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FoodPantryInitiativeBusinessPlan
February2014
DepartmentofNutrition
CoordinatedProgramCohortXII
JessicaBeardsleyMeganBeasleyAshleyHarrisonKellyImbodenAbbyJohnson
LeslieKnapp(Co‐leader)MelissaPaul(Co‐leader)BarbaraRichardsonBenjaminSteeleMelissaVigdor
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AcknowledgmentsCohortXIIwouldliketothankCathyMcCarroll,NicoleJohnson,BarbaraHopkinsandtheNutritionStudentNetworkfortheircontributionsandsupporttothecreationofthisbusinessplanandthefood
pantryatGeorgiaStateUniversity.
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TableofContents
ExecutiveSummary 4
MissionStatement 7
GoalsandObjectives 8
Proposal 9
DescriptionofServices 10
MarketAnalysis 13
NeedsAssessment 13
CompetitiveAnalysis 15
MarketingPlan 21
FinancialPlan 25
StartupCosts 28
OngoingOperatingCosts 33
Conclusion 37
References 38
Appendices
AppendixA–SampleStudentandVolunteerApplicationandWaiver 39
AppendixB–FoodAssistanceResourceFlyer 42
AppendixC–SampleVolunteerGuidelinesandSignupSheet 46
AppendixD–StudentSurvey 50
AppendixE–FacultySurvey&FacultySurveyResults 53
AppendixF–ListofComparativeUniversities 58
AppendixG–FinancialAidComparisonData 60
AppendixH–PromotionalMaterials 62
AppendixI–ListofPotentialResourceOrganizations 65
AppendixJ–AtlantaCommunityFoodBankProductFlowGraph 71
AppendixK–DivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan:Goal3 73
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ExecutiveSummary
Studentstryingtoexcelinacademicscanfacemanyobstacles,someofwhichincludealackoffinancialmeansandsubsequently,alackoffood.Foodsecurityisanessentialneedandyet,inadequatenourishmentisarealityformanyofourstudents.ThefoodpantryatGeorgiaStateUniversity(GSU)aimstoreduceshorttermfoodinsecurityforstudentsexperiencingthestressoffinancialconstraints.AccordingtotheOfficeofInstitutionalEffectivenessforGSU,ofthe17,432full‐timeenrolledundergraduatestudentsin2012,over13,250students(75percent)neededfinancialassistance.Furthermore,studentswhorequiredfinancialassistancewereonlyawarded61percentoftheirneed‐basedaid.TheNationalCenterforEducationstatistics2011‐2012showsthenationalaveragetobeabout64percent.1Financialconstraintswerelistedasoneofthetopsixreasonsstudentsdonotcompletetheircollegedegree.2AccordingtotheNationalBureauofEconomicResearch,54percentofstudentsfromwealthyfamiliesobtainedbachelor'sdegreeswhileonly9percentoflow‐incomestudentsreceivedcollegediplomas.Additionally,aPathwaystoProsperitystudybyHarvard’sGraduateSchoolofEducationin2011showsthatonly56percentofcollegestudentscompletefour‐yeardegreeswithinsixyears.3In2006,GSU’sincomingfreshmenclassconsistedof2,156students,ofwhich446completedtheirdegreeinfouryearsorlessand1,103completedtheirdegreewithinsixyearsorless;a51percentgraduationrateforthe2012‐2013schoolyear.1OneformofstudentaidistheFederalPellGrant.StudentsmaybeeligibleforsomeoralloftheFederalPellGrantiftheyareinanundergraduateprogramandhavenotpreviouslyearnedabachelor’sorprofessionaldegree.Theamountawardedisdependentonfinancialneed,costofattendance,fullorpart‐timestatus,andtimeofplannedattendanceforafullacademicyear.TheFederalPellGrantcannotbegrantedtoastudentformorethan12semestersandtheamountstudentscanreceivemaychangeannually.4–7EligibilityforfederalstudentaidiscalculatedusingtheFederalMethodology(FM)formulatodeterminethestudent’sexpectedfamilycontribution(EFC).ThegovernmentselectsoneofthethreeFMmodelsbasedonthestudent’sfinancialcircumstancestodeterminetheamountofstudentaidtobegranted.Theregularmodelevaluatesthestudentandhisorherfamily’sincomeandassetstoseehowmuchthefamilycancontribute.ThisisthemostcommonFMmodelused.Thesimplifiedformuladoesnotconsiderassets,butonlyfactorsinavailableincometocalculatethestudent’sEFC.Theautomaticallyassessedmodelisusedwhenthestudentorstudent’sfamilyfiledanadjustedgrossincomeof$20,000orlessontheir1040Aor1040EZ.Ifthesecriteriahavebeenmet,thestudent’sEFCis$0.00,whichqualifiesthemforthemaximumFederalPellGrantof$5,645perschoolyear.4–7Despitefinancialassistance,attendingschoolcanstillbedifficulttoafford.In‐statetuitionforGeorgiaresidentsis$260perregisteredcredithourplus$312inmandatorystudentfeesperregisteredcredithour.Outofstatetuitionis$867perregisteredcredithourplus$312in
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mandatorystudentfeesperregisteredcredithour.Forafulltimeundergraduatescheduleof12credithours,aGeorgiaresidentwouldowe$4,184,andanoutofstateresidentwouldowe$11,468.Ifstudentsliveoncampus,housingcanrangefrom$2,600to$5,600persemester.Ifstudentsliveincampushousing,itismandatorytheyhaveamealplan,whichcosts$3692persemester.Thisdoesnotincludethecostofbooks,schoolsupplies,etc.However,themaximumamountofstudentaidawardedfromthePellGrantisonly$5,645peracademicyear.4–7Withinsufficientfinancialaidassistanceandincreasedtimespentearningadegree,studentscanbeovercomebyfinancialburdens,andnofinancialconstraintismoredauntingthanfoodinsecurity.Astudenttryingtomeetthechallengesofanacademicenvironmentwhilehungry,andwithoutanadequateamountofnourishment,facestremendousobstacles.ThisisthetypeofstudentthefoodpantryatGSUwouldserve.AssuranceofadequatenutritionresonatesasaproblemwithintheGSUcommunity.WefirstconductedasurveyofGSUstudents(n=634,confidencelevel(CL)=95percent)toassesstheneedforafoodpantryoncampus.Throughthisuniversityapprovedsurvey,98GSUstudents(15percent)indicatedtheirbasicfinancialandnutritionalneedsarenotbeingmetand235GSUstudents(37percent)didnoteatadequatelyduetolackofaccesstoasufficientamountoffood.Duringthe2012‐2013academicyear,32,087studentswereattendingGSU.1Thattotals4,813studentswhohaveaneedforfoodassistance.Infact,68percentofstudentssurveyedsaidtheywouldutilizeafoodpantryand67percentwouldpreferafoodpantryoncampus.OurfindingsindicatethatGSUstudentshaveaneedandadesireforafoodpantryoncampus.Figure1belowillustratesstudentneedbasedonsurveyresults.Figure1.SummaryofGSUEmploymentandNeeds
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Universitiesaroundthecountryhaverespondedtotheissueoffoodinsecuritywithcampusfoodpantries.Throughinterviewswedeterminedotherurbanuniversitieswithsimilarsocio‐economicdemographicstoGSUhavesuccessfullyprovidedshorttermassistancetostudentsinneed.ThisreinforcestheneedforGSUtoreplicatesuchventuresinordertoremainonthecompetitiveforefrontofurbanuniversities.ThesefindingshavepromptedourproposalforopeningafoodpantryatGSU.Ourextensiveresearchintootherinstitutionswithsuccessfulfoodpantries,combinedwithoursurveyedknowledgeofthecurrentneedsofourstudentbody,haveallowedustoconstructastrategic,detailedandorganizedplantoinitiateandoperateasuccessfulandsupportivefoodpantryontheGSUcampus.WeproposetoinstituteanoncampusfoodpantrythatwillhelptoalleviatetheburdenoffoodinsecurityandincreasetheproductivityofGSUstudents.
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MissionStatementThemissionofthisbusinessplanistoestablishafoodpantryatGSUtodistributefoodtostudentstoalleviatestressassociatedwithshorttermfoodinsecurityandotherfinancialconstraintsinordertoeffectivelyreducehungerandsupporteducationalsuccess.
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Goals
1. EstablishjointventureswithGSUstudentorganizationstosupporttheoperations,managementandstaffingofthefoodpantry.
2. CreateadonationnetworkoflocalorganizationsandretailersinAtlantaaswellaswithGSUclubs,teamsandstudentorganizations.
3. EffectivelydistributeemergencyfoodsuppliestoGSUstudentsinneedinordertoeffectivelyalleviatestudents’shorttermfoodinsecuritywiththeanticipatedoutcomeofincreasinggraduationrates.
4. Increasestudentandcommunityawarenessofthefoodpantrytoincreasestudentusageanddonations.
5. ProvideGSUwithadditionalstudentservicesthatincreasetheschool’scompetitiveadvantagewithcomparableurbanuniversitiesofitskind.
Objectives
1. Secureanoncampuslocationforthefoodpantry’sstorage,distributionandoperations.2. EstablishtheGSUNutritionStudentNetwork(NSN)asleadersofthefoodpantry,
overseeingmanagementandcoordinatingoperations.3. CreateanetworkofGSUstudentorganizationsandvolunteerstosupporttheNSNwithfood
pantrycollectionsandoperations.4. Acquire$3,248indonationsfromGSUstudents,facultyandstaffaswellaslocal
organizationstostartupfoodpantry.5. Collectanaverageof300poundsoffoodmonthly,includingcannedvegetables,soups,
boxedpasta,peanutbutter,crackersandothernon‐perishableitems.Increasecollectionby5percenteachyear.a. Initiallyprovidefor25students,3mealsadayfor3days.b. Estimatedat1.3lb/mealx3meals/dayx3days=12lb/personx25students=300lb
6. ProvideemergencyfoodsuppliesforGSUstudentswithlossofaccesstofoodbyestablishingasinglepointofpickupforpre‐packagedgrocerybags.BagswillbedistributedbyvolunteerstostudentswithastudentIDupto2timespermonth.
7. Promoteawarenessofthefoodpantry’savailabilityforGSUstudentsthroughtheGSUwebsite,socialnetworks,GSUstudenthandbook,healthandcounselingcenter,schoolnewspaper,wordofmouthandpostersaroundcampus.
8. Establishauser‐friendlywebsiteforthefoodpantrythatprovidesinformationaboutfoodpantryaccessandusage,volunteeropportunitiesanddonationinformation.1
9. Proposesponsorshipbyalargefoodcompany,i.e.Sysco,Sodexo,Aramark,USFoods,etc.,inexchangefornamingrightsorother.
1TheNSNcancreateawebsiteforthefoodpantryatGSUthroughtheOrgSyncwebsite.AnyGSUstudentorganizationcanutilizeOrgSync.comtosetupawebsiteonbehalfoftheirorganization.OrgSync.comengagestheuniversitycommunitybyconnectingstudentstoGSUclubsandorganizations.Foradditionalinformationcontact:MistyMcDonald,AssistantDeanofStudents,[email protected].
