We are accepting applications for new Members!
We are thrilled to know that your organization is seeking to partner with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to connect neighbors with nourishing food!
Please download and complete the Membership Application 2025. A Food Access Coordinator will contact you with additional information once your application is submitted. Below you will find more information about being a Member of the Food Bank.
About Membership
Hundreds of community-based nonprofit partners join the Food Bank’s network and mission to connect neighbors with nourishing food. These Members manage their own food distributions using various methods, following food safety and civil rights standards to provide quality food and service to any neighbors in need.
Benefits of Food Bank Membership
- Join a regional network of 200+ members united to increase food access
- Opportunity to leverage a wide variety of fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food and beverages at a fraction of market cost
- Assistance with setting up your distribution operations
- Increased support to grow your capacity to serve more neighbors
- Materials and supplies to promote your distribution (yard sign, logos)
- Access to the Food Bank Annual Membership Conference, which offers networking and relevant training and support
- Receive the latest in food safety and handling best practices, such as ServSafe certification training at limited or no cost to your organization
- Ongoing training and technical assistance
Organization Requirements for Food Bank Membership
- A 501(c)3 nonprofit, or church/religious organization
- Located within our 15-county service area, which includes: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, and White Counties
- Supports an annual $100 membership fee
- Contributes to transportation, acquisition, and storage of food through a Shared Maintenance Fee of $0.18/pound of food
- Participates in New Member Orientation in April or October
- Hosts initial site visit(s) and annual on-site check-ins at your location with a Food Bank team member
