SAN Antonio FOOD BANK

What SAN Antonio FOOD BANK does

San Antonio Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 and headquartered at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90 in San Antonio, Texas. It distributes millions of pounds of food annually through a network of over 500 partner agencies and charitable organizations, plus three wholly owned regional branches (New Braunfels, Frio County, San Angelo), serving approximately 105,000 people each week across 29 counties in Southwest Texas. Direct distribution channels include walk-in services at the main warehouse, mobile distributions (Mobile Mercado), Client Choice Pantry sites, and large-scale events at partner venues such as Boeing Tech Port Arena.

The organization's program portfolio addresses both immediate hunger and longer-term food security. Core distribution and direct-assistance programs include Food Assistance and Distribution, Client Choice Pantry, and Mobile Mercado. Specialized programs serve vulnerable populations: Summer Meals for Kids (June 1 – August 8), Kids Café, Backpack Program, Programs for Seniors, Programs for Pets, and a Veteran Care Program. Empowerment-oriented offerings include Benefits Assistance (SNAP navigation and enrollment), Job Training, Community Wellness Education, VITA free tax preparation, and Hunters for the Hungry. Catalyst Catering operates as a social enterprise generating earned revenue to support workforce training.

The business model is donation-driven: individual contributions (every $1 donated provides approximately 7 meals), corporate grants and sponsorships (Humana Foundation, Toyota Texas, Aetna Better Health, Popeyes, Sundt Construction, Kohl's, HEB), in-kind food donations, cause-marketing campaigns (Walmart/Sam's Club Fight Hunger Spark Change), and limited earned revenue from Catalyst Catering. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating and Excellence In Giving Certified Transparent certification, and is a member of the Feeding America network and Feeding Texas coalition. In August 2023 it absorbed the Culinary Health Education for Families (CHEF) nonprofit, and in March 2026 it opened an expanded volunteer center supporting 2,000+ monthly volunteers. No proprietary technology platforms are described in available sources; operations rely on conventional warehouse logistics and community-based service delivery.

Name

SAN Antonio FOOD BANK

Legal name

San Antonio Food Bank

Website

https://safoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

San Antonio Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that distributes food through 500+ partner agencies across 29 counties in Southwest Texas, serving approximately 105,000 people weekly via food distribution, nutrition programs, benefits assistance, job training, and disaster relief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief
• Food distribution
• Community nutrition programs
• Charitable food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, both one-time and recurring/monthly contributions. Every $1 donated helps provide 7 meals to those in need.
2. Corporate Grants and Sponsorships: Grants from foundations (Humana Foundation, Toyota Texas, Popeyes Foundation, Aetna, Kohl's, etc.) and corporate sponsorships from companies like Walmart, Sam's Club, HEB, and others.
3. Food Donations: In-kind food donations from individuals, businesses, and food drives used for distribution to those in need.
4. Catalyst Catering: Social enterprise catering operation that generates revenue while supporting workforce training programs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The San Antonio Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes millions of pounds of food annually through its main warehouse in San Antonio, three branch locations (New Braunfels, Frio County, San Angelo), mobile distributions, and a network of 500+ partner agencies across 29 counties in Southwest Texas. It provides free food assistance along with specialized programs for children, seniors, veterans, and disaster-affected communities, plus benefits assistance, job training, community wellness education, and a social enterprise catering operation.

