United Food Bank collaborates with more than 150 partner agencies to distribute food to hungry people in the greater East Valley and Eastern Arizona. By providing much-needed food, our partner agencies can focus on serving their clients.

Partner agencies may include but are not limited to, emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, homes for the mentally disabled, and domestic violence shelters. A partner agency must have its own 501c3 designation from the IRS or operate under the sponsorship of another 501c3 designated organization.

Interested in Becoming a Partner Agency?

If you are interested in a partnership with United Food Bank, please read our eligibility criteria below.

Eligibility Requirements

• United Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider and all its partner agencies must adhere to strict non-discrimination guidelines.
• Must be located within our designated service area (see Service Area map).
• Must be a tax-exempt charity under section 501c3 of the IRS Code and not a private foundation.
• Must be incorporated for the purpose of serving the ill, needy, or infants/children.
• Have and maintain any and all pertinent business licensing appropriate for your city, county, or state.
• Meet and maintain any and all necessary health and safety requirements designated by your city, county, or state.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with United Food Bank. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm to serve neighbors in your community!

 

After careful consideration, the United Food Bank team has decided to close the new agency onboarding program until further notice. At this time, we will not be moving forward with any partnership applications.

 

We do plan to reopen the program at a later date and will welcome partnership applications at that time. If you have already applied, we will keep your application on file for when our partnership onboarding kicks off again.

 

In the meantime, we encourage you to check out this map to explore if there are agencies in your community that you may be able to collaborate efforts with (i.e. Share resources, volunteers, or supplement distribution days).

 

Lastly, be sure to keep an eye on our website or social media channels for any future partnership opportunities that may arise.

 

Have a safe and healthy 2024!