Social Equity Group Project

  Interview Scheduling Good Evening Central PA Food Bank. My name is Penelope Williams and I am a student who attends Millersville University, studying Interactive and Graphic Design. For my Design for Social Equity class, my group mates and I are researching non-profit organizations and in doing so, we are working to learn more about Central PA Food Bank. For this project, we are instructed to interview some staff and volunteers, about 5-8 individuals, in regards to clarifying some questions to help strengthen and understand the values of Central PA Food Bank along with the issues that may be faced daily and how these challenges will be overcome. We would like to do a Zoom/Teams call with these individuals and would like to know how we can go about scheduling this. I hope to hear back soon and enjoy your night. Sincerely,  Penelope Williams ______________________________________________________________________________ Good evening, My name is Isaiah Sullivan, and I am a Junio...

We chose a linear journey map for our fundraiser project. It will be through the eyes of the school and how the process will work from beginning to end. Decide to do the fundraiser ⬇ Get all the materials (advertising, information, display) ⬇ Inform the teachers ⬇ Teachers inform students and send information home with them ⬇ Teachers give presentations to students to explain how it works ⬇ Fundraiser starts ⬇ Coins are collected ⬇ Fundraiser ends ⬇ Volunteers count and tally coins/points ⬇ Money is taken to the bank ⬇ Assembly is held to announce the winner and the amount of money raised 

 This fundraiser would have a quick turnaround time, especially with a ready-made kit.  3 Months before:      The s chool decides they want to do the fundraiser and reaches out to Central PA Food Bank 2 Months before:       Start collecting supplies and set the dates in stone. 1.5 months before:       Start advertising fundraiser by sending email and letters to parents and informing teachers 2 weeks before:      S end another letter home with students. Show students the presentation and get them prepared 1 week before:       H ave all things ready to set up. Keep reminding students and have them bring in small containers if they have them for classrooms to use  A few days before:        Set up the containers in the lobby and classrooms  During the fundraiser:       Collect coins in classroom containers and lobby jugs Afterward:   ...

 

 We will be able to tell if this fundraiser is a success based on the amount of money raised, enjoyment students had and if students understand food banks better. We can measure the money by counting it up at the end. The other two measurables could be found through quick surveys after the fundraiser to see if the students enjoyed the fundraiser and to test their understanding of food banks. 

Estimated cost to make a prototype of each item Email - $0 Flyers/letters - $3 to print one of each on single weight paper  Table Cloth - $10 for white table cloth and $2 for large paper print out Bus stop/billboard/truck - prototypes might not be possible but could make more mockups and pay for better mockups so estimate of $10 Containers - Big blue water jugs ~$15 for one + $2 for paper and tape Small containers - Coffee tins (or similar) ~$5-$7 for one (containers could also be donated) 

Slide Show information for students  Email to parents Letter to parents Letter for Teachers

Flyer  Bus Stop  Food Truck          Billboard Information

 Our top five ideas for educating people on the impact monetary donations make on a food bank are: 1. Pop up table with information  2. Radio/newspaper ads 3. Posters, flyers, brochures 4. billboards, company trucks, bus stops  5. website banners, social media posts, website advertising 

Central PA Food bank What are their pains (problems)? The Central PA Food Bank faces challenges of meeting high demands for nutritious food across the 27 counties, with limited resources to serve rural and underserved communities effectively. What are their successes? They have provided 53.8 million meals and provide about 253,000 people every month.   Who is their audience? The audience of the Central PA Food Bank consists of anyone within the central PA area who experiences hunger; this includes working families with children, children, veterans, active duty military personnel, and seniors. (58% of those served are working families with children) Where does their funding come from?  Their funding primarily comes from public donations, partnerships with local agencies, and possibly grants and corporate contributions. Do they have a board of directors, if so is the board active, How many times do they meet? Central PA Food Bank doesn’t just have a board of directors, but ...

  Tara Davis - SVP/CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER What does a typical day look like?  Lots of emails, meetings and guiding my team in decision-making that ensures our neighbors continue to be at the center of our mission. What inclined you to begin at the Central PA Food Bank?  Since high school I have served the community in one way or another. While in college, I decided I wanted to work for a non-profit. While I landed at several other non-profits before CPFB, it was 17 years ago when I accepted my first of several roles at CPFB. What do you think is fulfilling about the work you do?   Knowing that every day, I’ve made a difference in the thousands of communities within our service territory. I love to educate the public and business about the good work we do, and I enjoy collaborating with CPFB staff and other social service organizations that help change the lives of neighbors that need our support. How has your perspective changed over the course of your work ther...

  Dawn Watson - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH SPECIALIST What does a typical day look like?  I am a qualitative research specialist at the Central PA Food Bank. My day is usually structured around planning for survey data collection, which we do in person at food pantries a few times per year as part of our Community Hunger Mapping Project. If we are not currently surveying, I am evaluating survey results and contributing to the writing of our Hunger Mapping Reports, which have been completed in 6 counties so far. We are currently working on the report for Dauphin County. This week I have been writing about how people experiencing homelessness interact with charitable food services like food pantries and soup kitchens. What inclined you to begin at the Central PA Food Bank?  I was halfway through my MSW at Millersville University when this job opportunity became available, and I was really excited to work with my supervisor, Zach Zook, because I had met him briefly on a zoom call ...