140,000 individuals each year throughout Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties. We operate 300 food distributions each month and are a primary food provider for 150 local human service organizations dedicated to alleviating hunger. Together, we support individu-als living in our region who are in need of nutritious food.FOR EVERY $1 RECEIVED,WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE$3 WORTH OF FOOD.
Make a lasting impact on our community through a corporate partnership with the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Your organization’s support will change the lives of thousands facing hunger in Northern California. Explore our partnership packages, available at a variety of giving levels with included marketing benefits and sta volunteer opportunities.The Menu for ChangeHOW YOU CAN HELPANNUAL SPONSORSHIPSYear-round visibility and engagement opportunities for your business, with the option to deepen your impact through a multi-year commitment.EXCLUSIVE CAMPAIGNSUnique opportunity to be the sole sponsor of a specific campaign, gaining exclusive branding rights and maximum visibility throughout the duration of the campaign.EVENT SPONSORSHIPSShowcase your brand and gain prominent visibility by supporting a specific event, reaching a targeted audience, and maxi-mizing brand exposure.CAUSE MARKETINGAlign your brand with a meaningful cause, leveraging your support to make a positive impact while gaining brand recognition and customer loyalty.EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENTEnhance employee morale, satisfaction, and productivity through activities that foster a positive work culture.
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPSPosition your company as a prominent community leader in ending hunger with year-round support of the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Exclusive SponsorshipsSPONSOR A DISTRIBUTION$10,000+Showcase your support at a Redwood Empire Food Bank food distribution site in a specific neighborhood, town, or area.• Choose from any of our 300 distributions in Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino counties• Includes signage at distribution, social media post, and Group Volunteer/Photo Opportunity• Includes logo on refb.org Corporate Sponsors pageNEW! SEASONAL FOOD DRIVE SPONSOR$5,000Join us during one of our signature monthlong food drives focused on high-need staple items. Your sponsorship helps us collect critical food donations for our neighbors in need.*• Choose from Peanut Butter (Feb), Rice (May), Canned Protein (Aug), or Pasta (Oct)• Your business will be recognized as the “Pre-senting Sponsor” for the campaign and your company logo will be featured on all associated digital communications, including fundraising webpage, email promotions, and social media.*Only four sponsorships available per year—one per campaign.“Exchange Bank has partnered with the Redwood Empire Food Bank since its inception in 1987. Together, we have worked in tandem to help end hunger in our community and our commitment remains as strong as ever. We will continue to volunteer our time, donate funds and contribute food via our branches during critical times.” —Exchange BankLOBBY MATCH CAMPAIGN$2,500+Double your impact with a challenge campaign featured in the lobby of our building! Your generosity will inspire our volunteers and visitors to collectively match your contribution with a donation.• Includes a promotional display in our lobby and a dedicated announcement to all ware-house volunteer groups
FOOD BANKINGEngage in the local banking commu-nity’s monthlong competition held every October. Make a dierence by donating food, volunteering, and providing monetary support to help those facing hunger. Learn more at refb.org/food-banking.• Sponsorship levels vary• Includes logo recognition on website, social media spotlights during the campaign, custom Impact Report at conclusion of campaignFOOD FROM THE BARJoin our local legal community’s monthlong competition held every May. Donate food, volunteer hours, and contribute financially to this fun and spirited fundraiser. Learn more at refb.org/tb.• Sponsorship levels vary• Includes logo recognition on website, social media spotlights during the campaign, custom Impact Report at conclusion of campaignMOVE OUT HUNGERMove in to the local real estate community’s monthlong compe-tition and help move out hunger. Throughout February, help those in need with donations of food, time, and funds. Learn more at refb.org/move-out-hunger.• Sponsorship levels vary• Includes logo recognition on website, social media spotlights during the campaign, custom Impact Report at conclusion of campaignIndustry Campaign Sponsorships
Cause Marketing“The service oered by the Redwood Empire Food Bank is essential to our community and Oliver’s Market has been a proud supporter since it opened. Along with oering ongoing food col-lection for our customers and donations through our warehouse, they are supported through our Oliver’s Community Card, holiday bell sales, and other donations through the year.” —Oliver’s MarketBoost customer goodwill and loyalty by donating a portion of your sales to the Redwood Empire Food Bank during a customized promotional campaign.• Let’s get creative! We’re happy to brainstorm ideas and provide case examples to build a campaign that fits your company’s brand and goals while making an impact for those in need• Includes promotion of campaign to our sta and volunteers, emails to our mailing list, and social media spotlights during campaign
EmployeeEngagementWORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNMotivate your employees to unite and contribute to our mission by pledging to match all monetary donations—doubling their impact—up to a certain amount.• Company sets goal and match amount• Includes a custom Peer-to-Peer fundraising page fea-turing your company’s branding, and a communications toolkit for staGROUP VOLUNTEERINGJoin us for a 2- or 3-hour volunteer shift in our Dis-tribution Center. It’s a great team-building activity and makes an immediate dierence in our commu-nity. Includes tour and custom Impact Report. Ask us about availability and pricing!“We salute the Redwood Empire Food Bank for their commitment to serve and end hunger in our community, one that we are very proud to be a part of! It takes a village...” —Manzana Products
142,000People Served Annually$74,500,000Value of Food Distributed25,800,000Meal Equivalent ProvidedOur Impact
Our Reach10,400Community-mindedDonors50,000Engaged EmailSubscribers20,000Monthly Website Visitors17,000Social Media Followers
ContactFor inquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities:Complete this form or contact us:sponsorships@refb.org707-523-7900 ext. 165“We are committed to nourishing our community with food that meets our high standards of quality while respecting and acknowledging the diverse cultural backgrounds of those we serve. By doing so, we ensure that every meal is both nourishing and relevant to the needs of our community.”—Allison Goodwin, Hunger Relief Worker, President & CEO