Second Harvest Food Bank

“Grocery Rescue” Program

Joan Sanborn

Sam Greenberg

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Welcome to Kathryn Cross President of the St. Matthew Conference of

St. Vincent de Paul Society

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Doesn’t This Look DELICIOUS?

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Then Why Is It HERE?

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• 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

Grocery Rescue Overview

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Categories 2014 Category Percentages • Dry/Frozen Grocery

• Bakery

• Produce

• Meat

• Dairy

• Non-Food

• Deli/Prepared

• Beverages

Donation Mix

Dry/Frozen Grocery

25%

Produce 20% Bakery

20%

Meat 16%

Dairy 10%

Non-Food 6%

Deli/Prepared 2%

Beverages 1%

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

Participating Retailers

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• Signed Agreement

• Food Safety Compliance

– Food Safety Training

– Safe Product Handling and Sorting

– Temperature Control During Transportation

• Send Reports Weekly (due Friday)

Program Requirements

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• Pick up Donations at Assigned Store

– Ongoing Weekly Schedule (ex. M/W/F

between 8-10am)

– Provide Great Customer Service

– Follow Program Requirements

• Weigh, Sort, and Store Donations

• Report Pounds Weekly to SHFB

Program Requirements

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• SHFB Support – Food Resource

Staff/Partnership Managers

• Training Materials

• Scale

• Thermal Blanket

• Name Tag

• Receipt Books

Tools for Success!

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• Reduce Food Waste

• Increase Employee Satisfaction

• Corporate Social Responsibility

• Supporting Local Communities

• Tax Deduction

• Save Money on Disposal Fees

• Video

What’s in it for the Retailer?

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• Reduce Food Waste

• Increased Overall Distribution (Lbs.)

• Supplying More Food to Partner Agencies

• Feeding America Requirement Compliance

• Connecting With More Donors

• Fundraising and Grant Opportunities

• Community Enhancement

What’s in it for SHFB?

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• 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

What’s in it for YOU!?

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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

What’s Next?

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THANK YOU!

QUESTIONS?

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