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FoodPantryInitiative

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FoodPantryInitiativeBusinessPlan

February2014

DepartmentofNutrition

CoordinatedProgramCohortXII

JessicaBeardsleyMeganBeasleyAshleyHarrisonKellyImbodenAbbyJohnson

LeslieKnapp(Co‐leader)MelissaPaul(Co‐leader)BarbaraRichardsonBenjaminSteeleMelissaVigdor


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AcknowledgmentsCohortXIIwouldliketothankCathyMcCarroll,NicoleJohnson,BarbaraHopkinsandtheNutritionStudentNetworkfortheircontributionsandsupporttothecreationofthisbusinessplanandthefood

pantryatGeorgiaStateUniversity.


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TableofContents

ExecutiveSummary 4

MissionStatement 7

GoalsandObjectives 8

Proposal 9

DescriptionofServices 10

MarketAnalysis 13

NeedsAssessment 13

CompetitiveAnalysis 15

MarketingPlan 21

FinancialPlan 25

StartupCosts 28

OngoingOperatingCosts 33

Conclusion 37

References 38

Appendices

AppendixA–SampleStudentandVolunteerApplicationandWaiver 39

AppendixB–FoodAssistanceResourceFlyer 42

AppendixC–SampleVolunteerGuidelinesandSignupSheet 46

AppendixD–StudentSurvey 50

AppendixE–FacultySurvey&FacultySurveyResults 53

AppendixF–ListofComparativeUniversities 58

AppendixG–FinancialAidComparisonData 60

AppendixH–PromotionalMaterials 62

AppendixI–ListofPotentialResourceOrganizations 65

AppendixJ–AtlantaCommunityFoodBankProductFlowGraph 71

AppendixK–DivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan:Goal3 73


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ExecutiveSummary

Studentstryingtoexcelinacademicscanfacemanyobstacles,someofwhichincludealackoffinancialmeansandsubsequently,alackoffood.Foodsecurityisanessentialneedandyet,inadequatenourishmentisarealityformanyofourstudents.ThefoodpantryatGeorgiaStateUniversity(GSU)aimstoreduceshorttermfoodinsecurityforstudentsexperiencingthestressoffinancialconstraints.AccordingtotheOfficeofInstitutionalEffectivenessforGSU,ofthe17,432full‐timeenrolledundergraduatestudentsin2012,over13,250students(75percent)neededfinancialassistance.Furthermore,studentswhorequiredfinancialassistancewereonlyawarded61percentoftheirneed‐basedaid.TheNationalCenterforEducationstatistics2011‐2012showsthenationalaveragetobeabout64percent.1Financialconstraintswerelistedasoneofthetopsixreasonsstudentsdonotcompletetheircollegedegree.2AccordingtotheNationalBureauofEconomicResearch,54percentofstudentsfromwealthyfamiliesobtainedbachelor'sdegreeswhileonly9percentoflow‐incomestudentsreceivedcollegediplomas.Additionally,aPathwaystoProsperitystudybyHarvard’sGraduateSchoolofEducationin2011showsthatonly56percentofcollegestudentscompletefour‐yeardegreeswithinsixyears.3In2006,GSU’sincomingfreshmenclassconsistedof2,156students,ofwhich446completedtheirdegreeinfouryearsorlessand1,103completedtheirdegreewithinsixyearsorless;a51percentgraduationrateforthe2012‐2013schoolyear.1OneformofstudentaidistheFederalPellGrant.StudentsmaybeeligibleforsomeoralloftheFederalPellGrantiftheyareinanundergraduateprogramandhavenotpreviouslyearnedabachelor’sorprofessionaldegree.Theamountawardedisdependentonfinancialneed,costofattendance,fullorpart‐timestatus,andtimeofplannedattendanceforafullacademicyear.TheFederalPellGrantcannotbegrantedtoastudentformorethan12semestersandtheamountstudentscanreceivemaychangeannually.4–7EligibilityforfederalstudentaidiscalculatedusingtheFederalMethodology(FM)formulatodeterminethestudent’sexpectedfamilycontribution(EFC).ThegovernmentselectsoneofthethreeFMmodelsbasedonthestudent’sfinancialcircumstancestodeterminetheamountofstudentaidtobegranted.Theregularmodelevaluatesthestudentandhisorherfamily’sincomeandassetstoseehowmuchthefamilycancontribute.ThisisthemostcommonFMmodelused.Thesimplifiedformuladoesnotconsiderassets,butonlyfactorsinavailableincometocalculatethestudent’sEFC.Theautomaticallyassessedmodelisusedwhenthestudentorstudent’sfamilyfiledanadjustedgrossincomeof$20,000orlessontheir1040Aor1040EZ.Ifthesecriteriahavebeenmet,thestudent’sEFCis$0.00,whichqualifiesthemforthemaximumFederalPellGrantof$5,645perschoolyear.4–7Despitefinancialassistance,attendingschoolcanstillbedifficulttoafford.In‐statetuitionforGeorgiaresidentsis$260perregisteredcredithourplus$312inmandatorystudentfeesperregisteredcredithour.Outofstatetuitionis$867perregisteredcredithourplus$312in


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mandatorystudentfeesperregisteredcredithour.Forafulltimeundergraduatescheduleof12credithours,aGeorgiaresidentwouldowe$4,184,andanoutofstateresidentwouldowe$11,468.Ifstudentsliveoncampus,housingcanrangefrom$2,600to$5,600persemester.Ifstudentsliveincampushousing,itismandatorytheyhaveamealplan,whichcosts$3692persemester.Thisdoesnotincludethecostofbooks,schoolsupplies,etc.However,themaximumamountofstudentaidawardedfromthePellGrantisonly$5,645peracademicyear.4–7Withinsufficientfinancialaidassistanceandincreasedtimespentearningadegree,studentscanbeovercomebyfinancialburdens,andnofinancialconstraintismoredauntingthanfoodinsecurity.Astudenttryingtomeetthechallengesofanacademicenvironmentwhilehungry,andwithoutanadequateamountofnourishment,facestremendousobstacles.ThisisthetypeofstudentthefoodpantryatGSUwouldserve.AssuranceofadequatenutritionresonatesasaproblemwithintheGSUcommunity.WefirstconductedasurveyofGSUstudents(n=634,confidencelevel(CL)=95percent)toassesstheneedforafoodpantryoncampus.Throughthisuniversityapprovedsurvey,98GSUstudents(15percent)indicatedtheirbasicfinancialandnutritionalneedsarenotbeingmetand235GSUstudents(37percent)didnoteatadequatelyduetolackofaccesstoasufficientamountoffood.Duringthe2012‐2013academicyear,32,087studentswereattendingGSU.1Thattotals4,813studentswhohaveaneedforfoodassistance.Infact,68percentofstudentssurveyedsaidtheywouldutilizeafoodpantryand67percentwouldpreferafoodpantryoncampus.OurfindingsindicatethatGSUstudentshaveaneedandadesireforafoodpantryoncampus.Figure1belowillustratesstudentneedbasedonsurveyresults.Figure1.SummaryofGSUEmploymentandNeeds


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Universitiesaroundthecountryhaverespondedtotheissueoffoodinsecuritywithcampusfoodpantries.Throughinterviewswedeterminedotherurbanuniversitieswithsimilarsocio‐economicdemographicstoGSUhavesuccessfullyprovidedshorttermassistancetostudentsinneed.ThisreinforcestheneedforGSUtoreplicatesuchventuresinordertoremainonthecompetitiveforefrontofurbanuniversities.ThesefindingshavepromptedourproposalforopeningafoodpantryatGSU.Ourextensiveresearchintootherinstitutionswithsuccessfulfoodpantries,combinedwithoursurveyedknowledgeofthecurrentneedsofourstudentbody,haveallowedustoconstructastrategic,detailedandorganizedplantoinitiateandoperateasuccessfulandsupportivefoodpantryontheGSUcampus.WeproposetoinstituteanoncampusfoodpantrythatwillhelptoalleviatetheburdenoffoodinsecurityandincreasetheproductivityofGSUstudents.


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MissionStatementThemissionofthisbusinessplanistoestablishafoodpantryatGSUtodistributefoodtostudentstoalleviatestressassociatedwithshorttermfoodinsecurityandotherfinancialconstraintsinordertoeffectivelyreducehungerandsupporteducationalsuccess.


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Goals

1. EstablishjointventureswithGSUstudentorganizationstosupporttheoperations,managementandstaffingofthefoodpantry.

2. CreateadonationnetworkoflocalorganizationsandretailersinAtlantaaswellaswithGSUclubs,teamsandstudentorganizations.

3. EffectivelydistributeemergencyfoodsuppliestoGSUstudentsinneedinordertoeffectivelyalleviatestudents’shorttermfoodinsecuritywiththeanticipatedoutcomeofincreasinggraduationrates.

4. Increasestudentandcommunityawarenessofthefoodpantrytoincreasestudentusageanddonations.

5. ProvideGSUwithadditionalstudentservicesthatincreasetheschool’scompetitiveadvantagewithcomparableurbanuniversitiesofitskind.

Objectives

1. Secureanoncampuslocationforthefoodpantry’sstorage,distributionandoperations.2. EstablishtheGSUNutritionStudentNetwork(NSN)asleadersofthefoodpantry,

overseeingmanagementandcoordinatingoperations.3. CreateanetworkofGSUstudentorganizationsandvolunteerstosupporttheNSNwithfood

pantrycollectionsandoperations.4. Acquire$3,248indonationsfromGSUstudents,facultyandstaffaswellaslocal

organizationstostartupfoodpantry.5. Collectanaverageof300poundsoffoodmonthly,includingcannedvegetables,soups,

boxedpasta,peanutbutter,crackersandothernon‐perishableitems.Increasecollectionby5percenteachyear.a. Initiallyprovidefor25students,3mealsadayfor3days.b. Estimatedat1.3lb/mealx3meals/dayx3days=12lb/personx25students=300lb

6. ProvideemergencyfoodsuppliesforGSUstudentswithlossofaccesstofoodbyestablishingasinglepointofpickupforpre‐packagedgrocerybags.BagswillbedistributedbyvolunteerstostudentswithastudentIDupto2timespermonth.

7. Promoteawarenessofthefoodpantry’savailabilityforGSUstudentsthroughtheGSUwebsite,socialnetworks,GSUstudenthandbook,healthandcounselingcenter,schoolnewspaper,wordofmouthandpostersaroundcampus.

8. Establishauser‐friendlywebsiteforthefoodpantrythatprovidesinformationaboutfoodpantryaccessandusage,volunteeropportunitiesanddonationinformation.1

9. Proposesponsorshipbyalargefoodcompany,i.e.Sysco,Sodexo,Aramark,USFoods,etc.,inexchangefornamingrightsorother.

1TheNSNcancreateawebsiteforthefoodpantryatGSUthroughtheOrgSyncwebsite.AnyGSUstudentorganizationcanutilizeOrgSync.comtosetupawebsiteonbehalfoftheirorganization.OrgSync.comengagestheuniversitycommunitybyconnectingstudentstoGSUclubsandorganizations.Foradditionalinformationcontact:MistyMcDonald,AssistantDeanofStudents,[email protected].


