ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PARTNERSHIP

To be eligible to receive food from the Tarrant Area Food Bank, an organization must meet the following criteria:

• Currently qualifies as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with tax-exempt status by the IRS or meets the IRS criteria for a church;
• Is located and provides services within the 13-county area served by Tarrant Area Food Bank;
• Has provided for the needy for a minimum of three months;
• Distributes or provides food on the basis of need, emergency or illness;
• Does not require individuals to exchange money or services for food;
• Does not sell the products nor use the products to raise money for the organization;
• If preparing meals, can provide up-to-date health permits and inspection records;
• Has proper and adequate storage and food preparation facilities;
• Does not exclude individuals from assistance based on race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliations;
• Does not require attendance at any religious or political meeting before receiving assistance;
• Has the financial capability to contribute to the shared maintenance fee;
• Has the administrative capability to maintain proper record keeping and to submit monthly reports to the Food Bank.

Tarrant Area Food Bank is operated in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, political belief or national origin.