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ProposalProblemStatementGSUhasapopulationofstudentsthatareexperiencingfoodinsecurity.Currently,thereisnocampusoruniversitysupportforprovidingshorttermrelief.ProposedSolutionWeproposetoestablishanoncampusfoodpantry,alignastudentorganizationtomanageandoperatethefoodpantryandcreateacommunitynetworktoprovidedonationsandvolunteersupport.Thisbusinessplanoutlinesastrategyforasuccessfulfoodpantry,whichwilleffectivelydistributefoodsuppliestoGSUstudentsonanas‐neededbasis.Specifically,theNSNwillbethecampusgroupoverseeingpantryoperations.Thisendeavorincludesestablishingajointventurewithstudentorganizationstooperate,manageandstaffthefoodpantryandcreatingacommunitydonationnetworkcomprisedofGSUclubsandorganizationsandAtlantaretailersandassociations.ThisplanalsoaimstoincreaseawarenessofthefoodpantryamongGSUstudentsandlocalcommunitygroupstooptimizestudentusageandcommunitydonations.
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DescriptionofServicesAneedforthepantrywasdeterminedbytheGSUstudentsurvey,whichfound68percentofrespondentswouldvisitafoodpantry.Whileprovidingcriticalfoodassistanceservicestostudentsexperiencingshorttermfoodinsecurity,weanticipateanoutcomeofincreasedacademicsuccess.8Thisbusinessplanoutlinesourstrategyforasuccessfulfoodpantry,whichwilleffectivelymeetthesestudents’immediateneedsbysupplyingemergencyfoodpackages.Thisendeavorincludes:
● Establishingajointventurewithstudentorganizationstooperate,manageandstaffthefoodpantry
● CreatingacommunitydonationandsupportnetworkcomprisedofAtlantaretailersandassociationsandGSUclubsandorganizations
● IncreasingawarenessofthefoodpantryamongGSUstudentsandlocalcommunitygroupstoincreasestudentusageandcommunitydonations
AlocationontheGSUcampuswillallowthepantrytofunctionasacentralreceptacleforfooddonations,storage,assemblyandfooddistribution.TheproposeddaysandtimesforthepantrytobeopenareWednesday,ThursdayandFriday8:00amto12:00pmandinaccordancewiththeGSUacademiccalendar.Thehoursanddaysmayvaryeachsemesterdependinguponavailabilityofstudentvolunteers.Studentsmayvisitthepantryamaximumofonceperweekandnomorethantwicepermonth.IndividualswillbegreetedbyfoodpantryvolunteersandhavetheirstudentstatusverifiedwithaGSUPantherID.Studentswillberequiredtofilloutabriefapplicationtoassesstheirneeds,whatcookingdevicestheyhaveaccesstoandsomebasicdemographicinformation.ThisinformationwillprovideGSUadministrationwithdataonthevolumeofutilizationofthecampusfoodpantry,descriptorsofstudentswhousethepantry,andoutcomesofpantryusage.Thedatacanalsobeusedtoindicatetheneed,whensolicitingcontributionsfromdonors.StudentswillalsobeaskedtosignaliabilitywaiverexemptinganylegalactiontowardsGSUandthefoodpantry.Allresponsibilityforanyillness,bothfinanciallyandclinically,fallstothestudent.(SeeAppendixAforSampleStudentandVolunteerApplicationandWaiver)GSU’sofficeofLegalAffairswasprovidedwithaseriesofwaiverformsfromotherinstitutions.2TheyprovidedfeedbackonthecontentfortheformspresentedinAppendixA.Duetolegalities,GSUcannotownoroperatethefoodpantry.Therefore,thepantrywillbemarketedas“theFoodPantryatGSU”insteadof“GSU’sfoodpantry.”Additionally,GSUemployeesarestateemployees,whocannotvolunteertheirtimeduringdesignatedworkhours.Asaresult,studentorganizationswilloperatethepantry.Oncethepaperworkhasbeencompleted,pantrypersonnelwilllogthestudent’svisitandgivethestudentapre‐preparedsupplybagofnonperishablefooditemssuchaspeanutbutter,drycereals, 2ApprovalofwaiverscameaboutthroughcommunicationwithNicoleJohnson,SeniorCoordinatorofStudentAssistanceandJeannieBarrett,AssociateLegalAdvisortotheGSUPresident.
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pastas,pastasauce,cannedsoups,vegetablesortunafish.Thecontentsmayvarydependingonthepantry'scurrentinventory.Directionstoaccessfurtherinformationonlong‐termfoodassistanceservices,suchastheAtlantaCommunityFoodBank,SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP)andWomen,InfantsandChildren(WIC)willbeincludedineachbagtohelpstudentswhoseneedsarebeyondthescopeofthepantry.(SeeAppendixBforFoodAssistanceResourcesFlyer)TheNSNhasagreedtooverseeingandcoordinatingthepantry’sdailyoperations,promotingfooddonations,accountingforinventoryandcoordinatingvolunteerand/orstaffschedules.Specificfoodpantryjobdescriptionsinclude:(SeeAppendixCforSampleVolunteerGuidelines)
● Trainingtobeconductedwithstaffandvolunteersasnecessary● Receiveandrecordfoodsdonatedtothefoodpantry,includingpickingupfoodfromdonors
asnecessary● Bagfooditemsintopackages/bagsforrecipients● Recordandtrackvisitsinacomputerdatabaseandgeneratemonthlyvisitorreports● Assistotherfoodbankpersonnel/volunteerswithmaintenanceandcleanlinessoffood
pantryandallassociatedequipment● Sortandstockfooditemsbyexpirationdate,sooldestitemswillbeusedfirst● Stockandmaintainshelvesforefficientdistribution● Conductinventoriesasneeded● Answerphonesandprovidegeneralinformationtocallers● Provideinformationtoorganizationsfortheiruseinfooddrivepromotion● Assistwithdirecting,supervisingandinstructionofcommunityvolunteersatthefoodbank● Performanyotherappropriatedutiesthatthedirector,designatedbytheNSN,mayrequire
toensureharmoniousandefficientoperationofthefoodpantrysystemPantryvolunteerswillneedthefollowingskills:
● Willingnesstoworkaspartofateam–flexibilityandacandoattitude.● Basiccomputerskills.● Abilitytoliftandorganizeboxesandcans.● Validdriver’slicenseforvolunteerspickingupdonationsfromoffcampusorganizations● Interpersonalskillsandrespectforstudentsinneed.
Asstudentfrequencyandawarenessofthefoodpantryrisesandmorestudentorganizationsbecomeinvolved,thebusinesshoursofthepantrywillgraduallyexpand.PossiblestudentorganizationsthathaveshowntheirsupportforthepantryincludeGreekLifeandHandsonAtlantaChapter,whosestudentmembersfocusongivingbacktotheirfellowstudentsandcommunity.(SeeAppendixDforListofPotentialVolunteerOrganizations)Inadditiontostudentsupport,GSUfacultyandstaffarealsosupportiveofthepantry.AfacultyandstaffsurveywascreatedtogaugetheleveloffoodpantryinvolvementandassistancethatcouldbeanticipatedfromGSUemployees.(SeeAppendixEforSampleofFacultySurvey)DuringFall
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Semester2012,96employeescompletedaninequestionsurveythatwasadministeredinperson.Themajorityofresponseswerefromattendeesatacampusemployeehealthbenefitsfair.Sixty‐fourpercentofrespondentsstatedthattheywouldbeverylikelytodonatenon‐perishablefooditemstoastudent‐runfoodpantry,while61percentofrespondentsstatedtheywouldbewillingtoprovideamonetarydonation.Forty‐fivepercentofthosewhoindicatedtheywoulddonatemonetarilysaidtheywoulddosoonceasemester.Overhalfofrespondentswouldbelikelytovolunteertheirtime,with63percentlikelytodosomultipletimesayear.Ourneedssurvey(n=634,CL=95percent)assessedthat67percentofGSUstudentswouldpreferafoodpantrythatislocatedoncampus.Itwillfunctionasafooddistributionlocation,aswellasacentralreceptacleandstorageareaforcommunitydonations.Currently,thereisnotaconfirmedspaceforthepantryoncampus.However,therearepotentiallocationsoncampustohostthepantry.Attemptstosecuretheselocations,followingGSUprotocolhavebeenmade,butwithnosuccess.Securingapermanenthomeforthepantryisadesiredoutcomeofthisbusinessplan.
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MarketAnalysisAthoroughanalysiswasconductedtoassesstheneedforastudentfoodpantryatGSUandtoevaluatethecurrentfoodpantrymarketplaceatothercomparableurbanuniversities.NeedsAssessmentAuniversityapprovedsurveywassubmittedtoGSUstudents,thetargetaudience,toassessaneedforacampusfoodpantrybetweenFebruaryandAprilof2013.GSUDepartmentofNutritionCohortXIIstudentsdistributedthesurveyselectronicallyusingkwiksurveys.com,afree,onlinesurveyadministrator.Participantswereaskedtovisitthesiteusingtheaddressbit.ly/GSUsurvey,ortotakeitinpersonusingacomputertablet.Flyerswerepostedaroundcampusindesignatedareaswiththewebsiteandinformationpertainingtothesurvey.MostparticipantswereapproachedbyoneoftheNutritionCoordinatedProgramgraduatestudentsandaskediftheywerewillingtotakethesurveybytablet;allhadtheopportunitytodecline.Uponcompletion,eachstudentcouldsubmitthefinishedsurveyviaemailforachancetowina$50visagiftcertificate.Intotal,wereceived634responses,whichwasmorethanenoughtomeettherequirementsforaconfidencelevelsetat95percent(p<0.05).Datawerecompiledandorganizedbythesurveyadministratorwebsite,thenexportedintoaMicrosoftExcelspreadsheet.Missingvariableswerethenre‐codedandthedatawereanalyzedusingSPSS18.0statisticalsoftware.Varioussurveyquestionsaimedtodescribethetargetpopulation.The634respondentstooursurveywerecomprisedof448females(71percent),186males(29percent)andonepersonwhopreferrednottoanswer.Eighty‐fivepercentofrespondentswereundergraduatestudents,15percentweregraduatestudentsandlessthanonepercentofrespondentswereinternationalstudents.Oursurveypopulationreflectedthediversityoftheuniversityandspannedmanyethnicities:42percentWhite,37percentBlackorAfricanAmerican,ninepercentAsianorPacificIslander,sixpercentHispanicandsixpercentother.Figure2illustratesthedemographicresultslistedabove.Figure2.Demographics
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Themajorityofrespondents,532(84percent),hadtheirbasicneedsoffood,waterandsheltermet.However,98respondents(15percent)statedtheirbasicneedswerenotmet.ThissampleestablishesanestimatedpopulationofGSUstudentsthatcouldbenefitfromanoncampusfoodpantry.Abreakdownofthe15percentofrespondentswhostatedtheirbasicneedswerenotmetyieldedsurprisingresults:71respondents(11.3percent)self‐identifiedasbeingemployeddonothavetheirbasicneedsmet.Wedidnotdifferentiatebetweenfull‐timeandpart‐timeemployment,norfull‐timeandpart‐timeenrollmentatGSU.However,thisfindingisinlinewithtrendsacrossthenationoccurringwiththeriseofunderemployedpersonsseekingsomeformofsupplementalnutritionassistance.2,3Anadditional27respondents(4.3percent)self‐identifiedasbeingunemployedwiththeirbasicneedsnotmet.Fourrespondentsdidnotanswerthequestionspertainingtoeitheremploymentorneedsstatus.Basedonachi‐squaredtest(X2(1)=11.102,p<0.001),wefoundthatasignificantdifferenceexistsbetweenthosewhoseneedsaremetandthosewhoseneedsarenotmetwithregardstoemploymentstatus.SeeFigure3foremploymentstatusandneedsstatuscrosstabulationbelow.Figure3.NeedsversusEmploymentCrossTabulation
Wefoundthat235oftherespondents(37percent)indicatedtheydonotalwayseatadequatelyduetoalackofaccesstoenoughfood.Nearly250respondents(39percent)self‐reportedhavingskippedamealatleastonceperweekduetofinancialconstraints.Additionally,59respondents(10.7percent)reportedtheyhaveutilizedtheservicesofafoodpantrywhileenrolledatGSU.Thisisnoteworthybecause57ofthosewhoreportedusingapantry’sserviceswhileenrolledindicatedtheywouldutilizeaGSUfoodpantryifonewereavailable.Impressively,67.6percentofrespondentsstatedtheywoulduseafoodpantrydaily,weeklyormonthlyormultipletimesaweekormonth.Figure4illustratesestimatedfoodpantryusagebyGSUstudentsbasedonsurveyresults.
