Network Summit Break Out Sessions
Participants were able to attend two break out sessions in the afternoon. At each session, participants heard from subject experts along with fellow member agencies offering best practices. Below is a list of sessions that were offered. You may click on each session to see its corresponding presentation materials.
Leveraging Community Resources
Garnering support for your food program can be more than passing the collection plate and holding a bake sale. Learn from professional fundraisers and other agency members who are making the most of resources in their community.
Technology 101
Email, online ordering and electronic monthly reports, oh my! If you do not currently use a computer for the management of your food program activities, this is the session for you. Learn about inexpensive ways to access a computer and basic software.
Technology 201
Are you ready to move beyond computer basics? Learn how social media can benefit your program and how to use simple database software to track program service statistics and donors.
Ohio Benefit Bank
The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) is a web-based program that is available for Ohioans who are in need of support programs like food assistance, health coverage, HEAP and prescription assistance. With a computer, printer and internet access, your agency can help clients connect to these valuable programs.
Planning for the Future
Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing people within your organization to fill key leadership roles. Whether paid staff or volunteers run your program, transitions in leadership can be challenging. Does your organization have a plan? This session will equip you with tools to get started.
Choice Pantry Displays
Nine member agencies are spotlighted for their best practices in providing some form of "Choice" for their pantry clients.
Alliance Community Pantry (Stark)
Crown Hill Food Pantry (Wayne)
First Apostolic Faith (Summit)
Green Good Neighbors (Summit)
Helping Hands Ministry (Medina)
Journey's End (Tuscarawas)
Loaves & Fishes (Carroll)
Love Center Food Pantry (Holmes)
Randolph Suffield Atwater Community Food Shelf (Portage)