Direct Retail Pickup Program Now and into the Future! MID-OHIO - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Direct Retail Pickup Program Now and into the Future! MID-OHIO FOODBANK All Agency Exchange 5.5.16

MOF Direct Retail Pickup Program  Local retailers donate  MOF’s partner agencies pick up directly  Partner agencies report back to MOF  MOF receipts and recognizes the donor  MOF reports poundage to Feeding America

Percent of Mix: Total Pounds = 3,270,026 lbs Bakery 7% Meat Mixed 23% Assorted Foods 42% Produce 28%

AGENCI ES 63 agencies currently picking up from 135 retailers - Abundant Life Food Pantry - Living Bread Kitchen - ACTS Community Center - Lutheran Social Services (Caldwell) - Barnesville St. Vincent DePaul Society - Lutheran Social Services (Lancaster) - Brice UMC Food Pantry - Lutheran Social Services (South) - Bridgeport Council of Churches Pantry - Lutheran Social Services (West) - Brookside Church Pantry - Lutheran Social Services Delaware - Central College Church Pantry Food Pantry - Christ’s Table - Macedonia Baptist Church - Columbus Cancer Clinic - Madison County Food Pantry - Community Food Pantry Canal - Marysville Food Pantry Winchester - Mt. Hermon Baptist/My Brother’s - Clintonville/Beechwold CRC Keeper - Dayspring Community Church Food - Mt. Sterling Community Food Pantry Pantry - Neighborhood Services Inc. - Dublin Food Pantry - NNEMAP - Emergency Clearinghouse Pantry - PCMA - Faith United Methodist Church - People in Need - Fayette County Food Pantry - Pleasant City Food Pantry - Food Pantry Network of Licking County - RJ Hairston Community Outreach - Good Samaritan Network of Ross Center Pantry County - Salvation Army Belmont Shelter - Good Samaritan Pantry of West - Salvation Army Coshocton Food Jefferson Pantry - Grace Pantry - Salvation Army Delaware - Grove City Food Pantry Emergency - Shadyside Fellowship Pantry Services - St. Clairsville Food Pantry - Heart to Heart Pantry - St. Paul’s Episcopal Pantry - HEART/Helping Eastside & - St. Stephen’s Community House Pantry Reynoldsburg-New Albany Today - The Daily Bread Center - Heritage Memorial Church Pantry - Urban Mission, God’s Pantry - Holy Family Food Pantry - Victory Center Lancaster Pantry - INPREM Holistic Community Resource - WARM Pantry Center - Westland Ecumenical Community - Interchurch Social Services Pantry - Kirkpatrick Food Pantry - Worthington Food Pantry & Resource - Lancaster Fairfield CAA Center - Lancaster Vineyard Church Pantry - Yorkville UMC Pantry

MI D-OHI O FOODBANK’S ROLE • Identify and solicit donors • Connect donors to agency • Help build relationship with donor • Handle donor recognition and publicity • Help rectify any issues/complaints • Work with corporate office and Feeding America on donation policies • Receipt donor for every donation • Ensure maintenance of food safety standards

34 Partner Agencies Participated  90% of participants pick up weekly  56% of participants use volunteers only (26% use volunteers and paid employees)  100% of participants are satisfied with types of products donated  100% of participants believe it is important to submit receipts to MOF in a timely manner  94% of participants feel the donation receipt is easy to fill out and understand  67% of participants are willing to pick up from smaller donors multiple times per week

“We couldn’t provide as “This has really made a difference in much as we do for our helping us provide food to those we serve. Toiletries are not something we clients without the Direct would generally be able to provide. Retail Pickup Program!” People are very thankful for these items.” “The food we “Our donor always distribute “From Store provides meat. Meat through this Manager through has been a struggle program allows the entire staff, for us to provide in families to plan they are always the past so we are healthy, willing to assist us.” very thankful.” balanced meals from fresh or frozen foods.” “They are a wonderful partner and always have our food ready. It seems like they really understand “Communication the connection between what they and Cooperation of are doing and feeding our our donor is always neighbors in need. The manager is fantastic.” incredibly supportive.”

DONOR RECOGNI TI ON • Work with local agencies • Showcase the value of donations • Share client’s stories • Share photos of donations • Art projects for after school programs • Recognition at donor’s location

Sara Hartman Steve Northerner Product Acquisition Product Acquisition Representative Representative