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APPETITE FOR CHANGEJOINING FORCES TO HELP END HUNGER2024-2025 Partnership 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 HELP1-YEAR SPONSORSHIPSExposure opportunities for your business to maximize brand visibility and engage-ment over a 12-month period.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.
FEATURES$100,000 LEVEL$50,000 LEVEL$25,000 LEVEL$15,000 LEVEL$10,000 LEVEL*$5,000 LEVEL*FUEL OUR MISSIONLogo representation on one of our 48' tractortrailers, which travels over 20K miles each yeardelivering an end to hunger in our community.Logo representation on one of our 36' tractortrailers, which travels over 20K miles each yeardelivering an end to hunger in our community.Logo representation on one of our 20' box trucks,which travels over 20K miles each year deliveringan end to hunger in our community.Logo representation on one of our vans, whichtravels over 15K miles each year helping to deliveran end to hunger in our community.BARREL SPONSORPremium logo representation on all 500 of our foodcollection barrels, which are used by localbusinesses and organizations throughout the year.Premium logo representation on all 500 of our foodcollection barrels, which are used by localbusinesses and organizations throughout the year.Logo representation on all 500 of our foodcollection barrels, which are used by localbusinesses and organizations throughout the year.Premium logo representation on all 500 of ourfood collection barrels, which are used by localbusinesses and organizations throughout the year.Logo representation on all 500 of our food collectionbarrels, which are used by local businesses andorganizations throughout the year.DISTRIBUTION SITESPONSORSignage at a food distribution of your choice for onemonth.GRATITUDE POST ONSOCIAL MEDIALOGO ON REFB.ORGCORPORATEPARTNERSHIPS PAGECHECKPRESENTATIONPHOTO OPPORTUNITYCUSTOMOPPORTUNITIESWe’ll work together to strategize additional ways toposition your business as one of our Top CorporatePartners.* Barrel sponsorship opportunities are typically secured between May and August, with logo recognition running from October-September. If this window has closed, we have other impactful partnership opportunities available at this level—please inquire for more details.ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS
Exclusive SponsorshipsDONATION MATCH CAMPAIGN$25,000+*Double your impact with a community match campaign. We will showcase your generosity to inspire individual donors to collectively match your contribution.• Several opportunities throughout the year• Includes dedicated email blasts, website pop-up, and social media post• Logo on refb.org Corporate Partnerships page*Co-sponsorships may be available at lower amounts.SPONSOR 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• Logo on refb.org Corporate Partnerships page“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 BankNEW! LOBBY 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 FROM THE BARJoin our local legal community’s monthlong competition held ev-ery spring. Donate food, volunteer hours, and contribute financially to in 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, and communication toolkit to engage your team and customersEMPTY BOWLS—PARTY WITH A PURPOSEOur signature fundraising event, Empty Bowls is a meaningful evening where generosity, creativity, and de-licious food & wine come together for one reason: to End Hunger in Our Community. This event is held every April and is attended by over 200+ local philanthropic guests. Learn more at refb.org/empty-bowls.• Sponsorship levels vary• Includes tickets to the gala, logo rec-ognition at the event, on website, and in event-related communicationsFOOD 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 those facing hunger. Learn more at refb.org/food-banking.• Sponsorship levels vary• Includes logo recognition on website, social media spotlights during the campaign, and communication toolkit to engage your team and customersNEW! MOVE OUT HUNGERMove in to the local real estate com-munity’s monthlong competition and move out hunger. Through 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, and communication toolkit to engage your team and customersEvent 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.• 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 sta and volunteers, emails to our mailing list, and social media spotlights during campaign
EmployeeEngagementEMPLOYEE GIVINGMotivate 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 communication toolkit to engage your teamGROUP VOLUNTEERINGJoin us for a 2- or 3-hour volunteer shift at our ware-house in Santa Rosa or at one of our food distri-bution sites. It’s a great team-building activity and makes an immediate dierence in our community.“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$61,300,000Value of Food Distributed24,100,000Meal Equivalent ProvidedOur Impact
Our Reach12,045Community-mindedDonors61,000Engaged EmailSubscribers18,000Monthly Website Visitors15,000Social Media Followers
ContactFor inquiries regarding partnership 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