> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cultivate-food-connections.gitbook.io/staff-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cultivate-food-connections.gitbook.io/staff-handbook/how-to-guides/preparation.md).

# Preparation

As far as the software goes, there’s little for most food hub staff to do in the software during the shopping cycle. This is a time to provide as-needed support to consumers and producers, catch up on [administrative tasks](https://app.gitbook.com/o/DB5J9i65Aeg0ECh7B0nL/s/EEIneA2YbqJ0EwwbCjRb/), and see to tasks around the goods being delivered.