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THE NATION OF ISLAMMINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

NATIONAL STAPLE GOODS PURCHASE PROJECT

Cycle #19

NOI Ministry of Agriculture Coordinators

WELCOME!

Thank you for your commitment to work and

ensure that You, your Families, Friends and

Communities are preparing your homes, and for

the continued support of the economic growth

and development of your National Staple Goods

Project.

It is important for us as Coordinators to know as much as we can about the Staple Goods Project, in our efforts to serve our communities, address their questions regarding the project, and continue to increase our productivity. The information following is taken from your Tri-fold brochure, which is a good handout when soliciting new participants. Prints on 8.5” x 11.0” paper and is double-sided. Once folded, there is room to put your contact information. (1” x 2 and 5/8” address label can be used.)

What is the National Staple Goods Purchase Project?

The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad asked us, “What do you have stored in your houses for the day of want?” The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has warned us to prepare for forthcoming weather disasters. To this end, we in the Nation of Islam Ministry of Agriculture (NOIMOA), organized our efforts and in 2011 began the cooperative purchase and distribution of staple goods. Adopting the “Cooperative Corporation” philosophy, each local Ministry of Agriculture Staple Goods Coordinator works to service their respective area encouraging us to pool our resources together as Individuals, Families, Communities, Organizations, Churches, Study Groups, Mosques, Cities, States and a Nation.

Some of the goals for this type of cooperative economic system includes: 1. Participants are learning the process of bulk purchasing and cross country distribution, 2. They are learning the inner workings of national production, manufacturing and distribution systems, 3. They are learning and practicing principles of cooperative economics, 4. Collective decision making, 5. Group investing and operational unity.

How Does The Staple Goods Project (SGP) Work?

The National Staple Goods Purchase Project currently takes place bi-annually with 70+ cities currently participating throughout the U.S.

Cities are represented by Staple Goods City Coordinators. All participants from Massachusetts to Florida to California pay the same price for the products, which includes shipping costs to their respective cities. For a city to participate, they must have a minimum total order of 500 lbs. Orders are collected by the City Coordinator who keeps each participant abreast of the process; when to collect funds, and the coordination of delivering products when they arrive.

The continued growth and development of the Staple Goods Project will lead to the establishing of our cooperative corporation. A cooperative is a business owned and controlled by the people who use its services. They collectively nance and operate the business or service for their mutual benet. By pooling their resources and working together, they can reach an objective that would not be attainable if acting alone.


Staple Goods CoordinatorMeredith Muhammad

[email protected]

Project Workow Overview (3 Phases)

Objectives

The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad asked us, “What do you have stored in your houses for the day of want?” The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has warned us to prepare for forthcoming weather disasters. To this end, we (NOIMOA) have organized the cooperative purchase and distribution of staple goods to each local Ministry of Agriculture to service their respective area.

The continued growth and development of the Staple Goods Project will lead to the establishing of our cooperative corporation. A cooperative is a business owned and controlled by the people who use its services. They collectively nance and operate the business or service for their mutual benet. By pooling their resources and working together, they can reach an objective that would not be attainable if acting alone.

Prots from each staple goods cycle will be available at the end of the cycle for participating members to: 1. Re-invest into the Co-op 2. Donate to the 3 Year Economic Program 3. Receive a patronage refund

We will continue to build on this activity to further solidify our foundation to build a conglomerate of cooperative corporations, national production, distribution, and cooperative communities. This is a crucial platform in building our infrastructure within the Nation of Islam to establish sustainable local consumer markets, interstate commerce, and international trade. We have the will, talent, technology, and capacity to re-build and expand on the NOI’s pinnacle of success reached in 1975. IT’S NATION TIME!

City Participation Requirements: A minimum TOTAL order of 500 lbs (all products added together must equal 500 lbs). The 500 lb requirement is encouraged with the purchasing of: Navy Beans 6 (50 lb bag) 300 lbs Brown Rice 2 (25 lb bag) 50 lbs Raw Sugar 2 (50 lb bag) 100 lbs Muhammad Farms Flour 1 (40 lb case) 40 lbs Cities that would like to participate but are unable to meet the minimum 500 lb requirement can combine their orders with another nearby city and make a combined purchase. Be willing to share any applicable pick-up or delivery expenses that city may incur getting your products to you. Shipping costs are included in the price of each product. NOTE: Each participating city MUST purchase at least 1 case of Muhammad Farms Flour.

Staple Goods 19 General Schedule

* To proceed with project, all cities must meet 500 lb order minimum required which includes at least1 case of Muhammad Farms Flour. Cities that do not meet the requirement can combine their order with nearbycity.

Process

Ÿ Coordinator Registration (2 weeks)

Ÿ Begin taking orders (2 weeks)

Ÿ Order phase closed

Ÿ Qualifying cities * and minimum bulk order determined

Ÿ Payment process begins (2 weeks)

Ÿ All Payments due to Muhammad Farms (1 week)

Ÿ Bulk purchases will be make and goods shipped for distribution

Ÿ Delivery to local warehouse terminal will begin (2 - 3 weeks)

Ÿ Verify receipt of goods to your city and condition. Take photos and document condition at Ÿ terminal.

Ÿ Distribute goods to participants within 3 days of receiving

Ÿ Complete Delivery Report after orders have been delivered to participants

STAPLE GOODS PRODUCTS LIST

MUHAMMAD FARMS VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS

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FLOUR - Sifted and Pastry Flour. Our whole wheat grain is grown, harvested, ground, and packaged on our 1,556 acre farm in Georgia. When you use our 100% whole wheat, the bran and the germ of the wheat will remain in your meals, and the health benefits will be multiplied by an unbelievable amount! The whole wheat, in its original non-enriched form, is a very good source of all of the nutrients that are naturally produced in wheat, like manganese and iron.

8 BAGS 5 LBS EACH (40 lbs) $35.91

HOT CEREAL - Our Cream of Whole Wheat Cereal is made from wheat that is grown, harvested, ground and packaged on our 1,556 acre farm in Georgia. When you use our cream of 100% whole wheat, the germ and bran of the wheat remains in your meal, and the health benefits will accrue for you and your family. It only takes 3 minutes to cook our Cream of whole Wheat.

6 BAGS 2 LBS EACH $21.21

BREAD MIX - Sister Anne’s Buttermilk Cream of Whole Wheat Muffin and Bread Mix is the best mix you can find. Made with wholesome pure ingredients from your own farm, perfection! Our Cream of Whole Wheat is made from wheat that is grown, harvested, ground and packaged on our 1,556 acre farm in Georgia.

6 BAGS 11 OUNCES EACH $18.18

BULK DRY GOODS - SUGAR

50 LB BAG $75.99

Demerara Sugar is a delicious alternative to table sugar. Unlike typical granulated sugar, Demerara sugar crystals are much larger, are golden brown in color and are made from the first pressing of the sugar cane. Unlike granulated sugar, it holds moisture and can benefit the end result in baked goods because it has additional moisture. It is considered by some to be “healthier” since it receives less processing than does white sugar and is lower in calories. It is recommended to be stored in an airtight container.


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BULK DRY GOODS - BEANS AND GRAINS

BEANS - Distributed out of Michigan, our Navy, Red and Black Beans are grown in a low chemical environment and have tremendous health benefits. They are an excellent source of iron, folic acid, magnesium, copper, calcium and B vitamins. They are also full of dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates that, rather than leading to any sort of weight gain, provide the brain and muscles with a good and stable supply of energy!

NAVY BEANS 50 LB BAG $70.37

RED BEANS 50 LB BAG $70.37

BLACK BEANS 50 LB BAG $70.37

Our high-quality Brown Rice is moist, tender and cooks up plump. The health benefits are numerous as well. An excellent source of Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and the Vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, Protein, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, and is a good source of dietary fiber.

