Food $en$e Makes Sense Presented by: Andrew Katzer Moderated by: Tracey Clark
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Why did you come to Food Bank conference today?
Not behind the desk
Food
Destiny USA
Network
Learn something new
E ase your agency’s burden
What is Food $en$e? • The Food $en$e program is designed to increase self-sufficiency by helping individuals stretch their food dollars. • Food Bank of CNY is able to purchase food items in large quantities, and this savings is passed on to the program’s customers. • Monthly Food $en$e packages are created by the Food Bank and distributed to participating host sites.
What is in a Package? No donated food items Fresh fruits & First-run vegetables, purchased meats and product grocery staples 12-14 Food Items
Is the Package the only option? Specials 4-7 every month
Who Is Eligible? No Proof of Income Required No Proof of Age or ID Required
How Does It Work? Order and pay Pick up order Contact nearest in advance host site • Cost is • Packages are • Site $15.50 per delivered to coordinator unit host site on will have scheduled • Cash and EBT package & day card are special details accepted
Where can I get this? 40 sites in Contact local County fact our 11 county participating sheets service area F$ site
What are some misconceptions? F$ is for someone else or is taking food away from someone else A need to qualify The products are seconds or low quality Pre-paying and getting to host site on distribution day/time They think there is not a host site near them Prepaying
Why Food $en$e? Receive quality Individuals use food at a own food dollars discount Transition from Stretch food emergency food budget to independence
Interested? Customer Volunteer Coordinator
Food $en$e Panel Meghan Ball Town of Dewitt Anita Ciulo Watertown Martha Simonin Rome
Q & A
Contact Info Andrew Katzer 315-437-1899 ext.231 akatzer@foodbankcny.org
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