Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina - Agency Relations
Member Agencies provide a critical linkage to getting food to at risk families and
individuals in the communities they serve. The Food Bank has maintained the current
partnerships of non-profit 501(c)3 agencies while growing membership. The agencies
often come in a variety of forms to include food pantries, churches of all denominations,
soup kitchens, homeless shelters, other charitable organizations, and group homes.
Guidelines for Membership
- Complete the membership application outlining the policies and procedures.
- Set up a time to be monitored by the Food Bank to ensure the agency's facility is suitable for food storage and distribution.
- Attend an agency orientation at the Food Bank where policies and procedures are discussed.
Documentation Requirements
- Completed and signed membership application
- Organization's 501(c)3 tax-exempt status letter from IRS
- Organization's Articles of Incorporation with seal by county's register of deeds
- List and information about Board of Directors from five unrelated individuals
- Detailed financial report and treasurer's report showing organization's budget-income and expenditures