Feeding Tampa Bay

What Feeding Tampa Bay does

Feeding Tampa Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food bank founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, serving 10 counties across West Central Florida (Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sumter). It distributes food through three primary channels: mobile distributions and on-site facilities (The Market, Trinity Cafe, The Bistro, Groceries on the Go), a network of 400+ partner agencies that move approximately 80% of total food volume, and SNAP application navigation services. The organization reports 100 million meals provided at $4.40 per meal and 11,551 direct services at $115 per service. The April 2024 opening of the 215,000 sq ft Causeway Center, the organization's first owned facility and the largest social services project in the region, more than doubled storage and processing capacity and houses expanded programming. Beyond food distribution, Feeding Tampa Bay operates the FRESHforce job training program (warehouse, CDL, culinary certifications) and nutrition education courses, and integrates with healthcare partners BayCare, Florida Blue, and Tampa General Hospital on food-as-medicine initiatives. Revenue is generated entirely through donations from individuals, corporations (Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Sam's Club, Verizon), foundation grants (Humana Foundation, Community Foundation Tampa Bay), and federal nutrition programs (TEFAP, SNAP), with all services provided free to recipients.

Name

Feeding Tampa Bay

Legal name

Feeding Tampa Bay

Website

https://feedingtampabay.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Feeding Tampa Bay is a 501(c)(3) food bank serving 10 West Central Florida counties through 400+ partner agencies, mobile distributions, and SNAP navigation. It operates the Causeway Center, Trinity Cafe, and FRESHforce job training, distributing 100 million meals annually at no cost to recipients.

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 programs
• SNAP application assistance
• Food distribution network
• Community nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Feeding Tampa Bay operates primarily through charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations include food products, monetary contributions, and in-kind support. The organization has numerous corporate partners including Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Sam's Club, and others who contribute food products and funds.
2. Government Food Programs: The organization participates in federal nutrition programs including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), and other government-funded food distribution initiatives. These programs provide both food commodities and administrative funding.
3. Causeway Center Operations: The 215,000 square foot Causeway Center serves as the largest social services project in the region, more than doubling capacity for food storage and processing. This facility enables expanded operations and volunteer engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Feeding Tampa Bay is a regional food bank that collects, stores, and distributes food to food-insecure individuals and families across 10 counties in West Central Florida. It operates mobile grocery distributions, free restaurant-style meal programs (Trinity Cafe, The Bistro), on-site client-choice pantries (The Market), an Agency Partner Program of 400+ charities, SNAP enrollment navigation, workforce development (FRESHforce), and nutrition education, all anchored by its 215,000-square-foot Causeway Center facility in Tampa.

Product overview

Feeding Tampa Bay operates as a food bank and hunger relief organization offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected programs. The core offering centers on food distribution through multiple channels: mobile Groceries on the Go distributions, partner agency pantries (400+ partners), and on-site facilities including The Market at the Causeway Center and Feeding Pinellas Empowerment Center. Prepared meal services are delivered through Trinity Cafe (free restaurant) and The Bistro. Beyond direct food distribution, the organization provides SNAP application assistance, the FRESHforce job training program, and Nutrition Education courses. The Causeway Center (215,000 sq ft flagship facility) serves as the operational hub, housing The Market pantry, The Bistro restaurant, and expanded food storage/processing. The organization also produces the 'Stick a Fork in It' podcast and manages extensive volunteer programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trinity Cafe: A free, full-service restaurant serving nutritious hot meals to those in need.
• FRESHforce
• Groceries on the Go
• Stick a Fork in It

