Provo food bank needs $100,000 by end of October after cash-flow crisis
The board replaced the interim leadership and Utah County is helping the organization open its warming center Nov. 1.
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Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo says it must raise $100,000 by the end of October to keep operating, FOX 13 reported Oct. 20. The organization told the station it hit an "immediate cash-flow crisis" last week, when its reserves fell below what could sustain operations. [1]
Jessica Miller, the organization's chief impact officer, said the number of new families signing up has risen every month since June, including 134 new families last month. FOX 13 reported that the increase is part of a broader rise in need over the past five years. [1]
The board changed leadership in response. Caitlin Rangel is now interim CEO, replacing Tom Hogan, and the board added Val Hale and Sheldon Miner, whom FOX 13 described as community leaders with financial and operational expertise. Utah County is helping the organization open its warming center on Nov. 1. [1]
Donations can be made at communityactionprovo.org. FOX 13 also spoke with Antonio Gonzalez, who said the organization helped him through addiction and who now works there. [1]
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