Palm Beach County Food Bank

What Palm Beach County Food Bank does

Palm Beach County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, that addresses food insecurity across Palm Beach County through food distribution, meal production, benefits outreach, and partner-agency support. The organization reports distributing 11.9 million meals (July 2025–June 2026) to more than 197,000 residents, working through a network of 200+ partner agencies and running targeted programs including Childhood Hunger Initiatives, Senior Hunger Initiatives, Benefits Outreach, and the Open Fridge Initiative.

Core operational assets include the Michelle Hagerty Community Kitchen (10,000 meals/day capacity, opened June 2024), an adjacent warehouse added in 2022, and a food truck acquired in September 2024 to extend mobile distribution. The organization is one of only four entities in Florida authorized to conduct SNAP federal eligibility interviews, which supports its benefits-access work. The Hagerty Kitchen is also marketed externally as Premier Kitchen Events, an event-venue rental that generates earned revenue outside production hours.

Revenue mechanics are donation-driven and multi-channel: major individual gifts (notably a $2 million gift from Michelle Hagerty), signature fundraising events such as Empty Bowls Palm Beach ($187,000 raised in 2026) and the Lady in Red Gala (with Lois Pope/LIFE Foundation contributing $450,000 in prior years), corporate and institutional partnerships (Health Care District of Palm Beach County, Town of Palm Beach United Way, Kravis Center), in-kind food donations, and emerging digital channels including cryptocurrency contributions and Amazon Wishlist drives. The organization cites a programmatic efficiency of 97 cents of every donated dollar going to programs and a conversion ratio of $1 donated equaling five meals provided.

Name

Palm Beach County Food Bank

Legal name

Palm Beach County Food Bank

Website

https://pbcfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palm Beach County Food Bank is a Lake Worth, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes 11.9 million meals annually through 200+ partner agencies to address food insecurity among children, seniors, families, and individuals across the county.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution operations
• Community nutrition programs
• SNAP benefits assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Every $1 donated provides 5 meals to neighbors in need. Ninety-seven cents of every dollar donated directly supports hunger relief programs.
2. Food Donations: In-kind food donations from retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, event centers, USDA, agriculture community, and food drives are sourced and distributed through the Partner Marketplace program.
3. Event Revenue: Fundraising events such as Empty Bowls Palm Beach, Kravis Center Pack to Give Back, and Meal Build generate revenue. Empty Bowls Palm Beach raised $187,000 in 2026 to provide 935,000 meals.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship packages at various levels (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze) provide revenue and in-kind support. Diamond partners include Lois Pope and LIFE Foundation, Health Care District Palm Beach County, and Town of Palm Beach United Way.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Palm Beach County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization that collects donated food from retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, USDA, agriculture partners, and food drives, then distributes it at no cost through a network of 200+ partner agencies and direct programs serving children, seniors, and families experiencing food insecurity in Palm Beach County. The organization also produces up to 10,000 meals per day through its Michelle Hagerty Community Kitchen and provides SNAP benefits enrollment assistance as one of four organizations in Florida authorized to conduct federal food relief interviews.

