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Nonprofits: How can I go about starting a food bank, not just a pantry?
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Joy Broto Nath , Global Corporate Trainer & Strategist answered:

To set up a food bank, you need to register it as a non-profit organization. The process of registering your business as a non-profit organization is a little bit different from other profit-oriented businesses. First, you would need to register your business with your state because only then would you be permitted to run your business as a non-profit organization. In addition, to qualify as a non-profit business, you would need to convene a board of community stakeholders and write bylaws which would describe your business operating procedures. Your food bank would also need to have some vital insurance policies in place depending on your state’s requirements. Financing a business like this is relatively easy because if you know where to look, you will find a lot of willing partners to support you.
The first factor to consider when choosing a location for your food bank is accessibility. People who visit food banks are often stereotyped and looked down upon and this prevents some people who really need your services from visiting because of the fear of ridicule. You should try as much as you can to locate your food bank in a place that guarantees some measure of privacy for your clientele. You need some basic equipment and manpower requirements to run your food bank business. The first option is regarding the packing method. You would need to decide whether you want you adopt the pre-packing model where the foods are already packed, and clients simply need to pick up their food packs. The second method you could adopt is the pack-as-you-go method. This method allows you to cater to clients with special dietary needs. A lot of food banks choose to serve only people who earn less than a specific sum monthly. Documentation of your clientele is also important.
Besides if you do have any questions give me a call: https://clarity.fm/joy-brotonath

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