BROWN RICE 25 LB BAG $24.90

Lentils are an inexpensive base of protein to many people all over the world. Brown Lentils are 31% fiber and Red Lentils are 11% fiber. Both contain high amounts of the essential amino acids Isoleucine and Lysine. They also contain many other nutrients in abundance including Thiamine, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Soaking lentils overnight is not necessary but doing so increases the bioavailability of dietary minerals as well.

BROWN LENTILS 50 LB BAG $49.40

RED LENTILS 50 LB BAG $63.34


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SEASONINGS - Urban Blends Custom Blended Seasonings are quality herbs and spices that are carefully formulated and hand crafted in small batches for quality and freshness. No msg, no artificial flavorings, chemicals or anti-caking agents. Our custom blends range from low to no salt and are packaged in resealable stand up pouches. Our custom blends have two purchase options; Our 12 pouch variety pack and our large pouch case of our most popular blend, Season It All.

Our variety pack consists of: Citrus Pepper (no salt), Stylin Italian (no salt), Poppin Poultry (no salt), Season It All, and Jerk Rub. This year we will introduce our newest blend, Chili Lime. Our variety pack pouches range from 2.25 ounces - 4 ounces.

SUNDRY - FOOD ITEMS A variety of food items selected for their commitment to quality and benefits to our health. In an ever increasing environment of manipulated food stuffs, we value those suppliers who are willing to produce wholesome, natural products for our consumption.

SALT - Many Salts contain anti-caking agents and even dextrose (sugar). Many have been heat processed and stripped of their natural trace minerals. Real Salt brand, on the other hand, is unrefined and full of natural minerals and flavor, the way salt was meant to be savored.

6 PACK OF 10 OUNCE SHAKERS $32.27

12 POUCH VARIETY $74.17

5 POUCHES 12 OUNCES EACH $74.17

HONEY - The Honey offered in this purchase is unpasteurized, wildflower honey produced by bees feeding primarily from the nectar of the wildflower in Georgia. It is said that carbohydrates in honey can be easily converted into glucose by even the most sensitive stomachs. Hence it is very easy to digest. Honey contains nutraceuticals, which are effective in removing free radicals from our body and as a result, our body immunity is improved

6 JARS OF 3 POUNDS EACH $94.00

SEASON IT ALL - Our most popular blend in large pouches. Be creative and take your meal to the next level with Urban Blends Custom Blended Seasonings.


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SUNDRY - FOOD ITEMS continued

COFFEE - Chiapas is located in southern Mexico. We at Mxodus are proud partners of the Chiapas coffee growers cooperative. Together we have grown, harvested, roasted and packaged premium coffee. These beans are handled with care. Chiapas farmers hand-pluck the ripe cherries for processing. The coffee bean inside of the sweet cherries is extracted. The coffee beans are then dried and separated so only the highest quality coffee beans are selected. The Chiapas farmers cultivate the Arabica species of coffee beans. The Arabica tree is believed to produce the highest quality beans which produce a mild roast with rich body and perfect levels of acidity. The coffee is produced without using pesticides or herbicides benefitting the producer and the consumer.

25 BAGS OF 8 OUNCES $180.95

12 JARS 16 OUNCES EACH $66.64

APPLESAUCE - Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce is a manufacturer of 100% all natural applesauce made with only apples, pears and apple cider. Our product contains only 6 grams of natural sugars and 40 calories, making it one of the healthiest applesauce brands on the market. Ethan Holmes stated the company at the age of 15, and in the last six years has grown it to be sold in over 70 supermarket location.

12 PACKS 3 OUNCES EACH $97.37

CREAMY NAVY BEAN SOUP - Silk Road Creamy Navy Bean Soup is a quick and easy, highly nutritious soup mix. Just add water to make this perfect soup. Each packet makes 2-3 bowls of soup. If properly stored, the contents will last up to 25 years.


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SUNDRY - NON FOOD ITEMS A variety of NON-food items crafted and prepared with the utmost concern for quality, our health, the environment and its use.