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ProposalProblemStatementGSUhasapopulationofstudentsthatareexperiencingfoodinsecurity.Currently,thereisnocampusoruniversitysupportforprovidingshorttermrelief.ProposedSolutionWeproposetoestablishanoncampusfoodpantry,alignastudentorganizationtomanageandoperatethefoodpantryandcreateacommunitynetworktoprovidedonationsandvolunteersupport.Thisbusinessplanoutlinesastrategyforasuccessfulfoodpantry,whichwilleffectivelydistributefoodsuppliestoGSUstudentsonanas‐neededbasis.Specifically,theNSNwillbethecampusgroupoverseeingpantryoperations.Thisendeavorincludesestablishingajointventurewithstudentorganizationstooperate,manageandstaffthefoodpantryandcreatingacommunitydonationnetworkcomprisedofGSUclubsandorganizationsandAtlantaretailersandassociations.ThisplanalsoaimstoincreaseawarenessofthefoodpantryamongGSUstudentsandlocalcommunitygroupstooptimizestudentusageandcommunitydonations.


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DescriptionofServicesAneedforthepantrywasdeterminedbytheGSUstudentsurvey,whichfound68percentofrespondentswouldvisitafoodpantry.Whileprovidingcriticalfoodassistanceservicestostudentsexperiencingshorttermfoodinsecurity,weanticipateanoutcomeofincreasedacademicsuccess.8Thisbusinessplanoutlinesourstrategyforasuccessfulfoodpantry,whichwilleffectivelymeetthesestudents’immediateneedsbysupplyingemergencyfoodpackages.Thisendeavorincludes:

● Establishingajointventurewithstudentorganizationstooperate,manageandstaffthefoodpantry

● CreatingacommunitydonationandsupportnetworkcomprisedofAtlantaretailersandassociationsandGSUclubsandorganizations

● IncreasingawarenessofthefoodpantryamongGSUstudentsandlocalcommunitygroupstoincreasestudentusageandcommunitydonations

AlocationontheGSUcampuswillallowthepantrytofunctionasacentralreceptacleforfooddonations,storage,assemblyandfooddistribution.TheproposeddaysandtimesforthepantrytobeopenareWednesday,ThursdayandFriday8:00amto12:00pmandinaccordancewiththeGSUacademiccalendar.Thehoursanddaysmayvaryeachsemesterdependinguponavailabilityofstudentvolunteers.Studentsmayvisitthepantryamaximumofonceperweekandnomorethantwicepermonth.IndividualswillbegreetedbyfoodpantryvolunteersandhavetheirstudentstatusverifiedwithaGSUPantherID.Studentswillberequiredtofilloutabriefapplicationtoassesstheirneeds,whatcookingdevicestheyhaveaccesstoandsomebasicdemographicinformation.ThisinformationwillprovideGSUadministrationwithdataonthevolumeofutilizationofthecampusfoodpantry,descriptorsofstudentswhousethepantry,andoutcomesofpantryusage.Thedatacanalsobeusedtoindicatetheneed,whensolicitingcontributionsfromdonors.StudentswillalsobeaskedtosignaliabilitywaiverexemptinganylegalactiontowardsGSUandthefoodpantry.Allresponsibilityforanyillness,bothfinanciallyandclinically,fallstothestudent.(SeeAppendixAforSampleStudentandVolunteerApplicationandWaiver)GSU’sofficeofLegalAffairswasprovidedwithaseriesofwaiverformsfromotherinstitutions.2TheyprovidedfeedbackonthecontentfortheformspresentedinAppendixA.Duetolegalities,GSUcannotownoroperatethefoodpantry.Therefore,thepantrywillbemarketedas“theFoodPantryatGSU”insteadof“GSU’sfoodpantry.”Additionally,GSUemployeesarestateemployees,whocannotvolunteertheirtimeduringdesignatedworkhours.Asaresult,studentorganizationswilloperatethepantry.Oncethepaperworkhasbeencompleted,pantrypersonnelwilllogthestudent’svisitandgivethestudentapre‐preparedsupplybagofnonperishablefooditemssuchaspeanutbutter,drycereals, 2ApprovalofwaiverscameaboutthroughcommunicationwithNicoleJohnson,SeniorCoordinatorofStudentAssistanceandJeannieBarrett,AssociateLegalAdvisortotheGSUPresident.


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pastas,pastasauce,cannedsoups,vegetablesortunafish.Thecontentsmayvarydependingonthepantry'scurrentinventory.Directionstoaccessfurtherinformationonlong‐termfoodassistanceservices,suchastheAtlantaCommunityFoodBank,SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP)andWomen,InfantsandChildren(WIC)willbeincludedineachbagtohelpstudentswhoseneedsarebeyondthescopeofthepantry.(SeeAppendixBforFoodAssistanceResourcesFlyer)TheNSNhasagreedtooverseeingandcoordinatingthepantry’sdailyoperations,promotingfooddonations,accountingforinventoryandcoordinatingvolunteerand/orstaffschedules.Specificfoodpantryjobdescriptionsinclude:(SeeAppendixCforSampleVolunteerGuidelines)

● Trainingtobeconductedwithstaffandvolunteersasnecessary● Receiveandrecordfoodsdonatedtothefoodpantry,includingpickingupfoodfromdonors

asnecessary● Bagfooditemsintopackages/bagsforrecipients● Recordandtrackvisitsinacomputerdatabaseandgeneratemonthlyvisitorreports● Assistotherfoodbankpersonnel/volunteerswithmaintenanceandcleanlinessoffood

pantryandallassociatedequipment● Sortandstockfooditemsbyexpirationdate,sooldestitemswillbeusedfirst● Stockandmaintainshelvesforefficientdistribution● Conductinventoriesasneeded● Answerphonesandprovidegeneralinformationtocallers● Provideinformationtoorganizationsfortheiruseinfooddrivepromotion● Assistwithdirecting,supervisingandinstructionofcommunityvolunteersatthefoodbank● Performanyotherappropriatedutiesthatthedirector,designatedbytheNSN,mayrequire

toensureharmoniousandefficientoperationofthefoodpantrysystemPantryvolunteerswillneedthefollowingskills:

● Willingnesstoworkaspartofateam–flexibilityandacandoattitude.● Basiccomputerskills.● Abilitytoliftandorganizeboxesandcans.● Validdriver’slicenseforvolunteerspickingupdonationsfromoffcampusorganizations● Interpersonalskillsandrespectforstudentsinneed.

Asstudentfrequencyandawarenessofthefoodpantryrisesandmorestudentorganizationsbecomeinvolved,thebusinesshoursofthepantrywillgraduallyexpand.PossiblestudentorganizationsthathaveshowntheirsupportforthepantryincludeGreekLifeandHandsonAtlantaChapter,whosestudentmembersfocusongivingbacktotheirfellowstudentsandcommunity.(SeeAppendixDforListofPotentialVolunteerOrganizations)Inadditiontostudentsupport,GSUfacultyandstaffarealsosupportiveofthepantry.AfacultyandstaffsurveywascreatedtogaugetheleveloffoodpantryinvolvementandassistancethatcouldbeanticipatedfromGSUemployees.(SeeAppendixEforSampleofFacultySurvey)DuringFall


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Semester2012,96employeescompletedaninequestionsurveythatwasadministeredinperson.Themajorityofresponseswerefromattendeesatacampusemployeehealthbenefitsfair.Sixty‐fourpercentofrespondentsstatedthattheywouldbeverylikelytodonatenon‐perishablefooditemstoastudent‐runfoodpantry,while61percentofrespondentsstatedtheywouldbewillingtoprovideamonetarydonation.Forty‐fivepercentofthosewhoindicatedtheywoulddonatemonetarilysaidtheywoulddosoonceasemester.Overhalfofrespondentswouldbelikelytovolunteertheirtime,with63percentlikelytodosomultipletimesayear.Ourneedssurvey(n=634,CL=95percent)assessedthat67percentofGSUstudentswouldpreferafoodpantrythatislocatedoncampus.Itwillfunctionasafooddistributionlocation,aswellasacentralreceptacleandstorageareaforcommunitydonations.Currently,thereisnotaconfirmedspaceforthepantryoncampus.However,therearepotentiallocationsoncampustohostthepantry.Attemptstosecuretheselocations,followingGSUprotocolhavebeenmade,butwithnosuccess.Securingapermanenthomeforthepantryisadesiredoutcomeofthisbusinessplan.


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MarketAnalysisAthoroughanalysiswasconductedtoassesstheneedforastudentfoodpantryatGSUandtoevaluatethecurrentfoodpantrymarketplaceatothercomparableurbanuniversities.NeedsAssessmentAuniversityapprovedsurveywassubmittedtoGSUstudents,thetargetaudience,toassessaneedforacampusfoodpantrybetweenFebruaryandAprilof2013.GSUDepartmentofNutritionCohortXIIstudentsdistributedthesurveyselectronicallyusingkwiksurveys.com,afree,onlinesurveyadministrator.Participantswereaskedtovisitthesiteusingtheaddressbit.ly/GSUsurvey,ortotakeitinpersonusingacomputertablet.Flyerswerepostedaroundcampusindesignatedareaswiththewebsiteandinformationpertainingtothesurvey.MostparticipantswereapproachedbyoneoftheNutritionCoordinatedProgramgraduatestudentsandaskediftheywerewillingtotakethesurveybytablet;allhadtheopportunitytodecline.Uponcompletion,eachstudentcouldsubmitthefinishedsurveyviaemailforachancetowina$50visagiftcertificate.Intotal,wereceived634responses,whichwasmorethanenoughtomeettherequirementsforaconfidencelevelsetat95percent(p<0.05).Datawerecompiledandorganizedbythesurveyadministratorwebsite,thenexportedintoaMicrosoftExcelspreadsheet.Missingvariableswerethenre‐codedandthedatawereanalyzedusingSPSS18.0statisticalsoftware.Varioussurveyquestionsaimedtodescribethetargetpopulation.The634respondentstooursurveywerecomprisedof448females(71percent),186males(29percent)andonepersonwhopreferrednottoanswer.Eighty‐fivepercentofrespondentswereundergraduatestudents,15percentweregraduatestudentsandlessthanonepercentofrespondentswereinternationalstudents.Oursurveypopulationreflectedthediversityoftheuniversityandspannedmanyethnicities:42percentWhite,37percentBlackorAfricanAmerican,ninepercentAsianorPacificIslander,sixpercentHispanicandsixpercentother.Figure2illustratesthedemographicresultslistedabove.Figure2.Demographics


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Themajorityofrespondents,532(84percent),hadtheirbasicneedsoffood,waterandsheltermet.However,98respondents(15percent)statedtheirbasicneedswerenotmet.ThissampleestablishesanestimatedpopulationofGSUstudentsthatcouldbenefitfromanoncampusfoodpantry.Abreakdownofthe15percentofrespondentswhostatedtheirbasicneedswerenotmetyieldedsurprisingresults:71respondents(11.3percent)self‐identifiedasbeingemployeddonothavetheirbasicneedsmet.Wedidnotdifferentiatebetweenfull‐timeandpart‐timeemployment,norfull‐timeandpart‐timeenrollmentatGSU.However,thisfindingisinlinewithtrendsacrossthenationoccurringwiththeriseofunderemployedpersonsseekingsomeformofsupplementalnutritionassistance.2,3Anadditional27respondents(4.3percent)self‐identifiedasbeingunemployedwiththeirbasicneedsnotmet.Fourrespondentsdidnotanswerthequestionspertainingtoeitheremploymentorneedsstatus.Basedonachi‐squaredtest(X2(1)=11.102,p<0.001),wefoundthatasignificantdifferenceexistsbetweenthosewhoseneedsaremetandthosewhoseneedsarenotmetwithregardstoemploymentstatus.SeeFigure3foremploymentstatusandneedsstatuscrosstabulationbelow.Figure3.NeedsversusEmploymentCrossTabulation

Wefoundthat235oftherespondents(37percent)indicatedtheydonotalwayseatadequatelyduetoalackofaccesstoenoughfood.Nearly250respondents(39percent)self‐reportedhavingskippedamealatleastonceperweekduetofinancialconstraints.Additionally,59respondents(10.7percent)reportedtheyhaveutilizedtheservicesofafoodpantrywhileenrolledatGSU.Thisisnoteworthybecause57ofthosewhoreportedusingapantry’sserviceswhileenrolledindicatedtheywouldutilizeaGSUfoodpantryifonewereavailable.Impressively,67.6percentofrespondentsstatedtheywoulduseafoodpantrydaily,weeklyormonthlyormultipletimesaweekormonth.Figure4illustratesestimatedfoodpantryusagebyGSUstudentsbasedonsurveyresults.


