MANNA FoodBank Partner Agency Application

MANNA FoodBank Partner Agency Application
DEFINITIONS

“MANNA FoodBank” or “Food Bank” – Mountain Area Nutritional Needs Alliance (MANNA); a Feeding America member Food Bank serving the 16 westernmost counties in North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary including: Avery, Buncombe, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey

“Partner Agency” – A 501c3 nonprofit or eligible Church who partners with MANNA Food Bank to serve food to those in need in Western North Carolina

“Neighbors” – Individuals and households who receive food through a Partner Agency

“Feeding America” – The national organization of member Food Banks to which MANNA belongs and has agreed to follow the set standards of food safety and food banking best practices

“MANNA product” refers to all food and non-food items obtained either directly from MANNA FoodBank, or through a partnership made possible by partnering with MANNA FoodBank, including Local Donations from Feeding America National Donors, such as Walmart, BI-LO, Food Lion, Sam’s Club, Frito Lay, Sara Lee, Publix, etc.

“Public Site”– Public-serving Partner Agencies; could include meal sites, pantry programs, and/or shelters

“On-Site” or “Private Site”– Private Partner Agencies who serve a specific community and are not open to the public; could include meal sites, residential treatment facilities, and/or shelters

“Pantry” – Food distribution program that gives food to neighbors to take-away and prepare meals on their own

“Meal Site” – Food programs that prepare and serve cooked meals for neighbors

Contact Information
Full legal/501(c)(3) or religious organization name:*
Program name, if different:
Your name:*

First NameLast Name
Your title:*
Your Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Program address (where services are offered and food is stored)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Delivery Address, if different from program address (delivery not available within 20 mile radius of our warehouse)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Public Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Public Email Address*
example@example.com

Community Commitment
At MANNA FoodBank, people experiencing hunger and food insecurity in our region are at the center of our actions and decisions. We envision a hunger-free Western North Carolina where everyone can participate, prosper and have access to nourishing food. We recognize and address the many barriers to food access, including the broader social and economic challenges that create and sustain increased risk of poverty and poor health.

We commit to serving the people of Western North Carolina and reaching those most in need in ways that honor our neighbors’ inherent strengths and experiences. We resolve to listen to our communities and develop solutions to hunger that are community-driven, honor a multitude of needs, and address gaps in access to food.

We support food programs and public policy efforts that aim to build a society where everyone can thrive. We seek to understand one another and overcome obstacles that could divide us, because no one should be hungry.
Does your agency agree to abide by our Community Commitment listed above?*

YesNo
Does your agency agree to become a SNAP Active Referral Partner?*

YesNoNeed more information
Does your agency survey neighbors for feedback on your program?*

YesNoNot Sure
At what regularity do you survey neighbors? Please provide some examples of questions you survey your neighbors about.
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MANNA FoodBank Partner Agency Application

Contact Information

Food Program Information

Public Food Distribution Details

Facility Capacity

Organizational/Operational Capacity

Community Commitment