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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member Agency of the
Alameda County Community Food Bank!
Hunger is a year-round issue in our community. The Food Bank is looking for new partners that provide food bags and/or hot meals to Alameda County community members year-round.
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We are especially interested in new member agencies that are located in:
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Benefits of Membership
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- Downtown Oakland/Chinatown (94612 zip code)
- West Oakland (94607 zip code)
- East Oakland- Eastlake area (94606 zip code)
- San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland areas
- Tri-Cities area (Fremont, Newark, Union City)
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- Free & low-cost food (including free farm-fresh produce)
- Free trainings & skill-building sessions
- Opportunities to apply for grants to increase agency capacity
- Access to free nutrition education, CalFresh (food stamp) outreach, and Emergency Food Helpline services
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To become a Member Agency in 2012, your organization must:
- Operate a food pantry or hot meal program/soup kitchen that is open to walk-in clients.*
- Be a non-profit, charitable organization that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. (Other 501c organizations, such as 501c5, do not qualify).
- Distribute food regularly for at least 3 months prior to applying for membership. Your agency must be able to show records of service for this food program.
- Provide food directly to Alameda County individuals and families in need. At least 51% of your clients must be low-income.
- Be open at least 8 consistently scheduled hours per month on weekends or weekdays after 2pm once you become a member.
- Pick-up Food Bank food at least 1 time per month.
- Sign-up to be on the Emergency Food Helpline so that clients can be referred to your site.
- Have a refrigerator and a freezer.
- Have access to both a phone and a computer at least weekly.
- Distribute Food Bank food at no charge. Your agency may not ask for donations from clients for food.
- Not require clients to work or to attend any religious activities in exchange for food or meals.
- Be willing to follow Food Bank regulations such as (but not limited to) submitting monthly food distribution reports and taking food safety training once per year.
* Please note: The Food Bank is not accepting new non-emergency programs at this time. Non-emergency programs include day cares, afterschool programs, rehabilitation centers, treatment centers, residential programs, or shelters.
In 2012, the Food Bank will be accepting new agencies 2 times during the year.
Please read below for more information.
New Member Agency Application Process:
- Contact the Food Bank's Agency Services staff to let us know about your interest in Food Bank membership. Agency Services staff will work with you to determine your eligibility. You can email us at agency@accfb.org or call us at 510-635-3663 ext. 387.
- Attend 2 New Agency Trainings. At least 2 staff/volunteers from your agency must attend BOTH of the trainings. We welcome (and highly encourage) agencies to bring up to 4 staff/volunteers from their agency to attend each training.
- Thursday, April 5, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Training 1- Orientation to the Alameda County Community Food Bank & How to Run a Member Agency Food Program
- Thursday, April 19, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Training 2- Nutrition, Food Safety 101, & Shopping at the Food Bank
* The trainings in April are the second round of trainings for 2012. If you are not ready for the April 2012 new agency trainings, your next opportunity to apply will be in 2013. If you are interested in applying for 2013, please still call or email the Food Bank’s Agency Services staff at agency@accfb.org or (510) 635-3663 ext. 387.
- Submit a New Member Agency Application. Applications will be provided at the trainings. Applications can only be submitted after at least 2 staff/volunteers from your agency have completed the 2 trainings.
- Complete a successful site visit at your agency. Food Bank Agency Services staff will visit your site to see your program, facilities, and review food safety policies.
- Applications will be reviewed by the Agency Relations Committee. The Agency Relations Committee is made of staff/volunteers from member agencies. The Agency Relations Committee reviews all applications and will select member agencies that are eligible to join the Food Bank. Decisions will be made by the Agency Relations Committee by the end of May 2012.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Food Bank’s Agency Services team at 510-635-3663 x387 or email agency@accfb.org.
© Alameda County Community Food Bank
Emergency Food Helpline (for Alameda County residents): (800) 870-FOOD (3663)
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