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Figure4.FrequencyofFoodPantryUsage

ItcanbeassumedthatthisgrouprepresentsapopulationofGSUstudentsthatrequiresupplementalfoodassistancethatafoodpantrywilloffer.Basedonthesefindingsthat15percentofoursamplepopulationself‐identifiedasnothavingtheirbasicfoodneedsmet,weestimatenearly4,800GSUstudentsstruggletomeettheirbasicfoodneeds.CompetitiveAnalysisTovisualizethecurrentfoodpantrymarket,weconductedaComparativeAnalysisSurveywith41public,urbancollegesanduniversitiesacrossthenation.(SeeAppendixFforListofComparativeUniversities)Thismarketanalysisaimedtoassesshowcomparableschoolsaddressfoodinsecuritieswithintheirowncommunityandtheconceptsusedtoinitiateandsustainasuccessfulpantry.ThefouryearuniversitieswithintheUniversitySystemofGeorgia,GSU,KennesawStateUniversity(KSU)andUniversityofGeorgia(UGA),havesimilarstudentpopulationenrollment,withundergraduatestudentenrollmentsof22,333atKSU,24,665atGSUand26,161atUGA.Tuitioncostsarealsogenerallycomparable,howeverslightlyhigheratGSUandUGAversusKSU.Table1belowprovidesatuitionbreakdownateachuniversity.Table1.AverageTuitionBreakdownatGeorgiaUniversitiesPerSemester9–11

University GSU KSU UGA

InstateTuition $7,536 $4,852 $8,028

OutofStateTuition $25,746 $17,128 $26,238


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Amongthethreeschools,thenumberofundergraduatesapplyingforfinancialassistancewas17,319atUGA,17,369atKSUand19,330atGSU.Ofthesestudentsapplyingforfinancialassistance,aremarkable70percentofGSUstudentsdonothavetheirfinancialneedsmet,comparedtoonly34percentofUGAstudentsand11percentofKSUstudents.Inadditiontolimitedfinancialassistancefortuition,studentsencounterothercostlyexpenses,suchaslivinganddiningexpenses.Persemester,thecostofoncampushousingis$7,956atGSU,$5,880atKSUand$5,290atUGA.ForstudentslivingincampushousingatGSU,mealplansaremandatory.UGAdoesnotrequireamealplanforstudentslivingoncampus.Thehighcostofthesemealplans,startingat$1,864persemesteratGSUand$1,877persemesteratUGA,limitsstudents’abilitytoaffordamealplan.Conversely,KSUhasamandatorymealplanrequirementforallenrolledstudents,butprovidesstructuredtierlevelswithcostaslowas$330persemester.(SeeAppendixGforFinancialAidComparisonData)OutofthethreeGeorgiauniversitieslistedabove,GSUranksasoneofthehighesttuitionrates,in‐stateandoutofstate;oneofthehighestmealplancostsandthehighestpercentoftheirstudentsreceivinginsufficientfinancialaid.TocontributetoGSU’scompetitivestanding,anoncampusfoodpantryshouldbeinitiatedjustasKSUandUGAhave.Ofthe41schoolssurveyed,12hadanoperationalfoodpantryavailabletotheirstudents.Inresponsetolimitedfinancialassistanceandfoodinsecurityamongststudentsnationwide,30percentofcomparableschoolshaveestablishedsuccessfulfoodpantriestomeettheneedsoftheirstudents;however,GSUhasyettooffersimilarassistance.TheCompetitiveAnalysisSurveyalsoaimedtogaininsightintohowfoodpantrieshavebeensuccessfullyimplemented.Belowisasummaryofquestionsposedtothe41schoolscompiledwithtakeawayresponsesandhelpfultipscompiled.Howlonghasyourfoodpantrybeenoperational?All12schoolswithfoodpantrieswereestablishedin2009orlater.3

● 2009:PortlandState,UniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngeles,UniversityofCentralFlorida,FloridaStateUniversity

● 2010:UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland● 2011:IowaState,UniversityofGeorgia,UniversityofSouthCarolina‐Upstate,Universityof

WisconsinatStevensPoint● 2013:UniversityofArizona

Whoinitiatedyourfoodpantry?Students,studentorganizationsanddepartmentsinvolvedinstudentaffairswerefoundtobetheprimarypartiesresponsibleforinitiatingfoodpantriesattheirrespectiveschools.SomenotableexceptionswereatKSU,wheretheirfoodpantrywasinitiatedbyaSocialWorkerintheStudent

3KSUandUniversityofUtahhavefoodpantries,butthestartdatewasnotprovided.


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HealthCenterandatFloridaStateUniversitywheretheAssociateDeanofStudentssawaneedandinitiatedthefoodpantry.

● IowaStateUniversity:FoodScienceandHumanNutritionstudents● KennesawStateUniversity:SocialWorkerattheStudentHealthCenter● PortlandStateUniversity:StudentBodyPresident● UniversityofArizona:ResidentialLifeStaff● UniversityofGeorgia:GreekLife● UniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngeles:CommunityProgramsOffice● UniversityofCentralFlorida:StudentUnion● FloridaStateUniversity:AssociateDeanofStudents● UniversityofUtah:Students

Doyoupartnerwithotherorganizations?Althoughsomeofthefoodpantriesoperateindependently,manyuniversitieshavepartneredwithotheruniversitydepartmentsandcommunityorganizationstocollectfooddonations.PortlandStateUniversitynotedthattheywerepursuingacorporatepartnershipwithAramark.

● KennesawStateUniversity:Studentorganizedfooddrives● UniversityofGeorgia:Universityadministration● UniversityofCentralFlorida:HopeHelpsInc.,SecondHarvest● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:DivisionofStudentAffairs● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:Receivesdayoldbreaddeliveries

Whatisyourfoodpantry’sfundingsource?Donationsfromcampussourcesandthelocalcommunityaretheoverwhelmingfundingsourceforthesefoodpantries.Variousfundraisersandfooddrivesalsocontributetothefundingoffoodpantries.KSUisuniqueinthatafractionofstudentfeessupportstheirfoodpantry.AttheUniversityofSouthFlorida‐Lakeland,theirfacultyandstaffarelargelyactiveinfoodpantryoperations.Whatisyourannualbudget?Becauseallofthefoodpantriesprimarilyrelyondonationsfromavarietyofsources,manyschoolsdonotreporthavinganannualbudgetassociatedwiththeirfoodpantry.ThetwoexceptionstothisweretheUniversityofSouthCarolina‐UpstateandtheUniversityofUtah.USC–Upstatereportedanannualbudgetof$1,000‐$2,000.TheUniversityofUtahreportedanannualbudgetof$1,500in2011‐2012.Theseannualbudgetsstillreliedheavilyondonationsfromvarioussources.Whooperates/managesyourfoodpantry?Students,studentorganizationsanddepartmentsofstudentaffairsaretheprimaryoperatorsandmanagersofthefoodpantries.ThemainexpectationtothisisKSUwherethepantryisoperatedbyauniversitypaidsocialworkerthroughtheKSUStudentHealthCenter.

● IowaStateUniversity:StudentorganizationswithstaffadvisementandfacultymemberfromtheFoodScienceandNutritionCenter

● KennesawStateUniversity:StudentHealthCenterandpaidsocialworker


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● UniversityofArizona:Students● UniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngeles:CommunityProgramsOffice● UniversityofCentralFlorida:Students,volunteers● UniversityofGeorgia:GreekLifeandadvisors● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:DivisionofStudentAffairs● UniversityofWisconsinatStevensPoint:Staffandstudentvolunteers● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:StudentHealthandWellnessProgramstaff● UniversityofUtah:Studentsvolunteerandstaffsupports

Whostaffsthefoodpantry,i.e.paidemployees,volunteers,GRA,etc.?Manypantriesrelyonvolunteersforoperations,buttovaryingdegrees;somerelysolelyonvolunteerswhileothersutilizevolunteersanduniversityemployeesorpaidstudentstohelprunthefoodpantries.TheUniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland,KSU,FloridaStateUniversityandtheUniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstatehavespecificjobdescriptionsfortheirpaidemployees.TheUniversityofCentralFloridaandtheUniversityofUtahprovidemonetarycompensationtostudentsthathelpstaffthefoodpantry.Mostoftheschoolswithpaidstaffmembersalsorelyonvolunteersforpantryoperationsandstaffing.Howmanyweeklyormonthlyvisitors?Thenumberofweeklyandmonthlyvisitorsreportedbythepantriesvariedandwasdependentuponthepantry’shoursofoperationandthespecifiedguidelines.Therangevariedfromasfewassixtotenstudentsperweekupto100studentsperweek.Doesastudentneedtomeeteligibility/needrequirements?Ifyes,whataretheguidelines?Ofalloperatingpantriessurveyed,theprimaryrequirementforastudenttoaccessthefoodpantrywasavalidstudentID.BeyondavalidstudentID,therewerenotanyspecifiedeligibilityorneedrequirements.HowoftenmayastudentutilizetheFP?Thefrequencyoffoodpantryutilizationvariedbyeachuniversity.FrequencyvariedfromonceadaytotwiceamonthduringtheFallandSpringsemestersandoncepermonthintheSummer.TheUniversityofArizonaimplementedapointsysteminwhicheachstudentisallottedacertainnumberofpoints.Fooditemsareassignedapointvalue;therefore,studentsmayvisitthefoodpantryaslongastheyhavepointstocompensate.TheUniversityofCentralFloridausesweightasaguideline;studentsareallowedsixpoundsoffoodorlessperday.Isfoodselectedforthestudent,ordoesthestudent"shop"?Schoolsreportedhavingbothpre‐preparedkits/bagsforstudentsandallowingstudentstoshop,thelatterwasmorecommon.

