This proposal was initially submitted February 29 and, in the absence of response, again with minor revisions April 10 using the channels of communication made available to me at the Idaho State Correctional Institution.
Proposal 82431-002 — Idaho Foodbank Fundraiser
The Idaho Foodbank recently collaborated with a local news station to raise funds for food-insecure Idaho families. It was announced during a televised broadcast that the organization is capable of providing 15 meals for every five dollars that is donated.
Having previously benefitted from donations made to the Idaho Foodbank, I, along with a small group of residents surveyed on Unit 14B, wish to support the organization by collectively submitting incremental monetary donations.
Because some of us anticipate donating relatively small amounts, we ask that ISCI leadership facilitate our effort by collecting and submitting our donations together. This to increase the amount that we are able donate by reducing the cost of postage.
The current cost of one stamped envelope is roughly one dollar. Which is also the minimal amount that we wish to kindly suggest that others, including staff, consider contributing.
I propose activating the ISCI Pillar mentor group and ISCI chapel workers to organize and promote the no-pressure effort, preferably with the messaging: “For the cost of two ramens, you can provide three meals for food-insecure Idahoans.”
I ask that residents be permitted to submit their support directly to unit or chapel staff, in the form of a Resident Withdrawal Slip addressed to the Idaho Foodbank. (But should ISCI leadership decline to participate in this effort, please consider approving Resident Irving #82431 to submit a collection of withdrawal forms in one manila envelope addressed to the Idaho Foodbank.)
Possible ways to promote this campaign include fliers, word-of-mouth and an institutional channel announcement.
A staff liaison to coordinate efforts between Idaho Foodbank development coordinator Dalton Warr and ISCI/IDOC management would be helpful.
Please inform Resident Irving of the extent to which ISCI leadership are willing to participate in this effort no late than May 1.*
Patrick Irving 82431