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Figure4.FrequencyofFoodPantryUsage
ItcanbeassumedthatthisgrouprepresentsapopulationofGSUstudentsthatrequiresupplementalfoodassistancethatafoodpantrywilloffer.Basedonthesefindingsthat15percentofoursamplepopulationself‐identifiedasnothavingtheirbasicfoodneedsmet,weestimatenearly4,800GSUstudentsstruggletomeettheirbasicfoodneeds.CompetitiveAnalysisTovisualizethecurrentfoodpantrymarket,weconductedaComparativeAnalysisSurveywith41public,urbancollegesanduniversitiesacrossthenation.(SeeAppendixFforListofComparativeUniversities)Thismarketanalysisaimedtoassesshowcomparableschoolsaddressfoodinsecuritieswithintheirowncommunityandtheconceptsusedtoinitiateandsustainasuccessfulpantry.ThefouryearuniversitieswithintheUniversitySystemofGeorgia,GSU,KennesawStateUniversity(KSU)andUniversityofGeorgia(UGA),havesimilarstudentpopulationenrollment,withundergraduatestudentenrollmentsof22,333atKSU,24,665atGSUand26,161atUGA.Tuitioncostsarealsogenerallycomparable,howeverslightlyhigheratGSUandUGAversusKSU.Table1belowprovidesatuitionbreakdownateachuniversity.Table1.AverageTuitionBreakdownatGeorgiaUniversitiesPerSemester9–11
University GSU KSU UGA
InstateTuition $7,536 $4,852 $8,028
OutofStateTuition $25,746 $17,128 $26,238
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Amongthethreeschools,thenumberofundergraduatesapplyingforfinancialassistancewas17,319atUGA,17,369atKSUand19,330atGSU.Ofthesestudentsapplyingforfinancialassistance,aremarkable70percentofGSUstudentsdonothavetheirfinancialneedsmet,comparedtoonly34percentofUGAstudentsand11percentofKSUstudents.Inadditiontolimitedfinancialassistancefortuition,studentsencounterothercostlyexpenses,suchaslivinganddiningexpenses.Persemester,thecostofoncampushousingis$7,956atGSU,$5,880atKSUand$5,290atUGA.ForstudentslivingincampushousingatGSU,mealplansaremandatory.UGAdoesnotrequireamealplanforstudentslivingoncampus.Thehighcostofthesemealplans,startingat$1,864persemesteratGSUand$1,877persemesteratUGA,limitsstudents’abilitytoaffordamealplan.Conversely,KSUhasamandatorymealplanrequirementforallenrolledstudents,butprovidesstructuredtierlevelswithcostaslowas$330persemester.(SeeAppendixGforFinancialAidComparisonData)OutofthethreeGeorgiauniversitieslistedabove,GSUranksasoneofthehighesttuitionrates,in‐stateandoutofstate;oneofthehighestmealplancostsandthehighestpercentoftheirstudentsreceivinginsufficientfinancialaid.TocontributetoGSU’scompetitivestanding,anoncampusfoodpantryshouldbeinitiatedjustasKSUandUGAhave.Ofthe41schoolssurveyed,12hadanoperationalfoodpantryavailabletotheirstudents.Inresponsetolimitedfinancialassistanceandfoodinsecurityamongststudentsnationwide,30percentofcomparableschoolshaveestablishedsuccessfulfoodpantriestomeettheneedsoftheirstudents;however,GSUhasyettooffersimilarassistance.TheCompetitiveAnalysisSurveyalsoaimedtogaininsightintohowfoodpantrieshavebeensuccessfullyimplemented.Belowisasummaryofquestionsposedtothe41schoolscompiledwithtakeawayresponsesandhelpfultipscompiled.Howlonghasyourfoodpantrybeenoperational?All12schoolswithfoodpantrieswereestablishedin2009orlater.3
● 2009:PortlandState,UniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngeles,UniversityofCentralFlorida,FloridaStateUniversity
● 2010:UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland● 2011:IowaState,UniversityofGeorgia,UniversityofSouthCarolina‐Upstate,Universityof
WisconsinatStevensPoint● 2013:UniversityofArizona
Whoinitiatedyourfoodpantry?Students,studentorganizationsanddepartmentsinvolvedinstudentaffairswerefoundtobetheprimarypartiesresponsibleforinitiatingfoodpantriesattheirrespectiveschools.SomenotableexceptionswereatKSU,wheretheirfoodpantrywasinitiatedbyaSocialWorkerintheStudent
3KSUandUniversityofUtahhavefoodpantries,butthestartdatewasnotprovided.
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HealthCenterandatFloridaStateUniversitywheretheAssociateDeanofStudentssawaneedandinitiatedthefoodpantry.
● IowaStateUniversity:FoodScienceandHumanNutritionstudents● KennesawStateUniversity:SocialWorkerattheStudentHealthCenter● PortlandStateUniversity:StudentBodyPresident● UniversityofArizona:ResidentialLifeStaff● UniversityofGeorgia:GreekLife● UniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngeles:CommunityProgramsOffice● UniversityofCentralFlorida:StudentUnion● FloridaStateUniversity:AssociateDeanofStudents● UniversityofUtah:Students
Doyoupartnerwithotherorganizations?Althoughsomeofthefoodpantriesoperateindependently,manyuniversitieshavepartneredwithotheruniversitydepartmentsandcommunityorganizationstocollectfooddonations.PortlandStateUniversitynotedthattheywerepursuingacorporatepartnershipwithAramark.
● KennesawStateUniversity:Studentorganizedfooddrives● UniversityofGeorgia:Universityadministration● UniversityofCentralFlorida:HopeHelpsInc.,SecondHarvest● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:DivisionofStudentAffairs● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:Receivesdayoldbreaddeliveries
Whatisyourfoodpantry’sfundingsource?Donationsfromcampussourcesandthelocalcommunityaretheoverwhelmingfundingsourceforthesefoodpantries.Variousfundraisersandfooddrivesalsocontributetothefundingoffoodpantries.KSUisuniqueinthatafractionofstudentfeessupportstheirfoodpantry.AttheUniversityofSouthFlorida‐Lakeland,theirfacultyandstaffarelargelyactiveinfoodpantryoperations.Whatisyourannualbudget?Becauseallofthefoodpantriesprimarilyrelyondonationsfromavarietyofsources,manyschoolsdonotreporthavinganannualbudgetassociatedwiththeirfoodpantry.ThetwoexceptionstothisweretheUniversityofSouthCarolina‐UpstateandtheUniversityofUtah.USC–Upstatereportedanannualbudgetof$1,000‐$2,000.TheUniversityofUtahreportedanannualbudgetof$1,500in2011‐2012.Theseannualbudgetsstillreliedheavilyondonationsfromvarioussources.Whooperates/managesyourfoodpantry?Students,studentorganizationsanddepartmentsofstudentaffairsaretheprimaryoperatorsandmanagersofthefoodpantries.ThemainexpectationtothisisKSUwherethepantryisoperatedbyauniversitypaidsocialworkerthroughtheKSUStudentHealthCenter.
● IowaStateUniversity:StudentorganizationswithstaffadvisementandfacultymemberfromtheFoodScienceandNutritionCenter
● KennesawStateUniversity:StudentHealthCenterandpaidsocialworker
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● UniversityofArizona:Students● UniversityofCaliforniaatLosAngeles:CommunityProgramsOffice● UniversityofCentralFlorida:Students,volunteers● UniversityofGeorgia:GreekLifeandadvisors● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:DivisionofStudentAffairs● UniversityofWisconsinatStevensPoint:Staffandstudentvolunteers● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:StudentHealthandWellnessProgramstaff● UniversityofUtah:Studentsvolunteerandstaffsupports
Whostaffsthefoodpantry,i.e.paidemployees,volunteers,GRA,etc.?Manypantriesrelyonvolunteersforoperations,buttovaryingdegrees;somerelysolelyonvolunteerswhileothersutilizevolunteersanduniversityemployeesorpaidstudentstohelprunthefoodpantries.TheUniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland,KSU,FloridaStateUniversityandtheUniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstatehavespecificjobdescriptionsfortheirpaidemployees.TheUniversityofCentralFloridaandtheUniversityofUtahprovidemonetarycompensationtostudentsthathelpstaffthefoodpantry.Mostoftheschoolswithpaidstaffmembersalsorelyonvolunteersforpantryoperationsandstaffing.Howmanyweeklyormonthlyvisitors?Thenumberofweeklyandmonthlyvisitorsreportedbythepantriesvariedandwasdependentuponthepantry’shoursofoperationandthespecifiedguidelines.Therangevariedfromasfewassixtotenstudentsperweekupto100studentsperweek.Doesastudentneedtomeeteligibility/needrequirements?Ifyes,whataretheguidelines?Ofalloperatingpantriessurveyed,theprimaryrequirementforastudenttoaccessthefoodpantrywasavalidstudentID.BeyondavalidstudentID,therewerenotanyspecifiedeligibilityorneedrequirements.HowoftenmayastudentutilizetheFP?Thefrequencyoffoodpantryutilizationvariedbyeachuniversity.FrequencyvariedfromonceadaytotwiceamonthduringtheFallandSpringsemestersandoncepermonthintheSummer.TheUniversityofArizonaimplementedapointsysteminwhicheachstudentisallottedacertainnumberofpoints.Fooditemsareassignedapointvalue;therefore,studentsmayvisitthefoodpantryaslongastheyhavepointstocompensate.TheUniversityofCentralFloridausesweightasaguideline;studentsareallowedsixpoundsoffoodorlessperday.Isfoodselectedforthestudent,ordoesthestudent"shop"?Schoolsreportedhavingbothpre‐preparedkits/bagsforstudentsandallowingstudentstoshop,thelatterwasmorecommon.
