700 meals - needs pick up in NJ
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Aaron Marks
Nov 15, 2012, 11:31:33 PM11/15/12
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Just got word from a chef in NJ that she has 700 hot meals ready to go tomorrow, but no way of transporting them. Anyone from NJ on this list with capacity?
Pls email me directly and I will put you in touch. aaron...@gmail.com.
Thx!
Rennie Alba
Nov 16, 2012, 12:15:22 AM11/16/12
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wow! that is a lot of food. how did you swing that? well we need to figure out to get it out, and where to deliver it.
Rennie Alba
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From: Aaron Marks <aaron...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 11:31 PM
Subject: 700 meals - needs pick up in NJ
Just got word from a chef in NJ that she has 700 hot meals ready to go tomorrow, but no way of transporting them. Anyone from NJ on this list with capacity?
Pls email me directly and I will put you in touch. aaron...@gmail.com.
Thx!
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Rennie Alba
Nov 16, 2012, 7:08:46 AM11/16/12
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What time and where?
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Aaron Marks
Nov 16, 2012, 10:27:54 AM11/16/12
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Got someone for today. Thx guys! Still need someone for pick up tomorrow at 130.
Minda Aguhob
Nov 16, 2012, 3:51:28 PM11/16/12
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Can you help me respond to the best practices for hot food thread, that I started? This last minute hot food distribution thing is an issue - let's get on top of it.
Rennie Alba
Nov 16, 2012, 3:54:45 PM11/16/12
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Yeah, I am with you. Finding out at the 11th hour makes it very difficult to get it done.
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ray alba
Nov 16, 2012, 3:59:09 PM11/16/12
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Please watch when you get a chance.
Thank
you all.. Aaron thanks for coming today too.
Thanks also to my wife and twin. Remember please don't credit me for anything. I am just a regular guy.
Ray
From: Minda Aguhob <mag...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: 700 meals - needs pick up in NJ
Can you help me respond to the best practices for hot food thread, that I started? This last minute hot food distribution thing is an issue - let's get on top of it.
On Friday, November 16, 2012 10:27:54 AM UTC-5, Aaron Marks wrote:
On Friday, November 16, 2012 10:27:54 AM UTC-5, Aaron Marks wrote:
Got someone for today. Thx guys! Still need someone for pick up tomorrow at 130.
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Minda Aguhob
Nov 16, 2012, 4:16:56 PM11/16/12
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People need to be trained to see that 50%+ of hot food donations is DISTRIBUTION and this needs to be planned just as much, if not better, than the actual food prep!
Mayumi Yokomizo
Nov 16, 2012, 4:57:00 PM11/16/12
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Hi Minda,
I am in no way an expert in this area, but I wanted to share with you my experience with one of the most experienced volunteering outing I went on that involved serving hot meals.
I participated in distribution 1,000 - 1,200 hot meals with a group two weekends ago in Staten Island.
The entire thing was orchestrated by very organized individuals, but in partnership with:
They were very well prepared, and the fact that they coordinated with local organizations and council made the distribution much easier, since access to these areas can sometimes be limited to pre-approved groups and emergency vehicles. Having them distribute flyers in the neighborhood also helped tremendously in getting the word out since internet was down and cell connection (let alone charging) back then was very spotty.
Cooking the hot meals is one thing, but like you said, I think the more critical part is distribution--how, where, what, who, when, etc.
Mayumi
I am in no way an expert in this area, but I wanted to share with you my experience with one of the most experienced volunteering outing I went on that involved serving hot meals.
I participated in distribution 1,000 - 1,200 hot meals with a group two weekends ago in Staten Island.
The entire thing was orchestrated by very organized individuals, but in partnership with:
- Red Rabbit - Got food ingredients and containers/gloves (very important when serving food--you still have to meet health standards)/serving utensils/serving ware (heat dish, etc.) donated, and they cooked at their facilities. They provided the chef, experienced food staff, trucks, tables and carriers that kept food warm during transport.
- Local Rotary Club - Donated water, had people drop off non-perishable food and other needed goods so people coming to get the hot meals can also take some things home (including hot meals--they provided to-go containers and bags with napkins and utensils.) Also provided volunteers and truck to help with door-to-door distribution of the meals.
- Council Woman Debbie Rose - Distributed flyers to the neighborhoods letting people know about the food and arranged a designated area to distribute food in the affected area.
- The organizers got volunteers and coordinated rides.
They were very well prepared, and the fact that they coordinated with local organizations and council made the distribution much easier, since access to these areas can sometimes be limited to pre-approved groups and emergency vehicles. Having them distribute flyers in the neighborhood also helped tremendously in getting the word out since internet was down and cell connection (let alone charging) back then was very spotty.
Cooking the hot meals is one thing, but like you said, I think the more critical part is distribution--how, where, what, who, when, etc.
Mayumi
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