What Madera County Food Bank does

Madera County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and headquartered at 1055 Knox Road, Madera, California. It operates five integrated food distribution programs — the Emergency Food Program, Senior Nutrition and Produce Program (SNAPP), Senior Brown Bag Program, Community Assistance Program (CAP), and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP/TEFAP, administered in partnership with the California Department of Social Services) — delivered through 16 EFAP distribution sites and 20 Senior Brown Bag sites covering the entire Madera County footprint, including the city of Madera, Chowchilla, Fairmead, and mountain communities Raymond, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, and North Fork. The organization is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors led by President Tony Tavares and managed by an Executive Director (Ryan McWherter) supported by four additional staff (Office Manager, Operations Manager/Programs Coordinator, Warehouse Manager, and Office Assistant), with the remainder of operational capacity provided by community volunteers.

The business model is a donation-and-grant-funded nonprofit hybrid. Programs are offered free (EFAP, Emergency Food Program, CAP, TEFAP) or at nominal cost ($5/week SNAPP; $60/year Senior Brown Bag) to food-insecure families and seniors 55+. Revenue mechanics span individual donations, monthly recurring giving (Champions of Hope tiers at $25/$50/$100), a Round-Up micro-donation program, peer-to-peer digital fundraising (#FeedTheNeed, Facebook Fundraisers), annual fundraising events (Second Wind 5K at Madera Speedway, Annual Dinner, Food Champions), and corporate and foundation grants (CalViva Health, United Way Fresno and Madera Counties, Kaiser Permanente, Bank of America, Walmart, SaveMart, Foster Farms, Isnardi Foundation). Distribution is direct and field-based; the organization is volunteer-dependent and coordinates with county agencies, churches, and community organizations for last-mile reach. Underlying technology is a conventional food bank operations and logistics management system for distributing emergency food boxes, commodities, and fresh produce, supplemented by a website, email newsletter, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X). At pandemic peak the food bank scaled to serve up to 95,000 individuals and distribute up to 500,000 pounds of food per month, roughly double its 45,000-individual / 275,000-pound pre-COVID baseline.

Name

Madera County Food Bank

Legal name

Madera County Food Bank

Website

https://maderafoodbank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Madera County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 that distributes emergency food, fresh produce, and groceries to food-insecure families and seniors 55+ across Madera County, California, through five core programs and 36 distribution sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Madera

