Types of Partners

Levels of Partnership in the Arizona Nutrition Network

Membership (referred to hereafter as "Partners") in the Arizona Nutrition Network is open to any interested person or organization within the state of Arizona. There are no membership costs involved in becoming a partner and the majority of Arizona Nutrition Network meetings are suitable to all classifications of "Partners." Partnership classifications are based on varying degrees of involvement: "Contributing Partner", "Supporting Partner" or "Community Partner."

I. Contributing (Local Incentive Award/LIA) Partners

  • Lead agencies approved to participate in the Local Incentive Award (LIA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed) contributing local funding (“Local Share”) and receiving funding reimbursement for participation.
  • Contributing Partners must attend LIA Partner meetings and participate in Arizona Nutrition Network committees.
  • Contributing Partners are granted free access to order and use all Arizona Nutrition Network materials and promotional/incentive items, as well as borrow nutrition education costumes and games for events and activities.

II. Supporting Partners

  • Provide resources such as space, staff, and materials that are counted as Local Share for Contributing Partners participating in the Local Incentive Award Program. In return, the Supporting Partners agency receives SNAP-Ed services and resources from their local Contributing Partner.
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  • Supporting partners are programs/agencies that share target audiences and/or serve target areas/communities (Certified, Likely, and Potentially eligible SNAP participants). Supporting Partners may serve on committees and/or provide valuable information about access to SNAP eligible populations. Supporting Partners reach similar target audiences and communities as the Contributing Partners yet according to LIA program guidelines are unable to contribute Local Share funds. Examples include:
    • Programs and individuals working with federally funded agencies (i.e. Head Start, WIC).
    • State Agencies (i.e. Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, etc.).
    • Voluntary and Non-Profit Organizations (i.e. American Heart Association, Local Grocery Stores, some Food Banks, etc.).
  • Supporting Partners are able to order (at no cost) most written materials directly through the Arizona Nutrition Network website www.eatwellbewell.org
  • Supporting Partners in coordination with their local Contributing Partner are able to obtain access to various nutrition education related incentive items, costumes and games (depending on availability).

III. Community Partners

  • Individuals such as community advocates, teachers, self-employed professionals, consultants, etc. who are interested in promoting common nutrition messages with the Arizona Nutrition Network.
  • Community partners are able to order certain materials through the Arizona Nutrition Network website www.eatwellbewell.org for use with SNAP eligible populations.