Become a partner agency
Your community knows you.
Let’s serve it together.
Churches and nonprofit organizations help food reach the neighborhoods they know best. Start a conversation about joining Selma Area Food Bank’s partner network.
A good foundation
Start with the
essentials.
- A 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an established church.
- A physical location outside a personal residence.
- Nondiscriminatory assistance for people in need.
- Secure, clean food storage, shelving, and suitable temperature monitoring.
- An operating pantry budget with actual income and expenses.
- Reliable transportation or arrangements for paid delivery.
Madi Kornegay, Agency Relations Coordinator, can discuss your organization’s situation and explain current requirements.
Email agency relationsGather your paperwork.
- Completed, signed application forms.
- Governing-body list with contact information.
- Articles of incorporation or bylaws.
- Church charter, covenant, or creed, when applicable.
- A detailed pantry income-and-expense budget.
Prepare your storage space, submit the complete packet as directed by staff, and arrange an initial site visit.
Application packet
Get familiar.
Then get current.
The published 37-page packet includes church/agency forms, operating guidelines, agreements, and supporting-document instructions.
Published agency operating costs
Plan for the work.
These are published agency costs. Confirm current rates, product exceptions, and delivery arrangements with staff. Recipients must not be charged or required to donate in exchange for food.
Partnership in practice
Good stewardship.
Dignified service.
Partners distribute food without resale or bartering, maintain distribution and storage records, cooperate with site visits, and follow applicable food-safety and civil-rights requirements.
Food assistance cannot depend on attending worship. Keep your contact email current, and let staff know promptly if an appointment needs attention.
Find the right program.
Ask about emergency or supplemental food packages, mobile pantries, senior and homebound support, and school backpack opportunities. Staff can explain each program’s separate requirements and availability.
Your next connection
Meet Madi.
Agency Relations Coordinator
arc@selmafoodbank.com · (334) 872-4111