Product overview

The San Antonio Food Bank operates as a comprehensive hunger-relief nonprofit with a distributed service delivery model. The organization distributes millions of pounds of food annually through a network of over 500 partner agencies across 29 counties in Southwest Texas. Key programs include food distribution and direct-assistance programs (Food Assistance and Distribution, Client Choice Pantry, Mobile Mercado), specialized services for vulnerable populations (Summer Meals for Kids, Kids Café, Backpack Program, Veteran Care Program, Programs for Seniors, Programs for Pets), community empowerment initiatives (Job Training, Community Wellness Education), and social enterprises (Catalyst Catering, Farmers Markets). The organization also operates disaster relief services and offers benefits assistance including SNAP guidance and VITA tax preparation. Founded in 1980, the food bank focuses on both immediate hunger needs and long-term food security through education and self-sufficiency programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Assistance and Distribution Core hunger-relief program that distributes millions of pounds of food to over 500 partner agencies and directly to individuals and families across 29 counties in Southwest Texas.
• Summer Meals for Kids Provides no-cost summer meals to children from low-income households during the June 1 – August 8 period, addressing the 20 million meal gap during school breaks.
• Kids Café Provides meals and snacks to children through partnerships with schools and community sites.
• Backpack Program Sends food home with food-insecure students on weekends to ensure continued nutrition outside school hours.
• Veteran Care Program Dedicated support services for veterans and military families facing food insecurity, recognizing that 1 in 5 veterans struggle with hunger.
• Programs for Seniors

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 105,000 people each week
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 October 2025Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign raised $94,000 for San Antonio Food Bank in 2025. Support through customer donations, associates, and suppliers.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network membership in the Feeding America network of 200+ food banks. Provides access to resources, national partnerships, best practices, and the Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign with Walmart.
• Feeding TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level coalition membership providing advocacy, coordination, and support for food banks across Texas.
• Walmart and Sam's ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFight Hunger Spark Change campaign partnership. 12th year of partnership raised $94,000 locally in 2025; nationwide campaign raised $21 million equivalent to 211 million meals.
• BoeingminorTeamed up for massive food distribution event at Boeing Tech Port Arena serving approximately 700 families.
• Haven For HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit partnership for comprehensive services to those in need.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact partner providing funding and coordination support for community services.
• Methodist Healthcare MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting community wellness and nutrition initiatives.
• KENS5 CarescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Summer Meals for Kids campaign, supporting food drive drop-off locations.
• San Antonio Missions and Circle KminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaseball club and convenience store partnership hosting food drives at Nelson Wolff Stadium.
• National Association of Letter Carriers Alamo Branch 421coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Stamp Out Hunger food drive partnership with goal of collecting 500,000 pounds of food.
• HEBcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional grocery partner supporting hunger relief efforts.
• Next Level MedicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-city food drive partnership across Houston, Beaumont, Austin, and San Antonio supporting families facing food insecurity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the U.S., serving Southeast Texas. Direct peer as a Feeding America member distributing millions of pounds of food annually through a similar warehouse, branch, and partner-agency model.
• North Texas Food Bank: Dallas-based Feeding America member with comparable programs (food distribution, SNAP assistance, nutrition education, social enterprise catering). Directly comparable in scale and program breadth within Texas.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Austin-based Feeding Texas member serving Central Texas with comparable hunger-relief, mobile distribution, and nutrition education programs. Closest Texas peer in geographic scope and program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing national corporate partnerships, branding, and shared logistics infrastructure to member food banks including San Antonio.
• Feeding Texas: State-level coalition of Texas food banks. Provides advocacy, coordination, and shared resources across the Texas food bank ecosystem of which San Antonio is a leading member.

Regional players

• Food Bank of the Rockies: Large Feeding America regional food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming with comparable programs (food distribution, nutrition education, SNAP outreach). Comparable in scale and operational model but in a different geography.
• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Major Feeding America food bank serving the Chicago area with analogous distribution, partner-agency, and anti-hunger programs. Comparable operational structure in a different metro market.
• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Feeding America regional food bank serving 34 counties with comparable distribution, Kids Cafe, and Backpack programs. Comparable scale and program mix in a different geography.
• Maryland Food Bank: Feeding America regional food bank with similar warehouse distribution, mobile markets, and school-based nutrition programs. Comparable programmatic depth in a different state.
• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma: Feeding America member serving 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma. Comparable as a large regional food bank with similar partnership-driven distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/safoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/safoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/121086
• Instagraminstagram.com/safoodbank

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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