Partner With Us

We rely on over 1,000 community partners across our 11-county service area to get food to our neighbors in need.

Interested in joining the Food Bank’s network?

How We Work
Individuals & Families
Kids & Teens
Partner Network
Stories of Change

Partner Network Programs

If you are a community service organization and you would like to provide groceries and/or meals to our neighbors in need, connect with our Partner Network Programs team

BECOME A PARTNER

Child Nutrition and Youth Programs

If you are a school or youth-serving organization and you would like to learn more about
partnering with us, click the button below!

PARTNER WITH US

Help Spread Awareness at Your Event

Our team provides SNAP/Food Bank presentations and tabling for organizations that connect with neighbors who may benefit from our resources!

Connect with Us

Connecting Neighbors to Resources

We cultivate referral partnerships that connect your neighbors to the Food Bank for SNAP (food stamps), other food assistance and resources beyond food.

Connect With Us

PA Senior Food Box Program

We provide a box of nutritious food each month to low-income seniors.

Learn More

Community and Partner Education

If you are an educator or your organization provides some type of education/training, connect with our Partner Excellence Academy team:

COLLABORATE WITH US

Review Process and Expected Timeline

Applications for food distribution partnerships are reviewed twice per year, in February and August. The next application review period will begin on 2/1/2026. If your form is submitted successfully, you will receive an automated email noting its receipt within 1-2 business days.

Please complete the form below to help us determine how we may be able to work together.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Programs Department to help address food insecurity in your community!

Please read the following document to understand our partnership inquiry process.

Step 1 of 10

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By clicking yes to this question, I am acknowledging that I've read the Program Partnership Form document:(Required)

Yes

Name of your organization(Required)

Please provide the URL for your organization’s website

What is the mailing address of your organization?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Your name (or the name of the primary point of contact for your organization/group)(Required)

First Last

Email address for the primary point of contact from your organization(Required)

Phone number for the primary point of contact from your organization(Required)

Does your group or organization have 501(c)(3) status?(Required)

Yes

Other

Please upload a copy of your IRS 501(c)3 determination letter.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Does your organization have a relationship with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, currently?(Required)

Yes

I don't know

We have worked with the Food Bank in the past but do not have an active partnership at this time

We are currently in touch with the Food Bank’s Government Affairs team (Colleen Young or Stephen O’Brion)

Other

Please explain what sort of relationship your organization has with our Food Bank currently:

If you have a current partnership with our Food Bank or have partnered with our Food Bank in the past, please provide as much information as you can about your current or past partnership including: Your main contact at our Food Bank, a short description of the partnership and whether you have a formal agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with our Food Bank.

What ZIP code(s) does your organization serve?(Required)

If you don’t represent an organization or if your organization serves a large territory like an entire county or several counties, you can note that here.

Which of the following options best describes how your organization would like to partner with our Food Bank's Programs Department?(Required)

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to partner with our Food Bank in multiple ways, please select each of the following types that you hope to pursue. However, due to the high volume of partnership requests, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.

I want to refer my clients to the Food Bank for SNAP (food stamps), other food assistance programs, and resources beyond food.

I want the Food Bank to distribute outreach materials through the pantry network on behalf of my organization.

I want to do outreach at the Food Bank's on-site food pantry, The Market.

I want to attend a food distribution coordinated by Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to pass out my organization's outreach materials.

I want to request Food Bank staff to attend an event and share information about the Food Bank in a tabling capacity (i.e. interact with guests and share information and resources).

I want to request Food Bank staff to give a presentation about their programs to my staff or clients.

I would like to talk to someone about nutrition education, food demos, and/or recipe cards.

I want to partner with the Food Bank to provide food to adults, seniors, and/or families.

I want to partner with the Food Bank to provide food to children 18 and under.

Section 2 - Child Nutrition Program Partnership

You have indicated you would like to work with our Food Bank to host or support a child nutrition program. Thanks for your interest in working with us in this capacity!

What is the address of the facility where food will be stored/served?(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

What county is the facility located in?(Required)

Are you currently operating a food program for children?(Required)

Yes

Please provide a brief description of your service including the type of distribution you offer, how long it has been in operation, the number of people you serve and any other relevant details.(Required)

How many children do you plan to serve through your program on average at each meal or distribution?(Required)

What age group(s) will your organization or school serve through this program? Select all that apply:(Required)

Preschool (ages 3-5)

Elementary School (ages 6-10)

Middle School (ages 11-13)

High School (ages 14-18)

Please describe any eligibility requirements for youth to participate in your food program.(Required)

Please select the option(s) that most closely matches your interest:(Required)

I am interested in receiving free, prepared meals for children, 18 and under, at my after school or summer program

I want to partner with the Food Bank to support a weekend BackPack program.

