Become a Partner Agency
MFBN seeks to develop community partnerships with hunger relief organizations throughout Montana where and when possible. These partnerships are an effort to further both the mission of the Montana Food Bank Network and those of its Partners.
Our Mission: Working to eliminate hunger in Montana through food acquisition and distribution, education, and advocacy.
Our Vision: Building a unified force to address hunger in Montana.
Thank you for considering a partnership with the Montana Food Bank Network.
Eligibility Requirements
To become a partner with the Montana Food Bank Network you need to have the following:
· The organization or agency must be a nonprofit classified by the IRS as tax-exempt status under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code or or affiliated with another tax-exempt nonprofit. If you are operating under another organization’s 501(c)3, you must have a letter of agreement from that organization agreeing to both fiscal and legal responsibility of the affiliation.
· Be an “established” food distribution center.
· Follow safe food handling procedures and comply with all local Health Department Standards.
· Be “self-supporting” and able to provide your own food, money and staff.
· Distribute food to the community “at large”. Your program must require that service be given regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, or any group membership.
· Have “established” day(s) and hour(s) of operation.
· Have “written” guidelines for accepting and refusing recipients.
· Have a separate, locked storage facility with refrigerator and freezer space, if possible.
· Keep accurate records.
If your organization is deficient in any of these areas, a staff member of the Montana Food Bank Network can work with you to help bring your organization into compliance.
Application Process
The application process is simple. Just follow these steps and you will be on your way to improving food resources for your organization.
· Contact the Montana Food Bank Network’s Agency Relations staff by calling (800) 809-4752 or emailing agencyinfo@mfbn.org.
· Request an application packet.
· Complete the application, sign the contract, and mail us your completed documents with a copy of your 501(c)3, a list of your current Board of Directors, and a short service plan outlining details of your operations and budget.
· Host a staff member of the Montana Food Bank Network during a site visit to your facility.
· Receive your orientation packet.
· START UTILIZING ALL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK!