Mid-Ohio Food Collective

What Mid-Ohio Food Collective does

Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1980 and headquartered in Grove City, Ohio, that operates the largest food bank in Ohio and ranks among the largest in the United States (11th largest nationally per a 2006 Feeding America ranking). The organization distributes 84M+ pounds of food annually to 500K+ neighbors across 20 Ohio counties through a network of 600+ local partner agencies, and produces 3.7M+ community meals and 1.8M+ service visits per year.

MOFC's operating model is structured around five interconnected assets rather than a single program: Mid-Ohio Foodbank (core food collection and distribution across 20 counties), Mid-Ohio Farm (urban farms including Urban Farms of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Farm at NBC4 via 2022 joint venture, and the seven-acre Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop), Mid-Ohio Farmacy (a food-as-healthcare program partnering with healthcare providers to prescribe fresh food to patients), Mid-Ohio Kitchen (professional chef-prepared meals producing 408K+ meals), and Mid-Ohio Market (free grocery-style stores at locations including Columbus State Community College, H.E.A.R.T. Reynoldsburg, and Knox County's Center of Hope). Supporting programs include Family Services (job training, housing and childcare referrals), SNAP application assistance (5,000+ applications processed yielding 3.2M+ meals), child and senior hunger programs, and an advocacy network. Underlying technology consists of the FreshTrak platform for neighbor-facing resource discovery and service tracking, and the Agency360 partner portal for the 600+ partner agency network; no public API, AI capabilities, or SDKs are offered.

MOFC's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack: individual and corporate donations (Operation Feed campaign has raised 10M+ meals in partnership with 150 businesses), corporate sponsorships (AEP, Bath & Body Works, Cardinal Health, Giant Eagle, Huntington, Kroger, Nationwide, Bread Financial, Worthington Companies), and government funding including SNAP processing assistance. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees, led by President and CEO Matt Habash, with an executive team including a Chief Innovation Officer, CFO, and Chief People & Legal Officer. Revenue is not publicly disclosed but the organization publishes IRS 990 forms. MOFC is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and is a member of Feeding America and the Ohio Food Banks association.

Name

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Legal name

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Website

https://mofc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is Ohio's largest nonprofit food bank, operating since 1980 to distribute 84M+ pounds of food annually across 20 counties through 600+ partner agencies, serving 500K+ food-insecure neighbors via five integrated assets (Foodbank, Farm, Farmacy, Kitchen, Market).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Food Systems & Value Chain Development for Nutrition (BPADAJAG)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Community food assistance
• Food-as-healthcare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Grove City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, MOFC relies on monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. They operate an annual Operation Feed campaign that has raised more than 10 million meals in partnership with 150 businesses and organizations.
2. Government Grants and Programs: Funding from government sources including SNAP processing assistance. MOFC has helped process over 5,000 SNAP applications, providing 3.2M+ meals.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors including AEP, Bath & Body Works, Cardinal Health, Giant Eagle, Huntington, Nationwide, and others who fund operations and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mid-Ohio Food Collective collects, grows, and distributes fresh food across 20 Ohio counties through a network of more than 600 partner agencies. Its five integrated assets — Foodbank, Farm, Farmacy, Kitchen, and Market — collectively distribute 84M+ pounds of food annually (64% fresh and healthy) to 500K+ neighbors, while addressing root causes of hunger through policy advocacy, food-as-healthcare programs, and family support services.

