South Texas Food Bank

What South Texas Food Bank does

South Texas Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization headquartered in Laredo, Texas, founded in December 1989 as the Laredo Webb County Food Bank. It serves eight South Texas counties (Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Val Verde, Maverick, Kinney, Dimmit, and Starr) through a portfolio of 15+ direct-service programs, including Adopt-A-Family, CSFP senior supplemental food, Kids Cafe/CACFP after-school meals, Kids Backpack weekend food, Mobile Food Pantry, Mommy & Me infant supplies, Nourish U college pantries, PAWS pet food, Summer Food Service Program, TEFAP, Emergency Food, Disaster Relief, and food-rescue operations. Distribution flows through a network of 60+ member agency pantries, with over 60% of all distributed food passing through the agency network.

The organization operates from a 93,000-square-foot facility at 2121 Jefferson St. (relocated in January 2019) equipped with two warehouses, an industrial kitchen, cold storage, and a volunteer center, and is a certified member of Feeding America and Feeding Texas. Programs are supported by USDA-administered federal nutrition programs (TEFAP, CSFP, CACFP, Summer Food Service Program) and adhere to USDA and AIB Consolidated Standards for Food Safety for food rescue.

Revenue derives from individual donations (every $1 yields 7–10 meals), monthly and annual giving programs ($100/month sponsors 1,000 meals; $150/year Adopt-A-Family sponsorships), corporate giving and sponsorships (H-E-B as founding partner; Walmart, Sam's Club, C.R. England, Centene Foundation, Superior HealthPlan), foundation grants, federal and state program funding, and in-kind food rescue from retailers, manufacturers, and hunters/ranchers. The organization is governed by a volunteer board, led by CEO Alma Boubel since 2015, and is currently running a $2 million North Warehouse Capital Campaign to expand storage capacity.

Name

South Texas Food Bank

Legal name

South Texas Food Bank

Website

https://southtexasfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Texas Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that distributes food across eight South Texas counties through 15+ programs, a 60+ agency pantry network, and a 93,000-square-foot Laredo warehouse, serving families, children, seniors, and college students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank / Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Food bank operations
• Emergency food assistance
• Nonprofit meal programs
• Food distribution logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Laredo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals via website, mail, phone, and in-person. Donation metrics: $1 provides 7-10 meals; $150 sponsors a family for one year.
2. Corporate Giving & Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support, food donations, cause marketing campaigns, employee matching programs, and workplace giving campaigns.
3. Government Grants & Programs: Federal funding through USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program.
4. Food Rescue & Product Donations: Receives donated food from retailers, manufacturers, farmers, and grocers including H-E-B, Walmart, Sam's Club for redistribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

South Texas Food Bank collects, warehouses, and distributes food to food-insecure residents across eight South Texas counties through direct service programs (mobile pantry, emergency food, Kids Cafe, CSFP, TEFAP, Summer Food Service) and a network of 60+ member agency pantries. The organization supplements USDA commodities with donated and rescued food from retail partners such as H-E-B, Walmart, and Sam's Club, and operates targeted programs for children, seniors, families, college students, and disaster-affected populations. It also runs protein procurement programs (Hunters/Ranchers for the Hungry) and is undertaking a $2 million capital campaign to expand warehouse capacity.