I want to partner with the Food Bank to support a School Pantry program.

I want to partner with the Food Bank to support an on-site snack/meal program for children, 18 and under.

I am interested in general information about programs that serve children, 18 and under

Who will your organization serve through this program?(Required)

Children enrolled in your own organization’s program

Children in a partnering program

Children in a partner school

Children enrolled in your own organization's program and children in program of a partnering organization

Children enrolled in your own organization's program and children in a partner school

How will food be distributed and used by students/families?(Required)

Food will be distributed and consumed during the school day

Pre-packed food will be distributed to students and/or families for consumption at their place of residence

Students and/or families will “shop” from food options to be consumed at their place of residence

Would the school pantry be located within a school building?(Required)

Which School District will your program be serving?(Required)

Which individual school(s) will your program be serving?(Required)

Please describe how you will determine eligibility for backpack program participants and the enrollment process.(Required)

Who would pack your backpacks?(Required)

Please select all that apply.

Staff from our organization

Staff at the school where children will receive the backpacks

Volunteers from our organization

A large packing event, involving volunteers from the greater community

Volunteers at the school district where children will receive the backpacks

We have not figured out the logistics of this yet

Other

You selected "other." Please explain.(Required)

Who would distribute your backpacks?(Required)

How often do you plan on distributing backpacks?(Required)

For what kind of program do you require prepared meals?(Required)

Afterschool program

Summer program

Both afterschool and summer programs

Other

Will your program be able to serve children while on site?(Required)

Yes

Does your program offer educational or enrichment activities?(Required)

Yes

Does your program exclusively serve athletes as part of an organized athletic program participating in interscholastic or community level competitive sports?

Yes

Do you have paid staff who will be available to serve prepared meals to children?(Required)

Yes

How many days per week do you plan to serve food to children?

4-5 days per week

2-3 or more days per week

1 or more day(s) per week

Less fequently than 1 day per week

How many weeks per year do you plan to serve food to children?

43+ weeks per year (year-round except for brief breaks)

17-42 weeks per year (4+ months of the year)

9-16 weeks per year (2-4 months of the year)

5-8 weeks per year

4 or less weeks per year

Does the facility where you will be serving food have a current health permit?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Does the facility where you will be serving food have a current fire inspection certificate?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

How often do you plan to distribute food to children?(Required)

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Other

What is your organization’s monthly budget to pay for food for your distributions?(Required)

While our Food Bank strives to offer many products for free, we require partners to pay membership, shared maintenance and delivery fees as well as part of the cost associated with purchasing and storing wholesale products. Partners average $10 per person.

How do you plan to fund your program (fundraising, PTA support, grants, school budget, etc.)? Please also describe how you intend to ensure that support is sustainable.(Required)

While our Food Bank strives to offer many products for free and may award small grants to our child nutrition partners when we receive donor funding, we require partners to pay the associated costs for wholesale products.

Please explain how you have identified a need for a feeding program for children in your area.(Required)

This may include student/family surveys, info on school demographics, lack of access to existing neighborhood food programs, needs of a particular group of children, etc.

Please describe what kind of information you need about programs that serve children, 18 and under.(Required)

Who is the primary target for your school’s pantry?(Required)

Ex. Students, whole families, etc...

Is the school pantry open to any student?(Required)

Yes

No, only free/reduced meal eligible students

No, only students identified by school personnel (ex. School nurse)

No, only students in specific grades

When can students visit the pantry?(Required)

Before school

After school

During school

How often will your pantry be open to serve students?(Required)

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Other

Please describe how your pantry will be staffed, stocked, and maintained. Who will be involved in managing it?(Required)

In what way(s) do you plan to use food you receive from the Food Bank?(Required)

Select all that apply

Food will be prepared and/or served as part of reimbursable meals and/or snacks served as part of a federal Child Nutrition program.

Food will be prepared and/or served as supplemental food items (in addition to reimbursable meals) to youth participating in federal Child Nutrition programs

Food will be used in the preparation of meals and/or snacks served to youth for FREE as part of a non-federal meal service program.

What method(s) are you able to receive Food Bank products?(Required)

Select all that apply:

We can pick up food at the Food Bank’s main warehouse in Duquesne, PA. For most distributions, this will require a truck.

We have a paved space for a class six truck to safely enter and unload pallets of food at the distribution site (standard pallets are approximately 4' by 3.5').

