Second Harvest Partner Charities
Second Harvest works in partnership with over 130 Partner Charities throughout Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain Counties from the very small to the very large to help those at-risk for hunger in our community. Some operate hot meal programs or food pantries. Others include shelters, and nonprofit organizations that serve meals or distribute food packages as a supplemental program.
Become a Partner Charity
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio welcomes all qualified non-profit community food programs to become a part of our network.
Partner Charities may apply who have had a food program in operation for a minimum of six (6) months prior to submitting an application. Proof of existence could include:
- 6 months of dated food distribution sign in sheets
- 6 months of dated volunteer work schedules
- 6 months of food receipts
- 6 months of time-stamped advertising i.e. social media posts, e-newsletters, bulletins
New Partner Charity Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received. To be considered for partnership your organization should submit the following information:
- Proof of existence for a minimum of six (6) months
- A current list of board members or trustees
- A copy of your 501(c) 3 Letter of Determination or Affirmation Letter from the IRS or equivalent fourteen (14) articles for churches.
- Your organization's DUNS number (included in application)
- A completed Partner Charity Application
- Partner Charity Application
- Signed Partner Charity letter of agreement (included in application)
- Signed TEFAP/USDA & OFPACP letter of agreement (included in application)
Email complete application packets to Aliyah Matthews at amatthews@secondharvestfoodbank.org
Helpful Resources:
Information on obtaining a copy of your Letter of Determination
Information on looking up your EIN
Information on obtaining or looking up your DUNS
For questions see Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Partner Engagement Coordinator, Aliyah Matthews, at (440) 960-2265, Ext. 317.
About Second Harvest
Partner Charities
Second Harvest encourages organizations to consider the following needs in the community before starting a food program.
Does your feeding program:
- Reach a rural or otherwise underserved area or population?
- Serve more than once a month?
- Aim to serve at least 50 households or meals on the day of service?
- Offer additional services to meet the needs of the community?
- Serve on the weekends or in the evening?
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