Record when you distribute materials to recipients in your community.
What is a Material Distribution?
A distribution records giving materials to a recipient:
- Food box distribution from a food pantry
- Clothing provided to a family
- School supplies given to students
- Emergency supplies distributed after a disaster
Accessing Distributions
Navigate to: Materials > Material Distributions
Creating a Distribution
- Click Add New
- Select the recipient:
- Search for existing constituent
- Or add a new recipient
- Enter distribution details:
- Distribution Date: When items were given
- Type and Category: Classification
- Status: Complete, pending, etc.
- Description: What was distributed
- Optionally assign a team member who handled the distribution
- Save
Adding Items to Distribution
- Open the distribution record
- Add specific items distributed
- Enter quantities
- Items are removed from inventory automatically
Tracking Impact
Distributions help you report on:
- Number of people/families served
- Value of materials distributed
- Types of assistance provided
- Geographic reach
Distribution Payments
If recipients pay any amount (sliding scale fee, copay, etc.), record this through Material Distribution Payments.