General requirements

To become a Foodbank member agency, your organization must:

• Be a non profit organization with 501(c)3 tax status, from the IRS
• Or, for faith based organizations ONLY, provide specific documentation in lieu of the 501(c)3.
• Not charge a fee or seek specific donations from program beneficiaries
• Provide on site food storage which is not at a personal residence
• Provide monthly service reports and maintain records of Foodbank donations

• How to Apply

  You may wish to review Your Guide to the Foodbank, which includes frequently asked questions. The Guide is also helpful as a talking point when making presentations to committees, directors, church boards, or pastors. A Foodbank representative may be available to make presentations on the benefits of becoming a member agency, just forward requests to aharley@nnfoodbank.org.

  If your organization meets the general requirements listed above, then, take the next 3 steps towards membership with the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula:

  Step 1: Download, Print and Complete the Application (please do not mail it to the Foodbank)

  Step 2: Call or e-mail the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula at (757)595-7188 or aharley@nnfoodbank.org.   

  Step3: As part of your application process, a more in depth evaluation will follow, which includes an on-site initial visit to your organization to: accept & review your completed application and other necessary paperwork, to inspect your storage facilities, and to further discuss how the Foodbank can partner with your organization for maximum benefit to those you serve.