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AGENCY RELATIONS NEWSLETTER
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Important Reminder to Agencies
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All Agencies In-Person Conference August 19 & 20.
This year, the conference will be held at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank City of Industry Distribution Center. The event will include a general session and breakout sessions. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Stay tuned for more updates and to RSVP.
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Holiday Ordering Schedule for July 4
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The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will be closed on Thursday, July 4,
in celebration of Independence Day. Closure dates may affect your agency's ORDERING, PICK UP, and DELIVERY SCHEDULES. Click on the button to review the ordering schedule for the closure date and plan accordingly.
Shopping on Saturday, July 6, does not require an appointment. Be ready to be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Agency Express 101 has been Refreshed
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A new version of the Agency Express 101 training has been recorded for agencies to reference if any questions arise about the Agency Express Ordering platform. The platform has not changed but our Agency Relations Team has recorded the newest version of the training.
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Update for TEFAP Agencies
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Auditing & Report Submission
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Reports are due every 5th business day of each following month. It is very important to submit your reports in a timely manner. Not submitting reports on time will result in a HOLD being placed on your agency’s account and will not be lifted until the report is received. Please send your reports directly to TEFAPREPORTS@lafoodbank.org.
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Your agency may be asked to submit EFA - 7 (sign-in) forms as part of an audit. Please ensure that your agency provides the EFA-7 forms by the deadline requested. Failure to do so may result in your agency’s account being placed on HOLD, until the EFA-7 forms have been received. Not all agencies will need to submit the EFA-7 forms on a monthly basis, only when requested for auditing purposes.
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TEFAP forms and posters have been recently updated. If your agency is in need of refreshed posters or forms, please refer to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank website HERE or contact a member of Agency Relations.
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The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is happy to announce that Julie Villarreal has joined our team as our new TEFAP Specialist. She will be working with the Agency Relations Department overseeing all TEFAP program duties. We are so excited to have her join our team! Welcome our newest team member!
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The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is happy to announce that Julie Villarreal has joined our team as our new TEFAP Specialist. She will be working with the Agency Relations Department overseeing all TEFAP program duties. We are so excited to have her join our team! Welcome our newest team member!
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Neighbors in need often reach out to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for referrals to pantries near them. The tool we use to assist with these referrals is our Website Pantry Locator.
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With summer around the corner, we understand if your days and hours are changing to accommodate the heat and increased need from your neighbors. Please take a moment to visit our Website Pantry Locator, and find your listing on our site by searching with your zip code. If the information you find is correct, no action will be needed. If the entry for your location is incorrect, please complete one of the forms below to reflect your current distribution dates and hours and submit the form to agency-relations@lafoodbank.org.
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The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank advises that smart lifting and material handling is a best practice. Did you know that the leading cause of injury in the workplace is improper carrying and lifting of heavy materials? Tension to the shoulders and back is the most common factor in lifting injuries, causing strains and sprains when lifting and carrying loads that are either too heavy or oversized improperly. Here are some essential tips to remember when using best practices for smart lifting and material handling:
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Overnight oats are a great source of energy and fiber to keep you moving throughout your day. Make this Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats recipe the night before and enjoy the next morning!
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Food, Nutrition and Healthy Tips
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Frozen and canned foods, when prepared and cooked properly are just as nutritious as grocery store produce. Print and display this tip sheet to show your customers the benefits of consuming these products.
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Please note that we will continue to bring in various donated items in addition to the TEFAP items listed on Agency Express. To encourage the use of these items, our Nutrition Service Team has created these handouts that you may provide to your neighbors along with these items when ordered.
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Warehouse Policies Reminder
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When visiting The Food Bank's Distribution Centers, we kindly request that all agencies adhere to the warehouse policies, which include refraining from gleaning any and all received food items and disposing of trash on the food bank's property. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
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Civil Rights Training (TEFAP Participants Only)
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Civil Rights Training is mandatory training for all staff of volunteers at TEFAP Sites who interact with participants. The Food Bank Agency Relations Team offers this training monthly.
RSVP by sending an email to mcarreon@lafoodbank.org.
The 1st Wednesday of each month
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mrs-vjhy-zvv
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Do you need a refresher course or have new team members who would benefit from learning about online ordering, agency shopping, monthly reporting, or food distribution policies? Please ask all your staff or long-standing volunteers to attend the next virtual Food Bank 101 training!
RSVP by sending an email to aperez@lafoodbank.org.
Friday, 6/14/24 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 6/26/24 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cyj-gjcd-gbn
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Refresher for Online Ordering and Monthly Reporting
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This refresher training reviews the fundamentals of monthly reporting and online ordering. If you need assistance with your reports, you are welcome to join us in this session to ask any questions you may need answered regarding your reports.
RSVP by sending an email to aperez@lafoodbank.org
Tuesday, 6/18/24 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cyj-gjcd-gbn
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June 2024 Agency of the Month
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It is our pleasure to announce that El Camino Community College’s Warrior Pantry is Agency of the Month for June 2024! Their remarkable efforts have made a meaningful difference in the lives of many individuals and families. We are honored to be in partnership with them and look forward to further collaboration in the future.
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
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1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058 | (323) 234-3030
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