Dolores Ibarra
Executive Director
Eighteen years with the organization, the last nine leading it. Grew up in Hollister and still works the Saturday sorting shift most weeks.
Impact & accountability
The numbers, including the ones that didn't go well.
Donors deserve more than a photo and a thank-you. Here's what was served, what it cost, where the money came from, and what fell short last year.
1,240
Households receiving food each month
86¢
Of every dollar going directly to programs
140+
Active volunteers across San Benito County
18 yrs
Serving Hollister and the surrounding towns
Where every dollar goes
Split three ways, published annually.
86%
Programs
9%
Administration
5%
Fundraising
$0
Paid to outside fundraisers
Sample non-profit · 501(c)(3) illustrative EIN 00-0000000 · Financials posted annually
How we measure
Outcomes, not activity.
Households and repeat visits
About 1,240 households a month, tracked by household size rather than name, so we can see whether need is rising without asking anyone to prove hardship.
Student attendance and reading
Roughly 60 students in the after-school program, measured on attendance consistency and reading progress across a school year.
Rides completed
Around 200 senior rides a year to appointments in Hollister, Gilroy, and Salinas, with dialysis and oncology visits prioritized.
Stability ninety days later
For emergency assistance, the only number that matters is whether the family was still housed and current on utilities three months on.
Board & staff
Who runs this.
Kev Boateng
Programs Manager
Runs the youth and workforce programs and handles school and clinic referrals across the county.
Ana Rojas
Volunteer Coordinator
Schedules 140 volunteers, runs monthly orientation, and keeps the emergency call-up list current.
In their words
Families, volunteers, and sponsors.
“My son goes every afternoon and his reading changed in one school year. I work until six; that program is the reason I can.”
“I drive two seniors to Salinas twice a month. Easiest volunteering I've ever done.”
“We sponsor a distribution month. They send photos and the actual numbers, every time.”
Accountability FAQ
Funding sources, measurement, and what we got wrong.
What is your impact within the Hollister and Tres Pinos communities?
Approximately 1,240 households receive food each month through our programs. We also support roughly 60 students in our after-school sessions and provide 200 senior rides annually across the county.
How is this non-profit funded within San Benito County?
Our budget is supported by individual donors, local business sponsors, 1 annual fundraising dinner, and specific grants from regional and county partners.
Can I see your financials?
A summary is on the impact page, the full annual report is published each winter, and the numbers are presented in person at the February community meeting.
How is the success of these San Benito County programs measured?
We track households served, repeat visits, student attendance, reading progress, and rides completed. We also monitor how many emergency cases remained successfully housed 90 days after receiving assistance.
What challenges did the organization face in the past year?
At our annual meeting, we discuss areas for growth. Recently, our mentor waitlist grew faster than recruitment, and our summer youth session faced transportation shortages for students coming from Aromas.
Do you pay outside fundraisers?
Nothing. There is no third-party telemarketing or fundraising firm involved, which is why the fundraising share of the budget stays at five percent.
How are volunteers from Aromas or Paicines recognized?
All volunteer hours are logged. Long-term drivers and mentors from outlying areas like Paicines are celebrated at our annual meeting and listed in our year-end impact report.
Open meeting each February
Come check the math in person.
The annual community meeting is open to anyone, with financials and program numbers presented out loud and posted afterward.