We do not offer food. Here’s where you can find food.
No distribuimos alimentos. Encuentre comida gratis aquí.
我們不直接提供食物，但我們能幫助您找尋食物。
The Remote Rural Food Bank (RRFB) modules provide a framework for an exchange of valuable information unique to remote rural communities. These modules offer a starting place for those looking to develop services where none exist and also updated material for seasoned leaders who want to advance specific areas. In addition to our communities being isolated, the leaders can be, too. The relationships formed with colleagues through these conversations in other remote communities is critical to growth and viability.
Food Sources
Federal Food Sources (USDA, EFAP and CSFP)…Purchased Food (Farm to Family, private vendors and group buys)…Corporate Donations (Feeding America, local corporate)…Food Reclamation, Gleaning, Growing… Local Food Drives…Advocacy Issues
Staff & Volunteers
Paid Staff Hiring…Volunteer Staff Recruitment and Retention…Advocacy Issues
Fund Development
Government Grants (federal, state, pass-through to local)… Fund Development Plans…Private Funders (Sources/Approach, Donor Relations, Wills & Bequests, Donor Software)…Advocacy Issues
Board Development
Board Number, Structure and Representation… Board Functioning & Responsibilities…Alternative Structures: Advisory Councils… Advocacy Issues
Program Development
Community Needs & Assets Assessment
Direct Services–Food Distribution
Special Events
Homebound Delivery Program
Food Delivery to Community Locations
Nutrition Education and Outreach
Community Partnerships & Effective Messaging
Building Community Partnerships & Effective Messaging
Disaster Planning
Disaster Planning…Lessons Learned about Effective Response…
Post Disaster Issues…Advocacy Issues
Fleet, Large Equipment, Facilities, Infrastructure
Food Transport Vehicles…Large Equipment…Facilities and Infrastructure…
Advocacy Issues
Licensing, Certifications, Audits
Food Handling Safety…Workplace Safety…Audits, Monitoring…
Any leader who does this work knows it is multifaceted and the information is constantly changing. Creating a network of leaders savvy to such complexities will strengthen the community. The nine modules are focused on different areas of food bank operations and include unique remote rural challenges, best practices, and useful contacts and resources. The modules were completed in July 2016, following a year of collaborative effort by four California food bank directors.
Rural and Remote Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment Executive Summary
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