Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

What Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano does

Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that addresses food insecurity across two Northern California counties. The organization distributes food to approximately 79,000 households per month through a network of more than 245 partner agencies, totaling roughly 2.7 million meals distributed monthly. It operates from two warehouse facilities totaling approximately 144,000 square feet in Concord and Fairfield, which serve as aggregation and distribution hubs for the regional emergency food system. The organization is a member of the Feeding America network and functions as a designated West Coast disaster relief hub.

Its core operational products include the Mobile Food Pharmacy program, which integrates food distribution with healthcare referrals; the Extra Helpings healthcare partnership initiative; a Virtual Food Drive digital fundraising channel; and a public Find Food Map that connects clients to nearby partner agencies. Technology infrastructure consists of standard nonprofit fundraising and logistics tooling, with a notable migration from the Classy platform to Fundraise Up in June 2025 to modernize digital donation processing.

The business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating in the commercial sense. Funding is sourced from individual donors (approximately 54% of revenue), government grants (19%), foundation grants (15%), corporate contributions (9%) structured through a tiered sponsorship program, and miscellaneous other sources (2%) plus organizational support (1%). Goods and services are provided at no cost to end recipients, with the value chain monetized through charitable contributions, in-kind food donations from food industry partners, and grant funding rather than fees. The customer base is split between individual donors, corporate sponsors, institutional grant-makers, and downstream recipient households, with no transactional customer relationships.

Name

Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

Legal name

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

Website

https://foodbankccs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that distributes roughly 2.7 million meals monthly to food-insecure households across two Northern California counties through a network of 245+ partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank & Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Mobile Food Services (722330)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM), DTC Specialty & Ethnic Food Delivery (AFAIANAH)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals; includes one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations through Nourish 365 program, and Changemaker legacy giving commitments. Primary revenue stream representing 54% of revenue per FY2024-2025 financials.
2. Government Grants: Federal and state government funding including USDA food through TEFAP and CSFP programs. Represents 19% of revenue per FY2024-2025 financials.
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from private foundations including Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver partner foundations. Represents 15% of revenue per FY2024-2025 financials.
4. Corporate Giving: Corporate donations from 1,000+ companies including Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver tier partnerships. Includes sponsorships, event support, and cause marketing. Represents 9% of revenue per FY2024-2025 financials.
5. Food Donations: Receives donated perishable and nonperishable food from manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, food drives, farmers, and individuals. Enables provision of two meals for $1 through wholesale purchasing partnerships.
6. Planned Giving: Bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, retirement asset designations, real estate gifts, and life insurance beneficiary designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collects, stores, and distributes fresh and shelf-stable food to food-insecure individuals and families across Contra Costa and Solano counties through direct service programs and a network of 245+ partner nonprofit agencies. It operates two warehouses totaling 144,000 square feet, distributes enough food for 2.7 million meals each month to approximately 79,000 households, and provides donor engagement programs such as monthly giving, planned giving, virtual food drives, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano operates as a nonprofit food distribution organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of direct service programs and fundraising tools. The core offering consists of food distribution programs including Community Produce Program (mobile farmers markets), Mobile Pantry Distributions, Senior Food Program, and disaster relief services. Additional programs address specific populations: Farm 2 Kids, Kids Nutrition on Weekends (K-NOW), College Pantry Program, School Pantry Program, Mobile Food Pharmacy, Extra Helpings, and CalFresh outreach enrollment assistance. An Agency Partners Network of 245+ nonprofits extends reach through soup kitchens and food pantries. For donor engagement, the organization provides the Nourish 365 monthly giving program, Virtual Food Drive fundraising tool, and hosts annual events including Empty Bowls, Nourish Gala, and Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week. A Find Food Map tool helps community members locate distribution sites. The organization partners with Feeding America and serves as the West Coast disaster relief hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Produce Program
• Mobile Pantry Distributions
• Senior Food Program
• Farm 2 Kids
• Kids Nutrition on Weekends (K-NOW)
• College Pantry Program
• School Pantry Program
• Mobile Food Pharmacy
• Extra Helpings
• Disaster Relief
• CalFresh Outreach
• Agency Partners Network
• Nourish 365 Monthly Giving Program
• Virtual Food Drive
• Empty Bowls Annual Event
• Nourish Gala Annual Event Annual black-tie gala serving as a major fundraising initiative for the Food Bank.
• Find Food Map

