Partner Agencies

Learn more about how you can partner with United Food Bank to feed your community.

What is a Partner Agency?

United Food Bank collaborates with more than 150 partner agencies to distribute food to hungry people in the greater East Valley and Eastern Arizona. By providing much-needed food, our partner agencies can focus on serving their clients.

Partner agencies may include but are not limited to, emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, homes for the mentally disabled, and domestic violence shelters. A partner agency must have its own 501c3 designation from the IRS or operate under the sponsorship of another 501c3 designated organization.

Interested in Becoming a Partner Agency?

If you are interested in a partnership with United Food Bank, please read our eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility Requirements

  • United Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider and all its partner agencies must adhere to strict non-discrimination guidelines.
  • Must be located within our designated service area (see Service Area map).
  • Must be a tax-exempt charity under section 501c3 of the IRS Code and not a private foundation.
  • Must be incorporated for the purpose of serving the ill, needy, or infants/children.
  • Have and maintain any and all pertinent business licensing appropriate for your city, county, or state.
  • Meet and maintain any and all necessary health and safety requirements designated by your city, county, or state.

Partner Agency Application

View a Sample Partner Agency Application here.

Already a Partner Agency?

Visit our Agency Resources Page.

Food Programs

We supply our agency partners with food through a variety of programs to meet their needs:

  • The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
  • Commodity Senior Food Program (CSFP)
  • BackPack Program
  • Grocery Rescue
  • Kids Cafe Program
  • School Markets
  • Pantry+

Timeline for Partnership

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