Q: What kind of organization can partner with Dare to Care Food Bank?
A: Tax laws allow Dare to Care Food Bank to partner with nonprofits eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3) and qualified churches. For more information, visit www.irs.gov/charities. A further IRS requirement is that more than half of the recipients of your service are in need.
Q: Where are your partners located?
A: Dare to Care Food Bank serves thirteen counties. Kentucky counties are: Jefferson, Bullitt, Carroll, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Trimble and Henry. Indiana counties are Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison and Washington.
Q: What can a partner do with the food received from Dare to Care?
A: Partners distribute food to those needing food assistance. Food pantries will give clients food to take home to prepare. Emergency Kitchens and shelters prepare the food for clients to consume on site. In any case, all food must be provided free of charge. Partners agree not to discriminate based on race, creed, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Q: What about food safety?
A: Partners agree to have adequate storage space and refrigeration, if needed, to protect the food’s safety. Dare to Care will provide training in this area. If operating a kitchen, a partner must comply with state and local regulations regarding food preparation facilities.
Q: How often can a partner use the food bank?
A: A partner can access the food bank weekly. We ask that partners remain active participants in the mission to end hunger.
Q: What is the process for qualifying to become a partner agency?
A: There is paperwork you will file that will help Dare to Care staff determine qualifications. Then, Dare to Care staff will visit with you to assist you in developing a program that best fits your goals and capacity. Dare to Care will also host you for a visit to our warehouse and provide training about how to best use our resources. The process typically takes six weeks.
