Hunger-Relief Network

To become a hunger-relief partner, organizations must complete the following steps:

1. Fill out the Organization and Program applications. Once complete, a member of the Foodbank will contact you regarding next steps.
2. Submit required documentation. Depending on your program type, additional documentation may be required, including:
   • Eligibility documents: 501(c)(3)s submit their IRS tax exempt letter; churches submit their church qualify form
   • Financial documents (choose one: 3 bank statements, balance sheet, income statement, audited financial statement from most recent fiscal year)
   • Organizational chart or list of program staff/volunteer positions
   • A copy of current pest control contract and/or proof of recent service (invoice)
   • Signed Partnership & Liability Agreement
   • Copy of flyer or brochure describing programs and services offered
   • List of names, titles and occupations of organization’s board of directors, elders or other governing body
   • A copy of any intake and record keeping forms currently used for applying program
3. Complete a site visit. A member of the Foodbank will contact you to schedule a site visit after receiving your applications and documentation.
4. Attend orientation. Orientations are offered monthly. In-person and virtual options are available for all sessions.
5. Receive welcome letter. Once your partnership is finalized, you will receive a welcome letter with your account number.

Questions? Contact a member of the network partners team by calling 330.535.6900. 

We encourage partners, especially new programs, to collaborate with other local programs first, assessing the following:  

• Are there similar existing programs in the area? If yes,
  • What are the days and hours of service?  
• Is there something you can do to support their work, maybe helping them expand their hours.  
• Could you help the existing program provide additional services to the community, such as delivery or providing dietary/culturally preferred foods?

We are happy to brainstorm with you! Call 330.535.6900 to discuss this with a network partner team member. 

• Access to FREE and reduced cost food. Approximately 75% of food is distributed FREE to partners. Fresh produce, bakery items, and other perishable items are ALWAYS FREE.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from the Foodbank’s network of 600+ hunger-relief programs  
• Access to in-person and virtual trainings
• Access to programs, based on availability and eligibility, such as the Feeding Kids Initiative, home delivery program, CSFP (senior box program) and the network partner delivery program
• Access to capacity grants, based on availability and eligibility 

Approximately 75% of food is distributed FREE to partners. Fresh produce, bakery items and other perishable items are ALWAYS FREE. Some items include a fee, but partners are not required to order those products. The average cost of those products is $0.07 per pound. There is no initial or annual cost to be a partner. 

Hunger-relief partners may use Foodbank products for Foodbank-approved programs only within our eight-county service area and during regularly scheduled days/times. These approved programs focus on providing food and other essential items for people facing hunger.