VEGETABLE GARDENING SEEDS - Non-GMO Vegetable Seeds come in a variety of 14 vegetables that will each plant a 50 foot row. Seed varieties are: Navy Beans, Sweet Corn, English Peas, Green Beans, Cabbage, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Spinach, Rutabaga, Carrots, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Yellow Squash and Okra.

AVAILABLE IN FALL ORDERS ONLY.

14 VARIETY PACK $49.00

ANOINTING PURE NATURAL SOAP - Natural Butter Soap with coconut oil, shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter and herbs grown by members of the MOA. Free from harmful detergents, sulfates, parabens, hormone disrupting and cancer causing fragrance chemicals. Our Vegetable and Goat Milk based soaps have a creamy lather with extra glycerin, that is believed to be ideal for sensitive skin. Includes Invigorating Peppermint, Calming Lavender, Pampering Coconut and Just Butter.

22 BARS 4.5 OUNCES EACH $80.32

TOTALS

LBS

_________

COST

____________

UNITS

_________

Thank you, for your participation in the Staple Goods Program and the pooling of our resources as we are taught by The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The first phase of our project is a pre-order to determine which cities will meet the 500 lbs minimum order for shipping.

1. Please indicate the number of units of each item you would like in “Units” column.2. Complete the contact information below.3. Return this form to your coordinator by April 12, 2020. Your coordinator will contact you with the final order and payment information should your city qualify. Local delivery fees may apply.4. When paying for your order, request a receipt of payment from your coordinator at the time of the transaction. Your coordinator should be prepared to handle your request.5. Please share the Staple Goods Program with your Family, Friends and Community.

Coordinator’s Name_________________________________________

Email address___________________________________

Phone Number________________ www.noimoa.org

Your Name:

__________________________________

Address:

__________________________________

City:___________________ State: ______

Zip Code: ____________

Phone: ____________________________

Email: _____________________________

Complete with your Coordinator

Coordinator’s copy

Shipping included in totals $

TOTALS

LBS

_________

COST

____________

UNITS

_________

Thank you, for your participation in the Staple Goods Program and the pooling of our resources as we are taught by The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The first phase of our project is a pre-order to determine which cities will meet the 500 lbs minimum order for shipping.

1. Please indicate the number of units of each item you would like in “Units” column.2. Complete the contact information below.3. Return this form to your coordinator by April 12, 2020. Your coordinator will contact you with the final order and payment information should your city qualify. Local delivery fees may apply.4. When paying for your order, request a receipt of payment from your coordinator at the time of the transaction. Your coordinator should be prepared to handle your request.5. Please share the Staple Goods Program with your Family, Friends and Community.

Coordinator’s Name_________________________________________

Email address___________________________________

Phone Number________________ www.noimoa.org

Your Name:

__________________________________

Address:

__________________________________

City:___________________ State: ______

Zip Code: ____________

Phone: ____________________________

Email: _____________________________



Shipping included in totals $

Products Units

M. Farms Flour Sifted 40 $35.91

M. Farms Flour Pastry 40 $35.91

M. Farms Cream of Whole Wheat 12 $21.21

Sis. Anne's Bread & Muffin Mix 4.13 $18.18

Demerara Sugar 50 $75.99

Navy Beans 50 $70.37

Red Beans 50 $70.37

Black Beans 50 $70.37

Brown Lentils 50 $49.40

Red Lentils 50 $63.34

Brown Rice 25 $24.90

Honey (6 – 3 lb jars) 18 $94.00

Real Salt (6 – 10 oz bottles) 3.75 $32.27

Urban Blends Seasons Variety 2.61 $74.17

Urban Blends Season It All 3.75 $74.17

Mxodus Coffee (25 – 8 oz bags) 12.5 $180.95

Applesauce (12 – 16 oz jars) 12 $66.64

Bean Soup Mix 2.25 $97.37

All Natural Soap (22–4.5 oz bars) 6.2 $80.32

Non-GMO Seeds (Fall Orders) 1.5 $49.00

lbs/bag/ case

Price Per Unit

Products Units







Red Beans 50 $70.37





Honey (6 – 3 lb jars) 18 $94.00









lbs/bag/ case

Price Per Unit

Order Form Process

TOTALS

LBS

_________

COST

__________

UNITS

_________

Your Name:

