{"id":4472,"date":"2023-03-15T02:15:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T02:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/?page_id=4472"},"modified":"2025-04-23T20:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:10:39","slug":"meals-on-wheels-for-kids-toolkit-mow4kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/meals-on-wheels-for-kids-toolkit-mow4kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Meals On Wheels for Kids Toolkit (MOW4Kids)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MOW4Kids-Logo_Color_Gen.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2405\" style=\"width:270px;height:191px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MOW4Kids-Logo_Color_Gen.png 530w, https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/MOW4Kids-Logo_Color_Gen-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the resources below to learn more about the necessary tools and planning strategies to start your own MOW4KIDS program and further contribute to combating childhood hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through our comprehensive toolkit and supporting resources categorized into different topics, we have provided a series of guides that support your organization throughout all phases of the MOW4KIDS program development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-b107bfe8\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5c56b099\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOW4Kids-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M448 360V24c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24H96C43 0 0 43 0 96v320c0 53 43 96 96 96h328c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16c0-7.5-3.5-14.3-8.9-18.7-4.2-15.4-4.2-59.3 0-74.7 5.4-4.3 8.9-11.1 8.9-18.6zM128 134c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm0 64c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm253.4 250H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32 0-17.6 14.4-32 32-32h285.4c-1.9 17.1-1.9 46.9 0 64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Download the MOW4KIDS Toolkit<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MOW4KIDS Toolkit is an essential overview and step-by-step guide outlining the necessary tools, resources, and actions to take in order to ensure the launching of a successful MOW4KIDS program in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These resources provided in conjunction with the MOW4KIDS Toolkit serve as building blocks to structural and strategic organization of your MOW4KIDS program.<br><br>This toolkit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:49% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4475 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_349496075-750x500.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MOW4KIDS Toolkit is an essential overview and step-by-step guide outlining the necessary tools, resources, and actions to take in order to ensure the launching of a successful MOW4KIDS program in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These resources provided in conjunction with the MOW4KIDS Toolkit serve as building blocks to structural and strategic organization of your MOW4KIDS program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An overview of the MOW4KIDS Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community needs assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Researching food providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recipient Eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Budget and Timelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for recruitment of recipients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips for recruitment of volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Logistical planning and execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a sustainability plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Procurement Process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing packing and delivery sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering support from decision-makers and funders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating an emergency preparedness plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating an evaluation plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79a72956\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#a0cba1\"><strong>A Guide for Food Programs to Develop an Emergency Response Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-e28acf30\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5f1ad97c\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Guide-for-Food-Programs-to-Develop-an-Emergency-Response-Plan-08.17.20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M448 360V24c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24H96C43 0 0 43 0 96v320c0 53 43 96 96 96h328c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16c0-7.5-3.5-14.3-8.9-18.7-4.2-15.4-4.2-59.3 0-74.7 5.4-4.3 8.9-11.1 8.9-18.6zM128 134c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm0 64c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm253.4 250H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32 0-17.6 14.4-32 32-32h285.4c-1.9 17.1-1.9 46.9 0 64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Download Plan<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This 12-step guide was developed by the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH) for agencies in the community that manage food programs. To prepare for an emergency or disaster in our communities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1ca75\"><strong>MOW4Kids<br> Recipient <br>Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-d4705b15\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-66e38220\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOW4Kids-Recipient-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M448 360V24c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24H96C43 0 0 43 0 96v320c0 53 43 96 96 96h328c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16c0-7.5-3.5-14.3-8.9-18.7-4.2-15.4-4.2-59.3 0-74.7 5.4-4.3 8.9-11.1 8.9-18.6zM128 134c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm0 64c0-3.3 2.7-6 6-6h212c3.3 0 6 2.7 6 6v20c0 3.3-2.7 6-6 6H134c-3.3 0-6-2.7-6-6v-20zm253.4 250H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32 0-17.6 14.4-32 32-32h285.4c-1.9 17.1-1.9 46.9 0 64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Download Application<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Application for a child to receive a home-delivered meal service while not at school<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#a0cba1\"><strong>MOW4Kids Suggested Items for Boxes of Shelf<\/strong><br><strong>Stable Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-ee5cb303\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-79c7f6ec\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOW4Kids-Suggested-Items-for-Boxes-of-Shelf-Stable-Foods.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M192 384h192c53 0 96-43 96-96h32c70.6 0 128-57.4 128-128S582.6 32 512 32H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v232c0 53 43 96 96 96zM512 96c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64s-28.7 64-64 64h-32V96h32zm47.7 384H48.3c-47.6 0-61-64-36-64h583.3c25 0 11.8 64-35.9 64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">List of Stable Foods<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A helpful list of items to get you on your way<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1ca75\"><strong>MOW4Kids How to prepare route sheets label boxes and pack boxes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-e493776e\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-08cb1697\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOW4Kids_How-to-prepare-route-sheets-label-boxes-and-pack-boxes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M400 480H48c-26.51 0-48-21.49-48-48V80c0-26.51 21.49-48 48-48h352c26.51 0 48 21.49 48 48v352c0 26.51-21.49 48-48 48zm-204.686-98.059l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L184 302.745l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.25 16.379 6.25 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Preparing Labels and Boxes<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh produce and shelf-stable food is distributed based on the number of children in each household. Directions on how to prepare route sheets, label boxes, and pack boxes are listed in this guide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#a0cba1\"><strong>MOW4Kids<\/strong><br><strong>Toolkit<\/strong><br><strong>Starter Pack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-8c78980b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f5416db9\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MOW4Kids-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M16 132h416c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-16V76c0-8.837-7.163-16-16-16H16C7.163 60 0 67.163 0 76v40c0 8.837 7.163 16 16 16zm0 160h416c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-16v-40c0-8.837-7.163-16-16-16H16c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16v40c0 8.837 7.163 16 16 16zm0 160h416c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-16v-40c0-8.837-7.163-16-16-16H16c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16v40c0 8.837 7.163 16 16 16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Toolkit<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Get started today, by using this helpful starter kit <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1ca75\"><strong>Template for<br>calling stores<br> plus tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-a7c49378\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b1c22a4a\" href=\"https:\/\/networktoendhunger.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Template-for-calling-stores-tips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Calling Template<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A helpful list of conversation starters to help you get started<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger Staff is offering a no-cost 15-minute consultation to provide information and answer any questions. 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