What type of food products are you willing and able to handle and distribute?(Required)

Select all that apply:

Fresh Produce

Dairy Products

Frozen meat

Dry goods

What is your storage capacity?(Required)

Select all that apply:

Temp-controlled storage space

Residential style cooler

Residential styler freezer

Commercial cooler

Commercial freezer

Walk-in cooler

Walk-in freezer

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of the location food will be stored and distributed from.(Required)

Properly permitted for a food distribution event and is safe, accessible, and welcoming to guests.

Large enough for 10-12 pallets of product to be staged (standard pallets are approximately 4' by 3.5')

We can discard trash including cardboard, pallets and food packaging materials during and after food distribution.

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of your organization’s ability to oversee volunteers.(Required)

We can complete civil rights training and coordinate Civil Rights training for all staff and volunteers who will interact with guests at the food distribution events.

We can have at least two staff or dedicated/long-term volunteers complete food safety training and be points of contact in case of recalls.

We can recruit, train and oversee enough volunteers and/or staff to run the distribution safely and effectively (we typically recommend one volunteer for every ten guests served during a distribution event). Most volunteers will need to be able to lift and carry products as well as stand for the duration of the distribution event.

We can recruit, train and direct volunteers on site before and during distribution.

We can greet guests and coordinate the safe and efficient movement of guests through the distribution space before and during the distribution.

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of your organization’s comfort with reporting and use of technology.(Required)

We can schedule distributions at least a year at a time (a year out).

We can use the Food Bank’s online ordering platform to view the inventory and place orders within prescribed order windows (requires computer and internet access as well as computer literacy).

We can schedule distributions at least a year at a time (a year out).

We can receive, count and confirm receipt of food orders at the time of delivery.

We can collect and share guest/client data with the Food Bank. This can include name, date of birth, address, household members’ names and dates of birth, contact information, income information, etc.)

We can use the Food Bank’s Link2Feed service record management system to collect client data and record visits; this information will be accessible to GPCFB staff (this requires a computer or tablet, internet access, and computer literacy).

We can collect self-declaration of need forms from clients at least once per year (as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture).

We can report relevant service data and statistics to the Food Bank following each distribution event and as requested.

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of your organization’s ability to maintain Food Bank compliance standards.(Required)

We can execute a formal written agreement outlining roles and responsibilities of each of our organizations.

We can designate a formal point of contact for our organization who will be easily accessible by phone and email.

We will source food from somewhere other than the Food Bank to supplement the food that we source through the Food Bank.

We can work with the Food Bank to publicize distributions on our Find Food guide (located on pittsburghfoodbank.org).

We can participate in monitoring visits that will happen at least annually.

None

Section 3 - Food Distribution Partnerships

You have indicated you would like to partner with the Food Bank to distribute food to adults and families regularly. The information requested in this section will help us understand your organization’s vision and capacity. Completing the following questions does not guarantee partnership.

Please select the option(s) that most closely matches your interest:(Required)

I want to partner with the Food Bank to support my on-site meal program for adults (e.g. "soup kitchen")

I want to partner with the Food Bank to host food distributions (grocery items) to adults and families regularly.

I want to partner with the Food Bank to provide monthly food boxes to low-income seniors (age 60+).

Are you currently operating a food distribution program for adults & families?(Required)

Yes

Other

Please provide a brief description of your service, including the type of distribution you offer, how long it has been in operation, the number of people you serve, and any other relevant details.(Required)

How many households do you plan to serve each month through your food distribution?(Required)

What is your organization’s monthly budget to pay for food for your distributions?(Required)

Who do you plan to serve?(Required)

Any person in need of food assistance

Any person in need of food assistance who lives in a certain neighborhood or ZIP code

Only members/clients/guests of my organization who struggle with food insecurity

Low-income seniors (people age 60+)

Other

How often do you plan to distribute food?(Required)

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Other

What days & times do you plan to distribute food?(Required)

What type of food products are you willing and able to handle and distribute? Select all that apply:(Required)

Fresh produce (must be stored in a cooler)

Other fresh foods like dairy products and eggs (must be stored in a cooler)

Frozen meat (must be stored in a freezer)

Dry goods/shelf stable product

What method(s) are you able to receive Food Bank products?(Required)

Select all that apply:

We can pick up food at the Food Bank’s main warehouse in Duquesne, PA. For most distributions, this will require a truck.

We have a paved space for a class six truck to safely enter and unload pallets of food at the distribution site (standard pallets are approximately 4' by 3.5').

