Client Services' first action: We will pull month-over-month household sign-in data from the past 3 winters (Nov–Feb vs. Aug baseline) to quantify the typical seasonal uplift, and cross-reference with current intake trends (new registrations, referral volume) to project whether the 9% YoY growth is likely to hold, accelerate, or compound with normal winter seasonality. We'll have a projected Nov–Feb household/tonnage estimate to Warehouse/Sourcing and Donor Relations within [X business days] so sourcing targets reflect actual expected winter demand, not just the August baseline. We'll also flag any early signs of increased need (e.g., new referral partners, local layoffs) that could push demand beyond historical seasonal patterns.
