Join Our Member
Agency Network

If your organization would like to become a member of Shared Harvest Foodbank’s charitable food distribution network, please review the following criteria. If you meet all criteria and are interested in applying, please fill out the application form below. Once completed, a member of our team will follow up with next steps.

  • Qualifies as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit or meets IRS criteria for a church
  • Is located in and serves Shared Harvest Foodbank’s five-county service area: Butler, Darke, Miami, Preble, and Warren counties
  • Has served individuals in need for at least six months before applying
  • Does not sell donated products or use them to raise funds for the organization

  • Provides or distributes food according to need, emergency circumstances, or illness
  • Does not require payment or services in exchange for food
  • Does not deny assistance based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or sexual orientation and identity
  • Does not require attendance at religious or political meetings to receive assistance

  • Maintains clean, safe, and secure facilities for food storage, preparation (if applicable), and distribution

  • Can meet financial obligations
  • Can maintain accurate records and submit monthly reports to Shared Harvest Foodbank
  • Willing to collect recipient data and maintain the electronic database provided by Shared Harvest Foodbank (with the understanding that training is provided)
  • Willing to receive training for ServSafe certification
  • For more information, contact our Agency Relations Manager, Peter Engelhard at peter@sharedharvest.org.

  • Information and resource sharing among Shared Harvest Foodbank network members
  • Coordinated disaster response
  • Access to hundreds of pounds of low or no cost products

Capacity building opportunities including, but not limited to:

  • Direct donations from national retailers
  • Organizational development such as fundraising training, volunteer recruitment, and Board development
  • Access to storage and distribution equipment to promote fresh, healthy foods
  • Best practice industry standards
  • Participation in community food drives
  • Financial resources and grant opportunities
  • Free data tracking and analysis tools

Become a Member

If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete this pre-application form to help us determine eligibility and availability.

Butler
Darke
Miami
Preble
Warren