● PortlandStateUniversity:Shopwithlimittofivenon‐perishables,fivetoiletryitemsandunlimitedperishableitems
● UniversityofArizona:Shop● UniversityofCentralFlorida:Shopwithdailyweightlimit
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● UniversityofGeorgia:Shop● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:Shop● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:Shop● UniversityofUtah:Shop● KennesawStateUniversity:Pre‐packagedKits● FloridaState:Shop
Whatthehoursofoperationtoservestudents?Hoursofoperationvariedbyschoolandweredependentonthelocationofthefoodpantry.Foodpantrieslocatedincampusofficesordepartmentsweretypicallyopenaroundnormalbusinesshoursof9:00amto5:00pm.However,thetotalamountoftimethepantrieswereopenvariedconsiderably.TheUniversityofArizona’spantryisopenonedaypermonthforthreehours,whilesomewereopenuptofivedaysperweek.Theaveragehoursofoperationtotaledtwodaysperweek.Whatarethehoursofoperationtoacceptdonations?Donationswereusuallyacceptedduringthehoursofoperation.Manyschoolsreportedutilizingfoodbinslocatedaroundcampus,whichwerealwaysavailableasdonationdropoffpoints.Thesourceofdonationsvariedbyschool,forexampleseveralschoolsreportedacceptingdayoldbreaddonations.Doyoupickupyourdonationsoraretheydelivered?Mostschoolsreportedhavingdonationsdroppedoffatthefoodpantryorinfooddonationbinslocatedoncampus.Volunteerswereprimarilyresponsibleforpickingupdonationsoffsite.Doyouhaveanindividualdedicatedtosecuringdonations?Fourschoolsreportedhavinganindividual,generallyafoodpantrydirectororcoordinator,dedicatedtosecuringfoodpantrydonations.Whatisthesourceofyourcontributions?Contributionsprimarilycamefromdonations.Reportedly,donationscamefromavarietyofsourcesincluding:studentorganizations,fooddrives,fundraisers,communitymembersandalumni.
● UniversityofCentralFlorida:Campuscommunity,includingfaculty,students,staffandalumni
● UniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland:Donationsfromvarioussources:students,faculty,staff,USFFoundationFundandPaneradayoldbread
● UniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstate:Donations,somefromnonprofitorganizations● PortlandStateUniversity:Studentsandcommunitymembers● KennesawStateUniversity:Studentsorganizations,communitypartners● FloridaStateUniversity:Students,studentorganizations,parents
Howdoyousolicitcontributions?
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Variousmethodsofsolicitingcontributionsforthefoodpantrywerereported.Somemethodsincluded:socialmedia,wordofmouth,websites,campusflyers,informationinFreshmanResourcematerials,emailsandfooddrives.PortlandStateUniversitydidnotreporttheuseofcampusmedia.UGAutilizedtheiruniversitypresidenttosolicitdonations,whichwasauniqueavenue.Howdoyoumarket/makethefoodpantryknowntostudents?Marketingtacticsincluded:Postersaroundcampus,wordofmouth,adsintheschoolnewspaper,Facebook,websites,residentialstaffandstudentleaders.Doyoustockfreshfoodsornon‐perishablesonly?Themajorityofschoolsreportedstockingnon‐perishablefoodsduetoeaseoftransportandfoodsafetyconcerns.TheexceptionwastheUniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakelandwhoofferednon‐perishablesandalimitedamountofrefrigerateditems.Doyoustockpersonalhygieneproducts,i.e.toothpaste,etc.?Sevenschoolsreportedofferingpersonalhygieneproducts.TheUniversityofUtahandtheUniversityofSouthFlorida–Lakeland’shygieneofferingswerebasedondonationsandavailabilityoftheseitemswaslimited.TheUniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstatereportedthatthisofferingwasverypopularamongtheirstudents.Doyoustockpapergoods,i.e.paperplates,bowls,plasticware,etc.?Fewschoolsreportedstockingpapergoods,asavailabilityisdependentupondonations.Doesyourcampusdininghallcontributeinanywaytoyourfoodpantry?TheUniversityofSouthCarolina–Upstatewastheonlyschoolwhosepantryreceivessupportfromthecampusdininghall.TheUniversityofUtah’scampusdininghalloccasionallydonatesdayoldbreadtothefoodpantry.Doyoupurchasebags/boxesormuststudentsbringtheirownwhentheypickup?Schoolsreporteddonationsofbagandboxesorstudentsbringingtheirownparcels.Oneschoolreportedpurchasingbagsforstudentsfrommonetarydonations.Whatequipmentdoyouutilize,i.e.refrigeration,shelving/cabinetry,computerforinventory,officesupplies,etc.andhowisthisequipmentfunded?Shelvingunitswerethemainpiecesofequipmentused.Mostfoodpantryequipmentincludeddonateditems,suchascomputers.Whatinventory/trackingsystemdoyouuse?Someinventory/trackingitemsreportedincluded:Googledocswithabarcodesystem,signedwaiversandobservationalmeans.Whereoncampusisyourfoodpantrylocated?Alltwelvefoodpantriesareatalocationoncampus.
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MarketingPlanThegoalofthismarketingplanistoincreaseawareness,visibilityanddriveparticipationforthefoodpantryatGSU.Theimplementationandsuccesswillrequireamulti‐prongedapproachtoreachtheGSUcommunityandsurroundingareas.Wewillfocusourmessaginginthreeparts:1)GSUstudents,2)GSUcommunityand3)Outsidecommunitysources.Tosustainthepantry’soperations,theNSNwillcontinuetomarkettostudentsinneed,whilestrivingtosolicitdonationsandsecurevolunteersasstaff.1. GSUStudentsTheprimaryaudienceforthefoodpantryareGSUstudentsthatarefoodinsecure,experiencingfinancialconstraintsorareinemergencysituations.Toalignwiththistargetmarket,whichwasidentifiedusingthestudentsurvey,thepreliminarypromotionalmaterialswillbetailoredspecificallytostudentsinneed.(SeeAppendixHforPromotionalMaterials)Ultimately,weforeseethisaudiencewillgenerateatwo‐foldmessage,onethatgeneratestraffictothepantryandonethatraisesawarenessforneededdonations.Message:Inafriendlyandconfidentialmanner,thefoodpantryatGSUprovidesfreenon‐perishablegroceriestostudentsinneedtorelieveshorttermfoodinsecurity,sothesestudentscanfocusontheireducationalgoals.MethodsforreachingGSUstudentbody:
● Distributebrochurestoincomingfreshmanatorientation● UniversityHousing
Trainresidentassistantstoreinforcethemessage,“adequatenutritionallowsforreachingeducationalgoals,”anddistributefoodpantryinformationduringhallmeetingsortostudentsinneed
● Placepostersand/orflyersinappointedareasthroughoutcampuspromotingthefoodpantry Bulletinboards,bathrooms,library,diningareas,etc.
● ProvideinformationtostudentsthroughEnrollmentServices,whichwillbeaccessibleasstudentsregisterforcourses,theOfficeofFinancialAidandStudentAccounts
● Includethefoodpantrywithinthe“students”dropdownmenuinthetopnavigationofwww.gsu.edu Linktofoodpantryinformationsuchashours,location,formsandpantrylogistics
● CreateaFacebookpagetokeepstudentsinformedaboutpantryinformationandevents● Campuswideemailblaststocreateawarenessofthepantry● PartneringwithTheOfficeofEmployeeDevelopmentandWellnessServicestoobtain
nutritionandwellnesshandoutsanddistributefoodpantrybrochures● AdvertiseandincludeinformationaboutthepantrythroughavenuesattheGeorgiaState
StudentMediaDepartment WRAS‐Atlanta‐campusradiostation TheSignal‐campusnewspaper
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GSTV‐campustelevisionstation,whichbroadcaststoUniversityhousingonChannel91&online
● PartnerwithDirectorofPsychologicalandHealthServicestoreferstudentsinneedtothefoodpantry CounselingCenter StudentHealthPromotions StudentHealthClinic CounselingandTestingCenter
o Contact:JillLee‐Barber2. GSUCommunity,FacultyandStaffThesecondaryaudienceincludesGSUstudentswithoutfoodinsecurity,studentorganizations,facultyandstaffwillingtosupportthepantrythroughdonatingfoodorvolunteeringtime.Weanticipatethatspecificallymarketingtothesegroupscanincreasepantrysupportoffooddonations,volunteeringandpartnerships.TheGSUcommunityisanimportantaudiencebecausetheybridgeagaptoreachingGSUasawhole,aswellasothercommunities.Bydonatingandvolunteering,thesegroupscanhelpbringawarenesstothefoodpantry’sservicesandneeds.(SeeAppendixIforListofPotentialResourceOrganizations)Message:Hungerhasdifferentfaces.ManyGSUstudentsexperienceshorttermfoodinsecurity.PleaselendahandbyvolunteeringyourtimeormakingdonationstothefoodpantryatGSU.
A. Methodsforreachingpantrydonations:● PartnerwiththeNSNfortheoperationofthefoodpantry,includingcoordinating
acceptanceofdonations● Placedonationbinsatlocationsthroughoutcampus
Universityhousing,departmentoffices,UniversityCenter,StudentRecreationCenter,etc.
● Placepostersand/orflyersinappointedareasthroughouttheschooladvertisingneedfordonations
● CreateablogandquarterlypieceinTheSignalprovidingupdates,newsofthepantryandimportanceofmeetingnutritionalneedsofthestudentbodyandhowthepantrycanhelp
● PartneringwiththeOfficeofCivicEngagementtocollaboratewithstudentorganizationstohostfooddrives Contacts:LovellLemonsandJenniferBodnar
● PartneringwithCounselingandTestingCenter,StudentHealthClinicandStudentHealthPromotionstohostfooddrivesandserveasadistributorofpre‐preparedemergencyfoodsupplies Contact:JillLee‐Barber
● Partneringwithstudentrunorganizationsandfacultydepartmentsforfoodcollection GSUsportsteams GSUclubs PanHellenicCouncil
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GreekLife BaptistStudentUnion
● RequestinclusiontotheGSUCampusCampaignFundthatprovidescharitablegivingfromGSUfaculty
● Coordinatedonationdrivesduringon‐campusevents Footballgames,basketballgamesandothersportingevents,intramuralgames,Greek
events,etc.● UtilizeaFacebookpagetosharepantrynewsandsolicitmostneededdonations● Createcampuswideemailblaststopromotetheneedforfoodcollection● AdvertisedonationopportunitiesthroughavenuesattheGeorgiaStateStudentMedia
Department WRAS‐Atlanta‐campusradiostation TheSignal‐campusnewspaper GSTV‐campustelevisionstation,whichbroadcaststoUniversityhousingonChannel
91andonline
B. Methodsforreachingpantryvolunteers:● EstablishingtheNSN’soperationofthefoodpantry,includingtheorganizationofpantry
volunteers● PartneringwiththeOfficeofCivicEngagementtobuildavolunteernetworkwithstudent
organizations● Partnerwithstudentrunorganizationsandfacultyforvolunteersupport● Placepostersand/orflyersinappointedareasthroughouttheschooladvertisingtheneed
forvolunteers● CreateablogandaquarterlynewsletterinTheSignalprovidingupdates,newsofthepantry
andimportanceofmeetingnutritionalneedsofthestudentbody● Utilizegsu.orgsync.comtocreateanorganizationalpageforcoordinationofvolunteers● Positionalinktothefoodpantrywithinthedropdownmenuinthetopnavigationof
www.gsu.edu Linktofoodpantryinformationsuchasvolunteerhours,location,volunteer
instructionsandhandbook,pantrylogisticsandhowtobecomeavolunteer● UtilizeaFacebookpagetoadvertiseneedforvolunteersandorganizevolunteerevents● Createcampuswideemailblaststopromotetheneedforvolunteerassistance● SolicitvolunteerparticipationthroughavenuesattheGeorgiaStateStudentMedia
Department3. OutsideCommunitySourcesInadditiontotheGSUcommunity,volunteersupportfromsurroundingcommunitychurches,retailersandgrocersisimperativeforthelongevityofthefoodpantry.Thissupportinoperationsanddonationswillhelpthepantrytoexpandandreachmorestudents.Promotionalmessageswilltargetoffcampusgroupssuchasserviceorientedorganizations,retailersandfooddistributorsintheimmediatesurroundingcommunity,withtheintenttosecurecommunitybacking.Material
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preparationandpresentationofdigitalfoodinsecuritydatawillbecreatedwiththegoalofprovidingvaluableresourceswhensolicitingcorporatedonationsandsponsorships.Message:Hungerhasdifferentfaces.Manyuniversitystudentsinyourcommunityexperienceshorttermfoodinsecurity.PleaselendahandbyvolunteeringyourtimeormakingdonationstothefoodpantryatGSU.Methodsforreachingoutsidesources:
● Partnerwithfooddistributors,retailers,manufacturers,suppliersandcommunitygroupsforfooddonations
● Contactsurroundingbanksandcreditunionsforaid● Placedonationbinsatlocalpartnerlocations● Createablogorquarterlynewsletterstopartners,donatingorganizationsandthose
providingvolunteersthatprovideupdatesonpantrystatus,participationnumbers,inventoryneeds,etc.