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations collected through various channels including one-time donations, monthly giving (Champions of Hope program), and annual fundraising events. Food Champions fundraiser raised $86,600 in 2021. United Way matching campaigns provide additional donations.
2. Volunteer-Dependent Operations: Organization operates primarily through volunteer labor, reducing operational costs and enabling service delivery across 16 EFAP sites and 20 Senior Brown Bag sites throughout Madera County.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support, food donations, and in-kind contributions. CalViva Health donated $30,000 and a van in 2021.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Madera County Food Bank provides emergency food assistance and ongoing nutrition support to food-insecure residents of Madera County, California. It runs five integrated programs (Emergency Food Program, SNAPP, Senior Brown Bag, CAP, and EFAP/TEFAP) that distribute no-cost or low-cost food boxes, fresh produce, and senior groceries through 16 EFAP sites and 20 Senior Brown Bag sites. Operations are volunteer-driven and supported by donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Madera County Food Bank operates as a food assistance organization serving Madera County since 1999. The organization offers a portfolio of five core food distribution programs: the Emergency Food Program for immediate assistance, the Senior Nutrition and Produce Program (SNAPP) for seasonal produce, the Senior Brown Bag Program for senior grocery support, the Community Assistance Program (CAP) for monthly produce distribution, and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) as part of California's state-wide commodity program. Complementing these core programs are digital fundraising tools including the #FeedTheNeed virtual fundraiser platform, a Round-Up automatic donation program, and the Champions of Hope monthly giving program. The organization also runs seasonal events including holiday food giveaways for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Food Program Monthly no-cost emergency food assistance program providing an emergency food box containing protein, vegetables, grains, iron, starch, and fruit to families in need throughout Madera County, accessed through the Emergency Food Line (559) 674-2992.
• Senior Nutrition and Produce Program (SNAPP) Seasonal produce distribution program for seniors aged 55 and older providing fresh fruits and vegetables from May through October for a $5.00 per week shared maintenance fee, distributed at Lions Town & Country Park on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
• Senior Brown Bag Program Monthly grocery distribution program for seniors aged 55 and older offering canned foods, dry goods, and fresh produce for an annual fee of $60, with no income restrictions, distributed through 20 sites throughout Madera County.
• Community Assistance Program (CAP) Free monthly distribution of fresh produce and products to citizens of Madera County, held on the third or fourth Friday of each month at varying locations.
• Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP / TEFAP) No-cost California Department of Social Services program providing food boxes to eligible individuals and households through 16 distribution sites throughout Madera County.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 65,000-95,000 individuals per month during pandemic, up from regular 45,000
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Kaiser PermanentecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner supporting the food bank through donations and sponsorship.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner providing financial support and donations.
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner supporting food bank operations through donations.
• United Way Fresno and Madera CountiesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Conducted matching gift campaigns matching donations up to $50,000. Helped raise $100,000 in 2020 through matching campaign.
• SaveMartcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local grocery retailer community partner supporting food bank donations.
• Grocery OutletcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner providing food donations and support.
• Braga Organic FarmscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local agricultural partner providing organic produce donations.
• Madera Rotary ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local service organization partner supporting community food programs.
• Madera Rescue MissionmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2022Co-beneficiary of Second Wind 5K fundraising event. Proceeds split evenly between both organizations. Partnership has raised over $125,000 over 8 years to provide thousands of meals to neighbors in need.
• CalViva HealthmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 November 2021CalViva Health, the largest local Medi-Cal Health Plan in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties serving 386,000+ members, donated $30,000 and provided a van for community food pickup and pantry distributions. Partnership reflects shared values of community health and support.
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2020Helped over 15,000 Madera County evacuees get connected to resources during Creek Fire.
• Foster FarmscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 July 2020Key donor supporting The Great Chicken Giveaway event, providing chicken and food products.
• Central California Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2020Partnered with food bank for The Great Chicken Giveaway event and ongoing food distribution support.
• Fairgrounds, Police Department, California Highway PatrolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2020Government partners assisting with logistics and organization at The Great Chicken Giveaway.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alameda County Community Food Bank: California food bank distributing millions of pounds of food monthly through partner network; highly comparable operational model with community-led volunteer base.
• Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano: California regional food bank operating comparable multi-program distribution (emergency food, senior brown bag, fresh produce) through partner agency network.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley: Major California food bank with integrated senior, family, and emergency feeding programs; comparable operating model at larger scale.
• Central California Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare, Mariposa, and Kern counties; directly comparable community food distribution nonprofit in the same California Central Valley geography.
• Community Food Bank (Fresno): Peer nonprofit food bank serving Fresno and surrounding counties with similar emergency food box, senior, and commodity distribution programs; closest geographic direct competitor.

Others

• California Association of Food Banks: Statewide association representing California food banks; relevant peer as MCFB participates in state-level EFAP/TEFAP coordination through this body.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Large-scale California food bank serving greater LA region; broader geographic and operational scope but same core nonprofit food distribution model.
• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks including most California food banks; relevant peer as MCFB likely sources commodity food through this network.

Regional players

• FoodLink for Tulare County: Regional food bank in adjacent Tulare County with comparable emergency food and senior nutrition programs serving a similar rural Central Valley population.
• Kern County Food Bank: Nearby California regional food bank with comparable community food distribution and senior programs in the Central Valley.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MaderaFoodBank
• Facebookfacebook.com/maderafoodbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/maderacountyfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/madera-county-food-bank

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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