Even the Threads & Tables Remember

Clothing closets and food pantries are altars of mercy, but bad sorting, unsafe items, and diversion theater hurt the very people we mean to love. This guide shows how to run dignified, choice-based distributions with honest ledgers, safe food handling, boutique curation, and measurable fruit.

• Dignity risks: lines, photos without consent, unsafe or unusable items.
• Safety basics: FEFO, cold chain, recalls, pest control, simple repair.
• Clean metrics: measure usable output, not just donations received.

This resource provides spiritual and educational guidance. It is not a substitute for food safety, legal, or emergency direction. Follow your site’s policies and local regulations and contact authorities for any hazards or emergencies.

1. Choice-based model: boutique-style clothing racks and market-style pantry aisles.
2. Safe intake: no broken appliances, stained textiles, expired infant items, or recalled goods.
3. FEFO and cold chain: date checks, temp logs, cooler staging, and recall notices posted.
4. Dignity practices: privacy zones, consent for photos, multilingual signage, gentle hospitality.
5. Clean ledger: document usable output, costs, volunteer hours, and partner outcomes.
6. Restock rhythm: daily sort, repair/clean station, and end-of-day shelf reset.

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