2025-05-13T22:11:30-05:00 2024-06-30 946214841 ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC 2700 CAMINO RAMON STE 350 SAN RAMON CA 945835004 990 2023-07-01 412111171 MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER MONU 9258257751 1990 MARKET STREET CONCORD CA 94520 DANIEL SCHERER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9258257751 2025-05-13 1 1 MATTHEW PETROSKI P00853132 9257902600 2025-05-08 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANIEL SCHERER 1990 MARKET STREET CONCORD CA 94520 4570718 0 X WWW.MONUMENTCRISISCENTER.ORG X 2004 CA THE MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER'S (MCC) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS TO FAMILIES, SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF NEEDS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO AT-RISK AND LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. 8 8 19 2960 0 0 3722608 4377948 0 0 6205 128698 -48636 -16263 3680177 4490383 0 0 0 0 1180513 1550695 0 0 48676 2499500 2840778 3680013 4391473 164 98910 10390531 10429433 158004 92852 10232527 10336581 X THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF NEEDS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THE MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER PROVIDES CRISIS ASSISTANCE TO AT-RISK AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O...) ...MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUEDEXTREMELY LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH A 7-DAY SUPPLY OF CANNED, DRY PACKAGED AND FRESH FOOD. CLIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COME ONCE A MONTH TO PICK UP GROCERIES; REGULARLY ATTEND CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND PROGRAMS; AND UTILIZE ON-SITE COLLABORATIONS AND OFF-SITE REFERRALS. WE OFFER A FRIENDLY, RESPECTFUL AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WITH A KNOWLEDGEABLE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND DEDICATED STAFF. OUR DEEP INVOLVEMENT IN THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY PROMOTES AWARENESS AND CONNECTIVITY, PROVIDING MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO OUR CLIENT FAMILIES. 0 0 2868603 FOOD DISTRIBUTION: FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER PROVIDED FOOD TO MORE THAN 14,500 INDIVIDUALS (UNDUPLICATED) AND 5,200 HOUSEHOLDS (UNDUPLICATED). OF OUR CLIENT BASE, 33.8 PERCENT ARE CHILDREN UP TO AGE 18 AND 14.9 PERCENT ARE SENIORS AGED 55 AND UP. OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 67,600 BAGS OF FOOD, PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR DURING EACH OF THE 35,900 VISITS TO OUR CENTER. DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AND UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN OUR REGION, WE SAW AN 18.1 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS AND 16.0 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPARED TO THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. (CONTINUATION ON SCH O) ...FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM CONTINUEDWE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 250-300 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS PER DISTRIBUTION. CLIENTS CAN COME ONCE A WEEK TO OUR CONCORD, CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION. WE ALSO PROVIDED TWICE MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AT A "POP UP" LOCATION IN PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA. INCORPORATED INTO THESE OVERARCHING FOOD DISTRIBUTION ACHIEVEMENTS ARE THE IMPACTFUL GIVEAWAYS OF 1,500 HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES, 800 SENIOR FOOD BAGS, 700 READY-TO-EAT FOOD BAGS FOR UNHOUSED CLIENTS, MORE THAN 640 TURKEYS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS, 63,500 DIAPERS, 3,700 PACKS OF TOILETRIES, 2,300 PACKS OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND 5,100 BAGS OF PET FOOD PROVIDED BY OUR PARTNER NONPROFIT JOYBOUND PEOPLE & PETS. FOOD BOXES INCLUDE PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE WHEAT PASTAS, LOW-SALT VEGETABLES AND TOMATOES, CANNED TUNA AND CHICKEN, SOUPS, CEREAL, PEANUT BUTTER, GARDEN FRESH PRODUCE AND MILK. 322624 YOUTH ENRICHMENT: OUR YEAR-ROUND YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING SUPPORTS STUDENTS FROM AGES 6-18 AND IS KEY TO THE EMPOWERMENT PILLAR OF MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER. OUR 2024 SUMMER CAMP OFFERED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STEM LESSONS, COOKING, GARDENING, DANCE, EXERCISE, SPORTS, ARTS AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING OVER A FIVE-WEEK PERIOD. MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER CAMPERS ALSO WENT ON FIELD TRIPS TO THE MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM, BLACK DIAMOND MINES, HEATHER FARMS PARK AND OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED THE CHILDREN WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO PLAY AND LEARN, ALL AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES. (CONTINUATION ON SCH O)...YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CONTINUEDAS THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR BEGAN, MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER PROVIDED MORE THAN 1,500 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH GRADE-APPROPRIATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS THROUGHOUT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. WE PROVIDED THE AFTER SCHOOL CAF TUTORING PROGRAM FOR FIRST THROUGH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS. PARTICIPANTS WERE GREETED WITH A HEALTHY SNACK AND RECEIVED TUTORING FOR READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OUR TEEN CENTER ALSO PROVIDED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS AND OUR STAFF PROVIDED TUTORING AND GUEST SPEAKERS IN THE AREAS OF MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE, NUTRITION, AND LEADERSHIP. RETIRED TEACHERS SERVED AS MENTORS FOR BOTH PROGRAMS. WE ALSO PROVIDED A PERSONALIZED COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK 9-12 GRADERS ONLINE FOR EASY ACCESS. OUR ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE HELPED STUDENTS LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL WITH A WELL-DEFINED PLAN AND THE ABILITY TO PRIORITIZE THEIR INTERESTS AND GOALS. 282884 RESOURCE & REFERRAL: MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING A ONE-STOP LOCATION FOR RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. WITH A TRUE HEARTFELT APPROACH, THE CENTER IS A REFUGE, A BUSTLING COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION CENTER, AND AN INSPIRATION TO THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS FROM ALL PARTS OF CENTRAL AND EAST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. WE CONNECT OUR CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CALFRESH, PG&E CARE (CALIFORNIA ALTERNATE RATES FOR ENERGY), HOUSING, IMMIGRATION RIGHTS, AND LEGAL AID. IN SUPPORT OF OUR HEALTHY LIVING PILLAR, WE USE OUR CENTRAL LOCATION FOR ASSISTANCE WITH MEDI-CAL AND COVERED CALIFORNIA APPLICATIONS; MOBILE HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION CLINICS AND SCREENINGS; AND AN OUTREACH HUB FOR (CONTINUATION ON SCH O) ...RESOURCE & REFERRAL PROGRAM CONTINUEDLAZAREX CANCER FOUNDATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES ONSITE, INCLUDING COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE COURSES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, VITA TAX PREPARATION, PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, AND SENIOR MOMENTS COMMUNITY EDUCATION. WE HAVE A FULLY ACCESSIBLE FACILITY WE ARE ADA COMPLIANT WITH BRAILLE SIGNAGE AND ELEVATOR. 242905 SENIOR MOMENTS: FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, MORE THAN 80 LOW-INCOME SENIORS RECEIVED AN INCLUSIVE COMBINATION OF VITAL RESOURCES THROUGH THE SENIOR MOMENTS PROGRAM. CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN NUTRITIOUS MEALS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, LEGAL AID CONSULTATIONS, BILINGUAL BINGO, WELLNESS CHECKS, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, SEATED EXERCISE, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, ALL DESIGNED TO COMBAT LONELINESS THROUGH CAMARADERIE AND FUN. TAKE HOME GROCERIES PROVIDE ESSENTIAL NOURISHMENT THE SENIORS COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD. MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER PROVIDES FOOD, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS, AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF NEEDS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO AT-RISK AND LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. HUNGER IS A CRITICAL PROBLEM AS WELL AS A SIGN AND SYMPTOM OF UNDERLYING ISSUES FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. WE FIRST ADDRESS THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS WITH GROCERIES, DIAPERS AND ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES TO BUILD TRUST AND PROVIDE FOR THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF EVERY CLIENT WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS. WE OFFER A FRIENDLY, RESPECTFUL, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE STAFFED BY DEDICATED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, AND