Become a Partner Agency
The work of Tarrant Area Food Bank would not be possible without the dedicated support of our network of 270 Partner Agencies in 13 North Texas counties.
To be eligible to become a Partner Agency of the Tarrant Area Food Bank, an organization must meet the criteria listed below.
If you are interested in becoming a TAFB Partner Agency, please review our criteria and then fill out our Prospective TAFB Partner Agency Form. Please note that completion of this form does not guarantee a partnership. We appreciate your support of our mission and encourage you to explore the many other opportunities to help us in this work.
If you are interested in becoming a TAFB Partner Agency, please review our eligibility criteria and then fill out our Prospective TAFB Partner Agency Form.
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 13-county area served by Tarrant Area Food Bank. Counties served: Tarrant, Bosque, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell and Wise
- Has provided for the needy for a minimum of six months
- Does not sell the products nor use the products to raise money for the organization
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
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 Tarrant Area Food Bank
