THE GOOD FOOD BOX GUIDE:
HOW TO START A PROGRAM IN YOUR COMMUNITY
2nd edition 2008
First Edition by Mary Lou Morgan and Kathryn Scharf
Second Edition by René Biberstein and Mark-Jan Daalderop
FoodShare would like to thank the Heifer International Foundation for making this second edition possible.
The Good Food Box Guide is designed to provide direction to people
and organizations who are interested in using developing a non-profit
fresh fruit and vegetable distribution system to improve the food
access of low-income people in their communities in a way that also
encourages community development, promotes improved nutrition and
supports the local agricultural economy. In the course of running
the project over several years, Good Food Box organizers have learned
many lessons about both the philosophy and logistics of running
a large-scale distribution system, with both centralized co-ordination
and community-based input and support.
Over the last 14 years, Good Food Box organizers have learned many lessons about both the philosophy and logistics of running a large-scale distribution system, with both centralized coordination and community-based input and support.
The guide begins with a look at the history, philosophy and principals of the Good Food Box program. This is followed by information on how to market the Good Food Box, how to find funding, how to promote the program and what equipment and resources are needed. Also covered in the manual are sections on produce buying, volunteer management and creating a newsletter. Examples are provided of newsletters, promotional pamphlets, profiles of other Good Food Boxes programs, sample box contents, work rhythms and growth mechanics.
Cost: $25
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The manual is available as a PDF download either as the full manual or by chapters. To download you must have Adobe reader installed on your computer. (It is a free download, available here)
Full Manual The Good Food Box manual, 2nd edition ( 4.6MB)
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Preface and Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Understanding The Good Food Box: Is This The Right Program For Your Community?
Chapter 2 Starting Your Own Good Food Box Program
Chapter 3 Guide To Produce Sourcing And Management
Chapter 4 Human Resources and Volunteer Coordination
Chapter 5 The Good Food Box Newsletter
Chapter 6 Profiles of Other Good Food Box Programs
Chapter 7 The Evolution of the Good Food Box
Appendices
Good Food Box Coordinator Package; Sample Ordering Spreadsheet; Frequently Asked Questions; Produce Buying Policy; Good Food Box Order Form; Produce Storage Guidelines; Good Food Box Sales Figures; Local Produce Statistics; Good Food Box Yearly Sales Trends; Good Food Box Newsletter; Good Food Box Flyer; Annual Good Food Box Farmers Meeting Flyer.
Photos: see the GFB from early days to 2008. in eight pages of photos.
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