Arkansas Foodbank

Name

Arkansas Foodbank

Legal name

Arkansas Foodbank

Website

https://arkansasfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Food distribution logistics
• Charitable food programs
• Nonprofit fundraising programs
• Community food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals supporting hunger relief efforts. Every $1 donated can provide 5 meals.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships and giving programs from businesses supporting food banking operations
3. Food Donations: Receives food donations from manufacturers, retailers, shippers, and growers for distribution through partner network
4. Government Programs (TEFAP/SNAP): USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides nearly 20% of distributed food; SNAP Help Center assists with applications
5. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Empty Bowls Gala, Day of Giving, and Summer Cereal Drive

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Arkansas Foodbank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization that collects and distributes food to individuals and families facing food insecurity across 33 counties in central, eastern, and southern Arkansas. The organization operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model through its Donald W. Reynolds Distribution Center in Little Rock, two branch locations (Delta and Warren), and a network of more than 400 partner agencies. Its programs include Food For Families, Food For Kids (Backpack Program, School Pantries, Summer Feeding), Food For Seniors, Pop Up Pantries, and a SNAP Help Center for benefits enrollment assistance.

Product overview

Arkansas Foodbank operates as a hunger relief organization serving 33 counties across central and south Arkansas through a hub-and-spoke distribution model centered at its main Little Rock facility with two branch locations (Delta Branch and Warren Branch). The organization offers a portfolio of programs organized around target populations: SNAP Help Center for government benefits assistance, Food For Families for general household support, Food For Kids (encompassing Backpacks, School Pantries, and Summer Feeding Sites) for childhood hunger relief, and Food For Seniors for older Arkansans. Revenue generation comes through annual fundraising events (Day of Giving, Empty Bowls, Summer Cereal Drive) and donor programs (Giving Garden, Root Network, Heirloom Society planned giving). Community engagement includes an Ambassador volunteer program, corporate partnership opportunities, and a retail Merch Shop. The Find Food locator tool connects those in need with over 400 partner agencies. Additionally, the organization provides education resources and a Hunger Simulation experience for awareness building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food For Kids: Childhood hunger relief program providing backpacks, school pantries, and summer feeding sites. The backpack program has been replicated in over 40 states and Mexico.
• Food For Families
• Food For Seniors
• SNAP Help Center
• Giving Garden
• Heirloom Society
• Root Network

Products and services

• SNAP Help Center
• Food For Families
• Food For Kids
• Food For Seniors
• Pop Up Pantries
• Find Food Locator
• Merch Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated = 5 meals provided
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Feeding AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Arkansas Foodbank became a member of Feeding America in 1989, gaining access to national food sourcing networks and resources to support Arkansas distribution operations.
• Arkansas Hunger Relief AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level alliance coordinating hunger relief efforts across Arkansas, partnering on SNAP outreach and advocacy initiatives.
• Sam's ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail rescue partnership where Sam's Club donates surplus food (fresh meat, produce, bakery items) picked up 3 days per week for distribution through partner pantries.
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign partnership with Arkansas Foodbank. Walmart picks up and donates surplus food weekly from two store locations, supporting local pantries and food distributions.
• AgHeritage Farm Credit ServicesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner23-year corporate partner with lifetime giving exceeding 1,000,000 meals. Presenting sponsor of Empty Bowls Gala and supporter of Food for Families program.
• Saline Memorial HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged in volunteer work, Food for Kids programming support, and Food is Medicine program construction.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner20+ year corporate partner committed to fighting hunger through volunteer engagement and financial support.
• Hunter United Methodist ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based partner pantry distributing 160-170 food boxes monthly, receiving weekly Walmart donations through retail rescue program.
• THV11 (KARK)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing media partnership since 2000 for Summer Cereal Drive, featuring annual televised fundraising campaign.
• EntergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProduce Power Weekend sponsor for Summer Cereal Drive 2026, supporting produce distribution initiatives.
• Arnold's Flooring and Cantrell Furniture Design CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay of Giving 2026 matching gift sponsors providing $10,000 match for donations.
• Arkansas Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner administering SNAP program. Arkansas Foodbank SNAP Help Center assists residents with applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest Feeding America member food banks in the U.S., distributing more than 100 million pounds annually through a comparable partner-agency network. Highly comparable in operating model and program portfolio (Kids' Cafe, Backpack, Senior Box).
• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Regional Feeding America member food bank serving a similar-sized multi-county service area in the Carolinas. Operates comparable Backpack, Senior Food Box, and Pop-Up Pantry programs and is a useful benchmark for hub-and-spoke economics.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional Feeding America member food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming with similar Kids Cafe, Totes of Hope, and senior programs. Comparable multi-county service area, donor mix, and 4-Star Charity Navigator rating.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida: Regional Feeding America member food bank with a comparable program portfolio including Backpacks for Kids, Senior Grocery, and mobile pantries. Similar mix of corporate partnerships (Publix, Walmart) and donor-driven funding model.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Regional Feeding America member food bank with comparable distribution scale, partner-agency network, and program structure including Kids Care, Senior Grocery, and mobile pantries. Useful benchmark for tech and fundraising practices.
• Three Square Food Bank: Las Vegas-based Feeding America member food bank where Arkansas Foodbank CEO Brian Burton previously served for 11 years and nearly tripled distribution. Closest comparable in terms of mission, scale trajectory, and executive lineage.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ member food banks; Arkansas Foodbank has been a member since 1989. Feeding America provides national food sourcing, advocacy, and shared services that directly enable Arkansas Foodbank's operations, making it the closest upstream peer.

Emerging players

• No Kid Hungry: Share Our Strength's childhood hunger initiative that partners with food banks nationwide including Arkansas Foodbank. Adjacent in mission focus (child hunger) and a likely funding/advocacy partner as well as indirect peer in school-based nutrition programming.

Regional players

• Mid-South Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Memphis/Mid-South area including parts of eastern Arkansas. Operates the same hub-and-spoke model across an adjacent service area with similar demographic and food-insecurity profiles.
• Northwest Arkansas Food Bank: Separate regional food bank serving northwest Arkansas, splitting state coverage with Arkansas Foodbank. Direct comparator in size, mission, and target population within the same state geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arfoodbank
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHLO5FCxhCRz9OPX7KX6uig
• Facebookfacebook.com/arkansasfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkansas-foodbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/arfoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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