When the Safety Net Shrinks: Preparing Your Volunteer Program for changes in food security support
Join us for an insightful session featuring Katie Ann Lapp from Blessings of Hope and Jenn Thompson from RKD Group as they discuss navigating the shifting landscape of food support in 2026.
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Katie Ann Lapp, Blessings of Hope
Jenn Thompson, RKD Group
Duration: 40 minutes
✅ Learn practical steps to prevent burnout and maintain team morale as demand rises.
✅ Hear from experts in Food Security in changes you can make to your service delivery and volunteer co-ordination strategy.
✅ Discover how tech is helping organizations future proof programs.
42 million Americans rely on the SNAP program to feed their families. Any changes to food security policy will have an impact on volunteering programs and the people who benefit from them.
Food Bank Volunteer Programs
Join us, as we show you how to prepare your volunteer program to meet increased demand
Host: Martin O'Neill, Head of Marketing Rosterfy, North America
Featuring:
Katie Ann Lapp, Blessings of Hope
Jenn Thompson, RKD Group
📅 Date: Wednesday 11 February, 2026
🕒 Time: 12:00 - 12:40 (EST)
⌛ Duration: Around 40 mins with time for Q&A
Key Topics Covered:
▪️ How to anticipate and plan for increased demand on your volunteer base.
▪️ Practical steps to prevent burnout and maintain team morale.
▪️ How tech can future proof your program and take the pressure off your team.
▪️ Ways to engage new volunteers and partners to share the load.
Perfect for Volunteer Managers, Program Directors and Heads of Volunteering.
Jenn Thompson, SVP
RKD Group
Jenn Thompson serves as a strategic leader at RKD Group, where she focuses on driving meaningful impact for nonprofit organizations.
With a deep understanding of the Food Bank and Nonprofit landscape, Jenn is known for her ability to blend data-driven insights with creative storytelling to help NPOs build stronger, more sustainable donor relationships.
Jenn will cover essential tips for breaking down communication silos between volunteer management and fundraising to ensure supporters receive a holistic view of the organization’s needs.
Attendees will learn the "special sauce" of strategic thinking: how to effectively message to volunteers, when to include them in fundraising appeals, and how to turn a dedicated workforce into a powerful donor base without compromising the volunteer experience.
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