Partner Agencies
What does an agency do?
Our Partner Agencies are community organizations who work with Second Harvest to distribute food out into our 18-county service area. Often, these Partner Agencies are what we refer to as food pantries. In order to become a partner of Second Harvest, agencies must meet a certain set of qualifications and follow our agency guidelines, including food safety training.
Become A Partner
In order to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank, you must:
- Be a tax-exempt house of worship or a 501(c)3 that is incorporated to serve the ill, needy, and/or children.
- Distribute food at least 6 times per year.
- Complete food safety training and have a physical storage space that is secure, clean, and temperature-controlled. This means Second Harvest cannot supply food for outdoor, free-access pantries, often called “Blessing Boxes.”
The Agency Relations team reviews partnership applications on a quarterly basis (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1). Please ensure all application materials are submitted at least one business day prior to these dates.
Send all completed applications and documentation to Kendra Lindsay, Agency Relations Manager to kendra@secondharvestetn.org or mail to:
Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN
ATTN: Kendra Lindsay
136 Harvest Lane
Maryville, TN 37801
Agency Forms and Information
Demo/Training Videos
Entering Neighbors for a Non-USDA Agency
Entering Neighbors for a USDA Agency
Entering a Non-USDA Neighbor for a USDA Event
How to Enter Visits for a Past Event
How to Update Neighbors Without Affecting Visit Counts
How to See Visits for the Day, Edit Neighbors, and Cancel a Visit
Documentation
Intake Form — Non-USDA — Spanish
Newsletters
Service Insights Newsletter — 3rd Quarter, 2024
Service Insights Newsletter — 4th Quarter, 2024
The Emergency Food Assistance Program Packet (USDA)
TEFAP Manual – Informational purposes only
Sample News Release – Submit to local newspaper vendor
Distribution Rate Chart – Informational purposes only
Intake Form 25-26 English – To be retained by the Food Bank in their distribution program
Intake Form 25-26 Spanish – To be retained by the Food Bank in their distribution program
Intake Form 25-26 Arabic – To be retained by the Food bank in their distribution program
USDA Policy FD-107 and Cover Page – Informational purposes only
Monthly Inventory Report – Email completed form to Monthly.Inventory.CD@tn.gov
Temperature Log – To be retained by the Food Bank in their distribution program
Report of Adjustment to Inventory – Email completed form to Monthly.Inventory.CD@tn.gov
Food Loss Report – Email jean.trimbo@tn.gov
Civil Rights Complaint Form – Email program.intake@usda.gov
Civil Rights Compliance Review – Email program.intake@usda.gov
Get in Touch
For any agency-related questions, please contact your regional Agency Relations Coordinator.
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