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Helping People, Helping Pets

GOODS is a program of Greater Good Charities that distributes food, essential supplies, clothing, housewares, toys, and more to pets and people in need across the world.

The GOODS Program has a more holistic approach than Greater Good Charities’ previous program (Rescue Bank) that focused solely on the distribution of pet food and supplies to a select group of animal rescue partners.

The increase in poverty, food insecurity, and domestic violence over the past several years has affected families, including their pets, resulting in a greater need for food and essential supplies across the globe for both people and pets alike.

GOODS is a program of Greater Good Charities that distributes food, essential supplies, clothing, housewares, toys, and more to pets and people in need across the world.

Want to Apply?

If your organization is a 501c3 and based in Michigan, you may apply to receive pet food or supply donations from Ferndale Cat Shelter/GOODS. We accept applications from rescue groups, shelters, pet food pantries, feral cat feeders, sanctuaries and others who have had their 501c3 status for more than one year.

If you wish to start the application process, you will be required to provide your IRS determination letter and be sure your group’s name appears in GuideStar https://www.guidestar.org/. We won’t review applications until both criteria are satisfied.

If you have questions before submitting, please send an email to deanne@ferndalecatshelter.org

Want to Apply?

If you have questions before submitting, please send an email to deanne@ferndalecatshelter.org

Pet Food & Supplies Donation Application

This is an application for animal organizations to apply for donations from the GOODS Program.

Donors provide wholesome, nutritious food on an as-available basis only. GOODS and recipient organizations are not able to request specific food types (e.g., grain-free) or brands.

Food and supplies (the “Donated Goods”) are for the Recipient Group’s use only. They may not be: a) redistributed without the expressed written consent of GOODS, b) sold, rented or exchanged for other goods or services, nor c) presented for refund.

Each Recipient Organization must complete their own application. Submitting this form does not guarantee approval to receive products. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

"*" indicates required fields

Type of Organization*

Rescue Group

Shelter

Pet Food Pantry

Feral Cat Focused

Animal Sanctuary

Other

Organization Name

Non-Profit Tax ID/EIN

Numbers only, no hyphen

Attach a copy of the IRS/501c3 Determination Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, png, jpg, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Has your organization been in existence for more than one year from the date on your IRS/501c3 determination letter?

Yes

Is the organization listed in the GuideStar database?

To check, visit www.guidestar.org and do a basic search.

Yes

Organization Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Organization Phone Number*

Organization Email*

Organization Website URL

Organization Website Link to Adoptable Animals

Do not just list PetFinder or Adopt-A-Pet

Organization Facebook Page

Organization's Mission Statement

Describe Organization Programs

Animals Reside In*

Foster Homes

Facility

Both

Spay/Neuter All Animals Prior to Adoption*

Yes

If not, please explain*

Number of Cats Adopted in the Past 12 Months

Average Monthly Need for Cat Food (lbs)

Number of Dogs Adopted in the Past 12 Months

Average Monthly Need for Dog Food (lbs)

Describe food storage capabilities

Include maximum food storage capacity

Has the organization participated in a "donated" or low cost" pet food program within the past twelve (12) months? If yes, please explain.

Please List Other Food Sources

Number of Paid Employees

Number of Active Volunteers

Does your organization have a contract to provide Animal Control Services for any city, county or municipality? If yes, please explain.

Why is your organization requesting support from Ferndale Cat Shelter?

How did you hear about Ferndale Cat Shelter?

Authorized Representative

Other than yourself, identify an authorized representative who may act on behalf of the organization.

Name

First Last

Role at Organization

Phone Number

Veterinarian Reference

Veterinarian's Name

First Last

Company/Office Name

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone Number

Applicant Information

Application Completed By*

First Last

Applicant's Role at the Organization*

Applicant's Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Applicant's Mobile Phone Number*

Applicant's Email*

Terms & Conditions

1. You are authorized to sign this agreement on behalf of this organization and certify that the information set forth in this application and supporting documentation is correct.
2. You have read and understood the criteria that apply to this application and certify that the organization meets each one.
3. The IRS determination letter has not been revoked, canceled or modified.
4. That food shall be protected against dampness, deterioration, and mold or from contamination by insects, birds, rodents or other animals.
5. That food spoiled or otherwise contaminated shall not be served.
6. To abide by restrictions or conditions of distribution, if any, imposed by the source of Donation and communicated to Recipient by Donor.
7. That feeding pet food to ruminant animals is prohibited.
8. To not sell, transfer, trade or barter any Donation or portion thereof in exchange for money, property or services or otherwise allow the items to enter commercial channels.
9. To release both Donor and Donor’s source(s) from any liability arising from the condition of Donation and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Donor and its source(s) against any and all damages, losses, claims, causes of action and suits of law or in equity or any obligation whatsoever arising out of or attributed to any action of in connection with Recipients receipt, handling or distribution of Donation.
10. That Ferndale Cat Shelter may list your organization as a participant in its publications, website or other informational materials but will not sell or disclose non-contact information for any commercial purpose.
11. That goods or services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Ferndale Cat Shelter expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose.
12. Your organization grants to Ferndale Cat Shelter the following: 1) the right to include on its website a link to your organization’s website(s), 2) the right to use any image(s) that you submit to Ferndale Cat Shelter or that may be recorded by Ferndale Cat Shelter during or in connection with events that involve both organizations.
13. Permit monitoring, including a site visit if requested, by a Donor representative, as reasonable and necessary to verify that compliance with criteria, receipt, handling and use of Donation conform to this Agreement.
14. Applicant grants permission to Ferndale Cat Shelter and its pet products donors to use information contained in this application for their internal evaluation and response procedures.
15. All Handling Fee payments are to be made payable to Ferndale Cat Shelter, as requested, and in no event made to any individual or other organization.

I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions described in this application*

Yes

Signature*