Base Criteria

• Currently qualifies as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with tax-exempt status by the IRS or meets the IRS criteria for a church

• Is located and provides services within the 5-county area served by Shared Harvest Foodbank. Counties served: Butler, Darke, Miami, Preble, and Warren

• Has provided for the those in need for a minimum of six months prior to application

• Does not sell the products nor use the products to raise money for the organization​

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Treatment of Recipients

• Distributes or provides food on the basis of need, emergency, or illness

• Does not require individuals to exchange money or services for food

• Does not exclude individuals from assistance based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliations

• Does not require attendance at any religious or political meeting before receiving assistance

 

Physical Facility

• For pantry service, has adequate and secure storage facilities

• If preparing meals, can provide up-to-date health permits and inspection records and has proper, adequate and secure storage and food preparation facilities

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Financial and Administrative Duties

• Has the capability to meet their financial obligations including shared maintenance fee and/or co-op purchasing

• Has the administrative capability to maintain proper record-keeping and to submit monthly reports to Shared Harvest Foodbank

• Must be willing to collect data from recipients and maintain electronic database, which is provided by Shared Harvest Foodbank (training is also provided)