How do you handle the Food Bank's Fund-raiser as a Coordinator?

[batroark]

Has anyone been a Food Bank Coordinator for their local Ameican Second Harvest Food Bank? I was signed up to be one at Conference, and was told I would be receiving the paperwork on it right after Conference was over. Well, I guess I am just a little too antsy or something, but I have not received anything as of yet. I was curious as to how others handeled the Food Bank's Fund-raiser that has to be done. I have done my fair share of Fund-raisers (even though I think that the company has a sorry program as far as for the org. or group donations AND us as well!) I feel I do so much more with a fund-raiser as far as with the books, paperwork I supply them, the extra efforts I extend to them with assistance and time devoted to help them, as well as helping to get it publicized or whatever. Then, I also think we are being shafted or punished for helping the good cause for having to take the commision percentage drop for that show. Not to mention, I usually give a little of my commision to help them out as well taking the money from my family.

I live in Northeast Arkansas. My local ASH food bank (which is an hour away for me) was taken by someone else so my other choice was to take a food bank either three hours from me in Southern AR, or one that is and hour north of me in Southeast Missouri in Sikeston, MO. Sikeston was the one I choose, but I am now feeling guilty for helping MO rather that my home state. Should I feel this was or am I taking this to far. I am curious and would like some feedback from some is or has been a Food Bank Coordinator or anyone that would like to voice their opinion. By the way, I am not doing this to get into the Breakfast for Caring next year (I have been in for two out of two years!), but this is near and dear to my heart.

In Good Taste!

 

[mary k]

Can you please explain to me what you do for this and how you become one.We have one in our town and needs all the help it can get.

 

[batroark]

I am not completely certain as of yet. I was a Wave 1 of Conference and I met a lady from HO there that had a booth there trying to get help and to get people to sign up for it. She said she would send all the info to me after Conference was over to help explain in more details what to do. She also said she would send me the paperwork on putting some things in the locals newspapers about it and so on. That is really what I am curious about and wanting details myself. She did tell me that I could do as much or as little as I wanted to with the Food Bank as long as I helped them do at least one fund-raiser. Otherwise...not sure.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I am a food bank coordinator for my area. All we are asked to do is deliver a check from Pampered Chef 2 x per year and to hold a fundraiser each year at the food bank if you can work it out. Also, build a relationship with them and promote it at your shows.

 

[ChefLisa]

I am not 100% sure about this, but I think you must be a Director to be a coordinator. I did not see any of the links to information about it until after I became a Director on July 1. Does anyone know the answer to this for sure?

Thanks!
Lisa

 

[chefjeanine]

I am not 100% sure about this, but I think you must be a Director to be a coordinator. I did not see any of the links to information about it until after I became a Director on July 1. Does anyone know the answer to this for sure?

Thanks!
Lisa

Lisa,

That's the impression I've always had. . . directorship is required.

 

[cmdtrgd]

I have a sister consultant here who signed up at conference - she just started her business (again) and isn't even a FD. The link might be director's only, but I think you just have to be a consultant to do it. Also, I believe she has an automatic ticket to the Breakfast of Caring.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I have a sister consultant here who signed up at conference - she just started her business (again) and isn't even a FD. The link might be director's only, but I think you just have to be a consultant to do it. Also, I believe she has an automatic ticket to the Breakfast of Caring.

You're right. You do need to be a director to by the Food Bank Coordinator. And yes you do get a "free ride" to the Breakfast of Caring" but I doubt that many coordinators don't also earn it.

 

[batroark]

Really?Really....you have to be a director? The Food Bank Coordinator lady at Conference didn't say a thing about that. I am almost a director, but no cigar! My understanding was that you just had to be an active consultant. Maybe that is why I am not receiving my paperwork from her.????? I have her card where I had talked to her in the booths. I will have to give her a call for clarification.

 

[BethCooks4U]

They may bend the rules if they can't get a director to take the job in your area.

I don't think anyone has gotten their paperwork for 2006-07 yet. Expect it around the end of September - that's what they said last year and then Katrina hit and we didn't hear anything until November - everyone was so busy helping with that.

If you need to know go ahead and email (or call). Madonna is extremely nice!

 

[batroark]

OIC! That is fine. I was just sorta wanting to get the info, and contact the Food Bank, get them maybe rolling before Christmas hits so hard. Also, is there a certain time of year better for helping out than others? Sorry, that might be a stupid sounding question. I would also like to get them on my calendar if possible before something else comes up and I am not able to help them out as much or something. Am I making any sense?

 

[cmdtrgd]

I would think that the hardest time to get donations and help at food banks is during the unholiday seasons. During the holiday seasons people want to feel good about themselves and about how much money they are spending on food and presents, so they make sure to help out in other ways. Spreading awareness of the need that is still there durin unholiday seasons would be a wonderful thing!

