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Corporate Partnerships Package

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APPETITE FOR CHANGE JOINING FORCES TO HELP END HUNGER 2023 2024 Partnership Package

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Our mission is simple To End Hunger in Our Community The Redwood Empire Food Bank provides vital food assistance to more than 100 000 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 1 in 6 people living in our region who are in need of nutritious food FOR EVERY 1 RECEIVED WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE 3 WORTH OF FOOD

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HOW YOU CAN HELP The Menu for Change 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 staff volunteer opportunities 1 YEAR SPONSORSHIPS Exposure opportunities for your business to maximize brand visibility and engagement over a 12 month period EXCLUSIVE CAMPAIGNS Unique opportunity to be the sole sponsor of a specific campaign gaining exclusive branding rights and maximum visibility throughout the duration of the campaign EVENT SPONSORSHIPS Showcase your brand and gain prominent visibility by supporting a specific event reaching a targeted audience and maximizing brand exposure CAUSE MARKETING Align your brand with a meaningful cause leveraging your support to make a positive impact while gaining brand recognition and customer loyalty EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Enhance employee morale satisfaction and productivity through activities that foster a positive work culture

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1 year Sponsorships FUEL OUR MISSION Support the operation of our vehicles that drive thousands of miles annually delivering an end to hunger across our community Your logo will be prominently placed on one of our trucks or vans ensuring high visibility Tractor Trailer Box Truck 50 000 25 000 7 available 2 available Vans 15 000 13 available All 1 year sponsorships include logo presence on refb org dedicated gratitude post on social media and digital display feature in lobby ANNUAL FOOD FUNDS DRIVE Sponsor our year round campaign that engages local businesses schools and individuals to help alleviate food insecurity in Sonoma County Your logo will be prominently placed on over 500 food collection barrels highlighting your organization as a leader in the fight to end hunger in our community Impact Sponsor 10 000 6 available Change Maker 5 000 10 available

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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 Bank Exclusive Campaigns COMMUNITY DONATION MATCH Double your impact with a community match campaign We will showcase your generosity to inspire individual donors to collectively match your contribution 25 000 4 available per year Includes dedicated emails to our mailing list pop up banner on website social media posts and communication toolkit to engage your team and customers SPONSOR A DISTRIBUTION Focus your support on a specific neighborhood town or area by helping fund a Redwood Empire Food Bank food distribution site 10 000 Multiple food distribution sites to choose from in Sonoma Lake and Mendocino counties Includes signage at the site for one month staff volunteer opportunities and social media recognition

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Event Sponsorships EMPTY BOWLS PARTY WITH A PURPOSE Empty Bowls is a meaningful evening where generosity creativity and delicious food wine come together for one reason to End Hunger in Our Community This event is held every April and is attended by over 300 local philanthropic guests Learn more at refb org empty bowls Sponsorship levels vary Includes logo recognition at the event on website and in all event related communications SONOMA COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Help raise funds and awareness for the Redwood Empire Food Bank with an exclusive sponsorship during this annual week long celebration of food This event is held every February at more than 85 restaurants across Sonoma County 10 000 Only 1 available per year Includes logo on marketing materi als given to diners at all participating restaurants social media coverage and dedicated emails to our mailing list FOOD FROM THE BAR Join our local legal community s month long competition held every May Donate food volunteer hours and contribute financially to fight hunger in our community Learn more at refb org fftb Sponsorship levels vary Includes logo recognition on website social media spotlights during campaign and communication toolkit to engage your team and customers FOOD BANKING Engage in the local banking community s month long competition held in October Make a difference by donating food volunteering and providing monetary support to combat hunger Learn more at refb org food banking Sponsorship levels vary Includes logo recognition on website social media spotlights during campaign and communication toolkit to engage your team and customers

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The service offered 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 offering ongoing food collection 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 Market Cause Marketing Boost customer goodwill and loyalty by donating a portion of your sales to the Redwood Empire Food Bank during a customized promotional campaign Minimum 2 500 contribution Let s get creative We re happy to brainstorm ideas and provide examples to build a campaign that fits your company s brand and goals Includes promotion of campaign to our staff and volunteers emails to our mailing list and social media spotlights during campaign

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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 Employee Engagement EMPLOYEE GIVING Motivate your employees to unite and contribute to the Redwood Empire Food Bank by pledging to match all monetary donations doubling their impact up to a specific amount Company sets goal and match amount Includes communication toolkit to engage your team GROUP VOLUNTEERING Join us for a 2 or 3 hour volunteer shift at our Santa Rosa warehouse or one of our food distribution sites It s a great team building opportunity and makes an immediate impact Can be added to any other sponsorship or campaign

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Our Impact 117 000 People Served Annually 55 700 000 Value of Food Distributed 21 000 000 Meal Equivalent Provided

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13 250 Community minded Donors 47 000 Engaged Email Subscribers 12 500 15 000 Monthly Website Visitors Social Media Followers Our Reach

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Contact For inquiries regarding partnership opportunities Complete this form Or Get in touch with Nick Agius nagius refb org 707 523 7900 ext 165 We strive to provide the highest quantity the best quality and the greatest variety of food to anyone in need of help while remaining nimble efficient and effective David Goodman Hunger Relief Worker CEO