Beth-El Farmworker Ministry

What Beth-El Farmworker Ministry does

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1976 in Ruskin, Florida, and now operating from a 27-acre campus at 18240 US HWY 301 S in Wimauma, approximately 20 miles south of Tampa. The organization delivers hunger relief, education, healthcare access, and spiritual development services to migrant and seasonal farmworker families in West Central Florida, with a primary beneficiary base of which approximately 90% is of Mexican and Central American origin. Its service portfolio spans nine core programs, including a Client Choice Food Pantry serving roughly 80,000 individuals annually, a diaper program, an on-campus free dental clinic, the La Tiendita thrift store, the Cosechando Sueños (Harvesting Dreams) mentorship program, a back-to-school initiative that distributes approximately 500 backpacks each year, weekly direct-services hours, weekly Thursday farm visits that bring food and hygiene kits directly to workers in the fields, and Spanish-language worship services alongside virtual Wednesday and Friday services.

The ministry is governed through covenant partnerships with three denominational bodies — the Cumberland Presbyterian Church (founding partner), Peace River Presbytery, and Presbytery of Tampa Bay — which together provide institutional funding and spiritual support. Operating capacity is further extended through an on-site partnership with the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), which delivers Head Start and a K-8 charter school for children of farmworker families on Beth-El's campus, and through founding-membership in the Wimauma Together Collaborative. A pastoral led by Rev. Tamara Leonard-Lara oversees spiritual programming.

Beth-El's revenue model is donation-led. Primary inflows come from individual tax-deductible donations, recurring covenant partner support from the three Presbyterian bodies, and transactional revenue from the thrift store that resells donated goods at reduced prices. There is no pricing model applied to beneficiaries because all services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals meeting poverty guidelines. The organization maintains a small staff (11–50 employees per its firmographic profile), publishes annual reports and audited financial statements for fiscal years 2020–2024, and has received recent grants from Community Foundation Tampa Bay, including a $25,000 grant in June 2025 and a $14,600 grant in September 2022.

Name

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry

Legal name

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Inc.

Website

https://beth-el.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 and based in Wimauma, Florida, providing hunger relief, education, healthcare access, and spiritual development to migrant and seasonal farmworker families and their neighbors across West Central Florida.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Wimauma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals who support the farmworker community. The organization accepts monetary contributions and gift cards from local retailers.
2. Presbytery and Church Support: Covenant partners including Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Peace River Presbytery, and Presbytery of Tampa Bay provide ongoing financial and spiritual support.
3. Thrift Store Revenue: Revenue from the thrift store operations which accept donated items and resell them to the community at reduced prices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers free hunger relief, education, healthcare, and spiritual development services to migrant and seasonal farmworker families and low-income neighbors in West Central Florida. Operating from a 27-acre campus in Wimauma, Florida, the ministry runs a Client Choice Food Pantry serving approximately 80,000 individuals annually, weekly farm visits, a free dental clinic, a thrift store, education/mentorship programs, and Spanish-language worship services. All services are provided at no cost to clients who meet poverty guidelines.

Product overview

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering an integrated set of programs to support farmworker families. The organization provides hunger relief through its Client Choice Food Pantry (serving approximately 80,000 individuals annually) and weekly farm visits. Education services include the Cosehando Sueños mentorship program and back-to-school initiatives. Health services feature an on-campus dental clinic and annual health fairs. The ministry also operates La Tiendita Thrift Store, provides family case management, and offers spiritual development through worship services and camp scholarships. All programs are designed to address the holistic needs of farmworking families in West Central Florida.

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Products and services

• Client Choice Food Pantry Weekly food distribution program operating Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, serving approximately 80,000 individuals annually through groceries selected by the families themselves.
• Diaper Program Monthly distribution of diapers to families in need, available on the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
• Free Dental Clinic On-campus free dental clinic providing dental services to uninsured individuals living under poverty guidelines.
• La Tiendita Thrift Store and Community Closet Thrift store and community closet providing affordable clothing, furniture, and household items, accepting donated goods and reselling them at reduced prices.
• Education and Mentorship Programs Educational support including the Cosechando Sueños (Harvesting Dreams) mentorship program, back-to-school programs distributing approximately 500 backpacks annually with school supplies and new shoes, and scholarship opportunities for high-school-age and above students.
• Family Support and Case Management Emergency groceries, gift cards for special needs, clothing closet access, farmworker support services, and referrals to community resources, available Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Weekly Farm Visits Thursday visits around lunchtime bringing non-perishable food, paper goods, personal hygiene kits, and clothing directly to farm workers in the fields.
• Spiritual Development and Worship Services Outdoor Spanish-language Sunday worship services at 10 AM, virtual worship services on Wednesdays and Fridays, scholarships for children and teens to attend Cedarkirk Christian Camp, and Summer Vacation Bible School.
• Health Fairs Annual health fairs conducted in partnership with quality healthcare providers, offering wellness screenings and health education to farmworker families and the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000 individuals served annually through food pantry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding denomination that established Beth-El in 1976. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church continues to provide covenant support through its Mission Ministry Team along with Grace Presbytery.
• Presbytery of Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three covenant partners governing Beth-El Farmworker Ministry. The Presbyterian Church (USA) presbytery provides ongoing covenant support.
• Peace River PresbyterycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three covenant partners governing Beth-El Farmworker Ministry. The Presbyterian Church (USA) presbytery provides ongoing covenant support.
• Wimauma Together CollaborativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeth-El is a proud founding partner of the Wimauma Together Collaborative, a collaborative effort serving the Wimauma community.
• Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus partner providing migrant Head Start and public K-8th grade charter school services for children of farmworker families.
• Car CreditminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar Credit, a Tampa-based auto dealership, supports Beth-El's mission. Owner Steve Cuculich is committed to Spanish-speaking communities and partners to help farmworker families receive guidance and support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Farm Worker Ministry: A national faith-based organization that organizes religious and community support for farmworker justice, including food and material aid, education, and advocacy. Comparable mission, faith-based orientation, and farmworker focus, though national in scope.
• Florida Rural Legal Services: A nonprofit legal-aid organization serving low-income rural populations across Florida, including farmworkers, with services spanning housing, employment, family law, and benefits access. Comparable beneficiary base and regional footprint in agricultural Florida.
• Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: A migrant-worker-centered organization providing legal support, case management, and education to farmworkers across the U.S., with bilingual services comparable to Beth-El's. Direct peer in mission, language capability, and beneficiary profile.
• Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA): RCMA is a Florida-based nonprofit providing Head Start, charter schools, and family services to children of migrant farmworkers, with a mission and beneficiary population nearly identical to Beth-El's. RCMA is already an on-campus operational partner, making it the most direct peer in scope and geography.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg: A regional faith-based social services provider serving the same West Central Florida geography with food assistance, case management, and immigration support. Directly comparable in funding model, beneficiary mix, and service portfolio (food, education, healthcare access).
• Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW): A Florida-based farmworker-led organization that combines direct services (food, education) with worker-rights advocacy for tomato and agricultural workers in Southwest and Central Florida. Strong overlap in beneficiary population and Florida operating geography.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: The national umbrella for Catholic Charities agencies, providing food, housing, immigration, and social services at scale. Comparable in faith-based funding model and integrated service portfolio, though operating at national rather than regional scale.
• Farmworker Justice: A national advocacy organization focused on farmworker policy, immigration, and labor rights. Operates at a national policy level but with overlapping beneficiary population; useful as a sector incumbent for benchmarking and referral networks.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County: A faith-rooted regional nonprofit serving Hillsborough County with affordable housing, home repair, and family-support services. Comparable as a faith-adjacent, regionally focused social services nonprofit in the same Tampa Bay geography, though focused on housing rather than food and education.

Others

• Wimauma Together Collaborative: A Wimauma-based community collaborative of which Beth-El is a founding partner, pooling local nonprofits, schools, and government to serve the Wimauma community. An ecosystem participant and direct ally rather than a competitor, useful for understanding the local service network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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