Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

What Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore does

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) hunger-relief organization headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, established in 1981. It collects, stores, and distributes food through a network of hundreds of partner agencies — food pantries, community kitchens, and emergency shelters — supplemented by direct-to-neighbor programs including Mobile Pantry, the 757 Mobile Market, and emergency distribution events such as the 2025 Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution. The organization serves 11 cities and counties across a 4,745 square-mile service area spanning southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, operating from a main warehouse and distribution center in Norfolk and branch facilities in Franklin (Western Tidewater) and Tasley (Eastern Shore). Programmatic offerings include the BackPack Program for weekend meals for children, the CSFP Senior Big Box Program for seniors, Campus-Based Pantries for students, Retail Rescue for surplus food recovery, and Food Hubs for regional redistribution. In its most recent fiscal year, the Foodbank distributed over 24 million pounds of food and has cumulatively provided more than 420 million meals since founding.

The organization's revenue model is donation-based philanthropy, with 95 cents of every donated dollar directed to those in need. Revenue streams include individual donations, corporate and foundation gifts, retailer food rescue, and government grants including USDA commodity programs. Corporate sponsors prominently listed as #GreatGivers include Walmart, Food Lion, Kroger, Tyson, Smithfield Foods, Perdue Farms, Dominion Energy, and United Way. The organization holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating, BBB charity standards compliance, and Points-of-Light accreditation, and is a member of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief network. Technology infrastructure is operational rather than digital-product oriented, centered on warehouse logistics, the Agency Express partner ordering platform, and food safety training systems — no AI, machine learning, or proprietary software products are evident in the disclosed operations. The workforce comprises 51–100 paid employees supported by over 7,300 volunteers.

Name

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

Legal name

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

Website

https://foodbankonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is a Norfolk-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 that collects and distributes food to food-insecure residents across 11 cities and counties in southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, operating through a partner agency network and direct mobile distribution programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAA

Food Assistance & Food Banks

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLAJAKAH

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution
• Charitable food assistance
• Community nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foodbank relies on donations of food, funds, time, and voice from individuals, corporations, foundations, retailers, government, and other organizations. 95 cents of every $1 donated goes directly to those in need.
2. Corporate and Foundation Gifts: Donations from corporations, foundations, retailers, government, and organizations support food acquisition and distribution operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore collects, stores, and distributes nutritious food to food-insecure neighbors across 11 cities and counties in southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. It operates direct-to-consumer programs (757 Mobile Market, Mobile Pantry, Healthy Food Pantry, Nourishing Our Neighbors, Feeding Friends), specialized programs for vulnerable populations (BackPack Program for children, CSFP Senior Big Box Program for seniors, Campus-Based Pantries), and infrastructure programs (Food Hubs, Retail Rescue) that aggregate and redistribute food through hundreds of partner agencies.