 

[AJPratt]

Really....you have to be a director? The Food Bank Coordinator lady at Conference didn't say a thing about that. I am almost a director, but no cigar! My understanding was that you just had to be an active consultant. Maybe that is why I am not receiving my paperwork from her.????? I have her card where I had talked to her in the booths. I will have to give her a call for clarification.

Did you hear anything about it?

 

[susiescookingcorner]

I would love to get her information. I did not see anything about that at Conference. I am not a director, but I would love to help my local Food Bank if I can! Please share her information if you don't mind!Thanks!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I would love to get her information. I did not see anything about that at Conference. I am not a director, but I would love to help my local Food Bank if I can! Please share her information if you don't mind!

Thanks!

Just send an email to PC asking for information about Food Bank Coordinator and they will forward your request to that department.

I am not at home and do not have access to the information right now.

 

[batroark]

I am still trying to get some info from HO about this ordeal. I have emailed and called. Maybe eventually I will get something!?

 

[AJPratt]

I have emailed as well and got no response.

 

[batroark]

I finally got a response!!!!!!!!!!I finally received an email from the Food Bank Director from HO. Here is what she had to say in the email...

Hi there,

Thanks for your patience, and full packets will be mailed out mid-September. I am still waiting for the Aprons from our vendor!

All My Best
Madonna Monterubio
Corporate Affairs Specialist



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From: Monterubio, Madonna
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:26 PM
To: Giving, Corporate
Cc: Giving, Corporate
Subject: 2006-2007 Food Bank Coordinator UPDATE!
Importance: High


Congratulations and thank-you for your support of the Round-Up from the Heart campaign. You will be our Food Bank Coordinator for the upcoming year.



Our 2006-2007 campaign will kick-off September 1, and will continue until August 31, 2007.



We are very excited about the new product we are offering to help in the fight against hunger. Our new Round-Up from the Heart® 2006 Trivet has been a great addition to the campaign. Be sure to display at all your show! Also, we have increased our donation for each trivet purchased to $2!



Just a little information to keep in mind:

ü You will receive information and a schedule with additional details in your packets. You will be receiving your information packet, as well as the new Food Bank Coordinator Apron, by mid-September.



üChecks for the Food Bank will be sent to you every 6 months, so be sure to mark your calendars for mid-March and mid-September for check presentations.





Again, thank you for all you do in the fight to end hunger in America.

Together, we will continue to set a place at the table for everyone.

 

[batroark]

I guess I didn't realized that the year went from Sept. back around to end of Aug.??? It makes me feel better knowing now what is going on with this situation!

 

[AJPratt]

Angela: Do you have the email address of the person who sent that to you?

 

[BethCooks4U]

I guess I didn't realized that the year went from Sept. back around to end of Aug.??? It makes me feel better knowing now what is going on with this situation!

That's because the round up program runs on that calendar. Our new product comes out in September so that's when they start the new year for this. It used to be that the molds were only available for the fall/whinter selling season and that is what started this cycle.

 

[batroark]

Yeah, I guess I was just having a blonde moment when I was thinking about that.
[email protected]

 

[AJPratt]

I sent an email to this lady and never heard anything. Isn't that just odd?

 

[Sk8Mom209]

I do not think you need to be a director to be a FBC, as I signed up at conference and received my confirmation about a month ago and I am not a director. Madonna did tell me at conference that nothing would be mailed out until September. I wish they aprons would arrive, I really want to receive my paperwork so I can get started!

 

[batroark]

Anne are you trying to sign up for this or did you sign up at conference as well? What are you needing from her. Not trying to be nosey just curious.

 

[mary k]

Please let me know who to contact about signing up for food bank coordinator?

 

[AJPratt]

Angela: I didn't get the chance to sign up at conference. So, I'd like to try now.

 

[AJPratt]

Well, I finally heard back and there is already a coordinator in my area. What a waste of time.

 

[batroark]

Aw, shucks! That really stinks! That is a same that you had to wait all that time to be told that. Mine was already taken locally in Arkansas and I had to take one in Missouri which was actually the same distance in travel. Well, there is always next year.

 

[Pampered Laura]

I've also sent my application in and emailed/called a few times. I have not heard back from Madonna after two weeks of trying.

 

[AJPratt]

Well, I found that when I copied the address from this site, it left out a character. Its [email protected].
There is an underscore between her first and last name. I had to add it manually in my email.

 

[Pampered Laura]

...still havent heard anything. Sheesh.
I'm betting that there's already someone for my area Food Bank - otherwise surely she'd be getting back to me by now?

 

[AJPratt]

Did you check the email address? That was my problem. I heard back right away after I included the underscore.

 

[Pampered Laura]

Yup, underscore is in there. Maybe she hates me!