Weld Food Bank

What Weld Food Bank does

Weld Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. It serves as the primary food distribution entity for Weld County, operating across 4,000 square miles and distributing 14.5 million pounds of food annually to over 88,000 individuals. The organization runs eight direct service programs—including the Emergency Food Program, Senior Feeding Program (with USDA Everyday Eats commodities), Mobile Food Pantry, Kids Cafe, Backpack Program, School Food Pantry, Summer Feeding, and Farms to Families—each targeting specific demographic segments such as children, seniors, families in crisis, and residents in food deserts.

The organization's core operational infrastructure consists of a warehouse and commercial kitchen at its Greeley headquarters, a secondary distribution site in Fort Lupton, a converted refrigerated beverage truck for mobile distribution to 15+ sites, and temperature-controlled logistics for perishable handling. Distribution occurs through direct service, mobile pantry deployments, and a downstream network of 72+ nonprofit agency partners that include food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, residential treatment centers, and youth programs. The organization is a member of the national Feeding America network and holds BBB Accredited Charity status.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: services are provided free of charge to qualifying Weld County residents, with operating capital sourced from individual donations, foundation grants (notably The Colorado Trust's $355,000 multi-year grant in 2024), corporate contributions (including a $250,000 Ent Credit Union grant and an OXY $75,000 matching challenge), government nutrition program partnerships (SNAP, USDA commodities), peer-to-peer fundraising via Mighty Cause, and community events. Leadership transitioned in April 2026 when Stephanie Gausch succeeded CEO Bob O'Connor, who retired after 27 years.

Name

Weld Food Bank

Legal name

Weld Food Bank

Website

https://weldfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weld Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that distributes 14.5 million pounds of food annually to 88,000+ Weld County, Colorado residents through eight direct service programs and 72+ nonprofit agency partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA), School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD), Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Community food assistance
• Senior feeding program

Headquarters

HQ city

Greeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Financial donations from individuals supporting food bank operations. The organization emphasizes that every dollar donated equals $6 of nutritious groceries, indicating strong donor leverage in purchasing.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as Colorado Trust supporting specific initiatives like mobile food distribution and perishable food programs. Grants typically span multi-year periods (2024-2026).
3. Corporate/Business Donations: Support from businesses including major donors like OXY ($75,000 match challenge), and corporate food donors from retail and agriculture sectors.
4. SNAP Partnership: Partnership with government nutrition programs including SNAP response initiatives and USDA Everyday Eats commodity program for senior feeding.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weld Food Bank collects, warehouses, and distributes food to fight hunger across Weld County, Colorado. It operates eight direct service programs targeting families in crisis, seniors, and children, and partners with 72+ nonprofit agencies to distribute food countywide. All services are provided free of charge to qualifying residents and funded through donations, grants, and corporate support.

