Supplies
Food Prep
- 2 InstaPots
- 2 wooden cutting boards
- 2 knives
- 3 mixing/food prep bowls
- can opener
- collander
- salt
- olive oil
Serving
- 10 bowls
- 10 spoons
- 10 forks
- 5 food containers for leftovers
- 1 serving spoon
Cleanup
- dish soap
- dishwashing brush
- dish drying rack
- 5 dish rags
- rubber gloves
Storage & Miscellaneous
These items are recommended based on our experiences, but aren't required
- sheet pan for storing large quantities of food, such as salads or food prep intermediates
- basket or vertical storage for organizing kitchen space
- industrial/restaurant cart for moving food and dishes between prep space and serving space
- masking tape & sharpie to label things that don't need frequent washing
- nail polish, to label things that do need frequent washing
- nail polish doesn't wash off as easily as marker
- apply nail polish to a part of the item that does not touch food, such as the handle of a spoon or underside of a plate
Financial
- sign saying "eat first, donate maybe" and listing donation methods
- receipt management system, e.g. shared Google Photos album where all members upload pictures of receipts
Sourcing
- thrift stores
- OfferUp and Craigslist
- food banks
- local food recovery networks