Enter a Food Distribution Event

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Instruction for the form submission

  1. ​ Event title: Include organization name, type of distribution, geographic location, and pre-registration or appointment required, ex: “ OFSR Drive Thru Food Distribution in Glenmont (By Appointment Only)” 
  2. Location, start date, and time: Location name/description & street address (OFSR Church Parking Lot, 1234 OFSR Lane).
  3. Duration: Select how long the food distribution event will last or specify when the event will end. 
  4. Repeat: Select the frequency of the event from the dropdown. 
  5. Category: Select 'Food Distribution'
  6. Access:  Select all that apply. Is any documentation required? If so, please specify here what needs to be provided (a valid photo ID, documentation confirming your address, etc.) 
    • Appointments Needed: If you selected "By Appointment Only" specify available appointment windows, restrictions, and required information.  Such as, “Available Tues & Thurs, 10 AM – 2 PM”)  Indicate if you can or can not accept same-day or next-day appointments. How to book (phone, online link, email, etc.) .
    • Documentation Required: If you selected "Documentation Required" specify what residents need to bring (a valid photo ID, documentation confirming your address, etc.)
  7. Food Assistance Type: Select all that apply
  8. Age: What age group is the food distribution event for? * Select all that apply * 
  9. Area: Select what area(s) the food distribution event is in?  * Select all that apply * 
  10. Contact name, phone, and email: Input contact information for the event’s primary organizer 
  11. Cost: Only post free food distribution events.   
  12. Also Show On: Click "Food" from the drop-down list. 
  13. Weblink: Link to the event or organization webpage, social media page, or registration page if applicable. 
  14. Description: Specify food provided: Ex. shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein.
    1. Additional Guidance for Clients in description box: Ex: Clients should bring their own bags, clients should park in X lot, etc.