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The Food Project

The Food Project. The Food Project. Who We Are. 1. What We Do. 2. How It Works. 3. How To Get Involved. 4. Contact Information. 5. Who We Are. 4. 2. 3. 5. 1. Who We Are.

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The Food Project

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  1. The Food Project

  2. The Food Project Who We Are 1 What We Do 2 How It Works 3 How To Get Involved 4 Contact Information 5

  3. Who We Are 4 2 3 5 1 Who We Are The Food Project was started as a community service project by members of the Minuteman Parent Association (MPA). Efforts have expanded to include support from additional non-profit organizations. Organizations supporting the Food Project efforts include: Minuteman Parent Association Inc. • The parent organization of Minuteman High School, a regional public technical high school, located in Lexington, MA , whose students come from over 40 communities in eastern Massachusetts. • The MPA is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible Sustainable Arlington, a chapter of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) • Sustainable Arlington (SA) is a Vision 2020 Environment Task Group Committeeofthe Town of Arlington. • MCAN is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

  4. What We Do 4 1 3 5 2 What We Do Food Project Mission The Minuteman Parent Association, along with Sustainable Arlington, seeks to support those in need of food by diverting end-of-day food from local bakeries, cafes and grocers and redistributing such food to non-profit organizations serving low income individuals and families in need, including students, the elderly and the physically challenged within local communities. In the first 10 months, it is estimated that the Food Project has re-distributed over $350,000 (6,000+ boxes) of bread, produce and other perishables to local non-profit organizations.

  5. How It Works 4 1 2 5 3 How It Works 1 Each day a volunteer from the MPA or SA collects end-of-day baked goods, produce and other perishables from our partnering Panera Bread, Trader Joe’s or Starbucks locations. 1 4 2 Food items are sorted and bagged for redistribution. 2 Delivery to non-profit organizations takes place the same day or the following morning. 3 3 Non-profit organizations distribute the food items to those in need. 4

  6. How To Get Involved 4 1 2 3 5 How To Get Involved Collection Locations • Volunteers and Assistance Needed • The Minuteman Parent Association and Sustainable Arlington are always looking for volunteers to participate in a variety of ways. • Volunteer Opportunities: • Collect end-of-day food from partnering bakeries, cafes and grocers. • Sort and package food for redistribution. • Deliver food to non-profit organizations. • Assist with administration needs and requirements • Develop and maintain web site for project • Solicit donations from stores and businesses for supplies including, but not limited to: • Wax paper sheets (small and large size) • Food grade plastic bags (baguette size, produce size plus larger & smaller) • Storage containers • Food service gloves • Ice packs Distribution Locations - sampling

  7. Contact Information 4 1 2 3 5 Contact Us For additional information, please contact:

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