<aside> 💡 Building your own template- we use Notion here but you can use anything you would like. We hope to continue building out tools and templates to get you up and going quickly.

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Here’s what we believe every Pantry initiative needs

• Inventory List Template:
  • Purpose: Helps participants keep track of what items they have available to share.
  • Features: Categories for different types of items (e.g., food, clothing, household items), quantity, condition, and any notes on availability or specific sharing conditions.
• Request Form:
  • Purpose: Enables participants to clearly state what they need, making it easier for others to fulfill these requests.
  • Features: Fields for item description, quantity needed, preferred pickup/delivery method, and urgency level. Including an optional section for participants to share if they are comfortable with alternatives or variations of what they are requesting.
• Exchange Coordination Template:
  • Purpose: Facilitates the organization of exchanges between participants, ensuring clarity and efficiency.
  • Features: Spaces for listing the giver and receiver, items being exchanged, agreed-upon time and location for the exchange, and contact information (if necessary).
• Contact Template:
  • Purpose: Helps maintain an organized list of participants who are open to being contacted for exchanges, including those offering specific skills or services.
  • Features: Participant name, contact details (as per consent), types of items or services offered, and preferred times for contact.
• Safety Protocol Checklist:
  • Purpose: Ensures that all exchanges meet health and safety standards, particularly important for food and perishable items.
  • Features: Checklist items covering the safe handling and transportation of goods, guidelines for contactless exchanges, and reminders for health precautions.
• Feedback and Improvement Form:
  • Purpose: Collects participant feedback on the exchange process, items received, and overall experience with "The Pantry."
  • Features: Questions on satisfaction level, suggestions for improvement, and an option to report any concerns or issues.
• Community Bulletin Board (Digital or Physical):
  • Purpose: Acts as a central place for participants to post offers, requests, and announcements, fostering a sense of community.
  • Features: Sections for new offers, urgent requests, community messages, and upcoming events or meetings.
• Workshop and Skill-Share Tracker:
  • Purpose: Organizes and promotes educational opportunities within "The Pantry" community, such as workshops or skill-sharing sessions.
  • Features: Schedule of upcoming events, session descriptions, facilitator contacts, and registration details.