Capacity Building Tool Kit

At Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, we want to provide our members with the knowledge and tools needed to help increase and improve the services provided to their communities. This capacity-building toolkit contains guides and sample documents on topics related to key operating areas for nonprofits. These tools are designed to help you obtain or improve the skills, knowledge, equipment and other resources needed to improve the service provided to your clients or increase your capacity to serve.

 

Food Safety & Handling

Food safety is an essential foundation of our work. It is our commitment to establish and maintain standards that ensure we provide clients with safe food. These resources will help you to develop food safety policies, programs, documentation and best practices.

• Food Safety and Handling Overview
• Freezer and Refrigerator Temperature Log
• Can Defect Guide
• Displaying Fresh Produce
• Loading and Transporting Food Safely
• Color of Meat and Poultry Guide
• Understanding Food Product Dating
• Fighting Bacteria Produce Fact Sheet
• Food Keeper Brochure
• Shelf Life Reference Guide
• Shelf Life Storage Guide
• Storing Fresh Produce

Fundraising

Fundraising helps nonprofits achieve their missions by strengthening and growing their programs. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is committed to helping members grow and succeed. Here you can find articles and tips on successful fundraising strategies.

• Building Fundraising Networks
• Hosting a Successful Fundraising Event

Marketing

Do clients and community members know where you are or how to reach you? Utilize marketing and digital tools to be visible to clients.

• Top 5 Reasons Nonprofits Should Use Social Media
• Social Media Tips for Nonprofits

Client Services

Client needs are rapidly changing and our commitment to helping our members meet those needs will continue to be the foundation of the work we do. This focus area provides educational resources on client health and nutrition, SNAP and best practices.

• SNAP Food Pantry Best Practices 
• Client Self Declaration Liability Release
• FDA Protein Guide
• 20 Ways to Use Milk
• Safe and Healthy Food Pantry Guide

Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to many nonprofits, but finding them can sometimes be a challenge. Use the information below to assist with recruiting and retaining volunteers.

• Top 10 Volunteer Recruitment Tips
• Online Volunteer Recruitment Websites

Do you have a resource or tool you would like to share with our member network?

Southeast Contact 
Denise Joshua, Member Services Manager
Email: djoshua@feedingamericawi.org
Phone: 414-831-6309