What LindaBen Foundation does

LindaBen Foundation (legal entity LindaBen Foundation Inc.) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2018 and headquartered at 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, MD, with a secondary operations location in Columbia, MD (EIN 85-2409722). The foundation addresses food insecurity across Maryland through a coordinated portfolio of programs: a Community Pantry providing direct food distribution; a Food as Medicine (FAM) Rx Program delivering nutrition education with bilingual resources; a New Community Resource Support Center serving as a centralized resource hub; Youth Volunteerism; Community Outreach; and Partnership Programs anchored with school districts, food banks, health departments, and community organizations. Sub-products include Weekend Backpacks distributed through Howard County and Prince George's County public schools, the LindaBen Healthy Foods Market recurring food distributions, a Baby Essentials program (124,079 items distributed), and Hunger Free Weekends (85,086 servings).

Cumulative impact metrics reported by the organization total 3,058,780 meals provided, 255,193 individuals served, 3,237,467 pounds of food distributed, 723,256 pounds of food recovered, 85,086 Hunger Free Weekends, and 124,079 baby essentials distributed. The foundation operates a community-led go-to-market model leveraging 40+ named partner organizations and a 30+ active volunteer base across food rescue, RX delivery, packing, PowerPack distribution, pantry help, and St. Bernards distribution teams. Leadership comprises a board-governed structure including President/Executive Director Anna Beavan, CFO James B Beavan III, and Chairman of the Board Janice Irizarry.

The revenue model is donation-based: the foundation receives monetary contributions, in-kind food donations, and volunteer time from individuals, corporations, and foundations, including a Horizon Foundation grant (2023) and a Winland Foods 20,000-pound pasta donation in November 2025. Charity Navigator and Candid recognition provide third-party credibility signals. Form 990 filings are referenced for FY 2020-2022 but were not included in the available data, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The foundation activated emergency relief capacity during the November 2025 federal government shutdown, distributing 20,000 pounds of pasta to 1,000+ federal employees in partnership with Winland Foods and United Community, demonstrating responsive crisis-deployment capability beyond its chronic food insecurity mission.

Name

LindaBen Foundation

Legal name

LindaBen Foundation Inc.

Website

https://lindabenfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LindaBen Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that addresses food insecurity through community pantry distribution, weekend backpack programs, food recovery, and bilingual nutrition education, serving vulnerable populations across Maryland in partnership with 40+ schools, food banks, and community organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Food assistance programs
• Community food pantry
• Nutrition education services
• Food waste recovery
• Weekend backpack program

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a nonprofit receiving donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund food assistance programs. Operates food drives and accepts in-kind food donations, volunteer time, and monetary contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LindaBen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, community-based food security services in Maryland, including a Community Pantry, Food as Medicine nutrition education, Weekend Backpack food distributions for school children, a Baby Essentials program, food rescue, and Hunger Free Weekends. Programs are delivered through direct distribution sites, partner schools, community organizations, and emergency relief events to vulnerable and at-risk populations.

