Unless otherwise specified, the honor system should be used to tabulate hours for open-ended events. The guidelines below represent an average of how much time specified activities will likely take, and ensure that hours are recorded fairly across members. Travel time or time spent shopping should NOT be counted. 

AT-HOME EVENTS:

• Drives (qty often 10-12)*: 1 hour
• Creating cards/posters (qty 10-12): 1.5 hours
• Homemade cookies: 1 hour per dozen
• Members may not multiply the amount requested in an effort to earn more hours. For example, purchasing 20 items instead of 10 will not earn a member 2 hours.

FOOD RESCUE:

• Record amount of time between pickup and dropoff. There is no limit on Food Rescues completed per month, but only one Food Rescue may count toward the events required for membership.

 OPERATION HOPE MEALS:

• Community Cook and Freezer Meal Entrees: 2.5 hours
• Sides: 2 hours
• Salad, drinks, store-bought desserts: 1 hour
• Bagged lunches: 1.5 hours
• Homemade cookies or desserts: 1 hour per dozen
• Members may sign up for 2 Operation Hope events per month