Together We Achieve

What Together We Achieve does

Together We Achieve is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based nonprofit organization founded in 2020 that addresses food insecurity and emergency resource gaps for families across Linn County and Eastern Iowa. The organization operates a multi-service community assistance model comprising a choice-based Food Pantry (allowing clients to select items based on dietary restrictions), a Meals To-Go prepared-meal program, a Holiday Food Box distribution for Thanksgiving and December (with 750 meal boxes available for the December 2025 event and over 1,300 Thanksgiving registrations), and a seasonal Equipment Program lending space heaters and fans to households without functional HVAC systems. Service delivery is anchored at the Resource Center at 1150 27th Ave SW, supplemented by five pickup locations across Linn County for holiday distributions.

The organization's technology stack is centered on Neon CRM by Neon One, a third-party SaaS platform that powers event management, client registration, donor management, and the online merchandise store. Together We Achieve has built a countywide collaborative model through partnerships with Linn County Public Health, Southeast Linn Community Center, faith-based pantries (e.g., 29th Street Mission), school-based pantries (Hoover Elementary, Metro High School), and independent pantries (NE Linn Food Pantry). This collaborative structure reduces service duplication and enables bulk purchasing and shared logistics.

Revenue is generated primarily through charitable donations (tiered from $25 feeding one family to $1,000 sponsoring 40 families as a 'Holiday Hero'), corporate sponsorships (CRAAR, Deloitte, Transamerica), institutional grants (including a $25,000 grant from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation in May 2025), community fundraising events (Scarecrow Festival Food Drive with Made in Iowa), and merchandise sales through the online store. The organization is led by Executive Director Raymond Siddell, operates with 1-10 employees, and is governed by a Board of Directors. There are no signs of venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment ownership.

Name

Together We Achieve

Legal name

Together We Achieve

Website

https://togetherweachieve.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Together We Achieve is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based nonprofit operating a choice food pantry, Meals To-Go program, and Holiday Food Box distributions to address food insecurity among families across Linn County and Eastern Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Food Assistance

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Emergency Food Assistance & Nutrition Response (BPADADAE), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Community resource center
• Holiday meal programs
• Food insecurity assistance
• Emergency food relief

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The primary revenue stream consists of monetary donations from individuals, sponsors, and community members. Donation levels support meal provision: $25 feeds 1 family, $100 feeds 4 families, $250 feeds 10 families, and $1,000 sponsors 40 families and earns 'Holiday Hero' recognition.
2. Online Merchandise Store: An online store sells donated and artisan goods including Artistic Trees crafted from Derecho wood by local artist Young Jimages, with prices ranging from $25 to $95. Proceeds support the organization's community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Together We Achieve operates a multi-program community assistance model delivering food and emergency resources to families in need across Cedar Rapids, Linn County, and Eastern Iowa. Core offerings include a Choice Food Pantry for self-guided grocery selection, a Meals To-Go prepared meal program, seasonal Holiday Food Box distributions, and an Equipment Program lending space heaters and fans. All programs are delivered through the Resource Center, partner pickup sites, and an online merchandise store.

