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Member Agency Information
How to Become a Member Agency of Food Finders
For information about where you can find a Member Agency please visit our Need Food page for a complete list.
Food Finders Food Bank works directly with over 170 member agencies across a 16-county service area in central Indiana. Most of our agencies are food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. These agencies allow food to be distributed from Food Finders to those in need more efficiently. Nearly 97,000 residents in the Food Finders Food Bank service area suffer from food insecurity, and our member agencies help to feed those individuals.
How to Become a Member Agency
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Updated 2/17/2012 at 11:00am EST
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- Pre-boxed Canned Salvage
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- Chicken Nuggets, $12/case
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Member Agency Resource List
We are always looking for new agencies to join our service area. Churches and non-profit organizations that wish to receive food from Food Finders Food Bank must apply to become a member agency. In order to apply, your church or organization must have 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS or meet the requirements of the 14-point criteria for churches or religious organizations. You must also meet the criteria in our member qualifications:
If you have read through our member qualifications and would like to apply to become an agency of Food Finders Food Bank, we ask that you complete a Member Agency Agreement for approval, submit a copy of your 501(c)(3) certification or 14-point criteria, and make sure that one of your volunteers or staff members has proper food safety training. Be sure to include your name, date, and name of your organization on your certificate.
- Member Agency Agreement: PDF | Word
- 14-Point Church Criteria: PDF | Word
- Food Safety Training Info: PDF | Word
Once those documents are ready, send them to Mike Reeb, our Agency Relations Coordinator, via fax, mail, or email. Upon review and approval of the Member Agency Agreement, we will schedule a site visit to ensure the safety and cleanliness of your facility. Once completed and approved, your church or organization will become a member agency and have access to the food and non-food items at Food Finders Food Bank.
We realize this is a lot of information!
Don't hesitate to contact our Agency Relations Coordinator with any questions you may have.


Printable Recipes for Your Clients:
- Easy Soups & Casseroles: PDF | Word
*TEFAP (USDA Government commodity) products are made available to agencies in our 16 Indiana counties. TEFAP is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Commonly Requested Documents:
- Can Safety Fact Sheet: PDF
- Client Choice Brochure: PDF
- Expiration Date Fact Sheet: PDF | Word
- Temperature Log (Dry Storage): PDF
- Temperature Log (Freezer): PDF
- Temperature Log (Refrigerator): PDF
- Monthly Delivery Schedule: PDF
Essential TEFAP Documents and Files:
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