TABLE

What TABLE does

TABLE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2006-2007 (operations began in 2008) and headquartered in Carrboro, North Carolina, that delivers healthy food and nutrition education directly to children ages 0-20 experiencing food insecurity in Orange County, NC. Its flagship TABLE@Home program provides weekly doorstep delivery of food bags composed of 60% fresh produce and 40% nutritionist-approved nonperishables, accommodating dietary restrictions, allergies, and cultural preferences including Spanish-speaking families. Complementary programs include TABLE Marketplace (in-office food selection), Chefs@Home (monthly cooking kits with recipes and ingredients), and Summer TABLE (seasonal continuity during school breaks). The organization currently serves approximately 1,175 children across 500+ homes weekly, supported by 200+ volunteers, with a waitlist exceeding 300 children.

TABLE has no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit tools including Google Forms for the unified application with partner PORCH, a Family Portal for enrollment management, and NetSuite for financial management. The organization sources 35% of its fresh produce through partnerships with six local and BIPOC-owned farms (Sankofa Farms, Wildflower Lane Farm, Twin Creeks Farm, Gabor Farms, Elysian Fields Farm, and Farmer Foodshare), achieving a documented 3:1 to 5:1 leverage ratio on farm investments. The Wildflower Lane Farm partnership dedicates one acre (expanding to three acres via the 2025 Twin Creeks partnership on Orange County-owned land) to organic production exclusively for TABLE families.

TABLE's revenue model is purely philanthropic, comprising individual donations (including a TABLE Setters monthly giving program), corporate sponsorships via the Community Sustainer program (Bank of America, GSK, Duke University, Weaver Street Market, Food Lion), foundation grants (SECU Foundation, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, Simply Organic), in-kind food contributions (Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina), and event fundraising anchored by the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. The organization raised approximately $2,788,175 to support programs and families in 2024-25 and completed a separate one-time $3,250,000 capital campaign in 2022-2023 to purchase and renovate its current facility, followed by the December 2025 acquisition of the adjacent property at 100 Broad St. to support future capacity growth.

Name

TABLE

Legal name

TABLE, Inc.

Website

https://tablenc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TABLE is a Carrboro, NC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit delivering weekly healthy food and nutrition education directly to approximately 1,175 children experiencing food insecurity across Orange County, North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Nutrition Education Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Consumer Meal Kit Subscriptions (CRAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Meal Kits & Cook-at-Home Boxes (CRAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Childhood hunger relief
• Food access services
• Nutrition education
• Home food delivery
• Farm to family

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly giving program called TABLE Setters provides consistent recurring donations. One-time donations accepted through the website. Food donations via Amazon Wish List.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Community Sustainer corporate giving program with multiple partnership levels. Sponsors receive recognition and benefits.
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations such as SECU Foundation ($40,000), Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation ($3,600), and other charitable foundations. Funds support program expansion and operations.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser generates significant revenue. The 2026 event aims to raise $300,000. Sponsorship opportunities available at various levels.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TABLE is a non-profit organization that delivers healthy food and nutrition education to children ages 0-20 facing food insecurity in Orange County, North Carolina. Its flagship TABLE@Home program provides weekly doorstep delivery of nutritionist-approved food bags containing 60% fresh produce (35% sourced from local and BIPOC-owned farms) and 40% healthy nonperishables, accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions. The organization supplements delivery with monthly Chefs@Home cooking/nutrition kits, in-office Marketplace pickup, and family engagement programming, supporting approximately 1,175 children weekly.

Product overview

TABLE is a non-profit organization that operates a portfolio of food access and nutrition education programs serving children in Orange County, North Carolina since 2008. The core offerings include TABLE@Home (weekly doorstep food delivery of 60% fresh produce and 40% nonperishables), TABLE Marketplace (in-office food selection), and Chefs@Home (monthly nutrition education cooking kits). The organization also maintains Farm Partnerships sourcing 35% of produce from local and BIPOC-owned farms, and provides families access to a digital Family Portal for enrollment management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TABLE@Home Weekly delivery of nutritionist-approved food bags directly to children's doorsteps in Orange County, NC. Each bag contains 60% fresh produce and 40% healthy nonperishables and accommodates individual allergies and dietary needs. Delivered Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday depending on location.
• TABLE Marketplace In-office food pickup program at TABLE's Carrboro headquarters where families can select fresh produce and nonperishables that best suit their preferences, cultural traditions, and dietary needs. Offers more flexibility than home delivery.
• Chefs@Home Monthly nutrition education program providing families with a recipe card, all ingredients, and a kid-centered activity so children and parents can cook together and learn about nutrition. Includes recipe videos and nutrition webinars in English and Spanish.
• Farm Partnerships Partnership program connecting local and BIPOC-owned farms to source 35% of TABLE's fresh produce, including Sankofa Farms, Wildflower Lane Farm, Twin Creeks Farm, Gabor Farms, Elysian Fields Farm, and Farmer Foodshare.
• Family Portal Online portal for participating families to manage enrollment, update contact information, pause deliveries when traveling, and access program resources.
• Summer TABLE Summer food delivery program that continues serving children during the summer months when school is not in session, addressing seasonal food insecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% of families report improved physical, emotional, and mental health in children
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Twin Creeks FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership expanded in 2025 with Jim Sander of Wildflower Lane Farm to three acres of Orange County-owned land. Portion is now an organic farm growing produce exclusively for TABLE families with plans to expand across all three acres.
• Sankofa FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSankofa Farms LLC is a multifaceted agricultural entity that assists in changing food intake habits of those in food deserts in Durham and Orange County, NC. A BIPOC-owned farm providing fresh produce to TABLE.
• Wildflower Lane FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall organic, regenerative farm in western Orange County, NC. One acre dedicated to growing organic produce for TABLE, with outdoor kitchen and dining area for events. TABLE provides materials while volunteer labor powers the farm. Produces fresh organic produce at 20% of normal retail cost.
• Gabor FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran-owned family farm that began in 2016. During COVID introduced mushrooms to their operation due to nutrient density, versatility, and scalability. Provides specialty produce to TABLE.
• Elysian Fields FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Cedar Grove, NC, founded in 2001, now in its 24th year. Primarily a CSA farm delivering twice weekly to Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. Provides fresh produce to TABLE.
• Farmer FoodsharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood hub bridging gap between farmers and customers. Sources fresh food year-round from small and mid-scale NC farms and sells wholesale to schools, universities, grocery stores, restaurants, and hunger relief agencies.
• PORCH (Communities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hunger relief organization partnered with TABLE to create a unified application form for families to sign up for both organizations' services. Simplifies enrollment process for families in need.
• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food bank partner providing food supplies and support. Food Bank NC logo appears on TABLE's website footer indicating ongoing partnership.
• Orange County NCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner. Owns land at Twin Creeks Farm that is farmed in partnership with TABLE. Listed as partner and sponsor.
• Town of Chapel HillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner. Listed as community sponsor on Partners and Sponsors page.
• Town of CarrborominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner. Listed as community sponsor on Partners and Sponsors page.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength): National non-profit campaign focused exclusively on ending childhood hunger in the U.S., combining direct programming, advocacy, and grants. Directly comparable mission to TABLE's childhood hunger focus, though operating at national scale through grants rather than direct food delivery.
• Feeding America: Nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization with a network of 200+ member food banks. Operates at vastly larger scale than TABLE but represents the dominant incumbent whose local affiliates (e.g., Food Bank of CENC) partner with or compete against TABLE.

Direct peers

• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Regional food bank serving 34 counties in NC including Orange County. Already a TABLE partner supplying food; comparable mission of hunger relief with overlapping service geography and complementary food distribution model (wholesale vs. direct-to-home).
• PORCH Communities: Local hunger relief organization in Chapel Hill/Carrboro that partners with TABLE on a unified family application. Provides direct household food delivery to families experiencing food insecurity in the same geographic market, making it the closest operational peer.
• God's Love We Deliver: NYC-based non-profit that cooks and home-delivers medically-tailored meals to people living with serious illness. Comparable direct-to-home meal delivery model with nutrition customization, though serving a different end-client (ill individuals vs. children).
• MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance): Philadelphia-based non-profit providing home-delivered, medically-tailored meals and nutrition counseling to individuals facing serious illness. Similar home-delivery + nutrition education integrated model, scaled to a larger metro area.
• Martha's Table: Washington DC non-profit combining healthy food access, nutrition education, and family engagement. Closely matches TABLE's integrated food access + nutrition education + family engagement program structure.

Emerging players

• FoodCorps: Non-profit placing AmeriCorps service members in schools to teach hands-on nutrition and food education. Comparable nutrition education mission with focus on children, though delivers through schools rather than direct home delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/tablenc
• Facebookfacebook.com/TABLENC
• Instagraminstagram.com/table_nc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/tablenc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tablenc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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