Nominate an Agency Partner you believe exemplifies one of the three values Great Plains Food Bank lives by! You are able to submit as many nominations as you would like. Nominations can be submitted January 19-February 28, 2026.
Service: Goes above and beyond to meet the needs of clients, and increase collaboration and engagement with community members, donors or volunteers.
Examples of Best Practices:
-Continuum of Choice
-Availability/Open Hours
-Volunteer Engagement
-Transformational NOT Transactional
-Operation Excellence
-Collaboration
-Sustainability
-Expanding Wrap Around Services/Programs
Innovation: Advances the collaborative mission to end hunger by developing creative solutions, new ideas, enhances programs & services, or more efficient processes or systems.
Examples of Best Practices:
-Electronic Neighbor Intake (SIMC)
-Continuum of Choice
-Operation Excellence
-Collaboration
-Sustainability
Passion: Shows compassion, heart, and a tireless determination to end hunger along with an enthusiasm that inspires colleagues and community members to join them in their work.
Examples of Best Practices:
-Compassion/Empathy
-Volunteer Engagement
-Transformational NOT Transactional
-Collaboration
-Advocacy
-Community Engagement