Thank you for your interest in joining the fight against hunger!

What are the requirements to become a partner agency?

  • Must be a 501C3, as recognized by the IRS with a letter of determination (insert sample) or complete the Church Qualifier Form (insert form)
  • Attend the Partnership Interest Meeting. Pre-registration is required. This meeting is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month 9:00am-11:00am at 4446 Entrepot Blvd., Tallahassee. You may register below:

Interest Meeting Sign Up

  • Have a temperature controlled facility with a locked room to store food on shelves.
  • Maintain, at a minimum, quarterly pest control from a licensed professional.
  • If the site is a pantry, the pantry must be open to the public a minimum once per month.
  • Adhere to Civil Rights and Food Safety protocol.
  • Must have a working computer with internet access and staff/volunteers with computer experience.

What is the application process?

  • After attending the Partnership Interest Meeting, you may complete the online application below:

Partnership Application

  • Applications are reviewed the first week of each month. You will be notified of your application status following the review.
  • Upon acceptance, an on-site review will be conducted.
  • After all steps are complete, attendance is required for all food pantry staff and volunteers at the New Partner Orientation.

If you have additional questions, please email AgencyRelations@FightingHunger.org.