Hope Chests
by Shannon Benjamin
1. Pantry Hosts
1.1. Shannon B @ 29th and Stanton 48708
1.2. Pam L @ Golden Tan and Hair 48706
1.3. Lori G @ N. Henry & E. North Union 48706
1.4. Justin R @ House of VooDoo Tattoo 48708
1.5. Suzanne D @ Borton and Marshall 48732
1.6. Tiffani B. @ Ohio Rd off Moeller 48706
1.7. Kaye P. @ N. Warner & North Union 48706
1.8. Hollie J. @ Hart & Fulton 48706
2. Project Information
2.1. Food and basic needs items
2.2. Available 24/7
2.3. No eligibility criteria; available to anyone
2.4. Posted only on privately owned property
3. Timeline
3.1. Soft start: August 15, 2016
3.1.1. 27th and Stanton
3.1.2. Status: MIA
3.2. September 3, 2016, official start
3.3. 1 placement each week on average
3.4. Goal: 10 by December 31, 2016
4. Marketing
4.1. BacktotheBayMI.org
4.1.1. ongoing
4.2. various Bay City neighborhood pages @ Facebook
4.3. Flyers displayed at local businesses
4.3.1. ongoing
4.4. Instagram? Twitter?
4.4.1. ongoing, not yet registered
4.5. postcards for business owners and non-profits
5. Materials Required
5.1. Pantry Boxes
5.1.1. Habitat for Humanity ReStore
5.1.2. Bay County Flea Market
5.1.3. Online (Letgo, Craigslist, etc.)
5.1.4. Curb picks and donations
5.2. Materials
5.2.1. Rustoleum paint (3-5 colors)
5.2.2. Paintbrushes and foams
5.2.3. Clear gloss sealant rust protection spray
5.2.4. Diamond-braided rope
5.3. Starter Pack
5.3.1. 5-7 food items, 3-5 basic need items, 1 pair socks, 1 roll toilet paper, 2 beverages, 2 silverware kits, 1 pair gloves
6. Process
6.1. Acquire pantry box
6.2. Paint pantry box
6.2.1. 3-5 days
6.3. Post photos on social media and request volunteers to host
6.3.1. hours to 2 days
6.4. Return message request and set up drop-off appointment
6.4.1. Goal: within business week; Average: 3-4 days
7. Prospective Hosts
7.1. Syndi J
7.2. Tiffani B
7.3. Nate Doan Park 48706
7.4. Taylor and Polk 48708
8. Threats
8.1. City ordinances against encroachment or permanent detached structures
8.2. Theft
8.3. Vandalism
8.4. Weather damage
8.5. Wildlife
8.6. Spoiled food
9. Target Areas
9.1. Fitzhugh, 48708
9.2. Madison, 48708
9.3. Downtown
9.4. Uptown
9.5. Banks
9.5.1. Marquette Ave, 48706
9.5.2. Bangor St, 48706