Want to find out more about the process of becoming a Partner Agency? Attend one of our monthly new member orientation meetings at the food bank office. The orientation includes an in-depth look at how the partner agency/food bank relationship works, an opportunity for questions and answers, and a tour of our facility. Please contact Homer Gutierrez at hgutierrez@harrychapinfoodbank.org to find out the date of the next orientation.
There are significant benefits to becoming a partner agency of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Becoming a Food Bank partner agency enables an organization to more effectively and efficiently support low-income children, families, and seniors through the provision of food and groceries. By collaborating with the food bank, agencies extend their own wonderful missions. This could mean an additional home counselor at an abused women’s shelter, a sports or art program at a home for troubled children, or the ability to pay the medication costs of a senior choosing between food and medication.
The benefits of becoming a partner agency of the food bank include:
- Access to the warehouse supply and inventory of foods available at the food bank
- Access to varieties of fresh produce and breads daily
- Assurances of food safety and proper food inspection of foods and groceries available
- Online ordering
- Pick up and/or delivery of food
- Access to agency shopping area for acquisition of smaller orders and individual need items
- Technical assistance, advice, and support
If you or an organization you work with is interested in become a food bank member agency, please e-mail hgutierrez@harrychapinfoodbank.org.
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