Member Agency - West Alabama Food Bank

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Join the team that helps distribute the food

We could not do what we do without our awesome agency partners!

Become a Member Agency

Member agencies are vital in helping us achieve our mission. Our network of partner agencies help distribute food throughout the year to those struggling with hunger throughout the counties we serve. Member agencies distributes 2 million pounds of food annually.

When you partner with us, you join a large circle of support. As a member agency you will not only have access to a vast selection of nutritious food, but as one of our agencies you will have access to best practices training, help ensuring your program meets food safety standards, and advocacy work on behalf of the hungry. For more information about the benefits of becoming a partner contact us below.

Qualifications for Member Agencies:

To partner with the Food Bank, all member agencies must:

Be an agency that serves the needy or other special needs groups
Distribute food directly to its clients in the form of meals or packaged food boxes for emergency use
May NOT charge clients for meals served or food received
Provide adequate, clean food storage
Be a recognized church or a tax exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) charity
Maintain all records as required by the Food Bank
Support the Food Bank by participating in the shared maintenance fee for food received from the Food Bank
Give Civil Rights Assurances to clients served

Name*
First Last
Your Phone Number*
Your Email Address*
Your Job Title/Position at the Above Organization:*
Organization's Name*
Organization's Website*
County where Organization is Located:*
Organization's Mailing Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Organization's Physical Address (if different from above):
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Please provide a brief description of your program:*
Is your program a church OR a non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 designation by the IRS?*
- Church
- 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Is a fee required as part of your organization's services?*
- Yes
- No
How long has your program been in operation?*
Are you aware of other emergency food programs in your area (food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, etc.)?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, which programs?*
If no, have you looked into this?*
If yes, which programs?*
How many people per week or month are served at your program*
How often can clients receive food from your program?*
What types of food items are you interested in receiving from the West Alabama Food Bank?*
How is your agency funded to ensure that your programs are sustainable?*
Does your organization have storage space for the food for your feeding program?*
- Yes
- No