Who
Is Eligible?
The Food Bank does not distribute food directly to individuals.
Any 501 (C)-3 non-profit agency with a food program or planning
to start a food program is eligible. Application packets
may be obtained by calling 655-3231.
Services Offered
Perishable and non-perishable grocery products may be obtained
for distribution to needy clients. Clients may not be charged
for the product. Agencies pay a small shared maintenance
fee to offset the costs for soliciation, pick-up, inspection,
warehousing and distribution of the food product.
Advantages
The Food Bank is a good source of safe, inexpensive food,
eliminating the need for food collection. Food received
is inspected by a licensed facility. Consequently, agencies
are able to focus on their primary missions while saving
up to 80 percent on available food.
Special Features
The Food Bank can also provide nutrition information, state
and national hunger statistics, and speakers to interested
agencies.
Hours
of Operation
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Fees
A shared maintenance fee is assessed to agencies. No fee
is assessed for bread or produce.