Selling to the WI LFPA Program
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
PRESEASON
Complete preseason projections. Contact your Marbleseed WI LFPA Specialist for technical assistance.
Determine transportation needs.
Forecast first pick up date to WFHC.
1 WEEK BEFORE EACH PICK UP
Complete WI LFPA Weekly Transport/Shipping Request Form
WFHC will create a Purchase Order/BOL for you.
4 WEEKS BEFORE 1ST PICK UP
Determine packaging needs.
Packaging should be ordered with enough time to receive delivery before producer’s first pick up - 4 weeks minimum lead time.
DAY BEFORE EACH PICK UP
WFHC will contact grower with finalized time-window for pre-established route and confirm pickup location, ie, confirms transport plan.
2 WEEKS BEFORE 1ST PICK UP
Contact WFHC to begin planning for first shipment.
WFHC will work with PRODUCER to determine a day that works for PRODUCER and Food Access Partner.
DAY OF EACH PICK UP
PRODUCER or representative of PRODUCER will be present at pick up site to confirm Purchase Order/BOL is correct. All corrections will be made to BOL at time of pickup, if a new invoice is required, PRODUCER will submit to WFHC within 24 hours.
Contracted product will be transported to Hunger Relief Site while maintaining refrigeration requirements.
Hunger Relief Site will sign Purchase Order/BOL to verify delivery.
Signed Purchase Order/BOL and invoice will be submitted to araplfpa@wifoodhub or turned in by WFHC driver.
WFHC will email confirmation of receiving approved Purchase Order/BoL to PRODUCER. Payment will be issued to PRODUCER within 45-60 days.
CONTACT ERICH FURSTENBERG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SELLING TO WI LFPA:
erich@wifoodhub.com
(920) 505.0279
IMPORTANT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS
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