The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President’s Day. Closure dates may affect your agency's ORDERING, PICK UP, and DELIVERY SCHEDULES. If you have any questions or need a different PICK UP or DELIVERY date, please contact a member of the Agency Relations Team as soon as possible. Thank you!
Appointments for Monday, 2/17/25 Please change the appointment to FRIDAY, 2/14/25, TUESDAY, 2/18/25, OR WEDNESDAY, 2/19/25 (Antelope Vally Agencies) The Food Bank only delivers to the Antelope Valley area on Mondays and Wednesdays
PLEASE VIEW THE ALTERED ORDERING SCHEDULE. ORDERS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR FRIDAY 2/14/25, SATURDAY 2/15/25, TUESDAY 2/18/25, WEDNESDAY 2/19/25, & THURSDAY 2/20/25MUST BE PLACED EARLYACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE BELOW.
It is our pleasure to announce that the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) is agency of the month for February 2025. We want to acknowledge their outstanding dedication to their community, which has not gone unnoticed. In response to the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, notably the Eaton Fire, NDLON has rapidly mobilized to support the immigrant community. We value our partnership with them and look forward to our continued collaboration.
Creating a Shopping or Pick Up Appointment on Agency Express
This handy how to guide can assist agencies with using the Scheduler on Agency Express to create additional Shopping or Pick Up Appointments. If you are looking to create a Pick Up appointment, please follow the instructions above, selecting “Pick Up” instead of Shopping.
Please note that if agencies need to move a Delivery standing appointment, this must be done through contacting a member of the Agency Relations Team. Please contact a member of the team at least one week prior to the changed date so enough time is allowed to make the arrangements.
Best Practices Highlight -
How to Prevent Worker Burnout
Prevention
Whether you are managing a team at a food distribution center or assisting seniors with housing services, the emotional demands of social and human services can significantly affect all team members, impacting their physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
Organizational leaders are crucial in preventing staff or volunteer burnout in nonprofit organizations. Effective leaders understand the importance of supporting staff well-being and establishing healthy boundaries.
How can leaders recognize the signs of burnout? According to the Nonprofit Learning Lab Website, common indicators of employee burnout include:
Fatigue and feeling drained
Physical systems such as headache and muscle tension
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling under-appreciated or experiencing loss of creativity or non motivated
Irritability and anxiety
To address the emotional demands of social and human services and prevent burnout in nonprofits, here are some suggested best practices:
Regular Wellness Check-Ins
Implement routine one-on-one check-ins where workers can discuss their workload, stress levels, and overall well-being. Checking in with your teams will help leaders identify potential issues early and provide support.
Training on Stress Management
Offer workshops and training sessions on stress management techniques, mindfulness, and self-care practices to equip staff with tools to cope with emotional demands.
Team Building Activities
Create opportunities for team bonding through social events, team-building exercises, or retreats that foster a sense of community and support—discovering new strategies to help workers enhance productivity by altering routines.
Encourage Open Communication
Foster a culture of open communication where employees feel comfortable sharing their concerns and challenges without fear of stigma.
By implementing or trying these suggested best practice solutions with your staff and volunteers, organizational leaders can better support their workers' well-being, reduce the risk of burnout, and enhance the overall effectiveness of their nonprofit mission.
Nutrition Services
Walnuts are like nature’s little powerhouses, packed with heart-healthy fats and omega-3s to keep you feeling strong and energized!
Click on the link below to view policy updates from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s policy team on recent state and federal anti-hunger legislation and programs.
We want to kindly remind you that submitting your monthly households and perpetual inventory reports by the 5th business day of each month is crucial for maintaining program efficiency and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately. Late submissions can lead to account holds and disruptions in service, which we all want to avoid.
If you anticipate any challenges in meeting this deadline, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of the TEFAP team BEFORE the reports are due so that we may assist and assign an extension if needed. We’re here to support you and ensure a smooth process for everyone involved. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to serving our community!
Agency Agreement Reminders
All Food Bank agencies have signed an agreement detailing their responsibilities while participating in Food Bank programs. Below is a highlight of policies that must be adhered to by all our agency partners. Otherwise, your account may be placed on hold until the concern is resolved.
All Agencies Agree:
Inform the Food Bank of Any Changes
To inform the Food Bank in writing of any changes of name, address, telephone number, type of service, stated purpose, or contact person before change takes effect.
No Collection of Donations During Distributions
Not to directly or indirectly sell, exchange, barter, transfer or charge a fee of any kind for food or other items received from the Food Bank. Not to share food or other items received from the Food Bank with any other non-profit or religious organization without prior written approval from the Food Bank.
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.
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!
Refresher for Online Ordering and Monthly Reporting
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.
