Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Feeding Manual - Draft Adopted by the RT January 2017

Oct 2, 2026

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Southern Baptist Disaster Relief feeding guidance outlines a Christian, mission-driven approach to disaster response grounded in biblical teaching and service. The manual defines the SBDR philosophy and explains the logo’s symbolism for spiritual and physical ministry. It sets standardized procedures for safe food storage, handling, preparation, and distribution, aimed at disaster volunteers, clients, and workers. It also establishes training and operational components supporting consistent, timely care during mass feeding situations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages43

Reading Time1 h 48 min

AccessFree to download

Philosophy, Logo, and Purpose

Training

Unit Specifications

Site Selection for Mass Feeding Response

Food Ordering and Menu Planning

Food Preparation and Distribution

Guidelines for Prevention of Accidents

Guidelines for Safe Food Handling in Personal and Work Areas

Safety Guidelines for Food Handling

Sanitizing Food Service Equipment

Propane, Gasoline, and Diesel

Inventory Management

Waste Disposal and Potable Water Safety

Mega Feeding Sites

Shut Down Procedures

Appendix

Standard Serving Sizes

Cambro Labels

Ice Point Method of Calibrating a Thermometer

Sample Menus

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Feeding Manual January 2017 Adopted by the RT January 2017 Table of Contents Cover Page ..................................................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 2 Philosophy, Logo, and Purpose .......................................................................................3 Organizational Chart of SBDR Feeding ...........................................................................4 Training ...........................................................................................................................5 Unit Specifications ...........................................................................................................6 Site Selection for Mass Feeding Response .....................................................................7 Food Ordering and Menu Planning ..................................................................................8 Food Preparation and Distribution ...................................................................................9 Guidelines for Prevention of Accidents .......................................................................... 10 Guidelines for Safe Food Handling in Personal and Work Areas ..............................11-12 Safety Guidelines for Food Handling ............................................................................. 13 Sanitizing Food Service Equipment ..........................................................................14-15 Propane, Gasoline, and Diesel .................................................................................16-17 Inventory Management.................................................................................................. 18 Waste Disposal and Potable Water Safety .................................................................... 19 Mega Feeding Sites.......................................................................................................20 Shut Down Procedures…………………………………………………………………………21 Appendix ......................................................................................................................22 Standard Serving Sizes .................................................................................................23 Cambro Labels ..............................................................................................................24 Ice Point Method of Calibrating a Thermometer.............................................................25 Information on and Sample Chart to Track Freezer/Refrigerator Trailer.........................26 Sample Menus .........................................................................................................27-28 Push Packs ...................................................................................................................29 Typical American Red Cross Support Trailer Inventory..................................................30 Standard Operating Procedures for Cambro Liners ..................................................31-34 Facility Agreement Between Church and SBDR ............................................................35 American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement Instructions ........................................36-37 American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement ...........................................................38-41 Web Search and Acronyms ...........................................................................................42 Recognition Page ..........................................................................................................43 2 SBDR Feeding Manual -Draft Adopted by the RT January 2017 Philosophy The purpose of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) eff

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief feeding manual?

It provides guidance for disaster relief volunteers conducting feeding operations, ensuring consistent procedures for safe storage, handling, preparation, and distribution of food to disaster clients and workers.

What is the theological or philosophical foundation of SBDR feeding efforts?

The manual describes SBDR efforts as Christian love in action, drawing on biblical accounts of Jesus’ teaching and healing, including feeding the multitudes and urging ministry to others (Matthew 25:32-46; James 2:14-18).

What does the manual cover regarding food safety?

It includes prevention of accidents, guidelines for safe food handling in personal and work areas, safety guidelines for food handling, sanitizing food service equipment, and potable water safety.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by Elsa