Community Food Bank

What Community Food Bank does

Community Food Bank of Fort Worth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that operates the largest direct-to-family food pantry in North Texas, distributing more than 12 million pounds of food annually and serving an average of 500 families per day from a 42,000 square foot facility at 3000 Galvez Avenue in Fort Worth. Its core product is free grocery distribution (fresh and frozen meat, dairy, produce, baked goods, canned, and shelf-stable items), delivered under a no-zip-code-restriction policy via walk-up and drive-up service, with no proof of income required beyond a photo ID. The organization supplements this with a Diaper Bank (Feeding Hope Program), clothing assistance, a pet food program, and a seasonal Summer Hunger Relief (Bridge the Gap) campaign.

The underlying technology is fundamentally physical logistics rather than software: an industrial-grade warehouse with freezer and cooler space and four semi-truck bay doors enables dock-to-door receipt and distribution without intermediaries. There is no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or public API; technology exposure is limited to standard website, email newsletter, and a Spanish-language service flow. Operations are powered by a small professional staff supplemented by a large volunteer base, including structured individual, corporate group, and court-ordered community service programs.

The business model is donation-driven. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and the Sustainers Circle monthly recurring program), corporate sponsorships from a roster of national and regional companies (Amazon, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Mercedes Benz, Bank of America, Tyson, McLane), food donations from retailers, distributors, and manufacturers (Lineage, Ajinomoto, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Amazon), and grants from regional foundations (Rainwater, Dugas Family, Sid W. Richardson, Moody, Amon G. Carter). The organization's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer at the Fort Worth facility, with no cost to recipients and no reselling of food. It holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, signaling high fiscal stewardship standards.

Name

Community Food Bank

Legal name

Community Food Bank of Fort Worth

Website

https://food-bank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Food Bank of Fort Worth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the largest direct-to-family food pantry in North Texas since 1982, distributing 12 million+ pounds of food annually to 500 families per day from its Fort Worth facility under a no-zip-code-restriction policy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank / Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Nutrition & Meal Programs (CACFP/Snack Programs) (EDACAMAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Free grocery distribution
• Community food assistance
• Nonprofit food donation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Financial contributions from individuals, including one-time gifts and monthly recurring donations through the Sustainers Circle program. Every $1 donated provides 5 nutritious meals.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Strategic partnerships with corporations including Amazon, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Mercedes Benz, Bank of America, and others who provide funding, food donations, and volunteer support.
3. Food Donations: Receives donated food from retailers, distributors, and food manufacturers including Lineage, Ajinomoto, and others. Food is sorted, stored, and distributed directly to families.
4. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including Rainwater Foundation, Dugas Family Foundation, Sid W. Richardson Foundation, Moody Foundation, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community Food Bank of Fort Worth operates a direct-to-family food pantry providing free groceries to families in need, with no zip code restrictions. Families can select from fresh and frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods, canned food, and shelf-stable staples, supplemented by diaper, clothing, and pet food assistance. The organization distributes approximately 12 million pounds of food annually and serves roughly 500 families per day across Tarrant County and North Texas.

Product overview

Community Food Bank operates as a single, unified direct-to-family hunger relief service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product is the Free Grocery Distribution program, which serves as the primary offering. Supporting programs include the Diaper Bank (Feeding Hope Program), Clothing Assistance, Pet Food Program, and the seasonal Summer Hunger Relief (Bridge the Gap) campaign. Additional offerings encompass Group Volunteering opportunities, Court Ordered Community Service, OS&D Freight Donations for logistics partners, Sustainers Circle monthly giving, and Asset & Corporate Inventory Donations. All services operate from the 42,000 square foot Galvez Avenue facility with a 'no zip code restrictions' policy, and the organization serves an average of 500 families daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Grocery Distribution Direct-to-family food pantry providing free groceries (fresh and frozen meats, produce, dairy, baked goods, canned food, and shelf-stable staples) to families in need, with no zip code restrictions. Operates at the Fort Worth facility and distributes approximately 12 million pounds of food annually, serving roughly 500 families per day.
• Diaper Bank Program providing free diapers to families with infants and toddlers, complementing the food pantry service.
• Clothing Assistance Program providing free clothing to families served by the food bank.
• Pet Food Program Program providing free pet food to pet-owning families experiencing financial hardship, helping keep pets with their families.
• Summer Hunger Relief Program focused on addressing food insecurity for school-age children during summer months when school meals are not available.
• Group Volunteering Organized group volunteer shifts at the food bank's 42,000 sq. ft. facility for corporate teams, civic groups, schools, and faith-based organizations to support sorting, packing, and distribution.
• Court Ordered Community Service Structured community service program enabling court-referred individuals to fulfill mandated service hours at the food bank facility.
• OS&D Freight Donations Donor intake program enabling shippers and carriers to donate over, short, and damaged (OS&D) freight shipments to the food bank for community distribution.
• Sustainers Circle Monthly Giving Recurring monthly donation program enabling individual community members to provide ongoing financial support to the food bank's operations.
• Asset & Corporate Inventory Donations Donor intake program enabling corporations to donate corporate inventory and other assets to support the food bank's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 donated provides 5 nutritious meals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LineagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFood donation partner that has stepped up commitments to ensure the warehouse remains stocked despite market fluctuations. Provides high-volume food donations to support hunger relief operations.
• AjinomotocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFood donation partner that has maintained strong commitment to supporting the food bank's mission. Helps ensure consistent supply of nutritious food for families.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor providing both food donations and volunteer support. Amazon teams regularly volunteer at the warehouse sorting and distributing food.
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongtime corporate partner providing food donations to support hunger relief in North Texas.
• Trader Joe'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing regular food donations to support the food bank's distribution operations.
• Mercedes BenzsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial support and volunteer engagement for hunger relief programs.
• Bank of AmericasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the food bank's mission through financial contributions and employee volunteering.
• Ball CorporationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with employees who volunteer regularly at the food bank.
• Tyson FoodssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood manufacturer partner providing protein donations including chicken, beef, pork, and turkey.
• McLanesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood distribution partner providing supply chain support and product donations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Texas Food Bank: The largest Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving the broader North Texas region including Tarrant County; operates a complementary hub-and-spoke distribution model compared to CFBFW's direct-to-family approach.
• Central Texas Food Bank: Austin-based regional food bank serving central Texas with similar distribution infrastructure, donor base, and child nutrition programs.
• Houston Food Bank: Major Texas regional food bank distributing tens of millions of pounds annually through partner agencies; comparable scale, mission, and reliance on corporate food donors and foundation grants.
• South Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Rio Grande Valley with similar direct-distribution operations, corporate donor relationships, and federal nutrition program support.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Large Texas regional food bank operating a comparable hub-and-spoke distribution model with similar corporate and foundation partnerships across South Texas.
• Food Bank of El Paso: Regional food bank serving West Texas with analogous operations, direct distribution programs, and funding mix from corporate, foundation, and individual donors.

Regional players

• Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County: Tarrant County hunger-relief nonprofit focused specifically on home-delivered meals for seniors; complementary (rather than directly competing) service to CFBFW's broad-based family distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks across the U.S.; sets industry standards, routes donated food, and influences funding to affiliated regional food banks like Community Food Bank.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityFoodBankTX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-food-bank-inc-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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