Become A Partner Agency

“The staff at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina are so friendly and helpful. They always explain procedures and availabilities of food items very patient and thoroughly. There are many options for food items for the patients we serve, and the variety and quality are very great for our patients, especially the produce items that we pick up weekly. We are always happy to see what the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina have for us.”  -Partner

“They provide support not only in physical merchandise (food ) but also resources, such as training and that help keep our food pantry to be efficient. The staff is well trained, professional, and very approachable.”  -Partner

“The Food Bank offers updates for continuously growing our Pantry Program which helps us to stay up to date on State mandates for public policies for charitable organizations.”  -Partner

If your organization is seeking long-term partnership with the Food Bank, please follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Who Is in Our Current Partner Network?

    • We encourage organizations to first consider collaborating with an existing partner agency rather than applying for partnership directly with the Food Bank. Collaboration locally such as with nonprofits, Churches, and schools may be the best way to serve your community.
    • Please use our Food Finder tool to view the list of current partners in your community.

  • Step 2: What Do We Value?

    • Our Partner Network is centered around six values. Please read our Six Network Values: Partner Agency Network Values
    • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (E.D.I.) is an all-encompassing value which informs how we work to achieve our mission. Please read our Equity Statement.

  • Step 3: Who Can Join the Partner Network?

    • Food Bank partners with 501c3 non-profits and Church/Religious Organizations that operate a: Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Shelter, Mobile Unit/Delivery to Clients, Senior/Elderly Program, and/or Child Nutrition Program.
    • We do not currently partner with Group Homes, Residential Facilities, and Daycares.

  • Step 4: Applying for Partnership

    • **As of August 1st, 2024 – The Food Bank will be re-evaluating its Open House and Recruitment process Summer – Fall 2024. Applying for partnership is on pause in the meantime. Please check back on this webpage for more information once the process is updated.

Conviértase en una agencia asociada

Si su organización busca una asociación a largo plazo con el Banco de Alimentos, siga los pasos a continuación:

  • Paso 1: ¿Quién está en nuestra red de socios actual?

    • Alentamos a las organizaciones a considerar primero colaborar con una agencia asociada existente en lugar de solicitar una asociación directamente con el Banco de Alimentos. La colaboración local, como con organizaciones sin fines de lucro, iglesias y escuelas, puede ser la mejor manera de servir a su comunidad.
    • Utilice nuestra herramienta Buscador de alimentos para ver la lista de socios actuales en su comunidad.

  • Paso 2: ¿Qué valoramos?

    • Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión (E.D.I.) es un valor integral que informa cómo trabajamos para lograr nuestra misión. Lea nuestra Declaración de patrimonio: Declaración de Equidad

  • Paso 3: ¿Quién puede unirse a la red de socios?

    • El Banco de Alimentos se asocia con organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501c3 y organizaciones eclesiásticas/religiosas que operan: despensa de alimentos, comedor social, refugio, unidad móvil/entrega a clientes, programa para personas mayores/ancianas y/o programa de nutrición infantil.
    • Actualmente no nos asociamos con hogares grupales, instalaciones residenciales ni guarderías.

  • Paso 4: Solicitar una asociación

    • **A partir del 1 de agosto de 2024: el Banco de Alimentos reevaluará su proceso de puertas abiertas y reclutamiento de verano a otoño de 2024. Mientras tanto, la solicitud de asociación está en pausa. Vuelva a consultar esta página web para obtener más información una vez que se actualice el proceso.

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