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The mission of The Freestore Foodbank is to “Improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community.” Freestore does this with equitable distribution throughout our 20-county service territory. Recognizing that donated food resources are limited, the Freestore Foodbank reserves the right to prioritize potential member agencies based on the type of services provided, the geographic location of the agency, the capacity of the agency and other criteria. The purpose of the application is to provide the Freestore Foodbank (FSFB) with the information necessary to determine your agency’s eligibility for membership.
The following items must be included with the application to be eligible for review for Freestore Foodbank agency partnership:
• A completed Freestore Foodbank Partnership Application- All questions must be answered. If a question does not apply note, “N/A”.
• A copy of the agency’s IRS final determination letter which states 501(c)3 Federal Tax Exempt Status. Copies of the state tax exempt letter are accepted as proof of tax-exempt status.
o Churches must include either a 501(c)3 determination letter, and/or a letter from the denomination headquarters stating that the church applying for membership is a church in good standing with the denomination. Independent (non-denominational) churches without a 501(c)3 letter should contact the FSFB for requirements.
• A current list of the agency’s Board of Trustees or list of the church deacons or elders, along with the telephone number and address of the board Chair.
• Any additional information such as an annual report, marketing materials, program flyer or other printed information about the agency and the programs it provides.
• A copy of current Intake/registration form(s) used by the agency.
• A copy of the most recent pest control inspection, if your pantry stores food. If the agency has a contract for pest control, a copy of the contract is acceptable.
• A copy of a current Food Safety certification, such as ServSafe Food Handler, for a member of the food pantry.

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