PFS Forward!

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activities at the PFS headquarters in Minnesota! We held our board meeting to close the fiscal year, which also marked the end of our three-year strategy of going deeper in support of our clients. We are thrilled to share some of our accomplishments.

• Increased average duration of client relationship and number of services delivered
• Diversified and increased ways of engaging our volunteers
• Expanded our high-potential client base to over 200 food companies across 9 markets
• Helped high-potential clients increase their revenue growth
• Successfully completed the Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) program, a six-year partnership with USAID and TechnoServe
• Created new types of services for our clients to more holistically address their needs
• Connected clients through networking dinners and executive leadership sessions to foster relationships between processors in the local food markets

We are truly grateful for the generosity of our corporate partners and donors, whose support has helped us expand our program and reach more beneficiaries than ever before. Our prudent financial management has also ensured that we maintain a healthy balance sheet, positioning us strongly for the coming year.

Another highlight was a much-anticipated visit from incoming CEO Mandla Nkomo, who engaged with staff, volunteers, and other leaders. He shared some of his insights and what he looks forward to in the upcoming year.

Looking Ahead

As we reflect on the successes of the past year, we are filled with optimism for the future. Our board meeting reinforced the strength of our organization and the dedication of everyone involved. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing CEO Jeff Dykstra, board of directors, corporate partners, staff, volunteers and donors for their unwavering support. With clear goals and a shared vision, we are poised to achieve even greater heights in the coming year.