● PortlandStateUniversity:Shopwithlimittofivenon‐perishables,fivetoiletryitemsandunlimitedperishableitems

● UniversityofArizona:Shop● UniversityofCentralFlorida:Shopwithdailyweightlimit


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● UniversityofGeorgia:Shop● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:Shop● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:Shop● UniversityofUtah:Shop● KennesawStateUniversity:Pre‐packagedKits● FloridaState:Shop

Whatthehoursofoperationtoservestudents?Hoursofoperationvariedbyschoolandweredependentonthelocationofthefoodpantry.Foodpantrieslocatedincampusofficesordepartmentsweretypicallyopenaroundnormalbusinesshoursof9:00amto5:00pm.However,thetotalamountoftimethepantrieswereopenvariedconsiderably.TheUniversityofArizona’spantryisopenonedaypermonthforthreehours,whilesomewereopenuptofivedaysperweek.Theaveragehoursofoperationtotaledtwodaysperweek.Whatarethehoursofoperationtoacceptdonations?Donationswereusuallyacceptedduringthehoursofoperation.Manyschoolsreportedutilizingfoodbinslocatedaroundcampus,whichwerealwaysavailableasdonationdropoffpoints.Thesourceofdonationsvariedbyschool,forexampleseveralschoolsreportedacceptingdayoldbreaddonations.Doyoupickupyourdonationsoraretheydelivered?Mostschoolsreportedhavingdonationsdroppedoffatthefoodpantryorinfooddonationbinslocatedoncampus.Volunteerswereprimarilyresponsibleforpickingupdonationsoffsite.Doyouhaveanindividualdedicatedtosecuringdonations?Fourschoolsreportedhavinganindividual,generallyafoodpantrydirectororcoordinator,dedicatedtosecuringfoodpantrydonations.Whatisthesourceofyourcontributions?Contributionsprimarilycamefromdonations.Reportedly,donationscamefromavarietyofsourcesincluding:studentorganizations,fooddrives,fundraisers,communitymembersandalumni.

● UniversityofCentralFlorida:Campuscommunity,includingfaculty,students,staffandalumni

● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:Donationsfromvarioussources:students,faculty,staff,USFFoundationFundandPaneradayoldbread

● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:Donations,somefromnonprofitorganizations● PortlandStateUniversity:Studentsandcommunitymembers● KennesawStateUniversity:Studentsorganizations,communitypartners● FloridaStateUniversity:Students,studentorganizations,parents

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Variousmethodsofsolicitingcontributionsforthefoodpantrywerereported.Somemethodsincluded:socialmedia,wordofmouth,websites,campusflyers,informationinFreshmanResourcematerials,emailsandfooddrives.PortlandStateUniversitydidnotreporttheuseofcampusmedia.UGAutilizedtheiruniversitypresidenttosolicitdonations,whichwasauniqueavenue.Howdoyoumarket/makethefoodpantryknowntostudents?Marketingtacticsincluded:Postersaroundcampus,wordofmouth,adsintheschoolnewspaper,Facebook,websites,residentialstaffandstudentleaders.Doyoustockfreshfoodsornon‐perishablesonly?Themajorityofschoolsreportedstockingnon‐perishablefoodsduetoeaseoftransportandfoodsafetyconcerns.TheexceptionwastheUniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakelandwhoofferednon‐perishablesandalimitedamountofrefrigerateditems.Doyoustockpersonalhygieneproducts,i.e.toothpaste,etc.?Sevenschoolsreportedofferingpersonalhygieneproducts.TheUniversityofUtahandtheUniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland’shygieneofferingswerebasedondonationsandavailabilityoftheseitemswaslimited.TheUniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstatereportedthatthisofferingwasverypopularamongtheirstudents.Doyoustockpapergoods,i.e.paperplates,bowls,plasticware,etc.?Fewschoolsreportedstockingpapergoods,asavailabilityisdependentupondonations.Doesyourcampusdininghallcontributeinanywaytoyourfoodpantry?TheUniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstatewastheonlyschoolwhosepantryreceivessupportfromthecampusdininghall.TheUniversityofUtah’scampusdininghalloccasionallydonatesdayoldbreadtothefoodpantry.Doyoupurchasebags/boxesormuststudentsbringtheirownwhentheypickup?Schoolsreporteddonationsofbagandboxesorstudentsbringingtheirownparcels.Oneschoolreportedpurchasingbagsforstudentsfrommonetarydonations.Whatequipmentdoyouutilize,i.e.refrigeration,shelving/cabinetry,computerforinventory,officesupplies,etc.andhowisthisequipmentfunded?Shelvingunitswerethemainpiecesofequipmentused.Mostfoodpantryequipmentincludeddonateditems,suchascomputers.Whatinventory/trackingsystemdoyouuse?Someinventory/trackingitemsreportedincluded:Googledocswithabarcodesystem,signedwaiversandobservationalmeans.Whereoncampusisyourfoodpantrylocated?Alltwelvefoodpantriesareatalocationoncampus.


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MarketingPlanThegoalofthismarketingplanistoincreaseawareness,visibilityanddriveparticipationforthefoodpantryatGSU.Theimplementationandsuccesswillrequireamulti‐prongedapproachtoreachtheGSUcommunityandsurroundingareas.Wewillfocusourmessaginginthreeparts:1)GSUstudents,2)GSUcommunityand3)Outsidecommunitysources.Tosustainthepantry’soperations,theNSNwillcontinuetomarkettostudentsinneed,whilestrivingtosolicitdonationsandsecurevolunteersasstaff.1. GSUStudentsTheprimaryaudienceforthefoodpantryareGSUstudentsthatarefoodinsecure,experiencingfinancialconstraintsorareinemergencysituations.Toalignwiththistargetmarket,whichwasidentifiedusingthestudentsurvey,thepreliminarypromotionalmaterialswillbetailoredspecificallytostudentsinneed.(SeeAppendixHforPromotionalMaterials)Ultimately,weforeseethisaudiencewillgenerateatwo‐foldmessage,onethatgeneratestraffictothepantryandonethatraisesawarenessforneededdonations.Message:Inafriendlyandconfidentialmanner,thefoodpantryatGSUprovidesfreenon‐perishablegroceriestostudentsinneedtorelieveshorttermfoodinsecurity,sothesestudentscanfocusontheireducationalgoals.MethodsforreachingGSUstudentbody:

● Distributebrochurestoincomingfreshmanatorientation● UniversityHousing

Trainresidentassistantstoreinforcethemessage,“adequatenutritionallowsforreachingeducationalgoals,”anddistributefoodpantryinformationduringhallmeetingsortostudentsinneed

● Placepostersand/orflyersinappointedareasthroughoutcampuspromotingthefoodpantry Bulletinboards,bathrooms,library,diningareas,etc.

● ProvideinformationtostudentsthroughEnrollmentServices,whichwillbeaccessibleasstudentsregisterforcourses,theOfficeofFinancialAidandStudentAccounts

● Includethefoodpantrywithinthe“students”dropdownmenuinthetopnavigationofwww.gsu.edu Linktofoodpantryinformationsuchashours,location,formsandpantrylogistics

● CreateaFacebookpagetokeepstudentsinformedaboutpantryinformationandevents● Campuswideemailblaststocreateawarenessofthepantry● PartneringwithTheOfficeofEmployeeDevelopmentandWellnessServicestoobtain

nutritionandwellnesshandoutsanddistributefoodpantrybrochures● AdvertiseandincludeinformationaboutthepantrythroughavenuesattheGeorgiaState

StudentMediaDepartment WRAS‐Atlanta‐campusradiostation TheSignal‐campusnewspaper


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GSTV‐campustelevisionstation,whichbroadcaststoUniversityhousingonChannel91&online

● PartnerwithDirectorofPsychologicalandHealthServicestoreferstudentsinneedtothefoodpantry CounselingCenter StudentHealthPromotions StudentHealthClinic CounselingandTestingCenter

o Contact:JillLee‐Barber2. GSUCommunity,FacultyandStaffThesecondaryaudienceincludesGSUstudentswithoutfoodinsecurity,studentorganizations,facultyandstaffwillingtosupportthepantrythroughdonatingfoodorvolunteeringtime.Weanticipatethatspecificallymarketingtothesegroupscanincreasepantrysupportoffooddonations,volunteeringandpartnerships.TheGSUcommunityisanimportantaudiencebecausetheybridgeagaptoreachingGSUasawhole,aswellasothercommunities.Bydonatingandvolunteering,thesegroupscanhelpbringawarenesstothefoodpantry’sservicesandneeds.(SeeAppendixIforListofPotentialResourceOrganizations)Message:Hungerhasdifferentfaces.ManyGSUstudentsexperienceshorttermfoodinsecurity.PleaselendahandbyvolunteeringyourtimeormakingdonationstothefoodpantryatGSU.

A. Methodsforreachingpantrydonations:● PartnerwiththeNSNfortheoperationofthefoodpantry,includingcoordinating

acceptanceofdonations● Placedonationbinsatlocationsthroughoutcampus

Universityhousing,departmentoffices,UniversityCenter,StudentRecreationCenter,etc.

● Placepostersand/orflyersinappointedareasthroughouttheschooladvertisingneedfordonations

● CreateablogandquarterlypieceinTheSignalprovidingupdates,newsofthepantryandimportanceofmeetingnutritionalneedsofthestudentbodyandhowthepantrycanhelp

● PartneringwiththeOfficeofCivicEngagementtocollaboratewithstudentorganizationstohostfooddrives Contacts:LovellLemonsandJenniferBodnar

● PartneringwithCounselingandTestingCenter,StudentHealthClinicandStudentHealthPromotionstohostfooddrivesandserveasadistributorofpre‐preparedemergencyfoodsupplies Contact:JillLee‐Barber

● Partneringwithstudentrunorganizationsandfacultydepartmentsforfoodcollection GSUsportsteams GSUclubs PanHellenicCouncil


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GreekLife BaptistStudentUnion

● RequestinclusiontotheGSUCampusCampaignFundthatprovidescharitablegivingfromGSUfaculty

● Coordinatedonationdrivesduringon‐campusevents Footballgames,basketballgamesandothersportingevents,intramuralgames,Greek

events,etc.● UtilizeaFacebookpagetosharepantrynewsandsolicitmostneededdonations● Createcampuswideemailblaststopromotetheneedforfoodcollection● AdvertisedonationopportunitiesthroughavenuesattheGeorgiaStateStudentMedia

Department WRAS‐Atlanta‐campusradiostation TheSignal‐campusnewspaper GSTV‐campustelevisionstation,whichbroadcaststoUniversityhousingonChannel