Product overview

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is a nonprofit food bank and hunger relief organization operating as a platform of interconnected programs rather than a single product. The organization is structured around five core assets: Mid-Ohio Foodbank (the main food distribution operation), Mid-Ohio Farmacy (food-as-healthcare program), Mid-Ohio Market (free grocery stores), Mid-Ohio Farm (urban farms), and Mid-Ohio Kitchen (meal preparation). These are supported by Family Services, SNAP application assistance, and advocacy programs. The organization serves 20 counties across Ohio through over 600 partner agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mid-Ohio Foodbank The core food banking operation that collects and distributes fresh food across 20 counties in Ohio, working with over 600 local partner agencies to get food to people in need.
• Mid-Ohio Farmacy A food-based health care program working with doctors to help patients get fresh food as part of their health care, essentially prescribing healthy food instead of medicine.
• Mid-Ohio Market Free grocery store-like spaces where qualified families can get fresh food in a welcoming environment, functioning like regular grocery stores but everything is free.
• Mid-Ohio Farm Urban farms that grow fresh food while teaching people about farming and healthy eating, including the Urban Farms of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Farm at NBC4, and Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop.
• Mid-Ohio Kitchen Professional chefs making fresh, healthy meals for the community, from kids programs to community meals, serving approximately 408K meals.
• Family Services Support services beyond food including job training, housing assistance, childcare referrals, and connections to trusted programs in Ohio to help families thrive.
• SNAP Application Assistance Helping process SNAP applications, having helped process over 5,000 SNAP applications resulting in 3.2M+ meals provided.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84M+ pounds of food distributed in 2024
• +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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AEP (American Electric Power)minorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting Mid-Ohio Food Collective's operations and hunger relief programs.
• Bath & Body WorksminorOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to MOFC's community programs and food distribution efforts.
• Bread FinancialminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting hunger relief initiatives and community programs.
• Cardinal HealthminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support for MOFC's operations.
• Giant EagleminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting food bank operations and community hunger relief.
• Huntington BankminorOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to MOFC's mission to end hunger.
• Kroger (Zero Hunger Zero Waste)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner in Kroger's Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative. Kroger Community Pantry opened on site in Grove City in 2012. Kroger is a founding partner in the food waste reduction and hunger relief collaboration.
• Nationwide InsuranceminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting MOFC's community programs.
• Worthington CompaniesminorOthersCorporate sponsor contributing to hunger relief efforts.
• NBC4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture announced in 2022 to open Mid-Ohio Farm at NBC4 on 2.7 acres behind NBC4 on Riverside Drive in Columbus. NBC4 provides media platform and land for urban farming initiative.
• Feeding AmericaminorOthersNational food bank network affiliation. MOFC is a member of the Ohio Food Banks association and Feeding America network.
• Columbus State Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Mid-Ohio Market, providing space for food distribution to students and community.
• H.E.A.R.T. ReynoldsburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Mid-Ohio Market, partnering to serve the Reynoldsburg community.
• Center of Hope (Knox County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Mid-Ohio Market in a rural county outside Franklin, celebrating grand opening in 2023.
• Reeb Avenue CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Side Roots opened at Reeb Avenue Center in 2015, providing pay-what-you-can cafe, low-cost market and kitchen.
• Dublin Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in Mid-Ohio Farmacy program helping connect patients with healthy foods.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Chicago Food Depository: Major regional food bank serving Cook County, IL with similar food distribution, partner agency network, and fresh food focus. Comparable scale and mission as Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the U.S., distributing hundreds of millions of pounds annually across multiple Texas counties. Operates a comparable food distribution + partner agency model.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Large regional food bank serving Los Angeles County with food distribution, partner agency network, and nutrition programs. Directly comparable to MOFC's regional food bank model.
• Capital Area Food Bank (DC region): Regional food bank serving the Washington DC metro area with food distribution, partner agencies, and nutrition programs. Similar scale and integrated program approach as MOFC.
• Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Regional food bank distributing food across multiple North Carolina counties through partner agencies. Operates similar food distribution + community programs model to MOFC.
• Oregon Food Bank: Statewide food bank network distributing food across Oregon and Southwest Washington with partner agencies and nutrition programs. Comparable model to MOFC's 20-county Ohio operations.
• Northern Illinois Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 13 counties in northern Illinois with food distribution, partner agency network, and nutrition education programs. Comparable regional food bank scale to MOFC.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Large regional food bank serving 16 Southwest Texas counties with food distribution, partner agencies, and nutrition programs. Operates similar multi-county distribution model as MOFC.
• Central Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 21 counties in Central Texas with food distribution and partner agencies. Similar multi-county regional footprint and partner agency model as MOFC.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks including MOFC as a member. As the umbrella organization, Feeding America provides national-scale context for MOFC's 11th-largest ranking and operational scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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