Frequently Asked Questions

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Q - What do I need to apply for assistance with the City of Central Food Bank?  

PLEASE PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION

This will make the application process much faster.

A - 

1. You must live in the City of Central
2. Provide a photo ID.
3. Provide proof of residency for ALL household members.  LEASE OR UTILITY BILL
4. Provide proof of ALL income for  entire household 
5. Provide documentation that  school-age children are attending a City of Central school.
6. To receive baby item assistance,  you must provide a birth certificate for each child 0-4 years of age.
7. Provide Social Security Numbers  and birth dates for all household members.
8. If you are a legal garden for a  child or children, you must provide documentation from the court.
9. If you receive or pay child support, you must provide documentation.
10. If you receive or pay spousal support, you must provide documentation.

If you are approved for assistance, and at any time anything changes, you must notify the City of Central Food Bank immediately in writing to these changes.

Q - What happens after I apply?

A - 

1. When approved, you will receive a packet in the mail. This packet will have all the information you  will need to collect your monthly assistance. 
2. If more documents are needed, you  will receive a letter in the mail specifying what documents are required. Once you receive this request, you may bring the documents to the food      bank or email them to cityofcentralfoodbank@gmail.com

Q - What happens if I don't have all of the required documents at the time I apply?

A - If you do not have all your required documents at the time you apply, you will receive a "Welcome Bag" of food.  Not supplying the appropriate documentation at the time, you apply will make the application process take longer.  So, please come prepared.