In this conversation, we speak with Erinn Rowe, CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank, the largest food bank in South Carolina. Erin discusses the organization's extensive operations, the challenges faced during her tenure, especially during the pandemic, and the importance of efficiency and collaboration in nonprofit management.

She emphasizes the need for a culture of excellence and the significance of understanding the backend operations to make informed decisions. The conversation concludes with ways for the community to get involved and support the fight against hunger.

Takeaways

• Harvest Hope Food Bank covers a 20-county area in South Carolina.
• The organization distributed over 30 million pounds of food last year.
• Collaboration with partners is essential for food distribution.
• Efficiency in operations is crucial for nonprofit success.
• Automation helps free up staff for more impactful work.
• Understanding the backend business is vital for decision-making.
• Creating a culture of excellence requires continuous improvement.
• Team collaboration is key to effective decision-making.
• Community involvement is necessary to address hunger issues.
• Educating the public on hunger's root causes is important. 

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