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.7 million meals distributed monthly
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration12 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core, diamond, platinum, gold, silver and minor.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network partnership through which the Food Bank provides food to clients and supports hunger-fighting organizations in 16 Northern California counties. The Food Bank serves as Feeding America's West Coast hub for disaster response, providing Ready-Set Meals, food and water during emergencies.
• California Association of Food BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing regular donations of fresh, local, and seasonal fruits and vegetables from the produce industry
• CostcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery recovery partnership rescuing healthy food through pickups from Costco locations
• TargetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery recovery partnership rescuing healthy food through pickups from Target locations
• SafewaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery recovery partnership rescuing healthy food through pickups from Safeway locations
• Safeway/Nourishing NeighborsdiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier corporate partner (donated $100,000+) providing transformational gifts and community support
• Kaiser PermanentediamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier corporate partner (donated $100,000+) supporting food security initiatives
• GenentechdiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier corporate partner (donated $100,000+) of the Roche Group
• Raley'sdiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier corporate partner (donated $100,000+)
• Gerald M. Kline Family FoundationdiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier foundation partner (donated $100,000+)
• MarathondiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier corporate partner (donated $100,000+)
• John Muir HealthdiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond tier corporate partner (donated $100,000+)
• Bank of AmericaplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum tier corporate partner (donated $45,000-$99,999)
• PG&EplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum tier corporate partner (donated $45,000-$99,999)
• Pacific Service Credit UnionplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum tier corporate partner (donated $45,000-$99,999)
• Delta DentalplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum tier corporate partner (donated $45,000-$99,999)
• Redwood Credit UniongoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999). Quote from Brett Martinez, President & CEO: 'Food insecurity affects far more than what's on the table. It impacts financial health and stability, and addressing it today helps build stronger, more resilient communities.'
• Wells FargogoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• Martinez Refining CompanygoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• C&H SugargoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• John Muir Medical GroupgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• Phillips 66goldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• Leftovers Thrift ShopgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• Diablo Energy StoragegoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• AmazongoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• Encore GlassgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• State FarmgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• AAA CSAA Insurance GroupgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold tier corporate partner (donated $20,000-$44,999)
• West America BanksilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier corporate partner (donated $10,000-$19,999)
• Patelco Credit UnionsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier corporate partner (donated $10,000-$19,999)
• CalpinesilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier corporate partner (donated $10,000-$19,999)
• Bishop Ranch/Sunset DevelopmentsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier corporate partner (donated $10,000-$19,999)
• Sprouts Healthy Communities FoundationsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver tier corporate partner (donated $10,000-$19,999)
• Pampered ChefminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCause marketing partner offering Give Back Set ($1 = 10 meals), Round Up program, and Host program (up to 15% of sales support the Food Bank)
• 245+ Local Nonprofit Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal nonprofit agencies including soup kitchens, church pantries, transitional housing services, and childcare centers that distribute food to food-insecure residents
• USDA (Emergency Food Assistance Program - TEFAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives 100% American-grown USDA food and funds through TEFAP
• USDA (Commodity Supplemental Food Program - CSFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives 100% American-grown USDA food and funds through CSFP for supplemental food distribution
• California Hunger Action Coalition (CHAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advocacy partnership for anti-hunger policy; co-presents Hunger Fighter Awards with CHAC
• Nourish CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advocacy partner for food policy and CalFresh outreach
• Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy partner for anti-hunger policy

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley: Major California food bank serving Santa Clara and San Mateo counties with direct distribution and partner agency network. Comparable size, mission, and operational footprint within California.
• Houston Food Bank: Large US food bank distributing food through partner agencies and direct programs across southeast Texas. Comparable scale, grocery rescue operations, and Feeding America membership.
• Food Bank for New York City: Major metropolitan food bank serving NYC boroughs with similar community-based distribution, partner pantry network, and nutrition programs. Comparable scale, mission, and urban food insecurity focus despite geography.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Michigan-based food bank serving Detroit and surrounding counties with comparable direct distribution, partner pantry network, and nutrition education programs. Similar operating model and revenue mix.
• Alameda County Community Food Bank: Bay Area food bank distributing directly to food-insecure residents through partner pantries and mobile distributions. Closest geographic and operational peer, serving adjacent counties with similar population and Feeding America membership.
• Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: California food bank and family services organization serving Sacramento County with similar food distribution, CalFresh outreach, and partner pantry network. Comparable mission and revenue structure.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the US serving LA County with comparable programs including mobile distributions, grocery rescue, and agency partner network. Same Feeding America affiliation and similar revenue mix.
• San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: Northern California food bank operating a similar pantry-agency network and direct distribution model across SF and Marin counties. Comparable scale, programs (mobile pantries, CalFresh outreach), and Feeding America affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200 food banks including the subject organization. Provides national advocacy, grocery recovery infrastructure, disaster coordination, and shared branding—overlapping capability at the network level rather than direct local competition.

Others

• California Association of Food Banks: Statewide trade association of California food banks that coordinates produce sourcing, CalFresh advocacy, and policy work. Comparable adjacency through member relationship and shared mission rather than direct service overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/foodbankccs
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Food-Bank-of-Contra-Costa-and-Solano/114530700443
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-bank-of-contra-costa-and-solano
• Instagraminstagram.com/foodbankccs
• Xx.com/foodbankccs

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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