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Description

At eSoftware Professionals, we developed Ceres, a specialized software system tailored to meet the distinct ERP needs of food banks. Each food bank operates as a unique organization that handles the receipt and distribution of millions of pounds of food annually. To effectively manage product donations, grants, food drives, and other critical operations, a robust ERP system specifically designed for food banks is essential. While smaller accounting software or Excel may seem like viable options, they often fail to meet the specific requirements of food bank operations. Since 2000, we have focused on creating and implementing Ceres, a solution built on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, which is recognized as a leading Supply Chain Management solution developed by Microsoft. Our aim is to ensure that Ceres remains current by releasing a new major version that does not lag more than one version behind the latest Microsoft Dynamics NAV release. Presently, we are in the planning phase for Ceres 6.0, which will be based on Dynamics NAV 365, and we are excited about the enhancements it will bring to food bank operations. By investing in dedicated software like Ceres, food banks can streamline their processes and focus more on their mission of serving the community.

Description

PantryPOS is a web-based solution designed for the efficient management of food pantries, food banks, and networks of pantries. It integrates various functionalities including household intake and eligibility tracking, visit check-ins, and a client-choice checkout system that adheres to household-specific category limits. Additionally, it features capabilities for receiving donations, tracking lot numbers and expiration dates, managing FIFO inventory, maintaining temperature logs, and tracing recalls to identify households linked to affected products. The software also accommodates TEFAP distribution records and reporting, appointment scheduling, a client portal, and tracking of volunteer shifts and hours, as well as donor acknowledgments and comprehensive reporting tools. Notably, it can operate offline during internet disruptions and will synchronize data once connectivity is restored; the user interface is available in English, Spanish, and French. PantryPOS offers a 30-day free trial and a pilot program for evaluation purposes, allowing potential users to test its features. While the software has been developed and thoroughly tested, it has not yet been implemented in a live distribution scenario at any partner pantry, leaving room for exciting new opportunities ahead.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$39/month
$39 per month for one location. Each additional location costs $29/month for locations 2–10, $22/month for locations 11–30, and $18/month for locations 31+. Every feature is included in every plan, with unlimited staff, clients, and volunteers. The 30-day trial is free, requires no card, and does not auto-bill; an invoice is issued only if the customer continues.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

eSoftware Professionals

Founded

1987

Country

United States

Website

esopro.com/dynamics-solutions/ceres

Vendor Details

Company Name

0xpi

Country

United States

Website

pantrypos.0xpi.com

Product Features

Food Service Distribution

Costing Yes 
Customer Management Yes 
Import / Export Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Lot Tracking Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Picking & Routing Yes 
Purchasing Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Traceability Yes 
Vendor Management Yes 
Warehouse Management Yes 

Product Features

Food Service Distribution

Costing No 
Customer Management No 
Import / Export Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Lot Tracking No 
Order Management No 
Picking & Routing No 
Purchasing No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Traceability No 
Vendor Management No 
Warehouse Management No 

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