MULTI-LINGUAL PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS. MONUMENT CRISIS CENTER HAS BUILT ITS SERVICE MODEL ON THIS FOUNDATION OF TRUST WHICH ALLOWS US TO INTRODUCE OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED TO A WRAPAROUND SET OF SERVICES THAT CONSTITUTE OUR THREE PILLARS: STABILITY, HEALTHY LIVING AND EMPOWERMENT. STABILITY IS ACHIEVED THROUGH DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND ESSENTIALS AND ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE AND AID VIA OUR ROBUST FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. HEALTHY LIVING IS SUPPORTED BY HOSTING HEALTH, DENTAL AND OPTOMETRY SCREENINGS WITH REGIONAL HEALTH PROVIDERS; TEACHING NUTRITION AND COOKING COURSES; AND COMBATTING LONELINESS FOR SENIORS THROUGH CAMARADERIE, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND EXTRA FOOD DISTRIBUTION. EMPOWERMENT IS PROVIDED VIA SUMMER CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT FOR 1ST -8TH GRADE STUDENTS; MENTORING AND COLLEGE PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; COMPUTER, LANGUAGE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT CLIENTS; AND HANDS-ON VOLUNTEERING AND PRO BONO PLACEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A CANDID GOLD STAR-RATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. 242905 3717016 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X DANIEL SCHERER 9258257751 1990 MARKET STREET CONCORD CA 94520 MIKE KINDORF PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREA SHELLEY VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE JOHNSON TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KARINA DE LA CRUZ SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM BOYD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LISA CRAIG MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANEY MONTSERRAT MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 PETER NIXON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA SCHERER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/24) 40.00 X 52364 0 18120 YOLANDA GONZALEZ OPERATIONS MANAGER 40.00 X 125500 0 1769 DANIEL SCHERER INTERIM ED / DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00 X 141500 0 20168 KARLA TINAJERO SALAZAR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00 X 52364 0 9121 ARMANDO MARTINEZ-LOPEZ FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 68269 0 462 439997 0 49640 2 0 1 0 0 45833 191005 275121 3865989 1824853 4377948 128698 128698 43983 191005 76835 -32852 -32852 13750 3500 10250 10250 INSURANCE SETTLEMENT 900099 4635 4635 OTHER INCOME 900099 1704 1704 6339 4490383 0 0 112435 X 587115 304421 282694 731377 664748 66629 37403 18065 17474 1864 95300 43801 37924 13575 99500 67870 31630 131786 68256 57480 6050 6321 1347 798 4176 57647 22846 20622 14179 77239 34799 42440 11033 5770 5139 124 203760 151022 45546 7192 29186 14202 13468 1516 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 1791215 1791215 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 528418 528418 MISCELLANEOUS 4173 236 3937 4391473 3717016 625781 48676 1725685 108599 2259600 3835517 136170 532026 10583 68224 7130887 1318584 5925035 5812303 304016 43770 29442 28994 10390531 10429433 129001 63110 29003 29742 158004 92852 X 9915284 9753230 317243 583351 10232527 10336581 10390531 10429433 98910 5144 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 4542219 6144415 7791825 3722608 4377948 26579015 4542219 6144415 7791825 3722608 4377948 26579015 26579015 4817 1044 2741 6205 128698 143505 39581 39581 649 30533 3571 1022 6339 42114 26804215 0.99160 0.99330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1862000 1862000 3338000 239651 3098349 1656093 864781 791312 274794 214152 60642 5812303 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 29742 29742 X 4558336 5144 62809 67953 4490383 0 4490383 4454282 62809 62809 4391473 0 4391473 PART X, LINE 2: THE CENTER IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 23701D OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE TAXATION CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1). UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY, MAY BE SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX. THE CENTER PAID NO TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024. U.S. GAAP REQUIRES THE RECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, AND DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE CENTER DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WITH ASSOCIATED UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS THAT MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR RELATED DISCLOSURES. SINCE TAX MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO SOME DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY, THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE CENTER'S TAX RETURNS WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES AND THAT THE CENTER WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL TAX, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST AS A RESULT OF SUCH CHALLENGE. GENERALLY, THE CENTER'S TAX RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRASING EVENT EXPENSES NETTED W/ EVENT INCOME 62,809. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRASING EVENT EXPENSES NETTED W/ EVENT INCOME 62,809. HEARTFELT 190481 157145 33336 32625 3194 19475 TAPS & TACOS 44507 33860 10647 8083 7048 1100 5310 234988 191005 43983 40708 7048 4294 24785 76835 -32852 13750 3500 0 13750 3500 3500 10250 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DANIEL SCHERER INTERIM ED / DEPUTY DIRECTOR 117500 0 24000 0 0 0 4953 0 15215 0 161668 0 0 0 X 7 36792 PUBLICLY TRADED EXCHANGE X 472130 PER POUND X FOOD BANK 1 1315931 PER POUND 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS NUMBER REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS, NOT THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 SANDRA SCHERER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND DANIEL SCHERER, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HAVE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 DRAFT IS RECEIVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE FILING. THE PROCESS IS THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE FORM 990 DRAFT AND THEN FORWARDS IT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. AFTER THEIR REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FORWARDS IT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. HARD COPIES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR FURTHER STUDY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH YEAR THE BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE A STATEMENT THAT THEY HAVE NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF ANY CONFLICT EXISTS, FULL DISCLOSURE IS MADE TO THE BOARD AND A DECISION IS MADE IF ANY ACTION IS REQUIRED OR IF CONFLICT REPRESENTS NO THREAT TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD APPOINTS A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE EACH YEAR TO COMPLETE A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE RESEARCHES CURRENT SALARIES AMONG SIMILAR NON-PROFITS AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FOR SALARY REVISION FOR THE NEXT YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 PRIOR YEAR INFORMATION RETURNS (FORM 990) ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE LOCATED AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PART IX LINE 24A DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM IS THE HEART OF THE CENTER AND IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR MISSION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE STABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED IS NOT CONSIDERED A GRANT TO INDIVIDUALS AND AS SUCH IS NOT REPORTED ON LINE 2 OF PART IX. THE CENTER SUPPLIES FOOD TO APPROXIMATELY 9,000 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY AND SERVES BETWEEN 80-120 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES PER DISTRIBUTION, DISTRIBUTING MORE THAN 30,000 FOOD BOXES PER YEAR. THESE FOOD BOXES PROVIDE OVER ONE MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR. THE CENTER IS OPEN FIVE TIMES A WEEK FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND RELIES ON MONETARY AND FOOD DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO SUSTAIN ITS OPERATIONS. THE CENTER PURCHASES 40,000 POUNDS OF FOOD EVERY MONTH FROM THE FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO ("FOOD BANK") AND OTHER DISTRIBUTORS AND RECEIVES AN AVERAGE OF 140,000 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE FOOD BOXES INCLUDE PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS SUCH AS WHOLE WHEAT PASTAS, LOW-SALT VEGETABLES AND TOMATOES, CANNED TUNA AND CHICKEN, SOUPS, CEREAL, PEANUT BUTTER, GARDEN FRESH PRODUCE, AND MILK. HUNGER IS A CRITICAL PROBLEM AS WELL AS A SIGN AND SYMPTOM OF UNDERLYING ISSUES. WE FIRST ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS WITH GROCERIES OR READY-TO-EAT, BABY DIAPERS FOR INFANTS, AND ESSENTIAL TOILETRIES FOR OVERALL WELL BEING AND THEN MOVE FORWARD IN A STABILIZING DIRECTION CONFRONTING HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, EDUCATION, FINANCES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.