Product overview

Together We Achieve is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based nonprofit organization operating a multi-service community assistance model. The organization functions as a unified service portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core offerings include a Choice Food Pantry and Meals To-Go Program as primary ongoing services, supplemented by seasonal programs (Holiday Food Box Program, Equipment Program) and community engagement initiatives (Scarecrow Festival Food Drive, Community Resource Center). An Online Store selling handcrafted merchandise supports operational funding. All programs share the mission of combating food insecurity and providing emergency support to families in need across Eastern Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Choice Food Pantry A choice-based food pantry where clients self-select items based on dietary restrictions and preferences, offering non-perishable foods, refrigerated and freezer items, fresh bakery, and fresh produce. Designed for families and individuals experiencing food insecurity in Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
• Meals To-Go Program Prepared meal distribution program offering hot or ready-to-heat meals for individuals and families in need, available on scheduled days and times. Designed to provide quick, accessible meal support without requiring pantry shopping.
• Holiday Food Box Program Seasonal holiday meal box distribution for Thanksgiving and December holidays, providing families with complete ingredients for traditional holiday meals. Coordinated countywide in partnership with faith-based, school-based, and independent pantries.
• Equipment Program Seasonal equipment lending program offering space heaters during winter and fans during summer to families without working furnaces or air conditioning units, addressing weather-related household emergencies.
• Community Resource Center Physical hub for community resources, information, and support services, serving as the main distribution point for the Choice Food Pantry, Meals To-Go program, and Equipment Program with scheduled operating hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Online Store E-commerce platform selling donated and handcrafted items including Artistic Trees made from Derecho storm wood by local artist Young Jimages, priced $25 to $95 with pickup only at the Resource Center. Proceeds support community programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 families targeted for Thanksgiving meal support through collaborative
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeast Linn Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Collaboration for the December Holiday Food Box program providing complete holiday meals to families. Southeast Linn Community Center serves as a pickup location, helping prevent duplicate registrations, reduce travel and lines, and serve more families efficiently across Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
• Linn County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Facilitating the countywide Thanksgiving Food Box Collaborative that unites independent, faith-based, and school-based pantries to ensure families across Linn County have access to a full Thanksgiving meal. The collaborative aims to reduce duplication, stretch funds through bulk purchasing, and provide five convenient pickup locations.
• Scarecrows Against HungerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 November 2025Grassroots campaign partnering with the Scarecrow Festival to raise awareness and support for local food insecurity initiatives. Bea Thistle, Head of Outreach and Garden Relations, participates in events to 'scare off hunger' and promote community giving.
• Made in IowacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 October 2025Annual partnership with Made in Iowa for the Scarecrow Festival community food drive at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center. 10% of all ticket proceeds and food donations benefit Together We Achieve's food pantry and meal programs serving Eastern Iowa families in need.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National hunger-relief organization and umbrella network of regional food banks. Indirectly comparable as the parent ecosystem in which TWA's regional food assistance partners (Food Bank of Iowa, HACAP) operate.
• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization supporting a network of local programs that deliver prepared meals to seniors and individuals in need. Comparable meal-distribution mission, though TWA's model is broader (food pantry + meals) and locally concentrated.

Others

• Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation: Regional community foundation and a current TWA funder ($25,000 grant). Comparable in mission alignment (local community impact) and acts as a peer ecosystem participant — both TWA and similar nonprofits compete for the Foundation's grant dollars.

Direct peers

• United Way of East Central Iowa: Regional United Way affiliate funding and convening a network of social service nonprofits across Linn County and surrounding areas. Comparable community-coordination and donor-mobilization role, with overlap in partner network (HACAP, food pantries).
• Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids: Local Salvation Army branch operating in Cedar Rapids with food pantries, meal programs, and emergency assistance. Directly competes for the same donor base and serves the same food-insecure population in Linn County.
• HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program): Eastern Iowa-based community action agency operating food pantries, meal programs, and emergency assistance across multiple counties including Linn County. Directly comparable community-based social service mission with overlapping beneficiary population.
• Food Bank of Iowa: Regional food bank serving central and eastern Iowa with food distribution, pantries, and hunger-relief programs. Closest direct functional peer in terms of food assistance mission, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque: Faith-based social services provider operating food pantries, emergency assistance, and case management across eastern Iowa. Directly comparable service mix and beneficiary population in overlapping Iowa geographies.

Regional players

• River Bend Foodbank: Food bank serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois with food distribution, mobile pantries, and hunger-relief programs. Similar mission and food-pantry partnership model in a neighboring region.
• Northeast Iowa Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 16 counties in northeast Iowa, distributing food to partner pantries and direct service programs. Comparable food-distribution model with a wider but non-overlapping geographic footprint to TWA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/twaiowa
• Facebookfacebook.com/twaiowa
• Instagraminstagram.com/twaiowa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/together-we-achieve

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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