Second Harvest Heartland

What Second Harvest Heartland does

Second Harvest Inland Northwest is a 501(c)(3) hunger-relief organization founded in 1971 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington, that distributes food across 26 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho — a service area exceeding 51,000 square miles. Core operations combine Mobile Markets (converted trucks and buses serving as mobile food banks), a network of more than 250 partner food banks and meal sites, and the Zilch food rescue program, which coordinates surplus food pickup from farms, grocery stores, and manufacturers (14 million pounds rescued annually). Specialized programs include Bite2Go, a weekend meal program serving 12,300+ children weekly through school distribution channels; The Kitchen, a community teaching facility offering free cooking classes and nutrition education; and seasonal Turkey Drives. Technology is limited to logistics coordination (MealConnect), an Agency Portal for partner enablement, and standard web donation infrastructure — there is no disclosed AI/ML capability or public API.

The organization is led by CEO Jason Clark (since 2002) and President Drew Meuer, with governance from a 20+ member board spanning healthcare, finance, construction, agriculture, and education. Second Harvest is a Feeding America network affiliate and holds Charity Navigator 4-star and BBB Wise Giving Alliance certifications. Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic streams: individual donations (including The Orchard monthly giving community of 1,200+ members), corporate and foundation grants, food donations in-kind, partnership-driven initiatives (e.g., Land O'Lakes/Vikings game-day program), and legacy gifts via the Kay Porta Legacy Society. All food assistance is provided free of charge to recipients with no eligibility gating. The organization operates two Hunger Solution Centers (Spokane and Tri-Cities/Pasco) and distributes through Mobile Markets at sites including Deer Park, Richland, Ephrata, Coeur d'Alene, Dayton, and Kennewick.

Name

Second Harvest Heartland

Legal name

Second Harvest Inland Northwest

Website

https://2-harvest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Second Harvest Inland Northwest is a 501(c)(3) hunger-relief organization founded in 1971, distributing food across 26 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho through Mobile Markets, 250+ partner pantries, the Zilch food rescue program, and child-focused Bite2Go weekend meals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Banking / Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Food banking
• Food rescue logistics
• Community food distribution
• Charitable food programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct contributions from individuals, including one-time gifts, monthly giving (The Orchard), and special occasion donations. Every $1 provides 3 meals.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Support from businesses, foundations, and organizations including matching gifts, sponsorships, and program-specific funding.
3. Food Donations: Rescue of surplus food from farms, grocery stores, and food manufacturers. This food-in-kind supports distribution operations.
4. Partnership Initiatives: Game-day and event-based food donation programs where corporate partners pledge contributions tied to business activities (e.g., Land O'Lakes/Vikings game donations).
5. Legacy Giving: Planned gifts including bequests, beneficiary designations, and estate planning through the Kay Porta Legacy Society.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Second Harvest Heartland is a regional food bank that collects donated and rescued food from grocery retailers, manufacturers, and farms, then redistributes it at no cost to food-insecure individuals and families through a network of 250+ partner food banks, meal sites, schools, and Mobile Market locations across a 26-county service area. Complementary programs include Bite2Go weekend meal kits for children, The Kitchen nutrition education, and the Zilch Food Rescue service connecting retail donors with redistribution.

Product overview

Second Harvest Inland Northwest operates as a regional food bank network and hunger relief organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core operations center on food distribution through Mobile Markets (mobile food banks serving communities), a network of over 250 partner food banks and meal sites, and food rescue via the Zilch program. Specialized programs include Bite2Go (weekend meals for children), The Kitchen (cooking education), and seasonal Turkey Drives. The organization also offers comprehensive giving programs including monthly giving (The Orchard), tax-smart giving options (stocks, DAFs, QCDs, real estate), and legacy giving through the Kay Porta Legacy Society. Partner agencies access resources through an Agency Portal, and volunteers power operations across Spokane and Tri-Cities locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Kitchen: Community cooking classes, recipes, and nutrition education program transforming ingredients and lives through cooking skills.
• Zilch
• Bite2Go
• Mobile Markets

