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GET INVOLVED: Become a Partner Agency

See note below on partnership pause!

Prospective Partner Information Form

Thank you for your interest in being a partner agency with River Bend Food Bank!

To be eligible, an organization must meet the criteria below. Please review the information and then fill out the Prospective River Bend Food Bank Partner Agency form fields on this page. Once submitted, a member of our team will contact you to discuss partnership.

Please note that completion of this form does not guarantee a partnership. We appreciate your support of our mission to lead the community-wide effort to end hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. We encourage you to explore the many opportunities the community provides to help us in this work.

BASIC CRITERIA

  • Currently qualifies as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status by the IRS, or meets the IRS criteria for a church
  • Is located and provides services within the 23-county area served by River Bend Food Bank
    • Iowa counties served: Clinton, Dubuque, Jackson, Muscatine, Scott
    • Illinois counties served: Bureau, Carroll, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jo Daviess, Knox, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, McDonough, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Warren, Whiteside
  • Has provided for people in need for a minimum of six months
  • Does not sell the products nor use the products to raise money for the organization

TREATMENT OF GUESTS

  • Distributes or provides food on the basis of need, emergency, or illness
  • Does not require individuals to exchange money or services for food
  • Does not exclude individuals from assistance based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, or political affiliations
  • Does not require attendance at any religious or political meeting before receiving assistance

PHYSICAL FACILITY

  • For pantry service, has adequate and secure storage facilities
  • If preparing meals, can provide up-to-date health permits and inspection records and has proper, adequate and secure storage and food preparation facilities

FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPABILITIES

  • Has the capability to meet their financial obligations, including shared maintenance fee and/or co-op purchasing
  • Has the administrative capability to maintain proper record-keeping and to submit monthly reports to River Bend Food Bank

Priority Considerations

  • Service to elderly and/or youth populations
  • Located within an identified “food desert”
  • Days and/or hours of operation that address unmet community needs
  • Niche or specialized service that is currently lacking within the community

To be considered for partnership with River Bend Food Bank, please fill out and submit the form below. All fields are required.

Questions? Contact our Partnerships department:

Email | 563-345-6490, ext. 2180

NOTICE: River Bend Food Bank is only approving limited new partnership applications in high-need areas at this time as we focus on the backpack to school pantry transition and navigating federal legislative uncertainty. All submitted applications will be reviewed and those not advancing at this time will be kept on file for future consideration.

    Organization Name

    Organization Contact

    Organization Contact Title

    First Name

    Last Name

    Phone Number

    Email Address

    Street Address

    City

    State

    Zip Code

    County

    Does your organization have a 501(c)(3) designation?

    Is your organization open to the public?

    If no, please explain why.

    Does your organization have a website and/or social media pages?

    Please provide link(s) to your website and/or social media channels.

    When was the organization formed? Please share the exact date or the year and month.

    What is the mission of your organization?

    Do you have an active board of directors or mission committee?

    How long has your organization been managing a program to feed people in the community?

    How does your organization reach out to clients? (Ex: phone calls, flyers)

    Please share the names of any groups/organizations that you would consider partners of your organizations.

    Who are your guests?

    How is your food program funded?

    What is your food distribution schedule (days and times)?

    Do you have a budget for your food program?

    How many people are you currently serving each month?

    Are 51% or more of food recipients financially needy?

    Please describe your food storage capabilities.

    If you had more resources, how would your organization operate differently?

    What unique service, characteristic, or quality does your organization bring to the community?

    FIND A FOOD PANTRY

    Do you need food? We’re here to help! River Bend Food Bank’s network has food pantries and meal sites in cities across our 23-county service area. Find one close to you today!

    START HERE!

    VOLUNTEER

    River Bend Food Bank needs your time and talent. Both are vital to making sure no one in our service area goes hungry. See volunteer opportunities and sign yourself or your group up today!

    START HERE!

    DONATE

    Together, we’re creating a hunger-free community. Your support of funds and food is crucial to making sure children and adults can rely on River Bend Food Bank now and in the future. Donate today!

    START HERE!