● Blastemailstolocalpartnersinordertocontinueawarenessandkeepupdatedonneedfordonationsandvolunteers.
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FinancialPlanTheGSUfoodpantrywilloperateasanot‐for‐profitentity.Theoverallfinancialplanforoperationandgrowthisdependentupondonatedresources.ThefoodpantrywillbuildfundingsupportfromGSUstudents,faculty,staff,andorganizations,aswellaslocalbusinessesandprivatedonorsinthecommunity.Itisestimatedthreeyearswillbeneededforsourcefundingtobecomestrongenoughtoexpandtheprogrambeyondstartup.Everyopportunitywillbeseizedtoacceleratetheacquisitionofappropriatedonationsandfacilitatesuccessoncedonationsareobtained.Othersuccessfulpantriesnationwideoperatesuccessfullywithasimilarmodel.Inrelationtothefoodpantry,themostimportantindicatorforsuccessisinventoryturnover.Theprimaryexpendituresfortheprogramarefortheadministrativecostandmarketingmaterials.Sitecostsandinventorywillbecompletelydonated.Thisfinancialplandependsonkeyunderlyingassumptions,whichare:
● Weassumeaslow‐growtheconomy,withoutmajorrecessionthatmightaffectbothdonationinfluxandovertaxationofresources.
● Weassumethattherearenounforeseenchangesinavailabilityofdonations.● WeassumeacontinuedneedforservicesbyGSUstudentpopulation.● Weassumebroadcommunitysupportforfoodpantriesprovidingservicestoindividualsin
need.FinancialRequirementsTheoutlinebelowdetailsresourcesforfundingaswellaspriceestimatesforopeningandoperatingthepantry.
LocationThelocationofthefoodpantryremainstobedetermined.Assecuringapermanenthomeforthepantryisadesiredoutcomeofthisbusinessplan,itisassumedthelocationwillbeontheGSUcampuswithassociatedrent,utilitiesandmaintenancetobesponsoredbytheuniversity.
MarketingThemajorityofmarketingwillbedonethroughfreeelectronicsourcessuchasemails,socialmedia,graphicallydesignedflyersandcampusbroadcasts.Articlesandadvertisementsinthecampusnewspaperwillalsobefreeofcost.Othersourcesformarketingareincludedinthestartupcosts(e.g.signs,markers,paper).Dollarswillbebudgetedonamonthlybasistocovertheseexpenses.LaborTheNSNandvolunteerswilldonatethelaborneededforthepantry.Theworkforcewillbecoordinatedbyapantrydirector,designatedbytheNSN.Therewillnotbepaidpositionsatthepantry,soitemizedlaborhoursarenotprovidedaspartofthefinancialplan.Initialvaluationofthehoursisestimatedat$7,000forthefirstyear.Thisamountconsidersatwomancrew
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operatingtwelvehoursperweekforabout42weekswhenpaidminimumwage.However,thisestimatedlaborcostwillbeeliminatedduetodonatedlabor.InventoryPantryinventoryisnotitemizedbelowaspartofthefinancialplanasinventorywilldependsolelyondonations.Duetoinventorybeingsolelydonated,itisimpracticaltopredictavaluationforoneyearofinventory.ResourcesGSUandAtlantaorganizations(SeeAppendixHforListofPotentialResourceOrganizations)canbeaskedtoprovideoperatingresources,fundingresources,distributionresourcesandinventoryresourcestolowercostsforthefoodpantry,asoutlinedbelow:A. OperatingResourcesGSUInstitutionalcontributions:1. Spaceallotment
GSUPlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeoftheUniversitySenate,sub‐committeeCapitalBudget&SpaceAllocations:ProperprotocolrequiressubmissionofSpaceRequestFormtotheDirectorofFacilitiesPlanning,RussSeagren,[email protected](Initialrequestsubmittedbyouradvisor,CatherineMcCarroll,onOctober9,2013)
2. GSUFacilitiesMaintenance&Operations:Thisdepartmentstrivestomaintainsafeand
efficientbuildingsystemsbyperformingquality,costeffectivemaintenanceandrepairinanenvironmentallyresponsiblemanner Utilities Deadboltandkeylocks Providerecommendationsforinstallationandlongrangeplanningof
organizationalsystems,suchascabinetsandshelvingB. FundingResources
1. GSUCampusCampaignFund:TheGSUCampusCampaignraisesmoneythroughin‐kindgiftsfromfacultyandstaffprograms,initiativesandservicesacrosscampus.
2. NutritionStudentNetworkpetitionforStudentActivityFeemoney
TheGSUStudentActivityFeeOverviewstates:allcharteredstudentorganizations,whosepurposeisnotservedthroughanotherfee,areeligibletoapplyforStudentActivityFeemoney.ThemoneycanberequestedfromtheFeeCouncilChairassociatedwithyourorganization.Eachfeecouncilhasdifferentdeadlinesandprocessesforrequestingandreceivingmoney.12,13
3. Club,team,organizationorfacultyandstaffsponsoredevents
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Galas,hostingspeakers,conferences,bakesales,carwashes,etc. ThesegroupsmightobtainfundingforhostingeventsfromoncampusresourcessuchastheStudentPartnershipFundorfromtheStudentGovernmentAssociation
4. Localchurchesoremployersinthecommunitysponsoringeventsandfooddrives
MethodistChurch5. Corporatedonationsandsponsorships
Kroger,Publix,Wal‐Mart,Target,WholeFoods,FreshMarket,Sodexo,PaneraBread,GeorgiaUnitedCreditUnion
C. DistributionResources
1. ContributedServices‐volunteerlabor NutritionStudentNetwork Faculty GSUSportsteams PanHellenicCouncil GreekLife BaptistStudentUnion
2. SupportServices‐coordinatedbyNSN
Marketing Lobbying Development GeneralAdministration
D. InventoryResources
1. Collectingandmakingbothindividualdonationsandhostingdrivesformassdonations Students Facultyandstaff Organizations Teams Clubs
2. Partnershipwiththefollowing:a. AtlantaCommunityFoodBank(ACFB):ACFBprocuresfoodandgroceriesanddistributestononprofitpartneragenciesservingfamiliesandindividualsin29metroAtlantaandnorthGeorgiacounties.FoodpantriesareamongtheagenciesthatreceiveproductfromACFB.Inturn,thesepartneragenciesprovidefoodandothercriticalresourcesforlow‐incomeGeorgianswhosufferfromhungerandfoodinsecurity.(SeeAppendixJforACFBProductFlowGraph)
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b. Dininghall● Providesaplaceforfundraisingeventsandcannedfooddrives
c. PaneraBread
● Providesaplaceforfundraisingeventsandcannedfooddrives● Programfordonationofdayoldbread
d. Corporatesponsorshipsanddonationsofgiftcardsusefulforgivingtoindividualswithspecialneedsdietitemsdifficultforthepantrytokeepinstock● Kroger,Publix,Wal‐Mart,Target,WholeFoods,FreshMarket
StartupCostsTotalstartupcostsareestimatedtobe$6,243.11.Startupexpensesconsistmostlyofstationery,officesupplies,organization,marketingmaterialsandexpensesassociatedwithopeningofthepantry.Minimalfundswillbeneededtofinancethefirstyearofoperations.ThestartupcostsaretobefinancedbycontributionsanddonationsfromGSUstudents,faculty,staffandtheNSNrequestforstudentfeeallotment.Oncethestartupphaseiscomplete,thefoodpantrywillbesupportedbycontributionsfromGSUstudents,studentorganizations,faculty,staffandcommunitygroups.BelowisalistofitemsnecessarytoopenthefoodpantryatGSU.Dollaramountswereestimatedforeachitemtopredicttotalspendinginpreparationtoopenthepantry.Thelistcreatesastartingpointforwhichdollarscanbebudgetedtoobtainallofthenecessarystartupmaterialsforthepantry.Seetablebelowforitemizedlistofinitialstartupcosts.Table2belowshowsthebreakdownofstartupitemsandtheircostswithoutdonations.Table2.StartupCosts
ExpenseItems Quantity EstimatedCostPerItem EstimatedCost
SiteSelectionandImprovements4
Rent(permonth)5 1 $1,000.00‐$1,500.00 $1,250.00
Utilities–water,electricity,sanitation(permonth)
1 $350.00 $350.00
Internet/Phone(permonth) 1 $80.00 $80.00
4CostestimateswereprovidedbyKennethSladeofAdministrativeServicesforNursingandHealthProfessionalsfortheRobinsonCollegeofBusiness.Estimatesonly–notanexactcostforGSUrent&utilities.5Estimatedpricequoteforan800‐1,000sq.ft.spaceindowntownAtlanta;onlyanaverageestimatesincethereisnodesignatedspaceforthepantry.Variablessuchaslocationandsizeofspacewillaffectthispricequote.ThisrentfeecanbeavoidedthroughtheallotmentofspacebytheSpaceAllocationCommitteetotheNSN.
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PaintingFee(per800‐1000sq.ft.) ‐‐ $600.00 $600.00
Shelving(installed)6 ‐‐ $900‐$1,600.00 $1,250
LockInstallation/Keys 1 $75.00‐$100.00 $87.50
SignforDoor 1 $75.00‐$100.00 $87.50
MarketingMaterials
Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 100 $0.89 $89.00
Banners(6’x2.5’) 4 $68.74 $274.96
EstimatedStartupExpenses $4,068.96
AssetItems Quantity EstimatedCostPerItem EstimatedCost
Stationary,paper,officesupplies
CopyPaper(8count/case) 1 $43.99 $43.99
Pens(12count) 1 $1.99 $1.99
Highlighters(Sharpie12count) 1 $4.99 $4.99
Markers(12count) 1 $9.19 $9.19
Binders(4count) 1 $9.99 $9.99
BinderTabs 4 $1.99 $7.96
Staples(25,000perbox) 1 $5.99 $5.99
Stapler 2 $11.79 $23.58
FileFolders(25count) 2 $14.89 $29.78
LabelMaker 1 $29.99 $29.99
TapeDispenser 1 $4.29 $4.29
Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99
Scissors(3count) 1 $10.99 $10.99
6Averageestimate;variesbynumberofshelvesand/orthedepthofshelves.Free,usedshelvingcanbedonatedfromKrogerorPublix.
