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PantryNet.org    College of Food Pantry Knowledge   Have you learned something in the course of starting up or running a Food Pantry? Magnify your impact in the fight against hunger by sharing! Save others from reinventing the wheel by submitting an article to be posted here, with full credit going to you.  Become a noted educator in the Food Pantry community -  your article will be read by Food Pantry workers across the country. These articles will contain basic information which does not necessarily require the interactivity of the Discussion Forum, although the articles may inspire discussion there.  Topic ideas: How to apply for a 501(c)(3) status Preparing for a health inspection Deciphering 'Use By' dates Checklist for opening a new food pantry Before deciding to provide perishables... Ever been sued by a client? Help others learn from your experience Maintaining continuity of service during a relocation Counseling volunteers on client privacy ??? Suggest a topic! Articles Donated to PantryNet.org External Links* America's Second Harvest Guidelines for Evaluating Donated Product (HTML 40k) Courtesy of Pantry University, Greater Chicago Food Depository Charity Food Programs That Can End Hunger in America (PDF 261k) Courtesy of John Arnold, Second Harvest Gleaners Food Bank of Western Michigan Disaster Preparation for Food Pantries (PDF 4000k) Solid Ground - Seattle WA Ending Hunger Through Client Choice Pantries (HTML 72k) Courtesy of Erin Rockhill, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana Guidelines for how long it is safe to keep food  (PDF 425k) Courtesy of Pantry University, Greater Chicago Food Depository Guidelines for how long it is safe to keep food [Spanish] (PDF 761k) Courtesy of Pantry University, Greater Chicago Food Depository Closed Dating Codes Used By Some Food Manufacturers Food Product Dating (SecurityWorld.com) Food Product Dating (USDA) Food Storage Information (Food Marketing Institute) *Links to other websites are provided to you for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by us of (i) the organizations that operate such websites; (ii) the content, privacy policies or other terms of use on such websites; or (iii) such third party products and services. As we have no control or responsibility over websites or content maintained by other organizations, or for products and services offered by third parties, we do not assume any liability for your use of any of the foregoing, which use you acknowledge and agree shall be at your own risk. Got an idea? Please send a synopsis only to Submissions will be included here solely at the discretion of PantryNet.org

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