Become a Partner Agency

Thank you for your interest in partnering with All Faiths Food Bank.

All Faiths Food Bank is a proud partner of Feeding America – a nationwide network of food banks. We are committed to equitably supporting agency partners who distribute food to our neighbors in need. Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.

Please review the requirements and process for beginning and maintaining membership below.

Minimum requirements for all partners:

• Your organization must be located in Sarasota or DeSoto counties. We cannot accept applications from organizations outside of these counties. If you are not located in either of these counties, please visit Feeding Florida to find your local food bank.
• Must be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, tax exempt organization with a determination letter from the IRS or an accredited church.
• Your organization must have a feeding program serving the people experiencing food insecurity, people with illnesses and/or infants.
• Your organization must either:
  • Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a determination letter from the IRS, OR
  • Be an accredited church, OR
  • Be sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization or church
    
• Food programs must not discriminate based on race, religion or creed and cannot:
  • Require individuals to participate in religious or educational services, or
  • Require monetary or service contributions as payment for receiving food
• Your organization must have appropriate physical capacity to receive and distribute food, including proper storage facilities for perishable and non-perishable items.
• Your organization must have adequate staff and/or volunteers to support the feeding program, with a designated pantry lead.
• Food pantries and soup kitchens must operate at least twice per month, have regular hours and follow established procedures and guidelines.

If your organization meets these requirements, you must complete the online application form if your organization meets these requirements.

We no longer accept applications by mail. All requested documents must be uploaded directly within the application form for consideration.

Application review & follow-up process:

1. Applications are reviewed within three to five business days of submission.
2. A food bank staff member will contact your organization to arrange a site visit after the application has been reviewed.
3. After the site visit, your organization will be notified within 30 days of its eligibility to become a food bank member.

Eligible organizations must complete:

• Agency Orientation training (to register for a session click here)
• Civil rights training (if applicable, based on program)
• Link2Feed training

Once all training is completed, your organization will be provided with a membership agreement. This agreement must be signed and returned within 30 days to finalize your membership. Upon submission, your organization will be officially recognized as a member agency and eligible to access food from All Faiths Food Bank.