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HolePunch 1 $7.97 $7.97
Organization/Distribution
ReusableGroceryBags(10count) 3 $12.99 $38.97
GalvanizedSteelShelves 6 $19.53 $117.18
FoldingTables 2 $49.48 $98.96
FoldingChairs(4perbox) 1 $59.98 $59.98
SafewithLock 1 $75.00 $75.00
CashLockbox 1 $15.79 $15.79
LargeStackableBins(3count) 1 $64.99 $64.99
Dolly/Cart 1 $95.99 $95.99
LargePlasticContainers(4count) 1 $16.29 $16.29
FilingCabinet 1 $79.99 $79.99
Technology
DellLaptop 1 $498.00 $498.00
QuickbooksSoftware2014 1 $169.95 $169.95
LaserPrinter 1 $79.99 $79.99
TonerCartridge,HighYield 2 $46.98 $93.96
BarcodeReader 1 $49.99 $49.99
EstimatedStartupAssets $1,765.72
Sub‐TotalEstimatedStartupCosts $5,834.68
EstimatedSalesTax(7%) $408.43
TotalEstimatedStartupCosts $6,243.11
StartupCostReductionThegoaltoachievespaceallotmentbytheGSUCapitolBudgetsandSpaceAllocationCommitteewouldeliminate$1,680.00instartupcosts,whichincluderent,utilitiesandinternet.Onceaspaceisacquired,adetailedplantorenovatethespacecanbecreatedandmoreaccurateestimatescan
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beprovided.Additionally,anyminorcosmeticimprovementstothespacewillbehelduntilsufficientpledgesordonatedmaterialscanbeacquired.Itisalsoimportanttoconsiderthatdonatedandgentlyuseditemscansignificantlylowerstartupcosts.Forexample,acquiringfoldingtables,chairsandofficesuppliesfromlocalretailers,churchesorGoodwillcansaveasignificantamountofmoney.ShelvingdonationsfromKroger,Publixorotherlocalretailerscaneliminate$1,250.00ormoreinstartupfunds.ArefurbishedcomputerinstalledwithQuickBookssoftwareprovidedbyGSUwouldalsodecreasestartupcostsby$667.95.Additionally,Staples,FedExOfficeorothercopyservicecentercouldbeaskedtosponsorproductionofthebannersandadvertisingflyersinexchangeforlogoplacement.Thiswouldsaveanadditional$363.96beforetax.Combined,thesetacticscouldsaveupwardsof$2.799beforetaxes,reducingestimatedstartupcostsbyabouthalfoftheestimatedprojections,or52percent($3,247.74versus$6,243.11).Table3belowdisplaysadjustedstartupcosts,representingthemoneysavedfromthedonationslistedaboveaswellaspotentialdonors.Table3.AdjustedStartupCostswithDonations
ExpenseItems QuantityEstimatedCost
PerItemEstimatedCost
(PotentialDonors)
SiteSelectionandImprovements
Rent(permonth) 1 $1,000.00‐$1,500.00 Donated(GSU)
Utilities–water,electricity,sanitation(permonth)
1 $350.00 Donated(GSU)
Internet/Phone(permonth) 1 $80.00 Donated(GSU)
PaintingFee(per800‐1000sq.ft.) ‐‐ $600.00 $600.00
Shelving(installed) ‐‐ $900‐$1,600.00 $1,250.00
LockInstallation/Keys 1 $75.00‐$100.00 $87.50
SignforDoor 1 $75.00‐$100.00 Donated(GSU)
MarketingMaterials
Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 100 $0.89Donated
(Staples,FedEx)
Banners(6’x2.5’) 4 $68.74Donated
(Staples,FedEx)
AdjustedStartupExpenses $1,937.50
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AssetItems QuantityEstimatedCostPer
ItemEstimatedCost
Stationary,paper,officesupplies
CopyPaper(8count/case) 1 $43.99 $43.99
Pens(12count) 1 $1.99 $1.99
Highlighters(Sharpie12count) 1 $4.99 $4.99
Markers(12count) 1 $9.19 $9.19
Binders(4count) 1 $9.99 $9.99
BinderTabs 4 $1.99 $7.96
Staples(25,000perbox) 1 $5.99 $5.99
Stapler 2 $11.79 $23.58
FileFolders(25count) 2 $14.89 $29.78
LabelMaker 1 $29.99 $29.99
TapeDispenser 1 $4.29 $4.29
Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99
Scissors(3count) 1 $10.99 $10.99
HolePunch 1 $7.97 $7.97
Organization/Distribution
ReusableGroceryBags(10count) 3 $12.99 $38.97
GalvanizedSteelShelves 6 $19.53 $117.18
FoldingTables 2 $49.48 $98.96
FoldingChairs(4perbox) 1 $59.98 $59.98
SafewithLock 1 $75.00 $75.00
CashLockbox 1 $15.79 $15.79
LargeStackableBins(3count) 1 $64.99 $64.99
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Dolly/Cart 1 $95.99 $95.99
LargePlasticContainers(4count) 1 $16.29 $16.29
FilingCabinet 1 $79.99 $79.99
Technology
DellLaptop 1 $498.00 Donated(GSU)
QuickbooksSoftware2014 1 $169.95 Donated(GSU)
LaserPrinter 1 $79.99 $79.99
TonerCartridge,HighYield 2 $46.98 $93.96
BarcodeReader 1 $49.99 $49.99
AdjustedStartupAssets $1,097.77
Sub‐TotalAdjustedStartupCosts $3,035.27
EstimatedSalesTax(7%) $212.47
TotalAdjustedStartupCosts $3,247.74
OngoingOperatingCostsOngoingcostsconsistofitemsneededtosuccessfullyrunthefoodpantryinyear1.Thefollowingitemsarepricedtoprepareforasituationinwhichtheyarenotdonatedtothepantry.Totalestimatedongoingcosts,withoutanydonations,average$22,933peryear.Dollaramountswereestimatedforeachitemtopredicttotalspendinginthefirstyearofoperation.SeeTable4belowforitemizedlistofOperationsCostsforYear1.Table4.OngoingOperatingCostsYear1
ExpenseItems Quantity EstimatedCostPerItem EstimatedCost
SiteSelectionandImprovements
Rent(permonth) 12months $1,250.00 $15,000.00
Utilities(permonth) 12months $350.00 $4,200.00
Internet/Phone(permonth) 12months $80.00 $960.00
Improvements&Maintenance 12months $10.00 $120.00
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MarketingMaterials
Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 400 $0.89 $356.00
DistributionSupplies
ReusableGroceryBags(10count) 5 $12.99 $64.95
OfficeSupplies
CopyPaper(8count/case) 1 $43.99 $43.99
LegalPads(12count) 1 $11.69 $11.69
Stationary(25cards/envelopes) 2 $9.99 $19.98
Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99
Markers(12count) 1 $9.19 $9.19
Pens(12count) 5 $1.99 $9.95
Highlighters(Sharpie12count) 1 $4.99 $4.99
Staples(25,000count) 1 $5.99 $5.99
TonerCartridge,HighYield 12 $46.98 $563.76
LabelMakerTapeRefill 1 $10.99 $10.99
CleaningSupplies
AllPurposeSprayCleaner(32oz) 2 $3.79 $7.58
PaperTowels(12rolls) 2 $11.99 $23.98
Sub‐TotalEstimatedOperatingCosts
$21,433.03
EstimatedSalesTax(7%) $1,500.31
TotalEstimatedOperatingCosts(year)
$22.933.34
OperationsCostReductionOverall,itisestimatedthatoperatingcostperyearcouldbeaslowas$783.33.Thisnumberisinlinewithsimilarconceptpantriesthatreportanannualbudget.Rent,utilities,internet,phone,and
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ongoingrepairsandimprovementstothespacecanbeeliminatedwiththeallotmentofspacetothepantrybyGSU.Thetotalsavingsinongoingoperatingcostswouldbe$21,433beforetaxes,whichis3percentoftheoriginalestimatedoperatingcostsinyear1.Donateditemswillcontinuouslybethebesttacticforkeepingtheongoingoperationalcostsbelowestimation.Forexample,acontinuedcorporatesponsorshipwithacopyservicecenterreducesthecostofmarketingflyersandbrochuresbyanestimated$356.00peryearbeforetax.StaplesorFedExOfficecandonatetheprintingofadvertisingflyersinreturnforfreeadvertisingthroughthefoodpantry.ApartnershipwithPublix,Kroger,Wal‐Martorthelikewouldbebeneficialforthedonationofreusablegrocerybagsoradditionalshelving.Thesecorporationscouldbeapproachedwiththeincentivethattheirlogowouldbeadvertisedinexchangeforexclusiveuseofbagswiththeirlogo,theywouldalsobeservingtobetterthecommunityataverylimitedcosttothecompany.Table5belowreflectstheadjustedongoingoperationscostsforyear1withsavingsfromdonations.Ideally,rent,utilitiesandbasicbuildingmaintenancewillbecontinuouslysponsoredbyGSU.Acampusspacewouldalsoincludebothinternetaccessandalandlinephone,whichwouldbevaluedatabouta$960savingsperyearinoperatingcosts.Ifnecessaryimprovementsarerequired,attemptswouldfirstbemadetosecuredonationsbeforeproceeding.Table5.AdjustedOngoingOperatingCostsYear1withDonations
ExpenseItems QuantityEstimatedCost
PerItemEstimatedCost
(PotentialDonors)
SiteSelectionandImprovements
Rent 12months $1,250.00 Donated(GSU)
Utilities(for12months) 12months $350.00 Donated(GSU)
Internet/Phone 12months $80.00 Donated(GSU)
Improvements&Maintenance 12months $10.00 Donated(GSU)
MarketingMaterials
Flyers(double‐sided,4‐color) 400 $0.89Donated
(Staples,FedEx)
DistributionSupplies
ReusableGroceryBags(10count) 5 $12.99Donated
(Kroger,Publix)
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OfficeSupplies
CopyPaper(8count/case) 1 $43.99 $43.99
LegalPads(12count) 1 $11.69 $11.69
Stationary(25cards/envelopes) 2 $9.99 $19.98
Tape(12pack) 1 $19.99 $19.99
Markers(12count) 1 $9.19 $9.19
Pens(12count) 5 $1.99 $9.95
Highlighters(Sharpie12count) 1 $4.99 $4.99
Staples(25,000count) 1 $5.99 $5.99
TonerCartridge,HighYield 12 $46.98 $563.76
LabelMakerTapeRefill 1 $10.99 $10.99
CleaningSupplies7
AllPurposeSprayCleaner(32oz) 2 $3.79 $7.58
PaperTowels(12rolls) 2 $11.99 $23.98
Sub‐TotalAdjustedOperatingCosts
$732.08
EstimatedSalesTax(7%) $51.25
TotalAdjustedOperatingCosts(year)
$783.33
7Althoughofficeandcleaningsuppliesarenotedasdonateditems,theyareincludedinthisongoingcostbudget.Itisnotlikelythattheseitemscanbecontinuouslysuppliedbydonationsthroughouttheyear,andthereforemayneedtobepurchased.
