Potential Partner Overview
Our Agency Network
Being a Feed More Agency Network partner means joining a diverse group of food distribution organizations united in the fight against food insecurity in Central Virginia. While each partner’s day-to-day operations may differ, we work together toward a shared mission.
Partnering with Feed More provides access to affordable, nutritious food for your programs and opportunities for collaboration with local partners. Through annual conferences, networking events, and training on topics like volunteer management and budgeting, Feed More offers “more than food” by fostering connections among food security programs across Central Virginia.
We encourage all agency partners to embrace collaboration, brainstorming, and teamwork to achieve our collective goal of addressing food insecurity in our community.
Below are key questions to help you understand the expectations of our partners. Please review these before submitting the Agency Inquiry Form.
Organizational Structure and Mission
- Is your organization a 501(c)(3) non-profit or a religious institutions as defined by the IRS?
- Does your mission align with Feed More’s goals of reducing hunger and improving community health?
- Do we share Feed More’s core values of compassion, integrity, and community service?
- Has your food distribution program been operational for at least three months?
Operational Capacity
- Do we have the necessary food safety certifications and practices in place? If not, are we willing to receive them?
- Do we have adequate storage facilities and transportation capabilities?
- Do we have a capable volunteer/staff team system in place for gathering client information and reporting data to Feed More?
- Do we have a system for recruiting, training and managing volunteers?
Financial Stability
- Do we have a dedicated budget for food procurement and program operations?
- Do we have a variety of sources of food to procure from?
- Can we pay the required fees and maintain financial records?
Communication and Collaboration
- Do we have volunteers/staff in place to manage communication from Feed More?
- Are we responsive to emails?
- Are we open to collaborating with Feed More and other partner agencies?
- Are we willing to follow Feed More’s guidelines and policies as laid out in the Feed More Partner Agreement?
Community Impact
- Do we serve a specific community need?
- Do we have a demonstrated track record of serving individuals experiencing food insecurity?
- Do we prioritize the needs of our neighbors (clients) and commit to providing high-quality food assistance?
If you answered yes to the majority of the questions above, your food program is in a good place to apply for partnership. Please review and fill out the corresponding Agency Inquiry Form. We will get back to you in accordance with our timeline listed below:
Inquiry Period 1:
- Application Period: December 1 through May 31
- New Partner Decisions: July
Inquiry Period 2:
- Application Period: June 1 through November 30
- New Partner Decisions: January
If you have any questions, please contact our Agency Relations team at agencyrelations@feedmore.org. Thank you!