Resources
As a network partner of the Vermont Foodbank, your agency has a critically important role in the state’s food access network: providing food and services to individuals and families in need with dignity and respect in a clean, welcoming and safe environment. Please utilize the Network Partner resources on this page to help you achieve your goals.
Network Partner Handbook
Vermont Foodbank's Network Partner Handbook contains important information and is designed to help network partners take full advantage of the services offered by the Foodbank, and to provide guidance on best practices for food pantries and meal sites.
Additional Resources For Network Partners
View links and information below for quick access to a variety of frequently asked questions and sought after resources for network partners. We would welcome your suggestions and guidance as you/your organizations may have information or ideas that would be of use to us and others. Please contact Caleb Sugarman at csugarman@vtfoodbank.org.
Important information on safe food handling, storage, and donation guidelines.
Information about Network Partner reporting requirements and timelines, and access TEFAP forms and documents.
- TEFAP Memo 2024-2025
- Agreement for Distribution 2024
- Statement of Eligibility 2024-2025
- Statement of Eligibility – Spanish – 2024-2025
- TEFAP- Monthly Report of USDA Foods Distribution 2024
- Explanation of USDA Forms-2024
- Guidance for Distribution Sites 2024
- Ispeak
- Civil Rights Training for Volunteers
- TEFAP Civil Rights Training for Agency Staff in VT
- TEFAP Income Eligibility – 300% – 2024
- TEFAP Written Notice of Beneficiary Rights
The Vermont Foodbank offers grants to its community and network partner organizations. Learn more about these opportunities on our Community Grants page.
Curated resources designed to promote equitable, dignified, sustainable and responsive food distribution access points.
