Becoming a Partner

Steps to Becoming a Partner Agency

Step 1

Partner Agency Orientation

Learn about our programs and departments, get an overview of the agency eligibility process and overall application and approval process. You'll also be given the opportunity to take an application or an interest form.

Step 2

Application Process

During this step you will complete/gather the following:

• Agency Application
• Copy of 501 c 3 letter from the IRS
• Photo of the Inside and Outside of your storage area
• Pest Control Documentation
• Food Handler’s License (if you are preparing meals)
• Health Inspection (if you are preparing meals)
• Food Permit (if you are preparing meals)
• Foster Care License (for each participating family in the pod)
• Foster Home Health Inspection (for each participating family)

Step 3

Food In, Food Out - How to Run your Food Program

During this training we will talk about what the entire process of accessing product from SAFB to distributing it to your clients. We will discuss best practices keeping in mind the policies and procedures agencies must uphold. A discussion of the required forms will help you determine proper client eligibility and perform required reporting. We will discuss Civil Rights, USDA Policies and food safety as well.

Step 4

Inspection and Approval

• Inspection/Site Visit
• Approval or recommendations for improvements
• Creating account and agency cards
• Ordering and picking up product through the warehouse

Step 5

Funding and Resources Training

During this training we will give ideas for funding for agencies as well as some skill building in resource development.

Step 6

Ongoing Requirements

• Having new staff of agency trained if there is turn over in management
• Mandatory attendance of an annual Agency Relations Conference
• Completion of all required documentation
• Accommodating an annual inspection/site visit from the SAFB