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HOW LONG DOES THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS TAKE?
The whole process can take 6 to 8 weeks. Once you have submitted your application, you will hear from us within three weeks to schedule your site visit. We will not schedule a site visit until your application packet is complete. Pending a successful site visit, you will be invited to an orientation. Once you have attended your new member orientation your membership privileges will be activated. |
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IS THERE A FEE FOR BECOMING A MEMBER?
There is a one time $50.00 application processing fee. In addition, we require "Shared Maintenance Fees" for our donated items. The Shared Maintenance Fee is never more than .18 per pound. In addition we have bulk food for purchase at a discounted rate. |
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WHAT ARE MY BENEFITS AS A MEMBER?
Becoming a Food Bank member agency enables you gain access to food and other resources. This in turn allows your agency to more effectively and efficiently support the needs of low-income people in San Diego County. |
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WHAT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR MY PROGRAM TO BE IN OPERATION?
Depending on your program type (soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, etc.) different permits are required for operation. |
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WHERE DOES THE FOOD BANK RECEIVE FOOD?
National and local food manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers and food distributors donate food and related products to the San Diego Food Bank. These products, including packaged, canned, perishable and non-perishable foods, meet all food safety and nutrition standards.
In addition, the Food Bank is contracted by city, state and federal government agencies to administer, warehouse, purchase and distribute food to San Diego County-based emergency food programs.
In order to be able to supply the food programs with a variety of much-needed products, the Food Bank also purchases quantities of staple foods and basic supplies at wholesale prices. |
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CAN MEMBERS GET FRESH PRODUCE?
Yes, the Food Bank's fresh produce program helps agencies to better assist clients in meeting nutritional needs. The produce is inspected to ensure high-quality. |
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HOW DO I KNOW WHAT ITEMS THE FOOD BANK HAS IN STOCK?
The inventory list is updated every Friday and contains a complete listing of every item available.
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WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS AVAILABLE?
The Food Bank's 70,000 square-foot warehouse, located in Mira Mesa, is stocked with dry, canned and frozen items, fresh produce and brand name items. We also have non-food products including diapers, cleaning products, and paper goods. |
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HOW DO COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAMS GET FOOD FROM THE FOOD BANK?
Orders can be placed from our inventory list.
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ARE THERE ANY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS?
Yes, you will be required to submit monthly reports with the number of adults, children and elderly served. You will receive a format for this at the new agency orientation. You can submit this by fax or on or before the 10th of the month, for the previous month. It is important that agencies send us periodic reports because the Food Bank receives our food from various organizations that requires us to, in turn, complete reports on the number of people served.
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