__________________________________

Address:

__________________________________

City:___________________ State: ______

Zip Code: ____________

Phone: ____________________________

Email: _____________________________



Meredith Muhammad

2275 Westover Drive

Memphis

37259

(716) 228-3557

TN

[email protected]

$124.46

94.13

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1

1

1

Products Units







Red Beans 50 $70.37





Honey (6 – 3 lb jars) 18 $94.00









lbs/bag/ case

Price Per Unit

Products Units







Red Beans 50 $70.37





Honey (6 – 3 lb jars) 18 $94.00









lbs/bag/ case

Price Per Unit

Processing Procedures - Collecting Payment

2. Buy a 2 part receipt book (Press firmly when writing to ensure purchaser’s copy is clear and legible)

Top copy is for your records. You can attach it to your completed order form for that purchaser (see form below).

2nd copy is for purchaser (participant)

3. Collect money and issue receipts

Write a receipt in your receipt book for every transaction. Note whether the transaction is cash, check or online payment type. Do not accept money from a purchaser if you are not prepared by having your receipt book.

Verify the purchaser’s total based on the order form you have filled out for that purchaser. To avoid confusion once we are in the funds collecting phase, when you contact each participant, let them know the amount you are showing as their total due. Any discrepancies in totals between your record and the purchaser’s record should be worked out prior to collecting funds and writing receipts.

If you use any means other than cash, for example you agree to accept a personal check, make sure you allow at least 5 business days before the money collection end date (see your coordinator’s package “General Schedule”), to make sure those funds are cleared and available.

April 2, 2020

Meredith Muhammad 124.46

One hundred twenty-four & 46/100

X Staple Goods 19 - Memphis TN

$124.46

$124.46

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Coord. Signature

1. Contact participants to submit money for their Staple Goods purchase

Coordinators of should inform participants that we are collecting for their purchase qualified cities cashtotal. Please give them the event schedule dates listed on the “General Schedule” page of your coordinator's package. (You may accept money through the Cash app or other means as long as you can convert it to cash before the deadline. Also, be mindful that you will be responsible for the clearance and successful withdrawal of these funds and any complications with your account.)

TOTALS

LBS

_________

COST

__________

UNITS

_________

Your Name:

__________________________________

Address:

__________________________________

City:___________________ State: ______

Zip Code: ____________

Phone: ____________________________

Email: _____________________________



Meredith Muhammad

2275 Westover Drive

Memphis

37259

(716) 228-3557

TN

[email protected]

$124.46

94.13

3

1

1

1

Products Units







Red Beans 50 $70.37





Honey (6 – 3 lb jars) 18 $94.00









lbs/bag/ case

Price Per Unit

Processing ProceduresCity Funds & Reports to Staple Goods Project

4. Print your Live Data Spreadsheet

At the end of the funds collection phase all money collected should match receipts.

Check city total amount on the spreadsheet and compare to total money received

If spreadsheet total and money collected do not matcht, adjust spreadsheet accordingly and reprint if necessary.

On your spreadsheet city summary and confirmation page, print, sign and indicate what city you represent.

5. Obtain a cashier’s check or postal money order(s)

Add all money received and bring it to your bank to obtain one cashier’s check in the amount of your spreadsheet total, made out to Staple Goods Project. Remember to include money collected by means other than cash (i.e. Cash app, Paypal, etc.)

If you do not have a bank account, you can obtain “Postal” money order(s).