91andonline

B. Methodsforreachingpantryvolunteers:● EstablishingtheNSN’soperationofthefoodpantry,includingtheorganizationofpantry

volunteers● PartneringwiththeOfficeofCivicEngagementtobuildavolunteernetworkwithstudent

organizations● Partnerwithstudentrunorganizationsandfacultyforvolunteersupport● Placepostersand/orflyersinappointedareasthroughouttheschooladvertisingtheneed

forvolunteers● CreateablogandaquarterlynewsletterinTheSignalprovidingupdates,newsofthepantry

andimportanceofmeetingnutritionalneedsofthestudentbody● Utilizegsu.orgsync.comtocreateanorganizationalpageforcoordinationofvolunteers● Positionalinktothefoodpantrywithinthedropdownmenuinthetopnavigationof

www.gsu.edu Linktofoodpantryinformationsuchasvolunteerhours,location,volunteer

instructionsandhandbook,pantrylogisticsandhowtobecomeavolunteer● UtilizeaFacebookpagetoadvertiseneedforvolunteersandorganizevolunteerevents● Createcampuswideemailblaststopromotetheneedforvolunteerassistance● SolicitvolunteerparticipationthroughavenuesattheGeorgiaStateStudentMedia

Department3. OutsideCommunitySourcesInadditiontotheGSUcommunity,volunteersupportfromsurroundingcommunitychurches,retailersandgrocersisimperativeforthelongevityofthefoodpantry.Thissupportinoperationsanddonationswillhelpthepantrytoexpandandreachmorestudents.Promotionalmessageswilltargetoffcampusgroupssuchasserviceorientedorganizations,retailersandfooddistributorsintheimmediatesurroundingcommunity,withtheintenttosecurecommunitybacking.Material


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preparationandpresentationofdigitalfoodinsecuritydatawillbecreatedwiththegoalofprovidingvaluableresourceswhensolicitingcorporatedonationsandsponsorships.Message:Hungerhasdifferentfaces.Manyuniversitystudentsinyourcommunityexperienceshorttermfoodinsecurity.PleaselendahandbyvolunteeringyourtimeormakingdonationstothefoodpantryatGSU.Methodsforreachingoutsidesources:

● Partnerwithfooddistributors,retailers,manufacturers,suppliersandcommunitygroupsforfooddonations

● Contactsurroundingbanksandcreditunionsforaid● Placedonationbinsatlocalpartnerlocations● Createablogorquarterlynewsletterstopartners,donatingorganizationsandthose

providingvolunteersthatprovideupdatesonpantrystatus,participationnumbers,inventoryneeds,etc.

● Blastemailstolocalpartnersinordertocontinueawarenessandkeepupdatedonneedfordonationsandvolunteers.


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FinancialPlanTheGSUfoodpantrywilloperateasanot‐for‐profitentity.Theoverallfinancialplanforoperationandgrowthisdependentupondonatedresources.ThefoodpantrywillbuildfundingsupportfromGSUstudents,faculty,staff,andorganizations,aswellaslocalbusinessesandprivatedonorsinthecommunity.Itisestimatedthreeyearswillbeneededforsourcefundingtobecomestrongenoughtoexpandtheprogrambeyondstartup.Everyopportunitywillbeseizedtoacceleratetheacquisitionofappropriatedonationsandfacilitatesuccessoncedonationsareobtained.Othersuccessfulpantriesnationwideoperatesuccessfullywithasimilarmodel.Inrelationtothefoodpantry,themostimportantindicatorforsuccessisinventoryturnover.Theprimaryexpendituresfortheprogramarefortheadministrativecostandmarketingmaterials.Sitecostsandinventorywillbecompletelydonated.Thisfinancialplandependsonkeyunderlyingassumptions,whichare:

● Weassumeaslow‐growtheconomy,withoutmajorrecessionthatmightaffectbothdonationinfluxandovertaxationofresources.

● Weassumethattherearenounforeseenchangesinavailabilityofdonations.● WeassumeacontinuedneedforservicesbyGSUstudentpopulation.● Weassumebroadcommunitysupportforfoodpantriesprovidingservicestoindividualsin

need.FinancialRequirementsTheoutlinebelowdetailsresourcesforfundingaswellaspriceestimatesforopeningandoperatingthepantry.

LocationThelocationofthefoodpantryremainstobedetermined.Assecuringapermanenthomeforthepantryisadesiredoutcomeofthisbusinessplan,itisassumedthelocationwillbeontheGSUcampuswithassociatedrent,utilitiesandmaintenancetobesponsoredbytheuniversity.

MarketingThemajorityofmarketingwillbedonethroughfreeelectronicsourcessuchasemails,socialmedia,graphicallydesignedflyersandcampusbroadcasts.Articlesandadvertisementsinthecampusnewspaperwillalsobefreeofcost.Othersourcesformarketingareincludedinthestartupcosts(e.g.signs,markers,paper).Dollarswillbebudgetedonamonthlybasistocovertheseexpenses.LaborTheNSNandvolunteerswilldonatethelaborneededforthepantry.Theworkforcewillbecoordinatedbyapantrydirector,designatedbytheNSN.Therewillnotbepaidpositionsatthepantry,soitemizedlaborhoursarenotprovidedaspartofthefinancialplan.Initialvaluationofthehoursisestimatedat$7,000forthefirstyear.Thisamountconsidersatwomancrew


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operatingtwelvehoursperweekforabout42weekswhenpaidminimumwage.However,thisestimatedlaborcostwillbeeliminatedduetodonatedlabor.InventoryPantryinventoryisnotitemizedbelowaspartofthefinancialplanasinventorywilldependsolelyondonations.Duetoinventorybeingsolelydonated,itisimpracticaltopredictavaluationforoneyearofinventory.ResourcesGSUandAtlantaorganizations(SeeAppendixHforListofPotentialResourceOrganizations)canbeaskedtoprovideoperatingresources,fundingresources,distributionresourcesandinventoryresourcestolowercostsforthefoodpantry,asoutlinedbelow:A. OperatingResourcesGSUInstitutionalcontributions:1. Spaceallotment

GSUPlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeoftheUniversitySenate,sub‐committeeCapitalBudget&SpaceAllocations:ProperprotocolrequiressubmissionofSpaceRequestFormtotheDirectorofFacilitiesPlanning,RussSeagren,[email protected](Initialrequestsubmittedbyouradvisor,CatherineMcCarroll,onOctober9,2013)

2. GSUFacilitiesMaintenance&Operations:Thisdepartmentstrivestomaintainsafeand

efficientbuildingsystemsbyperformingquality,costeffectivemaintenanceandrepairinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner Utilities Deadboltandkeylocks Providerecommendationsforinstallationandlongrangeplanningof

organizationalsystems,suchascabinetsandshelvingB. FundingResources

1. GSUCampusCampaignFund:TheGSUCampusCampaignraisesmoneythroughin‐kindgiftsfromfacultyandstaffprograms,initiativesandservicesacrosscampus.

2. NutritionStudentNetworkpetitionforStudentActivityFeemoney

TheGSUStudentActivityFeeOverviewstates:allcharteredstudentorganizations,whosepurposeisnotservedthroughanotherfee,areeligibletoapplyforStudentActivityFeemoney.ThemoneycanberequestedfromtheFeeCouncilChairassociatedwithyourorganization.Eachfeecouncilhasdifferentdeadlinesandprocessesforrequestingandreceivingmoney.12,13

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Galas,hostingspeakers,conferences,bakesales,carwashes,etc. ThesegroupsmightobtainfundingforhostingeventsfromoncampusresourcessuchastheStudentPartnershipFundorfromtheStudentGovernmentAssociation

4. Localchurchesoremployersinthecommunitysponsoringeventsandfooddrives

MethodistChurch5. Corporatedonationsandsponsorships

Kroger,Publix,Wal‐Mart,Target,WholeFoods,FreshMarket,Sodexo,PaneraBread,GeorgiaUnitedCreditUnion

C. DistributionResources

1. ContributedServices‐volunteerlabor NutritionStudentNetwork Faculty GSUSportsteams PanHellenicCouncil GreekLife BaptistStudentUnion

2. SupportServices‐coordinatedbyNSN

Marketing Lobbying Development GeneralAdministration

D. InventoryResources

1. Collectingandmakingbothindividualdonationsandhostingdrivesformassdonations Students Facultyandstaff Organizations Teams Clubs

2. Partnershipwiththefollowing:a. AtlantaCommunityFoodBank(ACFB):ACFBprocuresfoodandgroceriesanddistributestononprofitpartneragenciesservingfamiliesandindividualsin29metroAtlantaandnorthGeorgiacounties.FoodpantriesareamongtheagenciesthatreceiveproductfromACFB.Inturn,thesepartneragenciesprovidefoodandothercriticalresourcesforlow‐incomeGeorgianswhosufferfromhungerandfoodinsecurity.(SeeAppendixJforACFBProductFlowGraph)


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b. Dininghall● Providesaplaceforfundraisingeventsandcannedfooddrives

c. PaneraBread

● Providesaplaceforfundraisingeventsandcannedfooddrives● Programfordonationofdayoldbread

d. Corporatesponsorshipsanddonationsofgiftcardsusefulforgivingtoindividualswithspecialneedsdietitemsdifficultforthepantrytokeepinstock● Kroger,Publix,Wal‐Mart,Target,WholeFoods,FreshMarket

StartupCostsTotalstartupcostsareestimatedtobe$6,243.11.Startupexpensesconsistmostlyofstationery,officesupplies,organization,marketingmaterialsandexpensesassociatedwithopeningofthepantry.Minimalfundswillbeneededtofinancethefirstyearofoperations.ThestartupcostsaretobefinancedbycontributionsanddonationsfromGSUstudents,faculty,staffandtheNSNrequestforstudentfeeallotment.Oncethestartupphaseiscomplete,thefoodpantrywillbesupportedbycontributionsfromGSUstudents,studentorganizations,faculty,staffandcommunitygroups.BelowisalistofitemsnecessarytoopenthefoodpantryatGSU.Dollaramountswereestimatedforeachitemtopredicttotalspendinginpreparationtoopenthepantry.Thelistcreatesastartingpointforwhichdollarscanbebudgetedtoobtainallofthenecessarystartupmaterialsforthepantry.Seetablebelowforitemizedlistofinitialstartupcosts.Table2belowshowsthebreakdownofstartupitemsandtheircostswithoutdonations.Table2.StartupCosts

ExpenseItems Quantity EstimatedCostPerItem EstimatedCost

SiteSelectionandImprovements4

Rent(permonth)5 1 $1,000.00‐$1,500.00 $1,250.00

Utilities–water,electricity,sanitation(permonth)

1 $350.00 $350.00

Internet/Phone(permonth) 1 $80.00 $80.00

4CostestimateswereprovidedbyKennethSladeofAdministrativeServicesforNursingandHealthProfessionalsfortheRobinsonCollegeofBusiness.Estimatesonly–notanexactcostforGSUrent&utilities.5Estimatedpricequoteforan800‐1,000sq.ft.spaceindowntownAtlanta;onlyanaverageestimatesincethereisnodesignatedspaceforthepantry.Variablessuchaslocationandsizeofspacewillaffectthispricequote.ThisrentfeecanbeavoidedthroughtheallotmentofspacebytheSpaceAllocationCommitteetotheNSN.


