Expanding Your Impact
Learn how a partnership with the Food Bank of North Alabama can help your food assistance program grow.
Hear how an agency partnership with the Food Bank of North Alabama helped this program enhance meal nutrition and reduce costs.
- Improve access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats
- Increase nutritional content of meals
- Dramatically lower operating costs
- Expand services and open additional food assistance sites
- Access to reliable food resources made possible through our partnerships with Feeding America and federal/state programs.
Thinking About Partnering With Us?
When you partner with us, you become part of a strong circle of support. As an agency partner, you’ll gain access not only to a wide selection of nutritious food, but also to best practices training, guidance to ensure your program meets food safety standards, and advocacy efforts on behalf of those facing hunger.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Here’s what you need to know about our application and onboarding process:
Service Area
Your organization must be located within one of the following 11 counties we serve: Cullman, Colbert, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, or Morgan County.
Eligibility
Applying organizations must be either a church or a nonprofit with a valid 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS.
Application
Download and complete the Agency Application. Once submitted, our team will review it and contact you with the status.
Site Visit
If your application is approved, we’ll schedule a visit to your facility. This inspection ensures food safety standards are met and allows us to discuss the specific needs of your program.
Please note: To allocate resources fairly, applications may be placed on a waitlist in regions with a high number of active agency partners.
Orientation
You and your key staff or volunteers will attend our Partner Feeding Program Orientation, held monthly. Orientation includes:
An overview of the Food Bank
Food safety training
Best practices for managing a charitable food program
Partnership Approval
After completing all steps, your organization will be approved to source food from the Food Bank of North Alabama as an official Agency Partner.
Other Ways to Get Involved
There are so many ways to make a difference! Explore other ways to get involved and support the fight against hunger. Every action counts.
Donate
Every dollar you donate to the Food Bank of North Alabama allows us to procure enough food for over three and a half meals.
Volunteer
Lend a hand, make a difference! Sign up to volunteer and be a part of something great.
Host a Food Drive
Be a hero in your community, host a food drive! It’s easy to start and makes a big impact.
Share on Social Media
Help us spread the word! Share our food drive on social media and make a bigger impact by sharing on social media.