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Rivet Racking Storage Solution for Peterborough Soup Kitchen

Efficient and Economical Storage for Dry Food Donations

Peterborough Soup Kitchen needed an economical storage solution to help manage and organize the donations of dry goods for their free home delivery service to the homeless and those in need in Peterborough. OfficeSTOR provided a custom rivet racking system designed to maximize space, improve food organization, and streamline distribution for the charity's volunteers.

Client's Brief

Peterborough Soup Kitchen required a cost-effective shelving system to store donated dry goods, such as non-perishable food items, in an organized and accessible manner. The donated items were to be sorted in their storeroom and distributed in boxed donations to residents, or used to prepare hot soup and sandwiches, which food vans would deliver to various locations in the evenings. The goal was to increase efficiency in sorting and storing goods while reducing waste and making it easier for volunteers to manage the donations.

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The OfficeSTOR Solution

OfficeSTOR designed and installed a rivet racking system that met the unique needs of Peterborough Soup Kitchen:

  • Cost-Effective Rivet Racking: The rivet racking system was chosen for its affordability and simplicity, providing the charity with a durable and economical storage solution for their dry food donations.
  • Optimized Shelving Design: The shelving was specifically designed to accommodate green and brown breadbox crates, which the volunteers used to sort and store the dry goods. This allowed for efficient use of space and made it easy for volunteers to organize, pick, and pack items for distribution.
  • Improved Food Handling: The racking system enabled food donations to be split into smaller amounts, which were then hand-picked for distribution. This reduced waste and made it easier to manage the different types of food donations.
  • Streamlined Distribution: With the new shelving system in place, food could be more efficiently sorted and boxed for home delivery, or prepared for evening food van distribution, ensuring that the donations reached the right people quickly and efficiently.
Shelf spacing equal in order to accept dry goods on any shelf

Results

The implementation of the rivet racking system resulted in several benefits for Peterborough Soup Kitchen:

  • Increased Efficiency: The new storage system allowed volunteers to easily organize and access the dry food donations, reducing the time spent sorting and picking items for distribution.
  • Maximized Space: By designing the shelving to fit the breadbox crates, OfficeSTOR helped Peterborough Soup Kitchen make the most of their available storage space, ensuring that all donated food could be stored safely and efficiently.
  • Reduced Waste: The ability to store and manage smaller quantities of food helped to reduce waste and ensure that all donations were used effectively.
  • Enhanced Volunteer Operations: Volunteers could now quickly and efficiently pick and pack food for both boxed donations and evening food van collections, improving overall operations and helping to serve more people in need.

Conclusion

OfficeSTOR’s rivet racking solution has significantly improved Peterborough Soup Kitchen’s ability to manage and distribute food donations to the homeless and vulnerable residents of Peterborough. By providing a cost-effective and efficient storage system, OfficeSTOR has helped the charity enhance their operations and better serve their community.