OVER 2.6 MILLION MEALS DELIVERED—2020 ANNUAL REPORT

For far too many, 2020 was a year of fear, loss, stress, and life-changing upheaval. As a hunger relief organization, we continue to see demand like never before.

In a year where Conscious Alliance lost critical parts of who we are—a year without connecting with our volunteers and supporters at concerts and festivals, a year without lively fundraising events, a year with moments where we weren’t sure how we could keep moving, we not only persisted but we rose to the challenge to distribute more than twice as much food as we did the year before.

We provided 2,646,203 meals in 2020, reaching young children, families, and those living with the fallout from the pandemic in 13 different states. We served without barriers on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the Navajo Nation, and along the Front Range of Colorado. We sent semi-trucks of food to our partners including those in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Portland, and Rothbury, and we distributed to doorsteps in Colorado and South Dakota. 

While the team remains highly inspired and motivated by the outstanding support we received in 2020, we know the year ahead will be challenging and difficult. More people will face food insecurity in 2021. We must stay strong and continue to work hard for our neighbors.

With concerted effort, we will press ahead to provide the most nourishment to as many people as possible and do so with respect and dignity.

Sending love and hope to everyone far and wide. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our Alliance.

2020 Financials

Conscious Alliance is committed to sound fiscal management and financial stewardship of every dollar raised. In 2020, we committed more resources than ever before to support children and families in need. We were able to contribute $10,849,288 towards our programs while our combined administrative and fundraising expenses did not exceed 5%.

As Always in Collaboration

The willingness of many incredible people and companies to approach 2020 with determination allowed us to reach families in need during the shutdowns. Our friends in the food industry gave larger in-kind food donations, which opened the door for us to put our experience in reliable food logistics to full use.

As the pallets and truckloads of food were offered to us, we connected with existing and new partnerships operating in the hearts of the communities. We shared food with school districts, community pantries, pop-up events, emergency services, preschools, food banks, and ensured our network of music and restaurant professionals were included in the give-aways. We also facilitated home deliveries for people without reliable transportation. 

>> Read our impact stories in our full 2020 Annual Report

Supporting our Supporters

Our plans for 2020 were big, filled with concerts and festivals to continue providing hunger relief everywhere music plays. We could never have imagined that the amazing people who make 'Art That Feeds' Food Drives possible would experience such loss with the closure of venues and postponement of live music.

It was our turn to help them. Each week we provided food to event workers and hosted two large-scales giveaways to provide holiday meals to the folks who have always had our backs.

Environmental Impact: Preventing Food Waste

There is enough food in the U.S. to feed everyone, yet up to 35% of it is thrown out. As a hunger relief nonprofit, in partnership with 1% for the Planet, our approach is to connect with food brands to redistribute their excess products to families in need. 

Hero of the Year: Dan Nelson

We are excited to recognize Dan Nelson as our 2020 Hero of the Year. We first collaborated with Dan in 2013 when we installed a Learning Garden at Pine Ridge School. As the Facilities Director at the school, Dan’s support was key for us to break ground. Little did we know how his passions for gardening, teaching, feeding, mentoring, and advocating would transform our work on Pine Ridge Reservation and beyond. 

He has significantly shaped Conscious Alliance, and inspires the team to overcome obstacles. Thank you for being a good relative, Dan! Wopila Tanka!

Help us Feed Those in Need

If every person does one small thing, it becomes a tidal wave of care, kindness, and societal change. A true alliance can get us through anything. 

We are actively looking for new food brand partners to help us get more food into the hands of families in need. If you're interested in learning more about working with us, please send me a message or email me at JL[at]ConsciousAlliance.org