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LATE <br /> <br />PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/16/2018 1:09:05 PM Page 15 of 20 <br />additional fresh food begin to buy from local farmers and keep their dollars i n the <br />county. <br /> <br />g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. <br /> <br />Donation Stations are operated by volunteers under the supervision of Allysan <br />Scatterday, our volunteer coordinator, and Katy Phillips, director of community <br />programs. Allysan coordinates efforts of our partner agencies and volunteers in <br />retrieving collected donations and sharing it with recipients. Allysan has a <br />background in public health and communications, and Katy has a strong background <br />in education, has five years of non-profit management experience, and is a flower <br />farmer herself. <br /> <br />Farmer Foodshare recognizes the significant value and resource that volunteers and <br />interns bring to the organization. Their work directly increases Farmer Foodshare’s <br />ability to empower communities to feed themselves sustainably. Volunteers <br />participate in all aspects of the organization from staffing Farmers Market Donation <br />Stations to helping with food deliveries; from speaking on behalf of Farmer <br />Foodshare to hosting community meals. The effectiveness of volunteers is <br />dependent on support and resources offered, and so all volunteers attend an <br />orientation and receive position-specific training, the opportunity to shadow lead <br />volunteers, and a volunteer handbook. <br /> <br />h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br />implementation timeline. <br /> <br />The Donation Station program operates on a consistent, weekly basis and is subject <br />to the specific farmers market’s hours. <br /> <br />i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br />program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br /> <br />Funding from Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro would <br />enable Farmer Foodshare to expand the reach of the Donation Stations in this community. <br />This program make it possible for us to provide more fresh food to individuals at risk for <br />malnutrition, and support more small- to mid-sized farmers in earning a healthy living. It <br />also supports small farmers and eaters in the local community by being a standing <br />presence at the local farmers markets. <br /> <br />j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced <br />allocation is recommended. <br /> <br />Reduced funding will reduce our ability to re-invest in the local economy and support <br />a growing desire for access to fresh food from our recipient agencies. Aside from <br />providing nutritious food, we believe working to create a positive culture around food <br />will create a community of health. Through the Donation Station, we endeavor to <br />continue support and meet the needs of the populations we serve. We request these <br />funds in order to keep pace with the growing demand from our community partners <br />in Orange County, and the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.