Product overview

South Texas Food Bank operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization offering a comprehensive suite of direct service programs across eight South Texas counties. The organization functions as a platform distributing food through multiple interconnected programs including: Adopt-A-Family sponsorship, CSFP senior supplemental food, Kids Cafe/CACFP afterschool meals, Disaster Relief response, Emergency Food assistance, Kids Backpack weekend food, Mobile Food Pantry rural delivery, Mommy & Me infant supplies, Nourish U college pantries, PAWS pet food, Summer Food Service Program, and TEFAP pantry network. Supporting programs include Food Rescue/Retail Donations, Hunters for the Hungry, and Ranchers for the Hungry for protein procurement. A $2 million North Warehouse Capital Campaign is underway to expand storage capacity. The organization is a certified member of Feeding Texas and Feeding America's Food Bank Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adopt-A-Family A direct service sponsorship program where donors adopt a family for $150/year ($12.50/month) to provide monthly food boxes containing 80-120 lbs of nutritious food including produce, canned goods, meat, and bread to families in the South Texas service area.
• CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) - Seniors A federally funded USDA program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture that provides monthly supplemental grocery bags (28-30 lbs) to seniors aged 60 and older, containing cereal, milk, vegetables, fruits, meat, rice, juice, and cheese.
• Kids Cafe - CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) A USDA nationally-run afterschool meal program providing warm, nutritionally-approved meals to children up to age 18 at approved feeding sites including community centers, apartment complexes, and schools, with enrichment activities.
• Disaster Relief Program Emergency response program that mobilizes immediately following natural disasters to deploy emergency food boxes, fresh water, and vital grocery supplies to affected communities across the South Texas region.
• Emergency Food Program Provides supplemental food bags to individuals seeking emergency assistance through pop-up distributions, mobile pantry, and partner agencies, supplementing the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
• Kids Backpack Program Provides hungry children with nutritious, non-perishable food items (approximately 10 lbs) in backpacks during weekends and holidays when school campuses are closed.
• Mobile Food Pantry Delivers food directly to people in underserved or rural areas using a truck, providing monthly produce bags to recipients who register with a barcode card.
• Mommy & Me Program providing essential items for infants and young children including diapers, baby formula, baby wipes, and other baby care items to ease the financial burden on parents and caregivers.
• Nourish U - College Pantry Initiative Network of food pantries on college campuses ensuring students have access to nutrition, supporting Dusty's Pantry at Texas A&M International University, South Texas College Student Food Pantry, and Southwest Texas College Cowboy Food Pantry.
• PAWS - Pet Hunger Program Provides monthly pet food to struggling families in the Adopt-A-Family Program and Emergency Walk-In Program to enable pet owners to keep their pets.
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Provides nutritious warm meals and snacks throughout summer months for children who depend on school meals during the academic year, with meals prepared by the food bank's scratch kitchen.
• TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Network of over 60 member agencies distributing surplus USDA and TDA commodities along with foundation-funded support to individuals and families in need across eight counties.
• Food Rescue / Retail Donation Program Coordinates pickup of surplus, discontinued, imperfect, or approaching expiration date products from retail stores (including H-E-B, Walmart, and Sam's Club) across the eight-county service area, including dry, refrigerated, and frozen products.
• Hunters for the Hungry Program distributing donated white-tailed deer and mule deer through local food banks; hunters donate legally harvested deer to participating meat processors who prepare venison for distribution.
• Ranchers for the Hungry Award-winning program (2012 Food Sourcing Program of the Year by Feeding America) allowing South Texas ranchers to donate deer, steer, and livestock processed through USDA-licensed facilities to feed families.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated provides 7-10 meals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Superior HealthPlanmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Healthcare company allocating $400,000 (jointly with Centene Foundation) to Texas food banks to enhance access to healthy food for communities facing increased food insecurity.
• San Antonio Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional food bank partner assisting with Starr County flood recovery efforts in March-April 2025; coordinated emergency distribution.
• AT&TminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Campaign running February 2022 to June 2026; customers can donate via text message; AT&T Fiber sign-ups offer reward cards with option to donate to Feeding America.
• C.R. EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Corporate partner donating thousands of meals through employee giving program 'One Initiative' since fall 2018.
• Laredo College (formerly Laredo Community College)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013First campus pantry location opened April 17, 2013 (Palomino Pantry); Judge Hector Liendo helped establish; distributes approximately 2,000 lbs of food initially.
• Meat Processors (Hunters/Ranchers for Hungry)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008USDA-licensed meat processors who prepare donated deer and livestock for distribution; reimbursed at market rates negotiated annually.
• H-E-BcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Founding partner (1989) and ongoing major supporter; H-E-B helped open original food bank and continues as key food sourcing partner and donor.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational hunger relief organization network membership providing access to resources, food sourcing, emergency support, and advocacy coordination. South Texas Food Bank is a certified member.
• Feeding TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level food bank network affiliation providing coordination, resources, and advocacy for Texas food banks.
• Texas Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers TEFAP, CSFP, and Summer Food Service Program at state level; provides food commodities and administrative funds.
• United Way of LaredocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership supporting food bank operations and community impact initiatives.
• WalmartmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail donation partner providing surplus and unsold food products for redistribution through food rescue program.
• Sam's ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail donation partner contributing food products for food rescue and redistribution.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal government partner providing food commodities through TEFAP and funding for child nutrition programs including CSFP and CACFP.
• IHOPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant chain running National Pancake Day donation campaign; customers can add donations at checkout; coffee suppliers Royal Cup and Westrock donate per pound sold.
• BoxLunchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetailer donating $1 million minimum commitment; customers can round up purchases or donate online; 50% of donations benefit food banks in BoxLunch markets.
• Laredo Medical CentermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner hosting annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive; collected 10,266 jars plus $4,078.71 in 2026; supports food bank's hunger relief mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding Texas: State-level association of 21 Texas food banks including STFB. Comparable as the state-level coordination body providing resources, advocacy, and emergency response for Texas food bank members.
• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks and the largest domestic hunger relief organization in the United States. Comparable as the umbrella network of which STFB is a certified member; provides food sourcing, advocacy, and national emergency coordination.

Direct peers

• Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley: Regional food bank serving Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. Directly comparable given shared border-region context, similar Feeding Texas/Feeding America membership, and overlapping Hispanic and food-insecure populations.
• El Pasoans Fighting Hunger: Food bank serving El Paso and Hudspeth counties in far West Texas. Comparable to STFB in operating a border-region hunger relief mission with a multi-county service area and federal nutrition program administration.
• Houston Food Bank: Largest food bank in Texas and a Feeding America member, serving 18 southeast Texas counties. Comparable in mission, federal program administration, and member agency network model, but materially larger in scale and capacity.
• Coastal Bend Food Bank: Feeding America food bank serving 11 counties in the Texas Coastal Bend region. Comparable as a mid-size Texas regional food bank with similar TEFAP distribution, member pantries, and direct child nutrition programs.
• Central Texas Food Bank: Food bank serving 21 counties in Central Texas from an Austin-area distribution hub. Comparable in operating a regional food bank with federal program administration, member agencies, and direct service programs for children, seniors, and families.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Major regional food bank serving San Antonio and 16 surrounding counties in Southwest Texas. Directly comparable to STFB as a Feeding America member serving a contiguous South/Central Texas geography; the two organizations partnered on Starr County flood relief in 2025.
• North Texas Food Bank: Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving 13 North Texas counties including the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Comparable in operating a regional food bank model with TEFAP/CSFP distribution, mobile pantries, and member agency network.

Regional players

• Capital Area Food Bank (DC): Feeding America member food bank serving the Washington, D.C. metro region. Comparable as a mid-to-large size regional food bank operating a similar program portfolio (CSFP, CACFP, mobile pantry, member agencies) but serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SoTxFoodBank
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@southtexasfoodbank9242
• Facebookfacebook.com/southtexasfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-texas-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/southtxfoodbank

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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