Product overview

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore operates a portfolio of food assistance programs centered around collecting, storing, and distributing nutritious food to neighbors in need. The core offerings include direct-service programs (757 Mobile Market, Mobile Pantry, Healthy Food Pantry, Nourishing Our Neighbors, Feeding Friends) that distribute food directly to individuals and families, specialized programs targeting vulnerable populations (BackPack Program for children, CSFP Senior Big Box Program for seniors, Campus-Based Pantries for students), and infrastructure programs (Food Hubs, Retail Rescue) that support the broader food distribution network. The organization serves a 4,745 square-mile area across 11 cities and counties through hundreds of partner agencies and direct distribution sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 757 Mobile Market A mobile market that brings fresh food and groceries directly to underserved communities across the Hampton Roads service area.
• BackPack Program Provides weekend meals to food-insecure children to ensure they have nutritious food during times when school meals are unavailable.
• Campus-Based Pantries Food pantries located on college and university campuses to support students experiencing food insecurity.
• Feeding Friends A program that connects neighbors in need with food resources and supportive services.
• Food Hubs Regional distribution points that aggregate and redistribute food to partner agencies and direct distribution sites throughout the service area.
• CSFP — Senior Big Box Program The Commodity Supplemental Food Program providing monthly food boxes specifically designed for senior citizens to promote health and nutrition.
• Healthy Food Pantry Pantry locations focused on providing nutritious, healthy food options to food-insecure individuals and families.
• Izzie's Field A food assistance program providing resources to communities in need.
• Mobile Pantry A mobile food pantry program that delivers bulk food distributions to communities with limited access to fresh food.
• Nourishing Our Neighbors A comprehensive initiative addressing food insecurity through direct food distribution and community support.
• Retail Rescue Program that rescues surplus food from retail partners and redistributes it to those in need, reducing food waste.
• Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution Emergency food distribution events providing fresh produce, lean protein, and pantry staples to federal employees, contractors, and small-business subcontractors affected by federal government shutdowns.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 provides 2 nutritious meals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Peninsula FoodbankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Collaborated with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore on the Smithfield holiday ham distribution event in Hampton Roads.
• Food LionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2025Supported the October 2025 Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution event in Hampton Roads.
• City of Norfolk Department of Economic DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 October 2025Supported the Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution event on October 17, 2025, providing fresh produce, lean protein, and pantry staples to federal employees and contractors affected by the federal government shutdown.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foodbank is a proud member of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, enabling access to a national network of food banks, shared resources, and collective impact programs.
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed in the #GreatGivers section, supporting the foodbank's hunger relief mission.
• Food Lion / Food Lion FeedscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed in the #GreatGivers section. Food Lion Feeds is a longtime food bank partner supporting retail food rescue and monetary donations.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner that collaborated with Smithfield Foods and the Foodbank for holiday ham distribution events in Hampton Roads.
• Smithfield FoodscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing protein donations as part of Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes program. Distributed 1,000 holiday hams in Hampton Roads in partnership with the Foodbank.
• TysoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed in the #GreatGivers section, supporting the foodbank's hunger relief operations.
• Perdue Farms / Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue FoundationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and foundation supporter. Perdue Farms supported the Shutdown Relief Mobile Distribution event in October 2025.
• United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed in the #GreatGivers section; United Way supports community giving campaigns.
• Dominion EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed in the #GreatGivers section supporting the foodbank.
• Federation of Virginia Food BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level affiliation connecting the foodbank to Virginia's broader food bank network and advocacy.
• Charity NavigatorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe foodbank holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating, demonstrating financial transparency and accountability to donors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Virginia Peninsula Foodbank: A Feeding America member food bank serving the Virginia Peninsula region; directly comparable as an adjacent regional food bank that has even co-hosted distribution events with the subject company (e.g., the Smithfield holiday ham distribution per source_id).
• Foodbank of the Virginias (Feeding Southwest Virginia): Another Feeding America-affiliated regional food bank operating in western Virginia; comparable mission, governance structure (501(c)(3)), and partner-agency distribution model serving a similar rural/semi-urban population.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Feeding America member food bank serving the greater Washington DC region; highly comparable operating model, donor mix, and partner-agency network at a larger metropolitan scale.
• Maryland Food Bank: A Feeding America regional food bank serving Maryland; comparable distribution scale, volunteer-driven model, and corporate-partner ecosystem to the subject company.
• Food Bank of the Albemarle: A smaller Feeding America food bank serving northeastern North Carolina; comparable 501(c)(3) structure, partner-agency distribution, and rural-coverage challenges similar to the Eastern Shore branch.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: A larger Feeding America regional food bank; comparable in distribution model, volunteer base, and mobile pantry programs but at greater geographic scale.
• Roadrunner Food Bank: A Feeding America regional food bank serving New Mexico; comparable in operating model, partner-agency network, and reliance on retail food rescue as a supply source.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: The national umbrella network of which the subject company is a member; comparable in mission and beneficiary focus but operates at national scale, providing shared infrastructure, bulk purchasing, and collective advocacy rather than direct food distribution.

Regional players

• Federation of Virginia Food Banks: State-level coalition of Virginia's Feeding America food banks; the subject company is a member. Provides state-level advocacy and coordination — adjacent operating layer rather than direct competitor.

Others

• Meals on Wheels America: A national nonprofit addressing food insecurity among seniors through home-delivered meals; adjacent mission and donor base, but uses a direct home-delivery model rather than warehouse/partner-agency distribution, making it a thematic rather than direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FoodbankSEVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoodbankSEVA

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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