Thank you for your interest in becoming a member agency of the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

The Alameda County Community Food Bank does not take new memberships between October-December. Please review the criteria below. If your agency meets these criteria, please visit this website again in January to move forward with the membership application process at that time.

To become a Member Agency, your organization must:

• Be a non-profit, charitable organization that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code (Other 501(c) organizations, such as 501(c)(5), do not qualify).
• Provide food directly to needy individuals and families. At least 51% of the clients your agency serves must be low-income. You may not distribute Food Bank product to other organizations.
• Distribute donated food at no charge, and may not require donations, work or attendance at a lecture or service in exchange for food or meals.
• Distribute food regularly for a minimum of 3 months prior to applying for Food Bank membership.