Feeding Northeast Florida

What Feeding Northeast Florida does

Feeding Northeast Florida is a 501(c)(3) regional food bank headquartered at 5245 Old Kings Road in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 12 counties across Northeast and North Central Florida. Founded in 2014 and a member of the Feeding America network of 200 food banks, the organization distributes 35.6 million-plus pounds of food and 85,000-plus meals per day through a network of 400–495+ partner agencies (churches, schools, community centers, veteran organizations) and its own Corner Market mobile pantry program. With approximately 96 staff and a large volunteer base, it serves food-insecure individuals, children, seniors, veterans, and active-duty military with no qualification requirement for assistance. The market context is sizable: 264,000-plus people face food insecurity in the service area, including 1 in 5 children.

The organization's product surface spans multiple specialized programs beyond bulk food distribution: the Corner Market mobile pantry (40-foot trailers stocked with 70% fresh produce deployed into food deserts), the SnackPack weekend meal program for students, the Prescriptive Nutrition Program (partnership with Federally Qualified Health Clinics integrating dietitians and nursing students), Veteran Meal Boxes (delivered via United Way, DoorDash, and VA partnerships), the Project SHARE COVID-era initiative, SNAP and Medicaid application assistance, and the Renewing Dignity sub-brand focused on period poverty following its January 2024 merger. Revenue is generated entirely through donations (individual, monthly, corporate, foundation grants), government food assistance programs, and fundraising events, with no cost to recipients and a stated unit economics of $1 = 6 meals.

The organization is investing in physical and organizational capacity: a new ~120,000 sq ft headquarters on a 12-acre Old Kings Road site purchased for $3.4 million is under development, more than doubling current warehouse capacity. Major corporate and foundation partners include Publix, Winn-Dixie / Southeastern Grocers, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Florida Blue Foundation, Truist, Mercedes-Benz USA, PetSmart Charities, The Jim Moran Foundation, the Jaguars Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. The organization holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating and operates with traditional nonprofit technology (donation processing via PayPal and Stripe, partner-agency logistics, mobile pantry operations) with no disclosed AI/ML or API capabilities. A planned CEO transition in 2026 is underway as founding-era President & CEO Susan King has announced her retirement.

Name

Feeding Northeast Florida

Legal name

Feeding Northeast Florida

Website

https://feedingnefl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feeding Northeast Florida is a Jacksonville-based 501(c)(3) regional food bank that distributes 85,000+ meals daily and 35.6M+ pounds of food annually across 12 Northeast and North Central Florida counties. It serves food-insecure individuals, children, seniors, and veterans through 400+ partner agencies and mobile pantry programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Menu Planning, Nutrition & Dietary Accommodation Services (Allergens, Special Diets) (EDAEAEAD), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Mobile food pantry
• Community food distribution
• Nutrition assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time and monthly giving programs. Donation-based model where $1 provides 6 meals.
2. Corporate Donations and Grants: Corporate partners including Southeastern Grocers, Florida Blue Foundation, Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation, Publix, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, PetSmart Charities, Truist Financial Corporation, Mercedes-Benz USA, and others provide financial support
3. Government Programs: Federal and state food assistance programs supporting food bank operations
4. Fundraising Events: Organized fundraising events to generate community support and awareness

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Feeding Northeast Florida is a regional nonprofit food bank that rescues and distributes food to food-insecure individuals and families across 12 Northeast Florida counties. Core operations include a network of 400+ partner agencies, the Corner Market mobile pantry program, and specialized initiatives (SnackPack weekend meals, Prescriptive Nutrition, Renewing Dignity period poverty program, Veteran Meal Boxes) serving 85,000+ meals per day.

Product overview

Feeding Northeast Florida operates as a regional food bank and hunger relief network, offering a portfolio of food distribution programs, mobile pantry services, and specialized nutrition initiatives. The core offerings include the Corner Market mobile pantry program, the SnackPack weekend meal program for students, and the Prescriptive Nutrition Program in partnership with health clinics. The organization also houses the Renewing Dignity sub-brand focused on period poverty. Programs are delivered through a network of 400+ partner agencies across 12 counties, with signature events including Summer Snackdown and Harvest Helpings. The organization provides additional support services including SNAP/Medicaid application assistance and Veteran Meal Boxes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Renewing Dignity: A program of Feeding Northeast Florida focused on eradicating period poverty through product distribution, education, and advocacy for women and girls in Northeast and North Central Florida.
• Corner Market
• Project SHARE

