Houston Food Bank
HOUSTON FOOD BANK
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience of the workings of the Houston Food Bank and the concepts discussed during the course which were demonstrated through our volunteer experience.
Organizational Pattern: Topical
Thesis Statement: The Houston Food Bank uses the efforts of volunteers as well as donations to support the reduction of hunger in the community.
INTRODUCTION
When the topic of people going hungry is presented, it is not far-fetched to think that these people are homeless. In actuality, 94% of hungry people have a roof over their heads.
(Transition) This is where the Houston Food Bank steps in. 1. The Houston Food Bank’s mission has been to lead the fight against hunger since 1982. * The Houston food bank is a non- profit organization that seeks food donations and distributes them at local charitable programs. * 95 cents of every dollar is used to feed the hungry. * The organization is a certified member of Feeding America.
VERBAL FOOTOTE 2. During our volunteer efforts, there were a few communication concepts that were identified including: * Schemas * Empathetic Listening * Group Task Roles
Today, we would like to inform you about the communication concepts recognized during our volunteer experience.
(Transition) Let’s begin with our actual volunteering experience and how we were able to help the Houston Food Bank.
BODY
Each member of the group was able to volunteer at least 2 hours at the Houston Food Bank. We had two tasks to accomplish: 1) Sorting donated food in order to be distributed to different charitable programs and local food pantries. * On-site storeroom housed tons of food donated by individuals and organizational groups. * A food inventory list was provided for each destination’s ‘care package’ to be created. 2) Putting together packages to be mailed to previous donators seeking additional contributions including:
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience of the workings of the Houston Food Bank and the concepts discussed during the course which were demonstrated through our volunteer experience.
Organizational Pattern: Topical
Thesis Statement: The Houston Food Bank uses the efforts of volunteers as well as donations to support the reduction of hunger in the community.
INTRODUCTION
When the topic of people going hungry is presented, it is not far-fetched to think that these people are homeless. In actuality, 94% of hungry people have a roof over their heads.
(Transition) This is where the Houston Food Bank steps in. 1. The Houston Food Bank’s mission has been to lead the fight against hunger since 1982. * The Houston food bank is a non- profit organization that seeks food donations and distributes them at local charitable programs. * 95 cents of every dollar is used to feed the hungry. * The organization is a certified member of Feeding America.
VERBAL FOOTOTE 2. During our volunteer efforts, there were a few communication concepts that were identified including: * Schemas * Empathetic Listening * Group Task Roles
Today, we would like to inform you about the communication concepts recognized during our volunteer experience.
(Transition) Let’s begin with our actual volunteering experience and how we were able to help the Houston Food Bank.
BODY
Each member of the group was able to volunteer at least 2 hours at the Houston Food Bank. We had two tasks to accomplish: 1) Sorting donated food in order to be distributed to different charitable programs and local food pantries. * On-site storeroom housed tons of food donated by individuals and organizational groups. * A food inventory list was provided for each destination’s ‘care package’ to be created. 2) Putting together packages to be mailed to previous donators seeking additional contributions including:
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