Submit Your Food Bank

Help us keep this directory accurate and help people find food assistance in your community. Submit your information via email for review and inclusion.

Secure review process Reviewed within 2 business days
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Basic Information

Tell us about your organization and what type of food assistance you provide.

Required Information

  • Organization Name: The official name of your food bank, pantry, or meal program
  • Type of Service: Select from:
    • Food Bank
    • Food Pantry
    • Meal Site
    • Soup Kitchen
    • Mobile Food Pantry
    • Other (please specify)
  • Description: Briefly describe your services in plain language (e.g., "Provides weekly food boxes to families in need")

Optional Information

  • Website: Your organization's website URL
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Location & Contact Information

Help people find and contact your organization.

Required Information

  • Street Address: Complete physical address including street number and name
  • City: City where your organization is located
  • State: State abbreviation (e.g., CA, TX, NY)
  • ZIP Code: 5-digit ZIP code (ZIP+4 format acceptable)
  • Phone Number: Primary contact phone number
  • Map Location: Link to your organization's location on Google Maps

Optional Information

  • Service Area: Geographic area you serve (e.g., "Downtown neighborhood," "Smith County," "All of Springfield")
  • Email Address: Primary contact email
  • Parking & Public Transit Notes: Information about parking availability, bus stops, wheelchair accessibility, etc.
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Services & Operating Hours

Tell us when you're open and what services you provide.

Required Information

  • Operating Hours: For each day of the week, specify:
    • Whether you're open that day
    • Opening time (if applicable)
    • Closing time (if applicable)

Optional Information

  • Holiday & Special Hours Notes: Information about closures or special distributions (e.g., "Closed major holidays," "Special Thanksgiving distribution")
  • Services Offered: Check all that apply:
    • Pantry Box/Bag Distribution
    • Hot Meals
    • Drive-Through Service
    • Home Delivery
    • Homebound Seniors
    • Kids Programs
    • Pet Food
    • Diapers
    • Hygiene Items
  • Languages Spoken: List all languages your staff can communicate in
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Requirements & Accessibility

Help people understand what they need to know before visiting.

Optional Information

  • Requirements for Clients: Check all that apply:
    • ID Required
    • Proof of Address
    • Income Guidelines Apply
    • Appointment Required
  • Additional Eligibility Notes: Any other requirements or notes (e.g., "Serve anyone in need," "Must live in zip codes 12345-12350")
  • Accessibility Features: Check all that apply:
    • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Interpretation Available
    • Sensory-Friendly Hours
  • Donation Link: URL where people can donate to your organization
  • Volunteer Link: URL where people can sign up to volunteer

Submitter Information (Required)

  • Your Name: Name of person submitting this information
  • Your Role: Your position at the organization (e.g., Director, Volunteer Coordinator)
  • Your Email: Contact email for verification purposes
  • Your Phone: Contact phone number (optional)

Required Attestation

Please include the following statement in your email: "I am authorized to submit information on behalf of this organization and certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge."

Email Template

Use this template to structure your submission email. Copy and fill in your information.

Subject: Food Bank Directory Submission - [Your Organization Name]

BASIC INFORMATION

Organization Name: [Your organization's official name]
Type of Service: [Food Bank/Food Pantry/Meal Site/Soup Kitchen/Mobile Food Pantry/Other]
Description: [Brief description of your services]
Website: [Your website URL, if available]

LOCATION & CONTACT

Street Address: [Complete address]
City: [City name]
State: [State abbreviation]
ZIP Code: [ZIP code]
Phone: [Primary phone number]
Map Location: [Link to your organization's location on Google Maps]
Email: [Contact email, if available]
Service Area: [Geographic area served, if applicable]
Parking/Transit Notes: [Accessibility information, if applicable]

OPERATING HOURS

Monday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]
Tuesday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]
Wednesday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]
Thursday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]
Friday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]
Saturday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]
Sunday: [Open/Closed - Hours if open]

Holiday/Special Hours Notes: [Any special notes about hours]

SERVICES & FEATURES

Services Offered: [List applicable services]
Languages Spoken: [Languages available]
Client Requirements: [Any requirements for clients]
Accessibility Features: [Accessibility accommodations]

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Donation Link: [URL if available]
Volunteer Link: [URL if available]

SUBMITTER INFORMATION

Name: [Your name]
Role: [Your position]
Email: [Your email]
Phone: [Your phone, optional]

ATTESTATION

I am authorized to submit information on behalf of this organization and certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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What happens next?

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We'll email you a confirmation with your submission ID

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Our team reviews your submission within 2 business days

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Once approved, your listing goes live and you'll receive another email