Products and services

• Corner Market (Mobile Pantry Program) Mobile pantry program using 40-foot trailers stocked with 70% fresh produce, lean proteins, dairy, and whole-grain products, bringing food directly to neighborhoods with limited food access and allowing clients to select items as they would at a static pantry.
• SnackPack Program Weekend meal program providing shelf-stable SnackPacks to food-insecure students at school dismissal on Fridays to bridge the food gap when school meals are unavailable.
• Prescriptive Nutrition Program Clinical nutrition program partnering with Federally Qualified Health Clinics and Free and Charitable Clinics to serve low-income, uninsured patients referred by healthcare providers; nursing students and dietitians meet with clients at mobile pantries to discuss nutritional needs and track progress.
• Renewing Dignity Dedicated program providing free menstrual supplies to women and girls across 12 counties and delivering menstrual health workshops for middle and high school students to eradicate period poverty.
• Veteran Meal Boxes

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 provides 6 meals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Feeding America network of 200 food banks, providing organizational support, best practices sharing, and national resource coordination
• Renewing DignitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerged organization providing enhanced capacity for serving food-insecure populations in the region
• Bread of the MightycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerged organization expanding operations to include Gainesville area in addition to Jacksonville headquarters
• PublixmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery retailer partner providing food donations and retail presence for food drives and fundraising
• PepsiComajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage and food company providing product donations and financial support for food distribution
• Frito-LaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnack food company providing product donations and support for food assistance programs
• DoorDashcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery platform partner supporting logistics and food delivery operations
• United Way of Northeast FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner for referrals and coordination of social services. Connected through United Way 211.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner providing access to veteran populations and coordination for veteran food assistance programs
• USO / USO MayportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary support organization partner providing food assistance to active-duty military personnel and their families at Mayport location
• Five Star Veterans CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans services organization partner for veteran-focused food distribution and support programs
• Northeast Florida Women VeteranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen veterans organization partner providing outreach and specialized food assistance programs for women veterans
• FlexColdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCold storage facility partner supporting food storage and preservation capabilities
• ARCO Design/BuildminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign/build firm providing facility design and construction services
• First Coast News / TEGNA FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing news coverage and foundation support for community awareness campaigns
• Ascension St. Vincent'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing support for health-related community programs and patient referrals
• The Conlan CompaniesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor providing construction services for facility projects
• Thomas Duke ArchitectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm providing design services for facility projects
• Micamy Design StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign studio providing interior design services for facility projects
• United Way 211coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInformation and referral service connecting individuals to food assistance and other social services
• Black Church of Food Security NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based network partner providing food distribution through churches in underserved communities
• First Coast No More Homeless PetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization partner for pet food assistance programs

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Capital Area Food Bank: Washington DC-area Feeding America food bank operating a comparable partner-agency and direct-distribution model with strong nutrition and healthcare partnerships.
• Atlanta Community Food Bank: Major Southeast regional Feeding America food bank with multi-county distribution, partner agency network, and nutrition programs. Comparable operating model in a neighboring region.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Central Florida Feeding America member food bank with comparable scale and program portfolio (mobile pantries, child nutrition, veteran programs). In-state peer competing for similar corporate donors.
• Feeding South Florida: Regional Feeding America food bank serving South Florida with analogous partner-agency and mobile distribution model. Same statewide context and donor ecosystem makes it a close operating peer.
• Treasure Coast Food Bank: Florida-based Feeding America food bank serving the Treasure Coast region with similar mobile pantry, partner agency, and child nutrition programs. Another in-state operating peer.
• Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida: Southwest Florida regional Feeding America food bank operating a similar partner-agency distribution model across multiple counties. Comparable in mission, funding mix, and regional scope.
• Feeding Tampa Bay: Regional Feeding America food bank serving West Central Florida with similar mobile pantry distribution, partner agency network, and donation-funded model. Most directly comparable in scale, geography (in-state), and program mix.
• Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina: Regional Feeding America food bank with similar multi-county coverage, partner agency network, and child nutrition programs. Comparable Southeast US operating environment.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Large regional Feeding America food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming. Comparable in pounds distributed, mobile pantry innovation, and child hunger programs; useful for benchmarking scale.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200 food banks; FNEFL is a member. Provides national brand, donor pipeline, and operational infrastructure — a broad incumbent that FNEFL operates under rather than competes with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FeedingNEFL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@feedingnortheastflorida2756
• Facebookfacebook.com/FeedingNEFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feedingnefl
• Instagraminstagram.com/feedingnefl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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