Become a Hunger Relief Partner

Partnership opportunities include becoming a formal Partner Agency, a Food Bank Partner, or a Referral Partner.

Food Bank of the Albemarle Partnership Opportunities

Minimum Requirements for all partners

• Organization must be a recognized charity with a hunger-relief program serving the needy, ill and infants. 
• Organization must be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, tax exempt organization with a determination letter from the IRS, and accredited church or be part of a nutrition education or service program operated by the city, county or state.  
• There must be a need for your program in the area you serve (to avoid duplication of efforts). 
• The hunger-relief program must have appropriate physical capacity to receive and distribute food (all sites will be reviewed by Foodbank staff).  
• The organization must have adequate staff and/or volunteers to their hunger-relief program and identify a key staff or volunteer to serve as the primary contact for the program.  
• The organization must have a defined method/system for how food will be distributed.  
• Organization must have a budget to support their hunger relief program. 
• Organization must have a board of directors.  

submit an online application

Partner Application Review & Follow-up Process

Applications are reviewed within 15 business days from date of submission. Once an application is reviewed, Foodbank staff will contact you with the next steps which include submitting required documentation, completing required training, and completing a site visit and onboarding training.  

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