DO NOT WRITE IN ANY ORDERS ON THE SPREADSHEET. TO RECEIVE GOODS, ALL ORDERS MUST BE ENTERED ON THE LIVE ONLINE DATA SPREADSHEET. WE USE THAT TO PLACE THE OFFICIAL ORDERS.

6. Prepare documents for mail packet (Check project schedule). Package should include the following:

One cashier’s check or postal money order(s) that match the spreadsheet total.

A signed copy of your Live Data Spreadsheet city summary page only.

7. Send packet by priority mail and submit a tracking #

One cashier’s check or postal money order(s) that match the spreadsheet total.

A signed copy of your Live Data Spreadsheet city summary.

Tracking # will help you track your package until it reaches the Staple Goods Project. Staple Goods Project Mail to: 2569 Southpoint Road Bronwood, GA 39826

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQ’s

1. How can I efficiently collect orders from so many people in a large mosque? Make copies of your order form, ask your secretary if people can fill out their order form when they come to pay their charity.

2. How do I collect orders or surveys if no one has announced the Staple Goods Project at my mosque? There are many things you can do. Use the “Le�er to the Laborers” to enlist the support of the laboring body. Ask the secretary to allow people to fill out the forms when they pay charity. Put up a poster and above all, call and approach the believers and ask them yourself.

3. What happens if our order drops below 500 pounds because purchase members do not follow through with their orders or pay before the deadline? We will see if your city can combine orders to be shipped to a nearby par�cipa�ng city. If not, all orders from your city will be deleted from the system. No�fy your par�cipants within 24 hours and return any money collected within 5 business days.

4. May I collect money before the collec�on date? Some people insist that I take their money now. NO. Money may be collected only a�er the date specified.

5. What should I do to prepare for the delivery? Organize a single truck or several vehicles to pick up goods from the terminal, as soon as possible a�er confirming delivery. You should prepare to be present at the delivery to verify that all products delivered match the packing slip and your spreadsheet. Schedule a �me for purchaser to be pick up their goods from the Mosque, Study Group, or another central loca�on.

6. What can I do if people do not pick up their goods? No�fy each purchase member that they have 3 days to pick up their order. Make an agreement that a�er that it will be donated. Alterna�vely set up a delivery system with brothers from your city who have trucks to deliver goods.


NATIONAL STAPLE GOODS PURCHASE PROJECT

Dear Student Laborers,

We are THANKFUL TO ALLAH, delighted and excited to share with you once again, the progress we are making in our collective efforts to bring staple goods products to our city. As The Staple Goods Project enters its 10th year of operation, we thank The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan for his desire to make this a bigger and permanent program throughout our Nation.

Please review the attached information that allows participants to place an order; explains the ordering process including operation time lines; supplies detailed product information and helps us gain support in our efforts to encourage participation from our broader communities.

Thank you in advance for your support in this project. If you see where our efforts can be improved, please do not hesitate to let me know as we are working for the benet of one another. Thank you for your willingness to participate by preparing your homes and encouraging others to do so as well, for as we can see, the Time is surely upon us!

Respectfully,


Dear Family,

As you are aware, the weather is becoming more catastrophic and it will put your mind at ease to know you are prepared with staple goods on hand. We are currently in our 10th year of ordering and distributing vital food commodities to cities across America. We would like for you to be a part of our community to have the opportunity to order with us.

The items all come in large quantities, therefore, we encourage you to pool your resources so that you have as many of these staple products on hand as possible.

You can learn more about the Staple Goods Project by going to our website, NOIMOA.org and by calling in on our Tuesday night conference calls, 8:00 PM EST at 605-313-5106 pin 178963#.

Not only do we offer these products but advise you on proper long term storage of your items.

Don’t be left in the cold. Join us in ordering.

______________________________________

Staple Goods Coordinator

1: Cover2: Letter to Coordinators3: Objectives4: General Schedule5: Products page 16: Products page 27: Products page 38: Products page 49: Products page 510: Order Form11: Order Process12: Payment Process 113: Payment Process 214: FAQ15: Letter to Laborers16: Letter to Churches

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