Atlanta Community Food Bank

What Atlanta Community Food Bank does

The Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 by Bill Bolling and headquartered at 3400 North Desert Drive, Atlanta, GA. It is the fourth-largest food bank in the United States and the largest in the Southeast by distribution volume, facilitating the distribution of $280 million in food and resources each year across 29 metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties. In FY2025 the organization distributed 112 million meals, served roughly 715,000 to 820,010 food-insecure neighbors, and logged 140,409+ volunteer hours from 40,000+ volunteers.

ACFB operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model centered on a 129,000-square-foot LEED-certified warehouse in Atlanta, four directly-operated Community Food Centers (Atlanta/Adamsville, Stone Mountain, Marietta, Jonesboro), mobile markets, and a network of 700+ nonprofit partner agencies that include food pantries, community kitchens, shelters, schools, and senior centers. Technology infrastructure consists of the eHarvest partner ordering portal and the VolunteerHub scheduling platform, supplemented by the "Text for Help" SMS service (FINDFOOD/COMIDA to 888-976-2232), an interactive food pantry map, and a Benefits Enrollment Center that screens and assists with SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC applications in partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services and the National Council on Aging. The organization does not expose a public API, has no AI/ML capability disclosures, and runs no proprietary commercial software products.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a large U.S. hunger-relief nonprofit: individual donations (including monthly giving via Partners in Sharing and planned giving), corporate partnerships and event sponsorships (Hunger Walk Run, Can Can Ball, Full Course Classic), foundation grants (Walmart/Feeding America, Morgan Stanley, Norfolk Southern, Home Depot Foundation), high-profile individual gifts (e.g., the $500,000 Ciara and Russell Wilson donation in December 2025), and government-related pass-through for federal nutrition programs. ACFB is a member of the Feeding America network of 200+ food banks, and CEO Kyle Waide chairs the Feeding America National Council. The organization is led by an experienced executive team including CFO Tamica Williams, Chief Supply Chain Officer Kenny Hill (former Home Depot GM), Chief Development Officer Greg Sims, and Vice Presidents overseeing Human Resources and Partner Relations, with a workforce of 250+ staff.

Name

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Legal name

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Website

https://acfb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that operates as the Southeast's largest and the U.S.'s fourth-largest food bank, distributing $280M in food and resources annually to food-insecure neighbors across 29 metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties through 700+ partner agencies and four directly-operated Community Food Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Banking & Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA), Child Nutrition & Meal Programs (CACFP/Snack Programs) (EDACAMAA)

Keywords

• Food banking services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Community food assistance
• Nonprofit food rescue

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals, including monthly giving programs (Partners in Sharing), tribute gifts, and stock donations. Provides tax advantages for donors through various giving mechanisms including IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions and cryptocurrency donations.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Financial contributions from corporations including program support, event sponsorship (Hunger Walk Run, Full Course Classic Golf Tournament, Fall For Fashion Show), employee giving programs, matching gifts, and group volunteering.
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations such as Walmart/Feeding America ($750,000), Morgan Stanley Foundation ($32,000), Norfolk Southern ($100,000), and others for specific programs and operational support.
4. Celebrity/High-Profile Donations: Major donations from celebrities and public figures such as Ciara and Russell Wilson ($500,000) to address food insecurity during specific campaigns.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue from signature events including Food for All competition (raised $37,828 providing 113,484 meals), Hunger Walk Run, Can Can Ball, Full Course Classic, and Georgia Legal Food Frenzy.
6. Planned Giving and Estates: Legacy giving programs allowing donors to include the Food Bank in their estate plans to ensure future generations are served.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlanta Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization that collects, warehouses, and distributes donated and purchased food to food-insecure individuals and families across 29 counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. It operates four direct Community Food Centers, partners with 700+ nonprofit agencies (food pantries, shelters, schools, senior centers), runs child nutrition programs, and provides benefits enrollment assistance for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC. Services are provided free of charge to recipients and funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

The Atlanta Community Food Bank operates as a nonprofit food banking organization with a hub-and-spoke distribution model. The core offering is a network of over 700 partner agencies across 29 metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties, supplemented by four direct-operated Community Food Centers in Atlanta, Jonesboro, Marietta, and Stone Mountain. The product portfolio includes food distribution programs (Mobile Markets, School Pantries), benefits assistance (SNAP/Medicaid/WIC enrollment support), hunger education (Hunger 101 Curriculum, Youth Leadership Summit), and child nutrition programs (Summer Feeding, School Breakfast). Technology infrastructure consists of eHarvest for partner agency ordering and VolunteerHub for volunteer scheduling. The organization does not offer a public API or AI-enabled products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Food Centers

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated can provide up to 3 meals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Federal Government / SNAP ProgramcoreOthers · 30 October 2025Activated $5 million crisis response plan to address increased food insecurity caused by federal government shutdown. Transfer intended to buy over 6 million pounds of emergency food to support local partners and residents, particularly federal workers and those at risk of losing SNAP benefits.
• Feeding AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Feeding America network, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization comprising over 200 food banks. Benefits include access to national food supplies, shared best practices, collective advocacy power, and emergency response coordination. CEO Kyle Waide serves as Chair of National Council for Feeding America.
• Feeding GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember association (formerly Georgia Food Bank Association) serving regional food banks in Georgia in their efforts to end hunger throughout the state.
• Georgia Department of Human ServicescoreOthersPartnership with Georgia DHS to provide benefits enrollment assistance through Benefits Outreach program. Food Bank is recognized Community Partner as part of Georgia's Department of Children & Family Services SNAP Outreach plan using Georgia Gateway to help clients apply for and renew benefits.
• National Council on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Benefits Enrollment Center to help seniors access public assistance programs. Partnership enables approximately 44.8 million meals to Georgia residents through coordinated enrollment efforts.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, distributing hundreds of millions of pounds of food annually across a multi-county service area through a partner-agency model closely comparable to ACFB's hub-and-spoke approach.
• Food Bank for New York City: Major Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving a large metropolitan area with a partner-agency network, mobile pantries, benefits enrollment, and nutrition programs structurally parallel to ACFB's programs.
• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Chicago's primary food bank and a Feeding America member, distributing food through hundreds of partner agencies across a multi-county region—closely analogous to ACFB in scale, partner model, and program mix.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Large Feeding America food bank serving Los Angeles County through a partner-agency and direct-distribution model, with comparable mobile pantry, nutrition education, and benefits enrollment programs.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Feeding America food bank serving the Washington, D.C. region with a partner-agency network, direct distribution sites, and advocacy programs that mirror ACFB's regional hunger-relief operating model.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Regional Feeding America food bank distributing tens of millions of pounds of food across multiple counties through partner agencies and direct service programs structurally comparable to ACFB.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Indiana's largest food bank and Feeding America member, distributing food through hundreds of partner agencies across multiple counties—comparable scale and partner-led distribution structure to ACFB.

Peers

• North Texas Food Bank: Major Feeding America member serving a multi-county North Texas region with a partner-agency distribution network, mobile pantries, and nutrition programs closely paralleling ACFB's model.

Others

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks of which ACFB is a member; not a direct competitor but a parent affiliation providing supply access, advocacy reach, and benchmarking that defines ACFB's operating context.
• Feeding Georgia: State-level association of Georgia food banks (formerly Georgia Food Bank Association); a peer association rather than a competitor, providing state-level advocacy and coordination across ACFB's regional peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acfb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/atlantacommunityfoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/atlfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acfb
• Instagraminstagram.com/acfb
• TikToktiktok.com/@atlfoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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