Greater Cleveland Food Bank
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank expanded its reach with a new 197,000-square-foot warehouse, enhancing storage and distribution of non-perishable food to partner agencies. This supports a rise in total food distribution to 59.64 million pounds by 2029, up from 45.66 million in 2018. Projections anticipate serving 100,000 more clients annually, doubling daily meal capacity to 8,000. Enhancements include a new production kitchen, expanded cold storage, and improved facilities for volunteers and staff. The $10 million New Market Tax Credits-funded project aims to create 57 jobs and supports the food bank’s mission across six counties, providing over 500 million meals annually through extensive community partnerships and initiatives.
Job Creation
The project is expected to create 57 FTE jobs.
Goods or Services to Low Income Community
The project will increase total food distribution by 13.98 million pounds to 59.64 pounds annually. Also, the project will allow the food bank to serve an additional 100,000 clients per year and increase daily health meals to 8,000.
Executed Community Benefits Agreement
The project sponsor has committed to quantifiable community impacts by executing a Community Benefits Agreement.
