Interested in Becoming a Partner?

We share your passion to fight hunger!

Thank you for your interest in joining our network to fight hunger in your community! The Regional Food Bank has a vision of an Oklahoma where no one goes hungry. Our mission is to lead a network of partners that provides nutritious foods and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger.

Who does the Regional Food Bank Partner With?

The Regional Food Bank partners with a variety of different organizations throughout our 53-county service area. Click on each program group below to learn more.

Are you interested in joining the Partner Network of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma?

As part of the Regional Food Bank’s network, our partners work collaboratively to address not only the immediate need of Oklahomans living with hunger, but also the underlying causes of hunger. 

There are several factors we consider as part of request for partnership: 

  • The number of existing partners within the same community
  • If your organization resides in an underserved geographic area (see county list below)
  • Operational sustainability
  • Collaboration within your community

Listed below are the eligibility requirements for partnership with the Regional Food Bank. Please assess your organization’s readiness in preparation for submitting an interest form for partnership consideration.

IRS Affiliation:

  • IRS 501©3 Letter of Determination, or
  • Faith-based Qualifier Checklist with supporting documentation

Partnership Requirements:

  • Must be located and provide service within Regional Food Bank’s 53 county service area;
  • Must not charge for food, be reimbursed, compensated, or require services in exchange for food;
  • Must have adequate storage for food. Food storage and food preparation must be at a commercial location;
  • Willingness and ability to pick up orders from a nearby drop-site delivery location
  • Must ensure that clients are treated with respect and dignity;
  • Must not require or imply that clients undergo any type of activity to receive food assistance (ex: register for employment, religious practice, or counseling);
  • Must have ability and willingness to access and submit reports and orders via the internet;
  • Must place an order with the Regional Food Bank at least once every 6 months.

Service Factors:

  • How and when food is distributed:
    • method of food distribution,
    • when clients may return,
    • days and hours open,
    • service area
  • For food pantries, utilization of Link2Feed, the Regional Food Bank’s online client intake system
  • For kids programs, utilization of Link2Feed, the Regional Food Bank’s online meal reporting system

The Regional Food Bank serves 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma.

The remaining 24 counties are serviced by the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Currently, these counties are considered high priority for partnership expansion:

  1. Alfalfa
  2. Blaine
  3. Coal
  4. Comanche
  5. Ellis
  6. Greer
  7. Jackson
  8. Jefferson
  9. Murray
  10. Okfuskee
  11. Roger Mills
  12. Seminole

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Partners may not deny anyone access to food based on race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, family or parental status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran or political viewpoints and other ideologies.

Interested in Partnership?

If your organization meets the considerations above, please fill out this Partnership Interest Form to tell us more about your organization and the ways you are interested in partnering. Please note that completing this form does not constitute partnership, this is a form to indicate interest in joining the Regional Food Bank network. 

PARTNERSHIP INTEREST FORM

Twice a month, our internal team will review all submissions and follow up with you thereafter.