Become a Host
Become a SHARE Partner
Let SHARE Work For Your Organization
SHARE distributes food through a network of 320 partnering "host organizations" comprised of churches, tenant associations, senior and day care centers, schools, and other community agencies. SHARE depends on solid relationships with these collaborating organizations to carry out its mission. Once your organization becomes a SHARE Host Site, there are many benefits to follow.
Being a SHARE Host Site is an amazing role in the community. The concept of SHARE almost seems too good to be true. So we invite you to ask us questions and let us explain how SHARE can work for your organization.
As a host site, your organization will have a program in place that will meet the needs of many. For example, your members and community will instantly save money on groceries. SHARE also creates opportunities for Host Organization members to do volunteer service and build stronger communities. Many of our sites use SHARE as a way to purchase quality food packages for donation to their food pantry or people in need. Other sites use it as a way of completing volunteer service requirements for their youth and other members.
How To Become a Partner in the Community
1. Request a host information packet. Click Here to request a packet or call 301-864-3115.
2. Arrange for a SHARE staff member to make a presentation to your group.
3. Attend an orientation and training session for new SHARE Host Sites.
4. Send a letter of intent to SHARE. This letter indicates why your group wants to become a SHARE Host Site.
5. Complete and sign a Host Site Agreement. A Host Site Agreement is a covenant between SHARE and the Host Organization. It outlines your responsibilities to follow SHARE procedures, and SHARE agrees to help maintain and develop the site to get them full operational.
Do you want to learn more?
A member of our outreach staff can contact you about getting your organization started!