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Prepared by Deborah Capps for the Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador In collaboration with the Poverty Reduction Division, Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and the Health Promotion & Wellness Division, Department of Health and Community Services 1 Updated May, 2011
Table of Contents Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5 What is a Bulk Buying Club? ........................................................................................................................ 5 Why Start A Bulk Buying Club? ................................................................................................................... 6 Getting Started: Steps for Success ............................................................................................................ 7 Step 1: Identify a Group .............................................................................................................................. 7 Step 2: Define Roles & Responsibilities ...................................................................................................... 8 Step 3: Establish Partnerships ...................................................................................................................... 9 Step 4: Look for Funding and Sponsors ................................................................................................... 11 Step 5: Find a Location .............................................................................................................................. 13 Step 6: Hold an Orientation Meeting ...................................................................................................... 15 Step 7: Develop Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 17 Step 8: Source Food ................................................................................................................................... 19 Step 9: Source Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 20 Step 10: Start your Bulk Buying Club ........................................................................................................ 21 Education & Skills Development ............................................................................................................. 22 Food Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Support Your Members ............................................................................................................................. 24 Evaluation .................................................................................................................................................. 25 Tips for Successful Buying Clubs .............................................................................................................. 26 Appendix A: Are You Ready? Checklist ................................................................................................ 27 Appendix B: Sample Bulk Buying Club Brochure .................................................................................. 28 Appendix C: Basic Adult Education Principles ...................................................................................... 30 Appendix D: Sample Membership Application .................................................................................... 32 Appendix E: Incorporation for Non-Profit Organizations ...................................................................... 33 Appendix F: Food Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 34 Appendix G: Sample Family Profile Form .............................................................................................. 36 Appendix H: Canada’s Food Guide ....................................................................................................... 38 Appendix I: Food Labels .......................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix J: Sample Record Keeping Forms ......................................................................................... 41 Appendix K: Tips to Save Money and Eat Healthy ............................................................................... 42 Appendix L: Sample Newsletter .............................................................................................................. 43 Appendix M: Sample Evaluation Forms ................................................................................................. 47 Appendix N: Important Links and Resources ........................................................................................ 49 Annotated Bibliography ........................................................................................................................... 53 2
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