Everybody likes bread! Especially from those high-end bread stores with Bread Company somewhere in the name… Did you know that you can arrange to receive day-old bread from specialty bread stores for FREE? You can also check with national chain grocery stores that have in-house bakeries.
Talk to the store manager and explain your outreach concept. Tell a few stories of the people you are helping and you will likely establish your "daily bread" connection. It will only take one or two of these connections to begin a substantial ministry in your community.
Many of these stores do not have a reliable source to distribute their old bread to. The key is to be consistent and reliable in picking up their bread. You will need to have a team and as schedule so you don't disappoint the bread store managers. As a good public relations gesture, write a letter of thanks to the store manager for his company's generosity to the community (and don't be surprised to see it framed and posted on the wall of the store).
The ministry is simple and straight forward. Knock on the doors of the houses and apartments. Say, "Hi, we're giving away fresh, free high-quality bread. Could you use some, or do you know anyone in the neighborhood who could use some?" Give recipients an outreach card and offer to pray for them as you hand out the bread.
How Do You Find People To Give Bread To?
Cold calling (just knocking on doors) in lower-income neighborhoods and apartments complexes works fine with this project. Stay away from neighborhoods closest to the donating store.
Many of these stores do not have a reliable source to distribute their old bread to. The key is to be consistent and reliable in picking up their bread. You will need to have a team and as schedule so you don't disappoint the bread store managers. As a good public relations gesture, write a letter of thanks to the store manager for his company's generosity to the community (and don't be surprised to see it framed and posted on the wall of the store).
The ministry is simple and straight forward. Knock on the doors of the houses and apartments. Say, "Hi, we're giving away fresh, free high-quality bread. Could you use some, or do you know anyone in the neighborhood who could use some?" Give recipients an outreach card and offer to pray for them as you hand out the bread.
How Do You Find People To Give Bread To?
Cold calling (just knocking on doors) in lower-income neighborhoods and apartments complexes works fine with this project. Stay away from neighborhoods closest to the donating store.
(A couple of years ago we partnered with a local assisted living facility to serve their residents. After picking up bread at the local Panera Bread Company a team of 6 took our fragrant gift to the apartment complex. The bread was well received by the residents.)
Reprinted with permission from 2009 Serve! with Steve Sjogren
Reprinted with permission from 2009 Serve! with Steve Sjogren
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