The paperwork’s a monster, but the people are your fuel. Tell them the vision—food for kids, jobs, a safer neighborhood—and break it into tiny steps: a volunteer schedule, a budget spreadsheet, a zoning check list. Assign each step to someone, set a deadline, and celebrate every tick‑mark. Keep the energy like a rally chant; one small win is louder than a pile of red tape. If the system stalls, keep the momentum—organize a potluck, spread flyers, keep talking. The bureaucracy may wait, but the community doesn’t.