Toolbox

Toolbox

The Toolbox provides an array of resources essential for running a successful food pantry.

For more information, contact our

Director of Partner Agency Services at (757) 201-6290 or
Partner Relations Manager at (757) 644-5903.

Agency Reports

All agencies must submit their reports by the 1st day of the following month for which the reporting applies. The final deadline is on the 7th of that month. In case of non-compliance, your account will be suspended. For instance, June reports should be submitted by July 1. Please keep a copy of your reports on file for up to two fiscal years.

Use this form to keep a record of the individuals and households served at your pantry; it will help you total the numbers for your Monthly Report. Submitting this form is not required. Please only submit monthly reports for the programs you participate in.

Use this report to record the poundage of the product you pick up from your different assigned outlets.

This Excel file is designed to help you log the poundage of the product collected from your assigned outlets, automatically populating various fields for your convenience.

This monthly report is required for partner agencies that participate in the TEFAP program. This institution is an equal opportunity employer.

Use this log to document the temperatures of your freezers and refrigerators. Ensure the freezer remains below zero degrees Fahrenheit and the refrigerator stays between 32 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. We require you to check the temperatures at least three times per week. USDA agencies must submit this report every month.

Agency Trainings and Certifications

Food Safety Training: It’s time to renew your food safety certification! We offer a convenient option with a virtual training video and online exam accessible directly from this page. You can choose to complete the written exam virtually (with your answers sent directly to the Foodbank) or by downloading a copy and submitting it to the Partner Agency Services department via email or in person.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 (including gender identity and sexual orientation), 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/ad-3027.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:

Agency Resources