Product overview

Palm Beach County Food Bank operates as a food bank and hunger relief organization with a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core operation centers on the Partner Marketplace which collects and distributes donated food through a network of over 200 partner agencies. Supporting programs include Childhood Hunger Initiatives (Lois' Food4Kids weekend backpacks, School Pantries), Senior Hunger Initiatives (Produce for Seniors, Groceries for Seniors), and Benefits Outreach (SNAP application assistance). The 2024-opened Michelle Hagerty Community Kitchen produces up to 10,000 meals daily for distribution through after-school and summer programs. Additional offerings include Open Fridge community refrigerators, Premier Kitchen Events venue, and various donation channels including cryptocurrency and Amazon Wishlist. The organization hosts annual fundraising events including Empty Bowls Palm Beach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partner Marketplace Core food distribution program that collects donated food from local sources and distributes it to partner agencies at no cost. Supports over 200 partner agencies including food pantries, schools, churches, community kitchens, shelters, and mobile food pantries.
• Childhood Hunger Initiatives Multi-component program including the Weekend Meal Program (provides food to food-insecure children 18 and under for weekends when school meals are unavailable), School Pantry Program (student and staff-led pantries at high-need schools), and Lois' Food4Kids backpack program serving over 5,500 students and families.
• Senior Hunger Initiatives Produce for Seniors delivers biweekly boxes of fresh produce and recipes to support healthy independent living. Groceries for Seniors partners with organizations to deliver nutritious shelf-stable food and recipe cards to low-income seniors (60+, or 50+ with disability) every two weeks.
• Benefits Outreach Program Assists individuals and families with applying for SNAP benefits. Bilingual/multilingual services in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. One of only four organizations in Florida authorized to conduct the required federal food relief interview as part of SNAP enrollment.
• Michelle Hagerty Community Kitchen State-of-the-art commercial kitchen preparing and delivering hot and cold nutritious meals and snacks. Capacity of up to 10,000 meals per day. Serves after-school and summer programs, as well as senior centers.
• Open Fridge Initiative Community refrigerator program partnering with organizations lacking infrastructure for traditional pantries. Provides refrigerators, shelving, and regular deliveries of fresh produce, prepared meals, frozen items, and dry goods free of charge to underserved communities.
• Premier Kitchen Events Event venue featuring state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, boardroom, and volunteer center for corporate meetings, team-building dining experiences, and private events. Led by Culinary Director Chef Doug Barg.
• Summer BreakSpot Federally funded Summer BreakSpot program helping fill the hunger gap by serving nutritious meals to Florida kids and teens while school is out at no cost to families. Partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11.9 million meals distributed from July 2025 through June 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Lois Pope and LIFE FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIAMOND Level Partner and primary supporter of Lois' Food4Kids childhood hunger initiative. Donated $450,000 from Lady in Red Gala to provide 2.2 million meals. Major transformational donor for childhood hunger programs.
• Health Care District Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIAMOND Level Partner providing healthcare services and community health support to food-insecure populations.
• Town of Palm Beach United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIAMOND Level Partner collaborating on community impact initiatives and co-funding the Michelle Hagerty Community Kitchen expansion project.
• Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual host of Pack to Give Back event during Hunger Action Month (September), packing 200,000+ meals with community volunteers. Multiple years of partnership.
• The Club at IbiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGOLD Level Partner hosting annual food drives. 13th Annual food drive collecting significant food donations from community residents.
• HCA Florida JFK North HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGOLD Level Partner participating in Meal Build food drive events and corporate volunteer activities.
• Globe Life Liberty National DivisionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGOLD Level Partner supporting food drives and community hunger relief initiatives.
• Mirasol FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSILVER Level Partner hosting annual food drives including fall drives and community events.
• United Way of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey collaborator in Michelle Hagerty Community Kitchen expansion project and co-host of events. Partner in community-wide hunger relief efforts.
• Florida Atlantic UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFAU College of Business and American Marketing Association partner for Pack to Give Back volunteer events. Eileen Acello serves on food bank board. Partnership supports FAU student volunteers and FAU Beyond Food program.
• Church of Bethesda-by-the-SeaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue and co-organizer of Empty Bowls Palm Beach annual fundraiser for 13+ years. Event underwritten in entirety so all funds go directly to food bank.
• First Horizon BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing locations for Back-to-School Food Drive drop-off sites across Palm Beach County.
• Target CirclesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $5,011.48 through Target Circle Giving Program based on 155,915 community votes, providing 25,055 meals.
• Oracle CorporationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting food bank events and programs.
• National Association of Letter CarrierscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive partner, collecting food across Palm Beach County. 30+ years of national partnership with 1.9 billion pounds collected over program history.
• Benzaiten Center for Creative ArtssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCreates hand-blown glass plates for Fill the Plates campaign fundraising recognition wall.
• FLIPANYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing hot nutritious meals to children through Afterschool Meals program since July 2024, serving 38,000+ hot meals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Feeding South Florida: Regional food bank serving South Florida including Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties. Directly comparable network-based food redistribution model with similar partner agency programs and community kitchen operations.
• Treasure Coast Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Treasure Coast region of Florida with a similar partner agency distribution model, childhood hunger programs, and senior hunger initiatives. Closest geographic and operational peer outside Palm Beach County.
• Feeding Tampa Bay: Large Florida food bank serving 10 counties with a community kitchen, mobile pantries, and partner agency network. Comparable scale and operational mix including culinary job training and SNAP outreach.
• Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida: Southwest Florida food bank distributing millions of meals annually through a partner agency network. Comparable mission, distribution model, and SNAP benefits outreach programming.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Central Florida food bank operating partner pantry programs, childhood nutrition initiatives, and senior feeding services. Highly comparable programmatic structure and scale profile.

Regional players

• Food Bank of South Florida (former sibling org): South Florida food bank with comparable hunger-relief mission, partner agency network, and SNAP outreach services. Operates in an adjacent Florida geography with overlapping programmatic structure.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella organization and the largest hunger-relief network in the US. Palm Beach County Food Bank is a member food bank within this network; comparable through shared mission, member food bank model, and USDA food sourcing channels.
• Share Our Strength / No Kid Hungry: National nonprofit focused on ending childhood hunger through advocacy, grants, and programmatic partnerships. Comparable mission overlap with Palm Beach County Food Bank's Childhood Hunger Initiatives (Lois' Food4Kids, School Pantry Program).

Others

• Move For Hunger: National hunger-relief nonprofit that partners with food banks and moving companies to transport donated food. Complementary ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but highly relevant to the food bank's logistics and sourcing model.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels America: National network supporting senior nutrition through home-delivered meals. Adjacent mission overlap with Palm Beach County Food Bank's Senior Hunger Initiatives (Produce for Seniors, Groceries for Seniors) and similar at-risk senior population focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pbcfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palm-beach-county-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/pbcfoodbank
• TikToktiktok.com/@pbc_foodbank
• Xx.com/FoodBankPBC

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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