Capital Food Bank Partnership Program

_NOTE:_

• _Letter of Inquiry - The deadline is represented by the first step to become a CAFB Agency Partner which is to participate in our online Partnering to End Hunger informational session. This session will provide comprehensive information about our partnership program._
• _Pre-Proposal - This deadline represents completing the Pre-Screening Form. If your pre-screening is approved, you will be invited to proceed with a full partnership application._
• _Full Proposal - Invite Only_

Capital Food Bank Partnership Program

What exactly are Food Assistance Partners?

Food assistance partners are not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that are passionate and prepared to serve the community. Partners receive food and health education materials from the food bank and distribute them through the Washington metropolitan area to help create access to good, healthy food in every community. There are all types of food assistance partners. They include organizations that offer food-related services like meal and grocery programs, along with organizations that focus on job training and housing assistance. The food bank supplies the food so that these organizations can focus their resources on other services.

Are you interested in becoming a partner of the Capital Area Food Bank?

The food bank considers many factors when evaluating applications for partnership, including but not limited to the way in which an organization’s size, location, and key services/activities fit into the needs of our current distribution network. For instance, we may prioritize partners in certain areas of our region where we have a small number of partners relative to the levels of need in that neighborhood.

We are grateful for the interest of all organizations that seek to partner with us! Please note that these are the minimum requirements for partnership. Meeting basic requirements does not guarantee partnership, and each application will be assessed individually based on current need.

Unfortunately, we are not able to approve all applications we receive, as there are instances where some or all the factors noted above may not align with the needs of our network at the moment. In the event we are not able to approve your current application, please know that our network is dynamic and regularly evolving, so partnership may be possible in the future as needs change.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• To become a partner of Capital Area Food Bank, your organization must have:
  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;
  • A designated budget solely for food procurement;
  • Consistent access to a computer and internet, along with computer skills;
  • Ability to participate in data collection initiatives;
  • Designated food storage space that is sanitary, temperature-controlled, and not located in a private residence; and
  • At least 3 months of experience operating food distributions.