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BECOME AN AGENCY
Join Farm Share’s Network of Food Pantries & Agencies
Farm Share partners with organizations and nonprofits across Florida to provide fresh, nutritious food at no cost. With seven distribution centers statewide, we help eliminate the start-up and operational costs typically associated with food distribution programs, making it easier for you to serve your community. Nearly 2,000 organizations are already part of this network, working together to fight hunger and reduce food waste.
Ready to make an impact? Join us today and start receiving food for your community!
How to Join?
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APPLICATION
REVIEW & VETTING
Once your application is received, Farm Share will begin a vetting process to ensure all applicants meet food safety and distribution standards. Approved Starting Agencies may receive fresh produce, bread, beverages, select dry goods, and limited refrigerated items to support their food pantry or agency.
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APPROVAL & ONBOARDING
Once the review process is complete, Farm Share will notify you of your application status. If approved, you will receive additional information outlining next steps, including agency guidelines, distribution procedures, and how to begin receiving food. Our team will work with you to ensure a smooth onboarding process and answer any questions you may have as you prepare to serve your community as a Farm Share Starting Agency.
Become a Farm Share TEFAP Agency
After 90 days of successfully working as a "Farm Share Starting Agency", food pantry/agencies in participating counties will be eligible to apply for the USDA’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program- TEFAP, a federal program that supports people with emergency food assistance. The TEFAP program provides canned, shelf-stable goods, and frozen foods for low-income households.
Farm Share welcomes existing food pantries/agencies to become a TEFAP Agency currently serving in the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Duval, Flagler, Franklin. Gadsen, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Lake, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Marion, Pasco, Putnam, St. Johns, Sumter, Union, Volusia and Wakulla.
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APPLICATION REWIEW
Once your application is received, Farm Share will review it and determine eligibility.
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FARM SHARE AGENCY TRAINING COURSE
Once your application has been approved and your facility is authorized to distribute USDA products, all agencies are required to complete an initial mandatory training prior to receiving and distributing TEFAP food. This training includes, but is not limited to, Civil Rights compliance and operational requirements, in accordance with federal and state regulations. In addition to the initial training, agencies are required to participate in an annual mandatory training as stipulated by USDA and FDACS regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights - 1400 Independence Avenue, SW - Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Farm Share is a not-for-profit organization, classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 65-0342192. Contributions may be deductible to the extent permitted by applicable laws. Please consult your attorney or tax advisor for details.
FARM SHARE’S FLORIDA SOLICITATION REGISTRATION # IS CH4353. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THE WEBSITE https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Consumer-Services. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.