Bagel Rescue says free food delivery still has fixed costs
The group's budget covers volunteer route management, technology, food-safe storage, compliance and staff, and it is asking for donations.
Bagel Rescue is pushing back on the myth that a scrappy nonprofit can run on good intentions and zero overhead. The group says delivering free resources still has fixed costs.
Those costs include volunteer route management, technology, food-safe storage, educational materials, nonprofit compliance and a professional team. Bagel Rescue is asking for gifts to cover that baseline through its website.
From Bagel Rescue· Instagram · Nov 6
Open the post“We hope you'll consider supporting Bagel Rescue this giving season. There’s a myth that if a nonprofit is scrappy enough, it can run entirely on good intentions and zero overhead. The truth? Delivering free resources still has fixed costs. No matter how carefully we squeeze our budget, impact has expenses. We spend wisely on ways to maximize our ability to support neighbors in need. That includes investments in volunteer route management, technology, food-safe storage, educational materials, nonprofit compliance practices, and a professional team that keeps our program running smoothly. We've got lean operating down to a science, but we need your help to cover the baseline. Your gift during this thankful time of year ensures our core mechanics stay funded so our volunteer network and dedicated staff can do what they do best. You can find more information and donate to the cause at bagelrescue.com/donate.”
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