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FOOD FOR PEOPLE INC

EIN 94-2772549 EUREKA, CA

Revenue 2024
$8,913,421
Expenses 2024
$7,802,961

Program services were 93.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
K31Z
Classification
1000
Street
PO BOX 4922

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

FOOD FOR PEOPLE IS WORKING TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOODS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Activities or mission (Part I)

FOOD FOR PEOPLE IS A DESIGNATED FOOD BANK COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED.

  • FOOD FOR PEOPLES FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INCLUDE SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE HUNGER RELIEF SERVICES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY. THE PANTRY NETWORK THAT PROVIDES FOOD FOR 26 PANTRIES AND TWO CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAMS (SOUP KITCHENS) THROUGHOUT HUMBOLDT COUNTY. THE CHOICE PANTRY SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN THE GREATER EUREKA AREA USING THE CHOICE STYLE OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION WHICH INVITES PEOPLE TO SELECT THE FOODS THEY WANT AND THAT FIT THEIR DIETARY OR CULTURAL NEEDS. THE MOBILE PRODUCE PANTRY TAKES A REFRIGERATED TRUCK FULL OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ACROSS HUMBOLDT COUNTY FOR DISTRIBUTION ON A MONTHLY SCHEDULE. THE FREE PRODUCE MARKETS PROVIDE SEASONAL FREE FARMERS MARKET-STYLE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE NONPROFIT NETWORK ALLOWS LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND/OR ADULTS TO ACCESS DONATED FOODS AT A LOW, PER POUND COST ESTABLISHED BY FEEDING AMERICA. THE EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY FOOD RESPONSE PROGRAM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGHOUT HUMBOLDT COUNTY TO MAKE FOOD AVAILABLE TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS INCLUDING WILDFIRES, EARTHQUAKES, WINTER STORMS AND MORE. OVERHEAD AND LABOR ASSOCIATED WITH RECEIVING, TRANSPORTATION, AND LOGISTICS OF THE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS; INCLUDING TRACKING COSTS FOR FOOD DONATED AT COMMODITY PRICES IS DONE BY THE ORGANIZATIONS WAREHOUSE.

    Expenses $6,507,164 · Grants $5,149,574 · Revenue $14,354

  • FOOD FOR PEOPLE OPERATES SENIOR & CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS SPECIFIC TO POPULATIONS WHO ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY. THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES A 30-40 POUND BOX OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD MONTHLY FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE SENIORS (AGE 60 AND OLDER). ALL BOXES COME WITH THE ADDITION OF BREAD AND UP TO 10 LBS OF FRESH PRODUCE. THE SENIOR BROWN BAG PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPERATING SINCE 1987 AND PROVIDES A MONTHLY BAG OF GROCERIES FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS AT 16 SITES COUNTYWIDE. DRIVE-THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS ARE OFFERED AT SITES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE VEHICLE TRAFFIC. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS DELIVER TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP THE FOOD ON THEIR OWN. THE HOMEBOUND DELIVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES A MONTHLY BAG OF GROCERIES FOR ADULTS UNDER AGE 60 WHO ARE TOO ILL OR DISABLED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES. REFERRALS ARE ACCEPTED FROM HOSPITALS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, SOCIAL WORKERS, ETC. THE BACKPACKS FOR KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES A BAG OF KID-FRIENDLY FOOD EVERY FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE CONSIDERED AT RISK FOR HUNGER OVER THE WEEKEND. THE KIDS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM OFFERS WEEKLY FOOD BOXES AT SIX SITES IN HOOPA, WILLOW CREEK, MANILA, LOLETA, BRIDGEVILLE AND REDWAY WHICH ARE CONSIDERED MORE REMOTE AND RURAL AREAS WHERE RESOURCES ARE LESS AVAILABLE. THE NONPERISHABLE FOODS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY FRESH PRODUCE FROM LOCAL FARMS THANKS TO OUR LOCALLY DELICIOUS FARMER FUND.

    Expenses $608,114

  • FOOD FOR PEOPLES COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES AIM TO ENGAGE CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND CREATE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. THE CALFRESH OUTREACH PROGRAMS HELP HOUSEHOLDS APPLY AND RECERTIFY FOR CALFRESH. THE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS COOKING VIDEOS, COOKING DEMOS, TASTE TESTS, AND RECIPES TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO EAT HEALTHY ON A BUDGET. THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO IDENTIFY POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATION THAT REDUCE HUNGER AND POVERTY AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THE LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND DIVERTS LOCAL FOODS TO THE FOOD BANK FOR DISTRIBUTION. THE GLEANING PROGRAM ACCESSES DONATIONS OF FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE AND MEATS FROM COMMERCIAL FARMS, ORCHARDS, FARMERS MARKETS AND RANCHERS. THE FOOD DRIVE PROGRAM COLLECTS NONPERISHABLE FOOD COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES AND EVENTS.

    Expenses $162,558

As filed on the 2024 return.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • GARY BIRD

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • JOAN LEVY

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • SCOTT THOMPSON

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • ASHLIEGH DIEHL

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • ROGER JAMES

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • ALYSIA BIXLER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • GRETA STOCKWELL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • ANNIE BOLICK-FLOSS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • CURTIS DAVID

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4

  • CARLY ROBBINS

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $129,295
    From this org
    $117,561
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,734
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $8,913,421
    Expenses
    $7,802,961
    Contributions
    $8,807,419
    Grants paid
    $5,149,574
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $7,892,696
    Expenses
    $7,420,703
    Contributions
    $7,796,521
    Grants paid
    $4,938,978
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $8,518,924
    Expenses
    $6,723,328
    Contributions
    $8,471,708
    Grants paid
    $4,399,069

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,350,692
    Expenses
    $5,230,441
    Assets (EOY)
    $10,064,686

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,263,148
    Expenses
    $4,678,538
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,401,753

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,456,224
    Expenses
    $4,283,745
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,757,531

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,378,721
    Expenses
    $4,585,434
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,566,409

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,874,923
    Expenses
    $4,424,988
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,793,504

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,333,366
    Expenses
    $4,312,447
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,321,229

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,414,020
    Expenses
    $4,331,951
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,303,383

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,349,929
    Expenses
    $4,263,243
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,192,593

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,103,748
    Expenses
    $4,123,938
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,127,655

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $3,970,156
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,170,152

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.