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PaintingFee(per800‐1000sq.ft.) ‐‐ $600.00 $600.00

Shelving(installed)6 ‐‐ $900‐$1,600.00 $1,250

LockInstallation/Keys 1 $75.00‐$100.00 $87.50

SignforDoor 1 $75.00‐$100.00 $87.50

MarketingMaterials

Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 100 $0.89 $89.00

Banners(6’x2.5’) 4 $68.74 $274.96

EstimatedStartupExpenses $4,068.96

AssetItems Quantity EstimatedCostPerItem EstimatedCost

Stationary,paper,officesupplies

CopyPaper(8count/case) 1 $43.99 $43.99

Pens(12count) 1 $1.99 $1.99

Highlighters(Sharpie12count) 1 $4.99 $4.99

Markers(12count) 1 $9.19 $9.19

Binders(4count) 1 $9.99 $9.99

BinderTabs 4 $1.99 $7.96

Staples(25,000perbox) 1 $5.99 $5.99

Stapler 2 $11.79 $23.58

FileFolders(25count) 2 $14.89 $29.78

LabelMaker 1 $29.99 $29.99

TapeDispenser 1 $4.29 $4.29

Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99

Scissors(3count) 1 $10.99 $10.99

6Averageestimate;variesbynumberofshelvesand/orthedepthofshelves.Free,usedshelvingcanbedonatedfromKrogerorPublix.


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HolePunch 1 $7.97 $7.97

Organization/Distribution

ReusableGroceryBags(10count) 3 $12.99 $38.97

GalvanizedSteelShelves 6 $19.53 $117.18

FoldingTables 2 $49.48 $98.96

FoldingChairs(4perbox) 1 $59.98 $59.98

SafewithLock 1 $75.00 $75.00

CashLockbox 1 $15.79 $15.79

LargeStackableBins(3count) 1 $64.99 $64.99

Dolly/Cart 1 $95.99 $95.99

LargePlasticContainers(4count) 1 $16.29 $16.29

FilingCabinet 1 $79.99 $79.99

Technology

DellLaptop 1 $498.00 $498.00

QuickbooksSoftware2014 1 $169.95 $169.95

LaserPrinter 1 $79.99 $79.99

TonerCartridge,HighYield 2 $46.98 $93.96

BarcodeReader 1 $49.99 $49.99

EstimatedStartupAssets $1,765.72

Sub‐TotalEstimatedStartupCosts $5,834.68

EstimatedSalesTax(7%) $408.43

TotalEstimatedStartupCosts $6,243.11

StartupCostReductionThegoaltoachievespaceallotmentbytheGSUCapitolBudgetsandSpaceAllocationCommitteewouldeliminate$1,680.00instartupcosts,whichincluderent,utilitiesandinternet.Onceaspaceisacquired,adetailedplantorenovatethespacecanbecreatedandmoreaccurateestimatescan


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beprovided.Additionally,anyminorcosmeticimprovementstothespacewillbehelduntilsufficientpledgesordonatedmaterialscanbeacquired.Itisalsoimportanttoconsiderthatdonatedandgentlyuseditemscansignificantlylowerstartupcosts.Forexample,acquiringfoldingtables,chairsandofficesuppliesfromlocalretailers,churchesorGoodwillcansaveasignificantamountofmoney.ShelvingdonationsfromKroger,Publixorotherlocalretailerscaneliminate$1,250.00ormoreinstartupfunds.ArefurbishedcomputerinstalledwithQuickBookssoftwareprovidedbyGSUwouldalsodecreasestartupcostsby$667.95.Additionally,Staples,FedExOfficeorothercopyservicecentercouldbeaskedtosponsorproductionofthebannersandadvertisingflyersinexchangeforlogoplacement.Thiswouldsaveanadditional$363.96beforetax.Combined,thesetacticscouldsaveupwardsof$2.799beforetaxes,reducingestimatedstartupcostsbyabouthalfoftheestimatedprojections,or52percent($3,247.74versus$6,243.11).Table3belowdisplaysadjustedstartupcosts,representingthemoneysavedfromthedonationslistedaboveaswellaspotentialdonors.Table3.AdjustedStartupCostswithDonations

ExpenseItems QuantityEstimatedCost

PerItemEstimatedCost

(PotentialDonors)

SiteSelectionandImprovements

Rent(permonth) 1 $1,000.00‐$1,500.00 Donated(GSU)

Utilities–water,electricity,sanitation(permonth)

1 $350.00 Donated(GSU)

Internet/Phone(permonth) 1 $80.00 Donated(GSU)

PaintingFee(per800‐1000sq.ft.) ‐‐ $600.00 $600.00

Shelving(installed) ‐‐ $900‐$1,600.00 $1,250.00

LockInstallation/Keys 1 $75.00‐$100.00 $87.50

SignforDoor 1 $75.00‐$100.00 Donated(GSU)

MarketingMaterials

Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 100 $0.89Donated

(Staples,FedEx)

Banners(6’x2.5’) 4 $68.74Donated

(Staples,FedEx)

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AssetItems QuantityEstimatedCostPer

ItemEstimatedCost

Stationary,paper,officesupplies


Pens(12count) 1 $1.99 $1.99



Binders(4count) 1 $9.99 $9.99

BinderTabs 4 $1.99 $7.96

Staples(25,000perbox) 1 $5.99 $5.99

Stapler 2 $11.79 $23.58

FileFolders(25count) 2 $14.89 $29.78

LabelMaker 1 $29.99 $29.99

TapeDispenser 1 $4.29 $4.29

Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99

Scissors(3count) 1 $10.99 $10.99

HolePunch 1 $7.97 $7.97

Organization/Distribution


GalvanizedSteelShelves 6 $19.53 $117.18

FoldingTables 2 $49.48 $98.96

FoldingChairs(4perbox) 1 $59.98 $59.98

SafewithLock 1 $75.00 $75.00

CashLockbox 1 $15.79 $15.79

LargeStackableBins(3count) 1 $64.99 $64.99


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Dolly/Cart 1 $95.99 $95.99

LargePlasticContainers(4count) 1 $16.29 $16.29

FilingCabinet 1 $79.99 $79.99

Technology

DellLaptop 1 $498.00 Donated(GSU)

QuickbooksSoftware2014 1 $169.95 Donated(GSU)

LaserPrinter 1 $79.99 $79.99


BarcodeReader 1 $49.99 $49.99

AdjustedStartupAssets $1,097.77

Sub‐TotalAdjustedStartupCosts $3,035.27


TotalAdjustedStartupCosts $3,247.74

OngoingOperatingCostsOngoingcostsconsistofitemsneededtosuccessfullyrunthefoodpantryinyear1.Thefollowingitemsarepricedtoprepareforasituationinwhichtheyarenotdonatedtothepantry.Totalestimatedongoingcosts,withoutanydonations,average$22,933peryear.Dollaramountswereestimatedforeachitemtopredicttotalspendinginthefirstyearofoperation.SeeTable4belowforitemizedlistofOperationsCostsforYear1.Table4.OngoingOperatingCostsYear1

ExpenseItems Quantity EstimatedCostPerItem EstimatedCost


Rent(permonth) 12months $1,250.00 $15,000.00

Utilities(permonth) 12months $350.00 $4,200.00

Internet/Phone(permonth) 12months $80.00 $960.00

Improvements&Maintenance 12months $10.00 $120.00


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MarketingMaterials

Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 400 $0.89 $356.00

DistributionSupplies


OfficeSupplies


LegalPads(12count) 1 $11.69 $11.69

Stationary(25cards/envelopes) 2 $9.99 $19.98

Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99


Pens(12count) 5 $1.99 $9.95


Staples(25,000count) 1 $5.99 $5.99


LabelMakerTapeRefill 1 $10.99 $10.99

CleaningSupplies

AllPurposeSprayCleaner(32oz) 2 $3.79 $7.58

PaperTowels(12rolls) 2 $11.99 $23.98

Sub‐TotalEstimatedOperatingCosts

$21,433.03

EstimatedSalesTax(7%) $1,500.31

TotalEstimatedOperatingCosts(year)

$22.933.34

OperationsCostReductionOverall,itisestimatedthatoperatingcostperyearcouldbeaslowas$783.33.Thisnumberisinlinewithsimilarconceptpantriesthatreportanannualbudget.Rent,utilities,internet,phone,and


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ongoingrepairsandimprovementstothespacecanbeeliminatedwiththeallotmentofspacetothepantrybyGSU.Thetotalsavingsinongoingoperatingcostswouldbe$21,433beforetaxes,whichis3percentoftheoriginalestimatedoperatingcostsinyear1.Donateditemswillcontinuouslybethebesttacticforkeepingtheongoingoperationalcostsbelowestimation.Forexample,acontinuedcorporatesponsorshipwithacopyservicecenterreducesthecostofmarketingflyersandbrochuresbyanestimated$356.00peryearbeforetax.StaplesorFedExOfficecandonatetheprintingofadvertisingflyersinreturnforfreeadvertisingthroughthefoodpantry.ApartnershipwithPublix,Kroger,Wal‐Martorthelikewouldbebeneficialforthedonationofreusablegrocerybagsoradditionalshelving.Thesecorporationscouldbeapproachedwiththeincentivethattheirlogowouldbeadvertisedinexchangeforexclusiveuseofbagswiththeirlogo,theywouldalsobeservingtobetterthecommunityataverylimitedcosttothecompany.Table5belowreflectstheadjustedongoingoperationscostsforyear1withsavingsfromdonations.Ideally,rent,utilitiesandbasicbuildingmaintenancewillbecontinuouslysponsoredbyGSU.Acampusspacewouldalsoincludebothinternetaccessandalandlinephone,whichwouldbevaluedatabouta$960savingsperyearinoperatingcosts.Ifnecessaryimprovementsarerequired,attemptswouldfirstbemadetosecuredonationsbeforeproceeding.Table5.AdjustedOngoingOperatingCostsYear1withDonations

ExpenseItems QuantityEstimatedCost

PerItemEstimatedCost

(PotentialDonors)


Rent 12months $1,250.00 Donated(GSU)

Utilities(for12months) 12months $350.00 Donated(GSU)

Internet/Phone 12months $80.00 Donated(GSU)

Improvements&Maintenance 12months $10.00 Donated(GSU)

MarketingMaterials

Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 400 $0.89Donated

(Staples,FedEx)

DistributionSupplies

ReusableGroceryBags(10count) 5 $12.99Donated

(Kroger,Publix)


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OfficeSupplies


LegalPads(12count) 1 $11.69 $11.69

Stationary(25cards/envelopes) 2 $9.99 $19.98

Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99


Pens(12count) 5 $1.99 $9.95


Staples(25,000count) 1 $5.99 $5.99


LabelMakerTapeRefill 1 $10.99 $10.99

CleaningSupplies7

AllPurposeSprayCleaner(32oz) 2 $3.79 $7.58

PaperTowels(12rolls) 2 $11.99 $23.98

Sub‐TotalAdjustedOperatingCosts

$732.08


TotalAdjustedOperatingCosts(year)

$783.33

7Althoughofficeandcleaningsuppliesarenotedasdonateditems,theyareincludedinthisongoingcostbudget.Itisnotlikelythattheseitemscanbecontinuouslysuppliedbydonationsthroughouttheyear,andthereforemayneedtobepurchased.