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ConclusionInsummary,thisbusinessplanhasshownaclearneedforafoodpantryatGSUtohelpstudentsfocusonacademicsinsteadofthestressorsassociatedwithbeinghungry.WiththesupportofGSUandthesurroundingcommunity,thefoodpantrycanoperateatminimalcostandwithoutliabilitytotheuniversity.ToadheretotheGSUDivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan2012‐2017andremaincompetitivewithotherurbanuniversities,weanticipateaspaceforthefoodpantrycanbeprovidedbyGSUsothisfoodpantryinitiativecanbebroughtintoactuality.(SeeAppendixKforDivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan2012‐2017Goal3)
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AppendixA–SampleStudentandVolunteerApplicationandWaiver
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FoodPantryatGSUApplication
FirstTimeApplicationTheinformationprovidedbelowisforadministrativeuseofthefoodpantryatGeorgiaStateUniversity.Allpersonalinformationwillbekeptconfidential.Ethnicity,AgeandGenderareoptionalcategoriesforcompletion.
Forallofthefollowingquestions,yourresponseswillnotexcludeyoufromreceivingaccesstothepantry.
GeneralInformation:FirstName:_____________________________LastName:_______________________________________PantherID:_____________________________GSUE‐MailAddress:____________________________Ethnicity:_______________________________Age:________Gender(circle):MaleFemaleAcademicInformation:Classification(circle): Freshman Sophomore Junior SeniorHowmanyhoursareyouenrolledifyouareastudent?__________________________________Areyouafirstgenerationcollegestudent?________________________________________________Whatisyourmajor/certificate/degreeplan?______________________________________________Whattypeofstudentareyou?(circle): Full‐timestudent Part‐timestudentAreyouaninternationalstudent?(circle): Yes No
HouseholdInformation:Howmanyhoursaweekdoyouwork,ifany?______________________________________________Whatcountydoyoulivein?__________________________________________________________________Whattypeofhousingdoyoucurrentlyhave?(dorm,rent,own,homeless)______________Howmanydependentsdoyouhave,ifany?________________________________________________
Pleaselistages:_______________________________________________________________________Howmanyadultsliveinyourhousehold?______________________________
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Howmanypeopleinyourhouseholdareemployed?__________________DoyouhaveamealplanatGSU?(circle): Yes NoIfyes,whattype?_______________________________________________________________________AreyoucurrentlyonSNAP(SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram)benefits?
(circle): Yes NoIfNO,areyouinterestedinapplyingforSNAPbenefits?(circle): Yes NoDoyouhaveaccesstocookingdevicesinyourhousehold?(circle): Yes No
Ifyes,whattypes?(ex.Microwave,oven,etc.)_______________________________Signature:___________________________________ Date:_______________________________PrintedName:_____________________________________________________________________________
NutritionStudentNetworkCampusFoodPantry‐WaiverandReleaseofLiability
IunderstandthefooddistributedattheNutritionStudentNetwork(NSN)CampusFoodPantryatGeorgiaStateUniversityhasbeendonatedbyvariousoff‐campuspartners,andthatnoneofthepartiesinvolvedinthisprogrammakeanywarrantiesastothequalityofthefoodoritsvalueforanyparticularpurposes.IacknowledgereceiptoffreefoodfromtheNSNCampusFoodPantryisagiftandnotareoccurringobligation.Iherebyassumeallriskrelatedtothisgiftoffoodand,bymysignaturebelow,agreetodefend,holdharmlesstheBoardofRegentsoftheUniversitySystemofGeorgiabyandonbehalfofGeorgiaStateUniversity,theoriginalfooddonors,andtheirofficers,employees,agents,andvolunteers,fromandagainstanyandallclaims,demands,actions,orcausesofactionofanysortonaccountofdamagetopersonalproperty,orpersonalinjuryand/orillness,ordeathwhichmayresultfromanygiftoffoodfromtheNSNCampusFoodPantry.Thisreleaseincludesclaimsbasedonthenegligenceofthelistedparties,butexpresslydoesnotincludeclaimsbasedontheirrecklessandintentionalmisconductorgrossnegligence.IunderstandthatbyagreeingtothisclauseIamreleasingclaimsandgivingupsubstantialrights,includingmyrighttosueregardingthequality,condition,orpackagingofthefood.________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature Date
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AppendixB–FoodAssistanceResourceFlyer
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Food Assistance Resources – Atlanta Area
Atlanta Community Food Bank Agency Locator: Find food assistance in your area using ACFB’s agency locator. You may also email [email protected] or call United Way’s Help Line at 2-1-1 or 404.614.1000.
United Way of Greater Atlanta 2-1-1 Call.Click.Connect: The mission of 2-1-1 Call.Click.Connect from the United Way of Greater Atlanta is to connect people to the assistance they need to address every day challenges of living as well as those that develop during times of community emergencies. This program gives people quick and efficient access resources for food assistance by calling (2-1-1) or by visiting the website, http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org.
To use the website for local resources, follow the step by step directions below: Step 1: A person enters their zip code or selects a city, enters their age, gender and preferred language to get started.
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Step 2: Select Food/Emergency Food Services to the right to continue.
Step 3: Once expanded, the Food/Emergency Food Services selection allows for a narrowing of services.
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Step 4: After selecting the type of service, the database provides a list of options within the area selected.
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AppendixC–SampleVolunteerGuidelinesandSignupSheet
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Student Food Pantry at GSU. Below are General Guidelines for Food Pantry Volunteers. How to Sign Up to Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering at the food pantry, please contact the Nutrition Student Network at <Insert Contact Info>. Volunteer Opportunities Most of our Volunteer Opportunities are “ongoing,” meaning that we need volunteers on a regular basis either year-round or for a full semester. Available volunteer shifts may vary based on food pantry needs and current food pantry operational hours. Listed below are the types of volunteer opportunities that we typically have. Unless otherwise noted, unsupervised volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Any exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteer Food Sorter: These volunteers help with sorting various donated food products. Volunteers sort food into different food categories, check expiration dates, discard damaged product or products otherwise unfit for human consumption and check for recalled items. Volunteers should be able to lift heavy boxes and stand on their feet for an extended period of time.
Clerical and Data Entry Volunteer: Volunteers assist staff members with various clerical tasks including data entry, filing, phone calls, mass mailings and other clerical tasks as needed. Volunteers should have basic computer knowledge and good clerical skills. Minimum age: 18 years old. Nutrition Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to assist the Nutrition Student Network with various materials and marketing in the community. Knowledge of topics related to nutrition is helpful, but not required. Minimum age: 18 years old. General Volunteer: Volunteers assist with a variety of pantry tasks, including sorting products, stocking shelves, assisting customers, cleaning, maintenance and other general duties as needed in the pantry. Special Events Volunteer: Volunteers are periodically needed to both host and help with various special events.
Volunteer Guidelines & Procedures • All volunteers must SIGN IN & SIGN OUT. Please also include your assigned task on the sign-in sheet (example sheet at the end of this document).
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• All volunteers must wear sleeved shirts (no tank tops) and closed toed shoes (no sandals/flip flops). Long hair should be tied back or a hat worn. • Please leave purses, jewelry, cell phones and other valuables at home or locked in your car. The food pantry and GSU will not be responsible for any missing items • No one under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be permitted to volunteer. • Sexual harassment, violence, harassing behavior, or offensive speech will not be tolerated. • Volunteers under the age of 16 are only accepted by special arrangement with the Volunteer Coordinator and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. • Volunteers who are in need of documentation whether for school or for the purpose of fulfilling a court-ordered community service requirement are responsible for maintaining a record of their volunteer hours. Generic timesheets can be signed for those who need them. Court-ordered individuals will be accepted as volunteers at the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator. • All volunteer time must be scheduled. For efficiency and safety reasons, we do not accept walk-in volunteers. You may schedule your volunteer time in person with the Volunteer Coordinator, over the phone or via email. • Parking reimbursement is not provided by the food pantry or GSU to volunteers. Volunteers please take care to avoid parking in permit parking without proper permissions and/or payment. • Participation as a volunteer at the food pantry is completely voluntary. Volunteers may not hold the food pantry or GSU responsible for any accidents or injury. Safety Policies & Procedures • No running, smoking, eating or drinking in the food pantry. • Horseplay, climbing on the equipment or shelving is prohibited and may result in dismissal. • All accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator. • Volunteers must wash their hands before and after handling food items and after visiting the restroom. Volunteers must observe good housekeeping habits. • Please report any safety hazards you see immediately to the Volunteer Coordinator. • Use proper lifting techniques: when lifting heavy objects; use your legs to push upwards, keep your back straight and your body balanced.
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER SIGN-IN SHEET
Date Volunteer Name Time in Time Out Assigned task(s)
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AppendixD–StudentSurvey
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Student Food Pantry Initiative Graduate students in the Department of Nutrition are evaluating the need for a student organization to distribute food to GSU students in need. This survey is conducted by a third party and is completely anonymous, unless you choose to enter the drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card.
1.) Please specify your gender. Male Female Prefer not to answer
2.) In regards to your current student status at GSU, please check ALL that apply:
Undergraduate Graduate International
3.) Please specify your ethnicity.
White Hispanic or Latino Black or African American Native American or American Indian Asian / Pacific Islander Other (please specify): ________________
4.) Which of the following best describes your employment status?
Employed – basic needs ARE met (food, shelter, etc.) Employed – basic needs NOT met Unemployed – basic needs ARE met Unemployed – basic needs NOT met
5.) Please answer the following questions based on past, current or anticipated utilization of
a food pantry:
a) Have you ever used a food pantry while enrolled at Georgia State University or another university?
Yes No
b) Based on location, would you be more likely…
To visit food pantry located On-Campus To visit food pantry located Off-Campus
c) If Georgia State University had a food pantry for GSU students, how often might
you visit this food pantry? Multiple months a year Once per month Once every two weeks
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Once per week 2 or more times per week Daily Never
6.) How often do you not eat adequately because of not having access to enough food?
Never, I always am able to access enough food Daily 1 time per week 2 times per week 3 or more times per week
7.) How often do you find yourself skipping a meal due to financial restraints?
Never, I always am able to afford enough food Daily 1 time per week 2 times per week 3 or more times per week
8.) How many dependents do you have in your household?
No dependents 1 dependent 2 dependents 3+ dependents I am currently living as a dependent in a household
9.) Would you be willing to volunteer at a GSU food pantry as an individual or as part of a
student group? Yes No Unsure
10.) Which of the following items do you have in your home (check all that apply)
Computer Refrigerator Stove Freezer Microwave Internet Cell phone Toaster oven or Hotplate
For more information on the GSU Food Pantry initiative, please contact Leslie Knapp at: [email protected]
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AppendixE–FacultySurvey&FacultySurveyResults
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Cohort XII of the School of Nutrition is evaluating the need for a non-profit organization to distribute food to students in need on a temporary basis. This survey is conducted by a third-party and any information provided will be kept confidential.
1. What college, department or division you currently work for at GSU: 2. What is the likelihood that you would donate non-perishable food items to a GSU food pantry for students and/or faculty?
a. Very likely b. Somewhat likely c. Not very likely d. Never -would not donate
If you answered very likely or somewhat likely, please provide your email address for further information about participation opportunities_____________________.