What is your storage capacity?(Required)

Select all that apply:

Temperature-controlled storage space

Residential style cooler

Residential styler freezer

Commercial cooler

Commercial freezer

Walk-in cooler

Walk-in freezer

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of the location food will be stored and distributed from.(Required)

Properly permitted for a food distribution event and is safe, accessible, and welcoming to guests.

Large enough for 10-12 pallets of product to be staged (standard pallets are approximately 4' by 3.5')

We can discard trash including cardboard, pallets and food packaging materials during and after food distribution.

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of your organization’s ability to oversee volunteers.(Required)

We can complete civil rights training and coordinate Civil Rights training for all staff and volunteers who will interact with guests at the food distribution events.

We can have at least two staff or dedicated/long-term volunteers complete food safety training and be points of contact in case of recalls.

We can recruit, train and direct volunteers on site before and during distribution.

We can greet guests and coordinate the safe and efficient movement of guests through the distribution space before and during the distribution.

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of your organization’s comfortability with reporting and utilization of technology.(Required)

We can schedule distributions at least a year at a time (a year out).

We can use the Food Bank’s online ordering platform to view the inventory and place orders within prescribed order windows (requires computer and internet access as well as computer literacy).

We can schedule distributions at least a year at a time (a year out).

We can receive, count and confirm receipt of food orders at the time of delivery.

We can collect self-declaration of need forms from clients at least once per year (as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture).

We can report relevant service data and statistics to the Food Bank following each distribution event and as requested.

None

Please select all relevant descriptions of your organization’s ability to maintain Food Bank compliance standards.(Required)

We can execute a formal written agreement outlining roles and responsibilities of each of our organizations.

We can designate a formal point of contact for our organization who will be easily accessible by phone and email.

We will source food from somewhere other than the Food Bank to supplement the food that we source through the Food Bank.

We can work with the Food Bank to publicize distributions on our Find Food guide (located on pittsburghfoodbank.org).

We can participate in monitoring visits that will happen at least annually.

None

Section 4 - Outreach & Referral Relationship

You have indicated that you would like to refer your clients to the Food Bank for SNAP (food stamps), other food assistance programs, and resources beyond food. Your organization will receive a specific link to a form requesting basic information about the client and their needs. This form can be filled out by staff or the client. You can include this referral form as part of your intake process and/or provide the form on your website and social media. Once submitted, our Resource Center staff will reach out to the client at most 3 times within 2-3 business days. Please provide the following information so we can fully consider your request.

We require an initial meeting to talk more about the process, learn more about your services, and establish a partnership. Is your team willing to participate?(Required)

Yes

How many team members will be making referrals?(Required)

How does your team currently screen clients for food insecurity?(Required)

Section 5 - Requesting A Presentation

You have indicated that you would like a Food Bank staff member to give a presentation about our Food Bank programs to your staff or clients. Please provide the following information so that we can fully consider your request. Please be advised that we have limited capacity. Submitting this inquiry form does not guarantee attendance.

What is the date(s) of the presentation(s)?(Required)

Are you requesting an in-person or virtual (e.g. Zoom or Teams) presentation?(Required)

In-person

Virtual

Other

If 'Other', please explain:(Required)

What is the address where the presentation will be held?(Required)

Will the venue have audio/visual equipment to accommodate a PowerPoint presentation?(Required)

Yes

Other

Who is the audience for this presentation?(Required)

Clients of your organization

Your organization's staff and/or volunteers

Other organizations in your network

Other

Please explain:(Required)

Please list any accommodation we can provide for the audience. (i.e. Interpreter, microphone, etc.):

How long would you like the presentation to be?(Required)

0-30 minutes

30-60 minutes

60+ minutes

Is there specific information you would like us to include?(Required)

SNAP Benefits (food stamps)

Senior Box

Food Distributions

Food Pantries

Child Nutrition Programs

Other

Please explain what other information you would like us to include:

How many guests do you expect to attend?(Required)

0-25

25-50

50-75

75-100

100+

Is there a deadline for registration?(Required)

Yes

What is the deadline date for registration?(Required)

Section 6 - Requesting Attendance at a Tabling Event

You have indicated that you would like Food Bank staff to attend an event and share information about the Food Bank in a tabling capacity (i.e. sitting or standing in a designated area to interact with guests and share information and resources). Please provide the following information so that we can fully consider your request. Please be advised that we have limited capacity. Submitting this inquiry form does not guarantee attendance.