Product overview

LindaBen Foundation operates as a community-focused nonprofit offering a coordinated portfolio of food security and nutrition programs. The core offerings include a Community Pantry for direct food distribution, a Food as Medicine (FAM) Rx Program providing nutrition education with bilingual resources, and a New Community Resource Support Center. Additional programs include Youth Volunteerism, Community Outreach, and Partnership Programs with schools and organizations. Sub-products include Weekend Backpacks for students, the LindaBen Healthy Foods Market (ongoing food distribution events), a Baby Essentials Program, and the Hunger Free Weekends initiative. Together, these programs provide comprehensive support addressing food insecurity, nutrition education, and health disparities for vulnerable populations in Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Pantry Provides equitable access to nutrient-dense food for underserved and vulnerable populations in Maryland through an on-site food pantry with an intake registration process at 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, MD.
• Food as Medicine (FAM) Program Nutrition education program offering bilingual cooking tips, nutrition information, and Food as Medicine Rx resources to encourage healthier food choices for students and families.
• New Community Resource Support Center Centralized hub providing vulnerable Maryland residents with access to resources that promote well-being alongside food assistance.
• Youth Volunteerism Program engaging young people in volunteer activities supporting food rescue, distribution, and pantry operations to improve the lives of people experiencing food insecurity.
• Community Outreach Outreach initiatives designed to extend the foundation's reach and connect vulnerable populations with food support and resources.
• Partnership Programs Collaborative initiatives with schools, food banks, health departments, and community organizations to expand capacity and improve quality of life for vulnerable Maryland residents.
• Weekend Backpacks Backpacks filled with nutritious food items distributed through partner elementary and middle schools so students return to school ready to learn and not struggling with weekend hunger (85,086 Hunger Free Weekends delivered to date).
• LindaBen Healthy Foods Market Regular (typically weekly) food distribution events serving Maryland communities with healthy food for individuals and families in need.
• Baby Essentials Program Distribution of baby essentials such as diapers to families in need, delivered in partnership with the Maryland Diaper Bank (124,079 baby essentials distributed to date).
• Hunger Free Weekends Initiative specifically addressing weekend hunger among children; 85,086 Hunger Free Weekends have been provided to community members to date.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,058,780 meals provided to community members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Winland FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025North American food manufacturer that donated 20,000 pounds of San Giorgio and Mueller's branded pasta for food relief distribution to federal employees affected by government shutdown
• United CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that co-distributed 20,000 pounds of donated pasta alongside LindaBen Foundation during November 2025 food relief effort
• Capital Area Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank providing food supply support and resources to LindaBen Foundation distribution programs
• Howard County Public School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school system supporting weekend backpack and Food as Medicine programs with multiple elementary and middle schools
• PG County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrince George's County school system partner with multiple elementary schools participating in food assistance programs
• Howard County Health DepartmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health department supporting health-focused initiatives and nutrition education programs
• United Way of Central MarylandstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way affiliate supporting community health and food security initiatives in the region
• The Horizon FoundationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foundation supporting community health and wellness initiatives
• Blessings in a BackpackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization focused on weekend hunger relief for school children, partnering locally for food distribution
• Food Rescue UScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization helping reduce food waste by connecting surplus food to distribution networks
• Columbia Community CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization providing resources and support for food assistance programs
• Central Union MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC-based mission organization providing food and community support services
• Maryland Diaper BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing baby essentials (124,079 distributed) including diapers for families in need
• Celestial MannaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food assistance organization
• Community ForkliftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting food waste reduction through reusable items and community resources
• Greater Riverdale ThrivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition focused on improving quality of life in Riverdale area
• CDC Diabetes Prevention ProgramstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal diabetes prevention program supporting health-focused nutrition education through Food as Medicine initiatives
• Office of the Local Children's BoardstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward County agency supporting children's welfare and family services
• Moon Valley FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm providing fresh produce for food distributions
• No Child Goes HungrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to child hunger relief, aligned with weekend backpack and food distribution missions
• UMD Community EngagementstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Maryland extension program supporting community engagement initiatives
• UMD Extension ProgramsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Maryland extension programs providing educational resources and support for community initiatives
• Transform HowardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward County initiative focused on community transformation and improvement
• Instrument of PeaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing outreach and service programs
• Town of Riverdale Park, MDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government partner supporting community programs
• PG County Council District 3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government representative supporting community initiatives in District 3
• PG County Family Engagement CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on family engagement and support services
• P & C Outreach MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based outreach ministry providing community support services
• Mikey & Mel's Cruise InminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity event organizer supporting fundraising and awareness activities
• Beacon Heights Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrince George's County school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs
• Bryant Woods Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward County school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs
• Carrollton Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrince George's County school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs
• Cooper Lane Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrince George's County school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs
• Longfellow Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward County school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs
• Harper's Choice Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoward County middle school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs
• Oxon Hill Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrince George's County school participating in weekend backpack and food distribution programs

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area and an active LindaBen partner supplying food. Directly comparable as a community food pantry/distribution operator targeting the same food-insecure populations in the DMV region.
• Blessings in a Backpack: National nonprofit focused on weekend hunger relief for school children and an active LindaBen partner. Directly comparable as the signature weekend backpack program (85K+ Hunger Free Weekends) LindaBen operates locally is an implementation of this national model.
• Maryland Food Bank: Statewide Maryland food bank operating community food distribution and SNAP outreach. Directly comparable as a Maryland-based nonprofit food assistance network targeting similar vulnerable populations with similar pantries and mobile distribution programs.
• DC Central Kitchen: DC-based nonprofit operating food distribution, culinary training, and healthy school food programs. Directly comparable as a DMV-area food security nonprofit using similar distribution channels (schools, community sites) plus nutrition-education programming parallel to LindaBen's Food as Medicine model.
• Central Union Mission: DC-area mission nonprofit providing food and community support services and an active LindaBen partner. Directly comparable as a regional faith-rooted nonprofit addressing food insecurity and family services in the same DMV geography.
• Food Rescue US: National food rescue nonprofit and an active LindaBen partner that connects surplus food to distribution networks. Directly comparable in the food-recovery component of LindaBen's 723K+ lbs recovered metric and operates the same volunteer-driven food-routing model.
• Maryland Diaper Bank: Maryland-focused diaper/baby essentials nonprofit and an active LindaBen partner enabling the 124K+ baby essentials distribution. Directly comparable as a Maryland nonprofit delivering in-kind essentials to vulnerable families through partner-distribution models.

Broad incumbents

• No Kid Hungry: National campaign run by Share Our Strength to end child hunger. Indirectly comparable as a national umbrella addressing the same weekend-hunger population LindaBen serves through the backpack program, but operates as a grantmaking/advocacy organization rather than direct distributor.
• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks. Indirectly comparable as the larger ecosystem LindaBen operates within via Capital Area Food Bank; offers broader programmatic scope (food banking, advocacy, nutrition) but does not specialize in the same neighborhood-distribution niche.

Regional players

• Manna Food Center: Montgomery County, Maryland food bank operating direct distribution, Smart Sacks weekend food program, and nutrition education. Directly comparable in mission and programs but serves an adjacent Maryland county rather than LindaBen's Howard/PG footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LindabenFoundation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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