Products and services

• Mobile Market Mobile Market is a direct-to-community food distribution program that brings free groceries to neighborhoods via mobile distribution sites, serving individuals and families facing food insecurity.
• Bite2Go Bite2Go is a school-based weekend meal kit program providing nutritious food to children who rely on free and reduced-price school meals during the school week, ensuring they have food over weekends.
• The Kitchen The Kitchen is a nutrition-education and community-meals program providing cooking classes and nutrition guidance to community members to support healthy eating on a limited budget.
• Zilch Food Rescue Zilch Food Rescue is a food-rescue service connecting retail food donors with redistribution to charitable meal programs, enabling the recovery of surplus edible food that would otherwise go to waste.
• Nourishing Neighbors Food Bank Network Nourishing Neighbors is the organization's partner network of 250+ food banks and meal sites that distribute donated food to individuals and families across a 26-county service area.
• Turkey Drive Program Turkey Drive is a seasonal holiday food-drive program engaging community donors to provide turkeys and holiday meal items for families in need during the Thanksgiving period.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 provides 3 meals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Partnership to expand Nutritious U Food Pantry at Coffman Memorial Union. Second Harvest Heartland provides food and expertise to serve 1 in 4 students experiencing food insecurity, up from 1 in 5 when the pantry first opened in 2017.
• Land O'Lakes Dairy FoodscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 December 2025Game-day food donation initiative where Land O'Lakes donates one ton of food to Second Harvest Heartland for every point the Vikings score (capped at 20 tons), building on Land O'Lakes' $1 million investment in food banks and hunger-relief organizations.
• Minnesota VikingsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 December 2025NFL team hosting game-day food donation initiative with Land O'Lakes during Vikings-Packers game on January 4.
• Kwik TripcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery store partnership facilitating food donations to local pantries through Second Harvest volunteer Mike Edmonds in Southern Wisconsin.
• TargetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery store partnership facilitating food donations to local pantries through Second Harvest volunteer program.
• Hy-VeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery store partnership facilitating food donations to local pantries through Second Harvest volunteer program.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network affiliation providing access to resources, best practices, and national partnerships.
• Yakama Nation FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm contributing fresh produce to Second Harvest's food bank network annually.
• Cloud 9 FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPasco, WA farm donating surplus produce including corn to Second Harvest for redistribution.
• AgriNorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm partnership contributing surplus produce to food rescue efforts.
• At The CorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner since 2013 working together on Bite2Go program. At The Core connects businesses and organizations with schools while Second Harvest sources food and coordinates volunteer packing.
• Spokane Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner for Bite2Go distribution, helping ensure children have weekend food.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Capital Area Food Bank: Washington D.C.-area regional food bank distributing food through partner network and direct programs. Comparable to Second Harvest in operating a regional hunger-relief network with mobile distribution and partner pantries.
• St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance: Arizona-based regional food bank and one of the largest in the U.S., operating food rescue, mobile pantries, and Feeding America affiliation. Comparable in scale and multi-program structure to Second Harvest's regional operations.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Southeastern Michigan regional food bank operating food distribution, mobile pantries, and nutrition education programs. Comparable in scale and program structure to Second Harvest as a mid-sized regional hunger-relief organization.
• Maryland Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Maryland with food distribution, mobile markets, and school programs. Directly comparable to Second Harvest as a multi-county regional food bank with Mobile Market-equivalent and child hunger programs.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming with food distribution, mobile pantries, and nutrition programs. Highly comparable as a multi-county regional food bank with similar program mix including child hunger and food rescue initiatives.

Regional players

• Oregon Food Bank: Statewide hunger-relief organization serving Oregon and Clark County, Washington with food banking, partner network, and advocacy. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and program structure to Second Harvest's regional food bank model.
• Northwest Harvest: Washington state's largest statewide hunger-relief organization, operating food distribution across western and central Washington. Directly comparable as a regional food bank serving overlapping Pacific Northwest geography with similar Mobile Market-style and partner pantry models.
• Food Lifeline: Seattle-based food bank serving Western Washington with food distribution, mobile distributions, and Feeding America affiliation. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest regional food bank with similar partner pantry and direct distribution programs.

Broad incumbents

• Food Bank for New York City: Largest regional food bank in the U.S., serving NYC boroughs with food distribution and partner pantries. Comparable as a major urban-affiliated regional food bank with similar partner-network distribution model.
• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks to which Second Harvest is affiliated. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing supply chain scale, national partnerships, and best practices to affiliated regional food banks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/2harvest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SecondHarvestINW
• Facebookfacebook.com/2harvest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/second-harvest-inland-northwest
• Instagraminstagram.com/secondharvest_inw
• TikToktiktok.com/@secondharvestinw

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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