3. Would you be willing to volunteer your time to a GSU student/faculty food pantry? a. Yes b. No
4. If yes to #3, how often would you be willing to assist in food pantry operations?
a. Weekly b. Monthly c. A few times a year d. Once a year
5. If yes to #3, when would you be willing to participate?
a. During the work day b. After work hours c. On weekends
6. Are you aware of any free space (closet/room) on campus to support food pantry
operations? a. Yes b. No
If yes, please specify the location (building, floor, room number or what it is closest to):
7. How willing would you be to provide a monetary donation to support the food pantry?
a. Very willing b. Somewhat willing c. Unwilling
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8. If you are willing to provide a monetary donation, how often would you contribute? a. Weekly basis b. Monthly basis c. Once a semester d. One time only
9. Would you be willing to encourage students to complete a need assessment survey for a
food pantry initiative in your classroom? a. Yes b. No c. Not a classroom instructor
If you answered yes, please provide your email address for further information about participation opportunities ______________________.
For more information on the GSU food pantry, please contact Leslie Knapp at: [email protected]
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A faculty survey was created to gauge the level of food pantry involvement and assistance that could be anticipated from GSU employees. During Fall Semester 2012, 96 employees completed a 9-question survey (See Appendix) that was administered in person. The majority of responses were from attendees at a campus employee health benefits fair. The breakdown of respondents, in response to Survey Question 1, “What college, department, or division do you currently work for?” was:
Athletics 1 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 4 Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing & Health Professions 18 Central Programs 1 College of Arts & Sciences 17 College of Education 9 Dean of Students 2 Division of Student Affairs 1 Enrollment Services 3 Facilities 3 Financial Affairs 1 Graduation/Enrollment Services 1 Information Systems & Technology 1 Illegible or not complete 7 Institute of Public Health 3 Library 1 Opportunity Development & Diversity Education Planning 1 Organization Development & Consulting Services - ODCS 1 Police 3 Property Control 1 Purchasing 1 Registrar 1 Renovations 5 Revenue, Receivable & Cashiering Services 1 Robinson College of Business 2 Student Accounts 1 Undergraduate Admissions 1 University Research 5
Certain survey questions were designed to assist planners in distributing a student food pantry needs assessment. For example, question 9 sought to identify classroom instructors who were willing to ask their students to complete a survey, as part of our overall campus needs assessment. Another survey question sought to identify free space that might house the pantry.
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64% of respondents stated that they would be very likely to donate non-perishable food items to a student-run food pantry, while 61% of respondents stated they would be willing to provide a monetary donation. 45% of those who indicated they would donate monetarily said they would do so once a semester. Over half of respondents would be likely to volunteer their time, with 63% likely to do so several times a year. Times of the workweek that respondents were most likely to volunteer were evenly distributed between work hours, after work hours and weekends.
64%
31%
4% 1%
What is the likelihood that you would donate non‐perishable food items to a
GSU food pantry?
Very likely
SomewhatlikelyNot very likely
Would neverdonateDid not answer
1%
15%
45%
39%
If you were willing to donate monetarily, how often would you contribute?
On a weekly basis
On a monthlybasis
Once a semester
One time only
16%
61%
17%
6%
How willing would you be to provide a monetary donation to the food pantry?
Very willing
Somewhat willing
Unwilling
Did not answer
53%43%
4%
Would you be willing to volunteer your time to a GSU food pantry?
Yes
No
Did not answer
4%
27%
63%
6%
If willing to volunteer at the food pantry,how often could you do so?
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Once a year
33%
35%
32%
If willing to volunteer at the food pantry, when would you be available?
During theworkday
After work hours
On weekends
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AppendixF–ListofComparativeUniversities
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Full List of Comparable Universities A Comparative Analysis to Georgia State University
Arizona State University
California State Polytechnic University at Pomona California State University at Los Angeles California State University at Northridge
Florida International University Florida State University
Georgia Institute of Technology Indiana University at Bloomington
Indiana University-Purdue University (IPFW) Indianapolis (IUPUI) Iowa State University
Kennesaw State University Morgan State University
New York University Portland State University
San Francisco State University State University of New York Upstate Medical University
University of Akron University of Arizona
University of California at Berkley University of California at Los Angeles
University of Central Florida University of Georgia
University of Illinois at Chicago University of Iowa
University of Louisville University of Maine at Augusta
University of Memphis University of New Mexico
University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh
University of South Carolina – Upstate University of South Florida – Lakeland
University of Houston University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin University of Utah
University of Washington University of Washington at Tacoma
University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point Virginia Commonwealth University
Wayne State University
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AppendixG–FinancialAidComparisonData
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Georgia State University Kennesaw State University University of Georgia
Undergraduate Enrollment 24,665 22,333 26,161
Undergraduates applying for need based AID
19,330 17,369 17,319
Undergraduates determined to have financial need
17,036 15,070 10,393
Undergraduates awarded need based aid
12,011 14,360 9,247
Needs met through Financial Aid award (Full‐ Time Undergraduate)
30% 89% 66%
Needs met (Less‐than full time Undergraduate)
40% 48% 47%
# of students whose need was fully met
593 2917 1,899
Average Financial Aid Award (full‐time)
$9,815 $6,103 $8,433
Average Financial Aid Award (Less than full‐time)
$6,149 $4,825 $4,557
Cost of Attendance
Instate Tuition $7,536 $4,852 $8,028
Out of State Tuition $25,746 $17,128 $26,238
Required Fees $2,128 $1,634 $2,234
On Campus Housing $7,956 $5,880 $5,290
On Campus Meal Plan $3,590 $330.00 $3,956
Common Data Set 2012‐2013 Academic Year
Georgia State University http://oie.gsu.edu/institutional‐research/institutional‐data‐2/common‐data/
Kennesaw State University
http://vic.kennesaw.edu/EIMWebApps/vic/institutional_reports/documents/pdf/cds/cds_fy_2013.pdf
University of Georgia http://www.oir.uga.edu/cds/ugacds12.pdf
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AppendixH–PromotionalMaterials
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AppendixI–ListofPotentialResourceOrganizations
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GSUOrganizations/Partnerships(seealsogsu.orgsync.com)
A.InternalI. Thosewhichhaveexpressedinterestinpartnering:
1. NutritionStudentNetwork
Presidents:AllieMoshier;KristenWhitmireContact:[email protected];[email protected]:BarbHopkinsContact:[email protected]
2. ByrdineF.LewisSchoolofNursingandHealthProfessionsContact:JessicaTodd404‐413‐1237
3. GSUCounselingandTestingCenterDirector:JillLee‐BarberContact:404‐413‐1655 [email protected]
4. OfficeofCivicEngagement Director:LovellLemons Contact:404‐413‐1550
StudentAffairsAdvisor:JenniferBodnarContact:404‐413‐1550
5. GSUPlanning&DevelopmentCommitteeoftheUniversitySenate,sub‐committeeCapitalBudget&Space
DirectorofFacilitiesPlanning:RussSeagren Contact:(404)413‐0771
[email protected]. Thosewhichhaveyettobecontactedbutmaybeinterested:
1. Facultydepartments
a. SchoolofPublicHealth Contact:JohnSteward
404‐413‐[email protected]
b. CollegeofEducation
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Contact:404‐413‐8100
c. ChemistryDepartment Contact:404‐413‐5500
2. GreekCouncilofGeorgiaStateUniversity President:NikaGolshani
Contact:[email protected]:MistyMcDonaldContact:(404)413‐1515
3. PanhellenicCouncilPresident:MackenzieChildsContact:[email protected]:MatthewMitchellContact:[email protected]
4. Sportsteams‐DirectorofOperations
a. Football SarahGigantino Contact:404‐413‐4121 [email protected]
b. Women’sVolleyball TamiAudia Contact:404‐413‐4067 [email protected]
c. Baseball BrandonKersey Contact:404‐413‐4077 [email protected]
d. Men’sBasketball NateSummers Contact:404‐413‐4056 [email protected]
5. BaptistStudentUnion
CampusMinister:TeresaBellContact:404‐659‐8726
6. GSUFoundation‐CampusCampaignFund DirectorofAnnualPrograms:AlisonMercer Contact:404‐413‐3429
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7. UniversityHousing Contact:404‐413‐1800 [email protected]
8. ResidentLifeAssociateDirectorofResidenceLife:MylonKirksyContact:404‐413‐1800
9. FinancialAidOffice Director:LouisScott Contact:404‐413‐2600
10. TheStudentUniversityCenter Director:BoydBeckwith
Contact:404‐413‐[email protected]
11. OfficeoftheDeanofStudents‐StudentOrganizations
Contact:404‐413‐[email protected]
12. StudentRecreationCenter
AssistantProfessorofNutrition:SarahHenes Contact:404‐413‐1750
13. CecilBDaySchoolofHospitalityAdministration DirectorofMarketing:PeterAshley Contact:404‐413‐7615 [email protected]
14. GeorgiaStudentMediaGroupStudentMediaAdvisor:BryceMcNeilContact:(404)413‐1592
e. TheSignal Contact:404‐413‐1620
f. WRAS88.5FMContact:404‐413‐1630
g. NewSouth Contact:404‐413‐5874
h. GSTV Contact:404‐413‐1604
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15. GSUFacilitiesMaintenance&Operations
Director:AbdulMomen Contact:404‐413‐0734 [email protected]
16. StudentGovernmentAssociation President:AndrewWhyte Contact:404‐413‐1594
17. GSUPattonandPiedmontNorthDiningHallsAssistantDirector:SuzannePaltzContact:404‐413‐0799
[email protected] B.External
1. AtlantaCommunityFoodBank‐AgencyServicesContact:404‐892‐FEED(3333)x1303
2. St.Luke’sEpiscopalChurch Contact:404‐873‐7600
3. EbenezerBaptistChurch
Contact:404‐688‐7300
4. AtlantaFirstUnitedMethodistChurch Contact:404‐524‐6614
5. BasilicaoftheSacredHeartofJesus Contact:404‐522‐6800
6. TheCatholicShrineoftheImmaculateConception Contact:404‐521‐1866
7. AllSaints'EpiscopalChurch Contact:404‐881‐0835
8. BeulahBaptistChurch Contact:404‐241‐3307
9. AtlantaFalconsFoundation:oftengivegrantstoschools
Mustmailrequestto:AtlantaFalconsCommunityRelationsDonationRequests4400FalconParkwayFloweryBranch,GA30542
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10. MarcusFoundation:oftengivestocommunityinitiativesinAtlanta
JayKaimanContact:404‐240‐7718BernardMarcusContact:404‐240‐7983SharonMarshallContact:404‐240‐7982
11. HomeDepot
12. Kroger
13. Publix
14. Wal‐Mart
15. Target
16. WholeFoods
17. FreshMarket
18. PaneraBread
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AppendixJ–AtlantaCommunityFoodBankProductFlowGraph
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AtlantaCommunityFoodBankProductFlowGraph
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AppendixK–DivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan:Goal3DivisionofStudentAffairsStrategicPlan2012‐2017Goal3:Developandpromoteadistinctivemodelofactive,engagedcitizenshipincorporatingservice,leadershipandexperientialObjectivesandActivities3.2Increasestudents’engagementwiththeurbanlandscape.DevelopaGeorgiaStatefoodpantry—inwhichenrolledstudentscancollectnon‐perishablefooditemsandtoiletries.