• About the Study
• Methodology
• Key Findings
• Who We Serve
• How We Serve
  • Agency Profiles
  • Agency Food Services
  • Agency Capacity
  • Agency Resources
    • Sources of Food Distributed By Programs
    • Staff & Volunteer Resources
    • Products Purchased from Other Sources
  • Food Banks
• Local Picture
• Snapshot Comparisons
• Media Center

Agencies and Food Programs: Resources

Substantial resources are required to operate emergency food programs effectively, including food, staffing, and physical space.  This chapter reports the types and sources of the resources used by providers of the A2H National Network.  We begin by examining the sources of food reported by the providers.  The use of paid and unpaid staff is then examined, with a focus on the great importance of volunteers to the system.