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ConclusionInsummary,thisbusinessplanhasshownaclearneedforafoodpantryatGSUtohelpstudentsfocusonacademicsinsteadofthestressorsassociatedwithbeinghungry.WiththesupportofGSUandthesurroundingcommunity,thefoodpantrycanoperateatminimalcostandwithoutliabilitytotheuniversity.ToadheretotheGSUDivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan2012‐2017andremaincompetitivewithotherurbanuniversities,weanticipateaspaceforthefoodpantrycanbeprovidedbyGSUsothisfoodpantryinitiativecanbebroughtintoactuality.(SeeAppendixKforDivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan2012‐2017Goal3)


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AppendixA–SampleStudentandVolunteerApplicationandWaiver


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FoodPantryatGSUApplication

FirstTimeApplicationTheinformationprovidedbelowisforadministrativeuseofthefoodpantryatGeorgiaStateUniversity.Allpersonalinformationwillbekeptconfidential.Ethnicity,AgeandGenderareoptionalcategoriesforcompletion.

Forallofthefollowingquestions,yourresponseswillnotexcludeyoufromreceivingaccesstothepantry.

GeneralInformation:FirstName:_____________________________LastName:_______________________________________PantherID:_____________________________GSUE‐MailAddress:____________________________Ethnicity:_______________________________Age:________Gender(circle):MaleFemaleAcademicInformation:Classification(circle): Freshman Sophomore Junior SeniorHowmanyhoursareyouenrolledifyouareastudent?__________________________________Areyouafirstgenerationcollegestudent?________________________________________________Whatisyourmajor/certificate/degreeplan?______________________________________________Whattypeofstudentareyou?(circle): Full‐timestudent Part‐timestudentAreyouaninternationalstudent?(circle): Yes No

HouseholdInformation:Howmanyhoursaweekdoyouwork,ifany?______________________________________________Whatcountydoyoulivein?__________________________________________________________________Whattypeofhousingdoyoucurrentlyhave?(dorm,rent,own,homeless)______________Howmanydependentsdoyouhave,ifany?________________________________________________

Pleaselistages:_______________________________________________________________________Howmanyadultsliveinyourhousehold?______________________________


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Howmanypeopleinyourhouseholdareemployed?__________________DoyouhaveamealplanatGSU?(circle): Yes NoIfyes,whattype?_______________________________________________________________________AreyoucurrentlyonSNAP(SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram)benefits?

(circle): Yes NoIfNO,areyouinterestedinapplyingforSNAPbenefits?(circle): Yes NoDoyouhaveaccesstocookingdevicesinyourhousehold?(circle): Yes No

Ifyes,whattypes?(ex.Microwave,oven,etc.)_______________________________Signature:___________________________________ Date:_______________________________PrintedName:_____________________________________________________________________________

NutritionStudentNetworkCampusFoodPantry‐WaiverandReleaseofLiability

IunderstandthefooddistributedattheNutritionStudentNetwork(NSN)CampusFoodPantryatGeorgiaStateUniversityhasbeendonatedbyvariousoff‐campuspartners,andthatnoneofthepartiesinvolvedinthisprogrammakeanywarrantiesastothequalityofthefoodoritsvalueforanyparticularpurposes.IacknowledgereceiptoffreefoodfromtheNSNCampusFoodPantryisagiftandnotareoccurringobligation.Iherebyassumeallriskrelatedtothisgiftoffoodand,bymysignaturebelow,agreetodefend,holdharmlesstheBoardofRegentsoftheUniversitySystemofGeorgiabyandonbehalfofGeorgiaStateUniversity,theoriginalfooddonors,andtheirofficers,employees,agents,andvolunteers,fromandagainstanyandallclaims,demands,actions,orcausesofactionofanysortonaccountofdamagetopersonalproperty,orpersonalinjuryand/orillness,ordeathwhichmayresultfromanygiftoffoodfromtheNSNCampusFoodPantry.Thisreleaseincludesclaimsbasedonthenegligenceofthelistedparties,butexpresslydoesnotincludeclaimsbasedontheirrecklessandintentionalmisconductorgrossnegligence.IunderstandthatbyagreeingtothisclauseIamreleasingclaimsandgivingupsubstantialrights,includingmyrighttosueregardingthequality,condition,orpackagingofthefood.________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature Date


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AppendixB–FoodAssistanceResourceFlyer


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Food Assistance Resources – Atlanta Area

Atlanta Community Food Bank Agency Locator: Find food assistance in your area using ACFB’s agency locator. You may also email [email protected] or call United Way’s Help Line at 2-1-1 or 404.614.1000.

United Way of Greater Atlanta 2-1-1 Call.Click.Connect: The mission of 2-1-1 Call.Click.Connect from the United Way of Greater Atlanta is to connect people to the assistance they need to address every day challenges of living as well as those that develop during times of community emergencies. This program gives people quick and efficient access resources for food assistance by calling (2-1-1) or by visiting the website, http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org.

To use the website for local resources, follow the step by step directions below: Step 1: A person enters their zip code or selects a city, enters their age, gender and preferred language to get started.


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Step 2: Select Food/Emergency Food Services to the right to continue.

Step 3: Once expanded, the Food/Emergency Food Services selection allows for a narrowing of services.


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Step 4: After selecting the type of service, the database provides a list of options within the area selected.


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AppendixC–SampleVolunteerGuidelinesandSignupSheet


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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Student Food Pantry at GSU. Below are General Guidelines for Food Pantry Volunteers. How to Sign Up to Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering at the food pantry, please contact the Nutrition Student Network at <Insert Contact Info>. Volunteer Opportunities Most of our Volunteer Opportunities are “ongoing,” meaning that we need volunteers on a regular basis either year-round or for a full semester. Available volunteer shifts may vary based on food pantry needs and current food pantry operational hours. Listed below are the types of volunteer opportunities that we typically have. Unless otherwise noted, unsupervised volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Any exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator.

Volunteer Food Sorter: These volunteers help with sorting various donated food products. Volunteers sort food into different food categories, check expiration dates, discard damaged product or products otherwise unfit for human consumption and check for recalled items. Volunteers should be able to lift heavy boxes and stand on their feet for an extended period of time.

Clerical and Data Entry Volunteer: Volunteers assist staff members with various clerical tasks including data entry, filing, phone calls, mass mailings and other clerical tasks as needed. Volunteers should have basic computer knowledge and good clerical skills. Minimum age: 18 years old. Nutrition Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to assist the Nutrition Student Network with various materials and marketing in the community. Knowledge of topics related to nutrition is helpful, but not required. Minimum age: 18 years old. General Volunteer: Volunteers assist with a variety of pantry tasks, including sorting products, stocking shelves, assisting customers, cleaning, maintenance and other general duties as needed in the pantry. Special Events Volunteer: Volunteers are periodically needed to both host and help with various special events.

Volunteer Guidelines & Procedures • All volunteers must SIGN IN & SIGN OUT. Please also include your assigned task on the sign-in sheet (example sheet at the end of this document).


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• All volunteers must wear sleeved shirts (no tank tops) and closed toed shoes (no sandals/flip flops). Long hair should be tied back or a hat worn. • Please leave purses, jewelry, cell phones and other valuables at home or locked in your car. The food pantry and GSU will not be responsible for any missing items • No one under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be permitted to volunteer. • Sexual harassment, violence, harassing behavior, or offensive speech will not be tolerated. • Volunteers under the age of 16 are only accepted by special arrangement with the Volunteer Coordinator and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. • Volunteers who are in need of documentation whether for school or for the purpose of fulfilling a court-ordered community service requirement are responsible for maintaining a record of their volunteer hours. Generic timesheets can be signed for those who need them. Court-ordered individuals will be accepted as volunteers at the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator. • All volunteer time must be scheduled. For efficiency and safety reasons, we do not accept walk-in volunteers. You may schedule your volunteer time in person with the Volunteer Coordinator, over the phone or via email. • Parking reimbursement is not provided by the food pantry or GSU to volunteers. Volunteers please take care to avoid parking in permit parking without proper permissions and/or payment. • Participation as a volunteer at the food pantry is completely voluntary. Volunteers may not hold the food pantry or GSU responsible for any accidents or injury. Safety Policies & Procedures • No running, smoking, eating or drinking in the food pantry. • Horseplay, climbing on the equipment or shelving is prohibited and may result in dismissal. • All accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator. • Volunteers must wash their hands before and after handling food items and after visiting the restroom. Volunteers must observe good housekeeping habits. • Please report any safety hazards you see immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator. • Use proper lifting techniques: when lifting heavy objects; use your legs to push upwards, keep your back straight and your body balanced.


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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER SIGN-IN SHEET

Date Volunteer Name Time in Time Out Assigned task(s)


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AppendixD–StudentSurvey


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Student Food Pantry Initiative Graduate students in the Department of Nutrition are evaluating the need for a student organization to distribute food to GSU students in need. This survey is conducted by a third party and is completely anonymous, unless you choose to enter the drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card.

1.) Please specify your gender. Male Female Prefer not to answer

2.) In regards to your current student status at GSU, please check ALL that apply:

Undergraduate Graduate International

3.) Please specify your ethnicity.

White Hispanic or Latino Black or African American Native American or American Indian Asian / Pacific Islander Other (please specify): ________________

4.) Which of the following best describes your employment status?

Employed – basic needs ARE met (food, shelter, etc.) Employed – basic needs NOT met Unemployed – basic needs ARE met Unemployed – basic needs NOT met

5.) Please answer the following questions based on past, current or anticipated utilization of

a food pantry:

a) Have you ever used a food pantry while enrolled at Georgia State University or another university?

Yes No

b) Based on location, would you be more likely…

To visit food pantry located On-Campus To visit food pantry located Off-Campus

c) If Georgia State University had a food pantry for GSU students, how often might

you visit this food pantry? Multiple months a year Once per month Once every two weeks


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Once per week 2 or more times per week Daily Never

6.) How often do you not eat adequately because of not having access to enough food?

Never, I always am able to access enough food Daily 1 time per week 2 times per week 3 or more times per week

7.) How often do you find yourself skipping a meal due to financial restraints?

Never, I always am able to afford enough food Daily 1 time per week 2 times per week 3 or more times per week

8.) How many dependents do you have in your household?

No dependents 1 dependent 2 dependents 3+ dependents I am currently living as a dependent in a household

9.) Would you be willing to volunteer at a GSU food pantry as an individual or as part of a

student group? Yes No Unsure

10.) Which of the following items do you have in your home (check all that apply)

Computer Refrigerator Stove Freezer Microwave Internet Cell phone Toaster oven or Hotplate

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AppendixE–FacultySurvey&FacultySurveyResults


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Cohort XII of the School of Nutrition is evaluating the need for a non-profit organization to distribute food to students in need on a temporary basis. This survey is conducted by a third-party and any information provided will be kept confidential.