Products and services

• Groceries + Meals Free distribution of fresh groceries, shelf-stable food items, and prepared meals to food-insecure families and individuals across the 10-county service area through mobile distributions and partner pantries.
• Trinity Cafe A free, full-service restaurant offering chef-prepared 3-course meals 365 days a year to individuals and families in need, providing a dignified dining experience at Tampa and St. Petersburg locations.
• The Market Free on-site grocery store at the Causeway Center and Feeding Pinellas locations where neighbors shop by appointment for fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable items in a welcoming environment.
• The Bistro A sit-down restaurant experience at the Causeway Center where volunteers serve guests nutritious hot meals in a restaurant-style setting.
• Groceries on the Go A mobile grocery store bringing low-cost fresh produce and shelf-stable foods into underserved neighborhoods, with SNAP EBT accepted for purchases.
• SNAP Application Assistance Free and confidential SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) application navigation support, helping eligible families enroll in the federal food assistance program, including screening, application assistance, and partner screening certification.
• Health + Wellness Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 million meals provided at $4.40 per meal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BayCare Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership integrating food access with health services. BayCare provides $500 million in community benefit annually. Partnership includes SNAP screening at BayCare locations for current patients, and joint programs addressing food as medicine. Multiple podcast episodes feature BayCare executives discussing health and hunger connection.
• Florida BluecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida Blue is described as a 'health solutions company' - not just an insurance provider. Partnership focuses on preventive health through nutrition, food access, and wellness programs. Podcast episodes feature Florida Blue executives discussing food as medicine.
• Tampa Bay BuccaneersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNFL team partnership for community engagement and hunger awareness. Player Markees Watts featured on podcast discussing community involvement. Buccaneers support food bank events and volunteer activities.
• Tampa Bay LightningmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNHL team partnership for community support. Elizabeth Frazier, VP of Community Relations, featured on podcast discussing Lightning's community connection and support programs.
• United Way SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for community impact. United Way supports Sulphur Springs Resource Center operations. Joint funding and resource coordination for food assistance programs.
• Hillsborough CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partnership for food assistance and community services. Featured as a donor partner. County supports food distribution programs and resources.
• Winn-DixiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrocery retailer food donation partner. Contributes food products to food bank network. Featured as donor partner on website.
• WalmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail food donor. All Walmart locations accept SNAP benefits. Partnership for food rescue and donation programs.
• Sam's ClubmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail food donor partner. Supports food bank operations through product donations.
• Feeding FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level food bank network. Feeding Florida connects Feeding Tampa Bay to statewide resources, advocacy, and programs including Fresh Access Bucks for farmers markets.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network membership. Provides access to national resources, advocacy, food sourcing, and best practices for the food banking system.
• Metropolitan MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter and food assistance organization. Growing partnership for providing food, shelter, and human dignity services in the community.
• Tampa General HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership through TampaWell community garden and wellness program. Food is medicine initiative connecting hospital services with food access.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partnership providing food alongside shelter assistance. Helps neighbors access basic needs of food and housing stability.
• Humane Society of Tampa BayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual pet food assistance partnership. PetSmart Charities supports pet food distribution to ensure pet owners don't go hungry alongside their animals.
• University of South FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research, student volunteers, and community programs. Podcast features USF faculty discussing hunger research and anthropology studies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Regional food bank serving Central Florida (Orlando area), also a Feeding America affiliate. Operates the same food banking model (donations, partner agency network, mobile distributions, SNAP outreach) at a comparable scale to Feeding Tampa Bay, making it the closest in-state peer.
• Feeding South Florida: Regional Feeding America affiliate serving Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. Comparable nonprofit food bank model with partner agency network, mobile pantries, and hunger-relief programming across a similar-sized Florida service area.
• Harry Chapin Food Bank: Southwest Florida food bank based in Fort Myers serving multiple counties. Runs the same Feeding America-affiliated food bank model with mobile distributions, partner pantries, and nutrition programs, directly comparable in operational structure.
• Treasure Coast Food Bank: Regional Florida food bank serving the Treasure Coast. Operates an analogous hunger-relief model with mobile pantries, agency partners, SNAP outreach, and nutrition programs through Feeding America network affiliation.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest Feeding America food banks in the U.S., distributing over 150 million meals annually. Comparable mission, distribution model, and program stack (food distribution, SNAP, nutrition education, workforce development) at greater scale.
• Atlanta Community Food Bank: Regional Feeding America food bank serving metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Operates the same partner agency model and runs comparable nutrition education, SNAP outreach, and workforce programs at a similar scale to Feeding Tampa Bay.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Washington D.C. area Feeding America affiliate serving the National Capital Region. Comparable operational model with mobile distributions, partner agencies, SNAP assistance, and integrated nutrition programs.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Large regional Feeding America food bank serving Southwest Texas. Runs an extensive agency partner network, mobile distributions, and complementary programs (nutrition, SNAP, workforce) at comparable scale.
• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Regional food bank serving 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. Comparable Feeding America affiliate with partner agency network, mobile distributions, and SNAP/nutrition programming at similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks including Feeding Tampa Bay as a member affiliate. Not a direct operating peer but the broader institutional ecosystem that sources food, sets standards, and channels advocacy and grants to member food banks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/feedingtampabay
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLm1FKQse6Jh47QNySxsfsxB96pqTbAIGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FeedingTampaBay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feeding-tampa-bay
• Instagraminstagram.com/feedingtampabay

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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