What is the date(s) of the event(s)?(Required)

What is the address where the event will be held?(Required)

Will the event be inside or outside?(Required)

Inside

Outside

Other

If 'Other', please explain:

What time is the event? Include beginning and end time.(Required)

How many guests do you expect to attend this event?(Required)

0-25

25-50

50-75

75-100

100+

Will tables and chairs be provided for vendors?(Required)

Yes

Other

Are you asking tabling organizations (including us) to prepare a basket or gift as a raffle prize?(Required)

Yes

Other

Are there any specific items you are requesting?(Required)

Is there specific information you would like us to provide?(Required)

SNAP Benefits (food stamps)

Senior Box

Food Distributions

Food Pantries

Child Nutrition Programs

Other

Please explain what other information you would like us to provide:

Is there a deadline for registration?(Required)

Yes

What is the deadline date for registration?(Required)

Is there a tabling fee?(Required)

Yes

What is the dollar amount?(Required)

Section 7 - Sharing your Organization's Services with Neighbors at The Market

You have indicated you would like to do outreach at the Food Bank's on-site food pantry, The Market. (i.e. sitting or standing in a designated area to interact with guests and share information and resources). Please provide the following information so that we can fully consider your request. Please be advised that submitting this inquiry form does not guarantee approval.

Which root cause of hunger does your organization address?(Required)

Employment

Financial Stability

Healthcare

Housing

Utilities

Transportation

Other

Please explain:

Please provide a short description of the specific services you'd like to share with neighbors:(Required)

How many of your staff members will need to be on-site?(Required)

What type of materials are you planning to bring?(Required)

Do you have the capacity to translate materials?(Required)

Yes

What dates would you like to request?(Required)

Is there a cost to your program/services?(Required)

Yes

Other

If 'Other', please explain:

Section 8 - Sharing your Organization's services with Neighbors at a Distribution

You have indicated you would like to attend a food distribution coordinated by Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to pass out your organization's outreach materials. Please be advised that your organization's staff will be responsible for passing out all materials to neighbors. Please provide the following information so that we can fully consider your request.

Which root cause of hunger does your organization address?(Required)

Employment

Financial Stability

Healthcare

Housing

Utilities

Transportation

Other

Please explain:

Please provide a short description of the specific services you'd like to share with neighbors:(Required)

Is there a cost to your program/services?(Required)

Yes

Other

Which distribution location(s) would be best for you to attend?(Required)

Aliquippa

Beaver Falls

Wilkinsburg

Butler

Washington

Pitcairn

Fayette

Hill District

Homewood

Northside

Armstrong

Allegheny Valley

Johnstown

Monroeville

Charleroi

McKeesport

West End

Clairton

New Castle

Southside

Hastings

Which month(s) would be interested in attending a distribution?(Required)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

How many staff members will be attending the distribution to pass out materials?(Required)

What type of materials are you planning to bring?(Required)

Do you have the capacity to translate materials?(Required)

Yes

Section 9 - Nutrition Education, Recipe Cards and Food Demos

Thanks for your interest in working with our Food Bank to provide nutrition education, recipe cards, and/or food demos. Someone from our Partner Network Excellence team will follow up with you to learn more.

Section 10 - Distributing Outreach Materials Through Pantry

We work with partners across an 11-county service area. Please let us know if there are any geographic or programmatic restrictions we should consider, such as "only send to partners in Allegheny and Washington Counties" or "only share with food pantries and not onsite programs."

Do you want this to be shared via our newsletter or do you have physical flyers or other things to distribute?

Newsletter

Flyers

Other

Please provide the exact text you would want us to share with our partner:

Note: this may be edited for clarity or conciseness.

Is this request time-bound? Let us know if there are any important timing considerations.

How We Work
Individuals & Families
Kids & Teens
Partner Network
Stories of Change

Interested in joining the Food Bank’s network?

Partner Network Programs

Child Nutrition and Youth Programs

Help Spread Awareness at Your Event

Connecting Neighbors to Resources

PA Senior Food Box Program

Community and Partner Education

Review Process and Expected Timeline

Section 2 - Child Nutrition Program Partnership

Section 3 - Food Distribution Partnerships

Section 4 - Outreach & Referral Relationship

Section 5 - Requesting A Presentation

Section 6 - Requesting Attendance at a Tabling Event

Section 7 - Sharing your Organization's Services with Neighbors at The Market

Section 8 - Sharing your Organization's services with Neighbors at a Distribution

Section 9 - Nutrition Education, Recipe Cards and Food Demos

Section 10 - Distributing Outreach Materials Through Pantry

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