1. What college, department or division you currently work for at GSU: 2. What is the likelihood that you would donate non-perishable food items to a GSU food pantry for students and/or faculty?

a. Very likely b. Somewhat likely c. Not very likely d. Never -would not donate

If you answered very likely or somewhat likely, please provide your email address for further information about participation opportunities_____________________.

3. Would you be willing to volunteer your time to a GSU student/faculty food pantry? a. Yes b. No

4. If yes to #3, how often would you be willing to assist in food pantry operations?

a. Weekly b. Monthly c. A few times a year d. Once a year

5. If yes to #3, when would you be willing to participate?

a. During the work day b. After work hours c. On weekends

6. Are you aware of any free space (closet/room) on campus to support food pantry

operations? a. Yes b. No

If yes, please specify the location (building, floor, room number or what it is closest to):

7. How willing would you be to provide a monetary donation to support the food pantry?

a. Very willing b. Somewhat willing c. Unwilling


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8. If you are willing to provide a monetary donation, how often would you contribute? a. Weekly basis b. Monthly basis c. Once a semester d. One time only

9. Would you be willing to encourage students to complete a need assessment survey for a

food pantry initiative in your classroom? a. Yes b. No c. Not a classroom instructor

If you answered yes, please provide your email address for further information about participation opportunities ______________________.

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A faculty survey was created to gauge the level of food pantry involvement and assistance that could be anticipated from GSU employees. During Fall Semester 2012, 96 employees completed a 9-question survey (See Appendix) that was administered in person. The majority of responses were from attendees at a campus employee health benefits fair. The breakdown of respondents, in response to Survey Question 1, “What college, department, or division do you currently work for?” was:

Athletics 1 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 4 Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing & Health Professions 18 Central Programs 1 College of Arts & Sciences 17 College of Education 9 Dean of Students 2 Division of Student Affairs 1 Enrollment Services 3 Facilities 3 Financial Affairs 1 Graduation/Enrollment Services 1 Information Systems & Technology 1 Illegible or not complete 7 Institute of Public Health 3 Library 1 Opportunity Development & Diversity Education Planning 1 Organization Development & Consulting Services - ODCS 1 Police 3 Property Control 1 Purchasing 1 Registrar 1 Renovations 5 Revenue, Receivable & Cashiering Services 1 Robinson College of Business 2 Student Accounts 1 Undergraduate Admissions 1 University Research 5

Certain survey questions were designed to assist planners in distributing a student food pantry needs assessment. For example, question 9 sought to identify classroom instructors who were willing to ask their students to complete a survey, as part of our overall campus needs assessment. Another survey question sought to identify free space that might house the pantry.


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64% of respondents stated that they would be very likely to donate non-perishable food items to a student-run food pantry, while 61% of respondents stated they would be willing to provide a monetary donation. 45% of those who indicated they would donate monetarily said they would do so once a semester. Over half of respondents would be likely to volunteer their time, with 63% likely to do so several times a year. Times of the workweek that respondents were most likely to volunteer were evenly distributed between work hours, after work hours and weekends.

64%

31%

4% 1%

What is the likelihood that you would donate non‐perishable food items to a

GSU food pantry?

Very likely

SomewhatlikelyNot very likely

Would neverdonateDid not answer

1%

15%

45%

39%

If you were willing to donate monetarily, how often would you contribute?

On a weekly basis

On a monthlybasis

Once a semester

One time only

16%

61%

17%

6%

How willing would you be to provide a monetary donation to the food pantry?

Very willing

Somewhat willing

Unwilling

Did not answer

53%43%

4%

Would you be willing to volunteer your time to a GSU food pantry?

Yes

No

Did not answer

4%

27%

63%

6%

If willing to volunteer at the food pantry,how often could you do so?

Weekly

Monthly

A few times a year

Once a year

33%

35%

32%

If willing to volunteer at the food pantry, when would you be available?

During theworkday

After work hours

On weekends


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AppendixF–ListofComparativeUniversities


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Full List of Comparable Universities A Comparative Analysis to Georgia State University

Arizona State University

California State Polytechnic University at Pomona California State University at Los Angeles California State University at Northridge

Florida International University Florida State University

Georgia Institute of Technology Indiana University at Bloomington

Indiana University-Purdue University (IPFW) Indianapolis (IUPUI) Iowa State University

Kennesaw State University Morgan State University

New York University Portland State University

San Francisco State University State University of New York Upstate Medical University

University of Akron University of Arizona

University of California at Berkley University of California at Los Angeles

University of Central Florida University of Georgia

University of Illinois at Chicago University of Iowa

University of Louisville University of Maine at Augusta

University of Memphis University of New Mexico

University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh

University of South Carolina – Upstate University of South Florida – Lakeland

University of Houston University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Austin University of Utah

University of Washington University of Washington at Tacoma

University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point Virginia Commonwealth University

Wayne State University


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AppendixG–FinancialAidComparisonData


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Georgia State University Kennesaw State University University of Georgia

Undergraduate Enrollment 24,665 22,333 26,161

Undergraduates applying for need based AID

19,330 17,369 17,319

Undergraduates determined to have financial need

17,036 15,070 10,393

Undergraduates awarded need based aid

12,011 14,360 9,247

Needs met through Financial Aid award (Full‐ Time Undergraduate)

30% 89% 66%

Needs met (Less‐than full time Undergraduate)

40% 48% 47%

# of students whose need was fully met

593 2917 1,899

Average Financial Aid Award (full‐time)

$9,815 $6,103 $8,433

Average Financial Aid Award (Less than full‐time)

$6,149 $4,825 $4,557

Cost of Attendance

Instate Tuition $7,536 $4,852 $8,028

Out of State Tuition $25,746 $17,128 $26,238

Required Fees $2,128 $1,634 $2,234

On Campus Housing $7,956 $5,880 $5,290

On Campus Meal Plan $3,590 $330.00 $3,956

Common Data Set 2012‐2013 Academic Year

Georgia State University http://oie.gsu.edu/institutional‐research/institutional‐data‐2/common‐data/

Kennesaw State University

http://vic.kennesaw.edu/EIMWebApps/vic/institutional_reports/documents/pdf/cds/cds_fy_2013.pdf

University of Georgia http://www.oir.uga.edu/cds/ugacds12.pdf


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AppendixH–PromotionalMaterials


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AppendixI–ListofPotentialResourceOrganizations


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GSUOrganizations/Partnerships(seealsogsu.orgsync.com)

A.InternalI. Thosewhichhaveexpressedinterestinpartnering:

1. NutritionStudentNetwork

Presidents:AllieMoshier;KristenWhitmireContact:[email protected];[email protected]:BarbHopkinsContact:[email protected]

2. ByrdineF.LewisSchoolofNursingandHealthProfessionsContact:JessicaTodd404‐413‐1237

[email protected]

3. GSUCounselingandTestingCenterDirector:JillLee‐BarberContact:404‐413‐1655 [email protected]

4. OfficeofCivicEngagement Director:LovellLemons Contact:404‐413‐1550

[email protected]

StudentAffairsAdvisor:JenniferBodnarContact:404‐413‐1550

[email protected]

5. GSUPlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeoftheUniversitySenate,sub‐committeeCapitalBudget&Space

DirectorofFacilitiesPlanning:RussSeagren Contact:(404)413‐0771

[email protected]. Thosewhichhaveyettobecontactedbutmaybeinterested:

1. Facultydepartments

a. SchoolofPublicHealth Contact:JohnSteward

404‐413‐[email protected]

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Contact:404‐413‐8100

c. ChemistryDepartment Contact:404‐413‐5500

[email protected]

2. GreekCouncilofGeorgiaStateUniversity President:NikaGolshani

Contact:[email protected]:MistyMcDonaldContact:(404)413‐1515

[email protected]

3. PanhellenicCouncilPresident:MackenzieChildsContact:[email protected]:MatthewMitchellContact:[email protected]

4. Sportsteams‐DirectorofOperations

a. Football SarahGigantino Contact:404‐413‐4121 [email protected]

b. Women’sVolleyball TamiAudia Contact:404‐413‐4067 [email protected]

c. Baseball BrandonKersey Contact:404‐413‐4077 [email protected]

d. Men’sBasketball NateSummers Contact:404‐413‐4056 [email protected]

5. BaptistStudentUnion

CampusMinister:TeresaBellContact:404‐659‐8726

[email protected]

6. GSUFoundation‐CampusCampaignFund DirectorofAnnualPrograms:AlisonMercer Contact:404‐413‐3429


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[email protected]

7. UniversityHousing Contact:404‐413‐1800 [email protected]

8. ResidentLifeAssociateDirectorofResidenceLife:MylonKirksyContact:404‐413‐1800

[email protected]

9. FinancialAidOffice Director:LouisScott Contact:404‐413‐2600

10. TheStudentUniversityCenter Director:BoydBeckwith

Contact:404‐413‐[email protected]

11. OfficeoftheDeanofStudents‐StudentOrganizations

Contact:404‐413‐[email protected]

12. StudentRecreationCenter

AssistantProfessorofNutrition:SarahHenes Contact:404‐413‐1750

[email protected]

13. CecilBDaySchoolofHospitalityAdministration DirectorofMarketing:PeterAshley Contact:404‐413‐7615 [email protected]

14. GeorgiaStudentMediaGroupStudentMediaAdvisor:BryceMcNeilContact:(404)413‐1592

[email protected]

e. TheSignal Contact:404‐413‐1620

f. WRAS88.5FMContact:404‐413‐1630

g. NewSouth Contact:404‐413‐5874

h. GSTV Contact:404‐413‐1604


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15. GSUFacilitiesMaintenance&Operations

Director:AbdulMomen Contact:404‐413‐0734 [email protected]

16. StudentGovernmentAssociation President:AndrewWhyte Contact:404‐413‐1594

[email protected]

17. GSUPattonandPiedmontNorthDiningHallsAssistantDirector:SuzannePaltzContact:404‐413‐0799

[email protected] B.External

1. AtlantaCommunityFoodBank‐AgencyServicesContact:404‐892‐FEED(3333)x1303

[email protected]

2. St.Luke’sEpiscopalChurch Contact:404‐873‐7600

3. EbenezerBaptistChurch

Contact:404‐688‐7300

4. AtlantaFirstUnitedMethodistChurch Contact:404‐524‐6614

5. BasilicaoftheSacredHeartofJesus Contact:404‐522‐6800

6. TheCatholicShrineoftheImmaculateConception Contact:404‐521‐1866

7. AllSaints'EpiscopalChurch Contact:404‐881‐0835

8. BeulahBaptistChurch Contact:404‐241‐3307

9. AtlantaFalconsFoundation:oftengivegrantstoschools

Mustmailrequestto:AtlantaFalconsCommunityRelationsDonationRequests4400FalconParkwayFloweryBranch,GA30542


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10. MarcusFoundation:oftengivestocommunityinitiativesinAtlanta

JayKaimanContact:404‐240‐7718BernardMarcusContact:404‐240‐7983SharonMarshallContact:404‐240‐7982

11. HomeDepot

12. Kroger

13. Publix

14. Wal‐Mart

15. Target

16. WholeFoods

17. FreshMarket

18. PaneraBread


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AppendixJ–AtlantaCommunityFoodBankProductFlowGraph


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