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NIKKI MUTH Open Door Food Pantry

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Mission and Objectives They aim to improve the impact of hunger within the Cape Ann area of MA Help not only providing food, but nutritious options and continuous food security as well Funding is done mainly through donations

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Services Have four main services: 1. A food pantry: provides eligible clients either 3 or 5 days worth of groceries one day per week 2. Mobile market: similar to a farmers market, free produce and cooking demonstrations for eligible clients 10 different locations 3. Second Glance Thrift Store: which sells clothing and other household items at reduced prices 4. Community meals a free meal for those who are hunger, looking for company, or are lonely; there are no eligibility requirements for this service

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Evaluation Plan I would use process evaluation since the program is already in place I chose this because: It can help show if the program met what it intended to It can be done at any time If the outcomes werent met it can show why Also could use outcome evaluation To determine if the program is effective Is the program efficient? Did it meet its goals?

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Methods Would evaluate through basic informational surveys, focus groups, satisfaction surveys Sampling would be done through clients that are using Open Doors services Use qualitative method Only would include those who have used the services provided and are 18+

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Methods Cont. Would mainly evaluate through surveys and focus groups Could potentially go to those who they are partner to evaluate how their partners feel that they are doing Also could survey their employees to see what improvements they feel are necessary

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Results I would expect to see if the clients felt that the program was successful Have recommendations on how to improve Have meetings with stakeholders to discuss findings and improvements Come up with plans to put the results found into action Be objective, do not be bias with results

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Policy Should aim to target other organizations, such as the Greater Boston Food Bank, to increase their partners Target more funders, donors, etc. Get more money through grants or by targeting politicians Improvements: Increase the communities knowledge of their services Increase partnerships Potentially start up community gardens