Second Harvest Food Bank Grocery Rescue Program Joan Sanborn Sam Greenberg 5/13/16 1

Doesn’t This Look DELICIOUS? 2

Then Why Is It HERE? 3

Grocery Rescue Overview What is Grocery Rescue? Role of Feeding America Importance of National Program – Consistent Process – Food Safety Compliance – Accurate and Timely Reporting Program Managed by Food Resource Team at SHFB 4

Donation Mix Categories 5 Produce Bakery Dry/frozen Meat Dairy Non-Food Deli/Prepared Beverages 2015 Category Percentages

Program Requirements Signed Agreement Food Safety Compliance – Food Safety Training – Safe Product Handling and Sorting – Temperature Control During Transportation Pick up Donations at Assigned Store – Ongoing Weekly Schedule (ex. M/W/F between 8-10am) – Provide Great Customer Service – Follow Retail Donation Guidelines Weigh, Sort, and Store Donations Report Pounds Weekly to SHFB 6

Tools for Success! SHFB Support – Food Resource Staff/Partnership Managers Training Materials Scale Thermal Blanket Name Tag Receipt Books 7

What’s in it for YOU? Reduce Food Waste More Food/Name Brand Foods Increased Protein Offerings – Client Satisfaction Improved Variety of Products Development of Store Relationships Fundraising and Grant Opportunities 8

Participating Retailers 9 Other Retailers: Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Nob Hill, Costco, etc.

Participating Retailers 10 Largest donor locally and nationally in both food and funds Donations picked up by food bank drivers at our 11 stores in Santa Clara County Neighborhood Markets – grocery store concept, increased competition for traditional grocery stores Generous local grants available – please apply!

Participating Retailers stores in our service area Donate in all categories including non-food Fantastic Corporate support All stores are being picked up by our enabled partnered agencies

Participating Retailers stores in our service area Lack of Corporate support for the program Meat, bakery, dairy categories Store-level relationships are important All stores are being picked up by our enabled partnered agencies

Participating Retailers 13 7 stores in our service area and more to come Great Corporate support for the program All categories except random weight meat Desirable prepared food donations Stores want very frequent (daily if possible) pick-ups

What’s in it for the Retailers? Reduce Food Waste Increase Employee Satisfaction Corporate Social Responsibility Supporting Local Communities Tax Deduction Save Money on Disposal Fees 14

What’s Next? 1.Let SHFB Know if You’re Interested in Participating -Visit our Resource Table 2.Meeting with Joan or Sam at Your Location 3.Review Program Requirements, Sign Agreement, Distribute Tools 4.Review Store Policies 5.Meet Store Staff and Determine Pick Up Schedule 15

Introducing… Our Extraordinary Agency Panel! 1.Ecumenical Hunger Program 2.Sacred Heart Community Services 3.St. Julie’s Food Pantry 16

Thank you!!!! QUESTIONS??!! Contact Joan or Sam at