How to become a Member Agency
In case you came to this page wondering, "How can my agency become a member of the Food Bank?" We're glad you asked! Basically we are a non-profit that is in service to other non-profits that run feeding programs. Can you answer "yes" to the following questions:
1. Are you a non-profit organization with a feeding program located in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee or St. Joseph County?
2. Do you serve individuals or households in need? At least 50% of the people you are serving must be low-income.
According to U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines. Here's a table of the 2011 Poverty Guidelines for you to use as a handy reference:
2011 HHS Poverty Guidelines (excluding Alaska & Hawaii)
PERSONS
IN
HOUSEHOLD |
48 CONTIGUOUS
STATES & D.C. |
| 1 |
$10,890 |
| 2 |
$14,710 |
| 3 |
$18,530 |
| 4 |
$22,350 |
| 5 |
$26,170 |
| 6 |
$29,990 |
| 7 |
$33,810 |
| 8 |
$37,630 |
For each additional
person |
$3,820 |
SOURCE:
Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 13, January 20,2011, pp. 3637-3638.
3. Do you have 501(c)(3) IRS status (if you are NOT a church)? For agencies other than
churches, please note, the 501-c-3 determination comes from the IRS, and is different than
tax-exempt status from the Michigan Treasury Dept. For a 501 C 3 Explanation Click Here.
4. Does your agency have adequate space to safely and securely store food? Bottom shelf
must be at least 6 inches off the floor. Non-foods need to be stored separately from food items.
Do you have adequate freezer/cooler space if you are planning on ordering these items?
PLEASE NOTE: There is a $25.00 non refundable application fee due at the time of application review.
To Download a Member Agency Application package Click Here.