Product overview

Weld Food Bank operates as a hunger-relief nonprofit offering a comprehensive suite of food assistance programs and distribution networks. The organization runs eight direct service programs including Emergency Food Program, Senior Feeding Program (featuring USDA Everyday Eats), Mobile Food Pantry, Kids Cafe, Backpack Program, School Food Pantry, Summer Feeding, and Farms to Families. These programs work together through a network of over 70 nonprofit agency partners to distribute food across Weld County's 4,000 square miles. Programs target specific populations including children, seniors, families in crisis, and residents in food deserts, with services ranging from warehouse-based distribution to mobile truck deliveries to school-based pantries.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Emergency Food Program Direct warehouse-based service providing nutritionally balanced food packages — both shelf-stable and perishable items (fruits, vegetables, dairy, bakery goods, and protein) — to qualified families or individuals in crisis. Recipients are determined by agency referral or intake evaluations.
• Senior Feeding Program (USDA Everyday Eats) USDA Everyday Eats program serving Weld County residents aged 60+, providing monthly food packages with nutritional products (milk, fruit, vegetables, juice, cereal) plus additional perishables including fresh produce, dairy, bakery, and protein. Includes home delivery for homebound seniors; also distributed through a Fort Lupton site.
• Mobile Food Pantry A converted refrigerated truck that delivers fresh produce, dairy, meat, bakery, and dry goods directly to distribution sites in food deserts and high-need areas throughout Weld County. Serves residents who may not have adequate transportation to fixed pantry locations; no eligibility requirements.
• Kids Cafe After-school program providing nutritional prepared meals and snacks for undernourished children. Meals are prepared in Weld Food Bank's commercial kitchen and transported to feeding sites at after-school programs including multiple Boys and Girls Clubs locations (Art and Martie Barker, Galeton, Monfort, and Pawl Clubhouses).
• Backpack Program Provides food packages for children at risk of hunger over the weekend. Volunteers fill packs with child-friendly foods delivered to 50+ schools and feeding sites. During the school year, school counselors and teachers identify students in need; in summer, packs are provided at Summer Feeding sites.
• School Food Pantry Partners with schools that have high numbers of hungry students, providing food for the schools to administer their own pantries. Food is available to any child needing immediate food assistance. Currently operational in schools in Evans, Greeley, and Milliken.
• Summer Feeding Free program targeting children in areas at risk for hunger during summer months when school meals are unavailable. Meals are prepared in the commercial kitchen and safely transported to feeding sites across Weld County. Free to all children ages 0-18.
• Farms to Families Mobile farmer's market-style truck program targeting areas with low access to healthy fresh foods. Focuses on low-income senior living centers, Child Feeding sites, and nonprofit partner agencies that lack the capacity to offer perishable foods. Operates throughout the year.
• Nonprofit Agency Partners Network Network of 72 nonprofit agencies — including food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, residential treatment centers, and senior and youth programs — that distribute food across all 4,000 square miles of Weld County. Agencies receive food directly or through temperature-controlled trucks and serve their local communities.
• SNAP Response & Resources Response initiative activated during SNAP funding pauses, providing additional food distribution services including temporary Mobile Food Pantry distributions and expanded warehouse distribution hours to meet increased community need.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network affiliation providing shared resources, best practices, and collective advocacy for food banks across the United States.
• 72 Nonprofit Agency PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, residential treatment centers, and senior and youth programs that distribute food to end recipients across Weld County's 4,000 square miles.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Weld CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Kids Cafe after-school meal program at multiple clubhouse locations including Art and Martie Barker, Galeton, Monfort, and Pawl Clubhouses.
• Schools Throughout Weld CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 50+ schools for Backpack Program and School Food Pantry locations in Evans, Greeley and Milliken to address child hunger.
• Community Organizations for Summer FeedingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with community organizations for Summer Feeding sites including Anna Gimmestad Park, Art & Martie Barker Clubhouse, and various Boys & Girls Clubs locations.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank serving Colorado communities including the Denver metro area. Direct operational peer with similar warehouse-plus-mobile distribution model, agency partner network, and reliance on donations and Feeding America affiliation.
• Food Bank for Larimer County: Northern Colorado food bank serving Larimer County (adjacent to Weld County). Comparable scale, mission, and program mix including mobile pantries, child feeding, and senior programs in a similar rural-urban Colorado geography.
• Community Food Share: Colorado food bank serving Boulder and Broomfield counties. Operates similar direct distribution, mobile pantries, and agency partner programs and is comparable in size and operating model to Weld Food Bank.
• Care and Share Food Bank: Colorado food bank serving southern Colorado with comparable warehouse distribution, mobile pantries, and Feeding America membership. Comparable mission-driven nonprofit model targeting food insecurity.
• North Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank serving North Texas with comparable mobile pantry, child feeding, and senior nutrition programs. Direct functional peer in operating model even though geographically distinct.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Washington DC metro area. Comparable multi-program model including direct distribution, mobile pantries, and partner agency networks feeding vulnerable populations.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National food bank network of which Weld Food Bank is a member. Broad incumbent providing shared infrastructure, food sourcing, and advocacy for member food banks across the United States.
• Second Harvest Heartland: One of the largest U.S. food banks serving Minnesota. Useful comparable for what a mature, scaled food bank operating model looks like, including mobile distribution, agency networks, and corporate partnership structures.

Regional players

• Hunger Free Colorado: Statewide anti-hunger advocacy and SNAP outreach organization operating across Colorado. Adjacent peer in the Colorado hunger-relief ecosystem, focused on policy and benefits navigation rather than direct food distribution.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Denver-based nonprofit providing food, shelter, and recovery services. Comparable nonprofit funding model and partial overlap on food distribution to vulnerable populations, though broader in social services scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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