2019 FEDS FEED FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN
Date Signed: 7/18/2019 | MARADMINS Number: 401/19
MARADMINS : 401/19

R 181857Z JUL 19
MARAMDIN 401/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/2019 FEDS FEED FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN//
REF/A/ACTION MEMO/UNSECNAV/2 JULY 2019//
POC/Y. L. GILLEN/CAPT/CHC/USN/-/TEL: COM 571-256-2777//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1.  In support of the annual "Feds Feed Families" (FFF) food drive, the Department of the Navy (DON) is encouraged to participate in the donation of non-perishable food items for distribution to nationwide food banks.
2.  Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) is designated as the Marine Corps lead organization and supported Command for this initiative.  The FFF food drive initiated on 26 June 2019 and is scheduled to run through 9 August 2019.  The FFF is an excellent opportunity for our Marines, Sailors and Civilian Marines to support their communities.
3.  Concept of Operations:
    a.  Marine Corps Commands are to designate a FFF command representative to coordinate this initiative with their nearest installation Chaplain.
        (1) National Capital Region: 703-784-2518/3055.
        (2) Marine Corps Installation East: 910-451-5342/3210/8701.
        (3) Marine Corps Installation West: 760-725-3433/4700.
        (4) Marine Corps Installation Pacific: DSN 315-645-2501.
    b.  FFF drop off and collection points are to be established throughout each Marine Corps installation, by either the FFF command representative or installation Chaplain.
    c.  Each Monday, installation FFF command representatives will collect weekly reports from their tenant command FFF representatives and report consolidated numbers of food collected to MCI region FFF Chaplains by close of business every Tuesday.
    d.  MCI Region Chaplains will submit weekly progress reports compiled from their subordinate units to the MCICOM Chaplain.
    e.  The weekly report will include the following information:
        (1) Command participation information (names, location).
        (2) Weight, in pounds, of food collected.
        (3) If applicable, food bank recipient(s).
        (4) Other information:
            (a) Public affairs articles and photos.
            (b) Individuals/teams to be recognized/thanked for participation.
            (c) Comments, concerns, requests for facilitation.
4.  Please continue to give back by donating again this year.  Additional details are available through the following link:  http:(slash)(slash)www.secnav.navy.mil/donaa/Pages/Campaigns.aspx
5.  Details for execution to follow via separate correspondence.
6.  Released by Lieutenant General John J. Broadmeadow, Director, Marine Corps Staff, HQMC.//