New Braunfels Food Bank

What New Braunfels Food Bank does

New Braunfels Food Bank (NBFB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by the San Antonio Food Bank (originally under the name The Kitchen Table) to deliver hunger-relief and self-sufficiency programming across Comal County and surrounding areas in Southwest Texas. Operating from its headquarters at 1620 S. Seguin Ave. in New Braunfels, TX, NBFB serves approximately 7,000 food-insecure individuals each month with the support of roughly 2,000 monthly volunteers and a paid staff of 101–250. As an affiliate within the 29-county San Antonio Food Bank / Feeding America network, the organization combines direct food distribution with a broader portfolio of social-service programs.

The organization's core offering is free food distribution through on-site Grab & Go pantry services, mobile distributions, and a network of partner agencies and 18+ local churches. Beyond food, NBFB operates a diversified program surface including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for seniors, the Summer Meals for Kids program delivered through 100+ community sites, a Job Readiness Program, NBU Utility Assistance, SNAP/benefits navigation, pet food assistance, a community farmers market, and the Apple Seeds garden education program. The Apple Seeds Apartments initiative, launched in 2024 at 1530 S. Seguin Ave., extends the mission into affordable housing. Catalyst Catering functions as a revenue-generating social enterprise, and the annual Locally Grown farm-to-table fundraiser is the flagship event — yielding 1,071,000 meals in 2024, the highest in its history.

NBFB operates a pure donation-and-grant revenue model under 501(c)(3) status with no pricing for end recipients. Revenue streams include individual, corporate, and foundation donations; grants; event proceeds; and social-enterprise income from Catalyst Catering. Marketing and fundraising run through organic social media, the nbfoodbank.org website, local earned media (Herald-Zeitung, KSAT, Community Impact), email, and community events. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating and was recognized by the Herald-Zeitung as the Best Volunteer Opportunity in New Braunfels in 2020. Technology is intentionally minimal: operations are physical-goods-driven (collection, storage, distribution) with no proprietary AI, app, or platform products disclosed.

Name

New Braunfels Food Bank

Legal name

New Braunfels Food Bank

Website

https://nbfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

New Braunfels Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and San Antonio Food Bank affiliate that delivers free food distribution, nutrition, and self-sufficiency programs to approximately 7,000 food-insecure individuals each month across Comal County and surrounding Southwest Texas communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank Services / Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Child Nutrition & Meal Programs (CACFP/Snack Programs) (EDACAMAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food assistance distribution
• Community nutrition programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Braunfels

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that generates revenue through monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization also hosts fundraising events such as the annual Locally Grown farm-to-table event. Every $1 donated helps provide 7 meals to those in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New Braunfels Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that provides no-cost food distribution and nutrition support services to food-insecure individuals, families, seniors, and children in Comal County and surrounding areas of Southwest Texas. Its core offering is emergency and ongoing food assistance (Grab & Go pantry, mobile distributions, CSFP senior boxes, Summer Meals for Kids, pet food assistance, farmers market access) complemented by self-sufficiency programs (job readiness, benefits and utility assistance, nutrition education) and community initiatives (Apple Seeds garden program, Apple Seeds Apartments affordable housing).

Product overview

New Braunfels Food Bank operates as a multi-program nonprofit hunger relief organization offering direct service programs and a social enterprise. Core programs include food assistance with Grab & Go pantry services; Apple Seeds Apartments for affordable housing; Summer Meals for Kids providing seasonal child nutrition; and Back-to-School Events supporting educational access. The organization runs Catalyst Catering as a revenue-generating social enterprise. Additional services include job readiness training, senior food programs (CSFP), children's nutrition initiatives, pet food assistance, utility bill assistance, a farmers market for fresh produce access, and health/nutrition education. The flagship annual fundraiser is the Locally Grown farm-to-table event. The organization serves Comal County and surrounding areas as an affiliate of the San Antonio Food Bank.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apple Seeds: Affordable housing initiative by the New Braunfels Food Bank to address housing insecurity in the community.
• Catalyst Catering
• Summer Meals for Kids
• Locally Grown

Products and services

• Food Assistance Programs (Grab & Go) Emergency food distribution providing groceries (Grab & Go pantry) at no cost to individuals and families facing food insecurity in Comal County and surrounding areas.
• Programs for Seniors (CSFP) Commodity Supplemental Food Program providing nutritious food boxes at no cost to seniors aged 60 and older in the service area.
• Summer Meals for Kids Seasonal program providing no-cost nutritious meals to children during summer break (when school meals are unavailable) at Summer Meals sites operated through 100+ community centers, public libraries, and schools.
• Programs for Children Various programs addressing food security and nutrition for children, including school-based initiatives and partnerships.
• Benefits Assistance Assistance helping individuals and families apply for and access government benefits such as SNAP.
• NBU Utility Assistance Utility assistance program helping eligible individuals and families with New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) bills.
• Job Readiness Program Program helping individuals gain employment skills and obtain job placement assistance to support long-term self-sufficiency.
• Nutrition, Health and Wellness Educational programs promoting healthy eating habits and wellness for individuals and families served by NBFB.
• NBFB Farmers Market Program increasing access to fresh, locally-grown produce for community members facing food insecurity.
• Programs for Pets Program providing pet food assistance to pet owners facing food insecurity, recognizing pets as family members.
• Apple Seeds Apartments Affordable housing initiative located at 1530 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, designed to address housing insecurity in conjunction with food security services.
• Apple Seeds (Community Garden Program) Agricultural education and community garden program teaching children and community members how to grow their own food.
• Catalyst Catering Catering social enterprise operated by NBFB that generates revenue to support hunger-fighting programs.
• Locally Grown (Annual Farm-to-Table Fundraiser) Annual farm-to-table fundraising event celebrating the culinary and philanthropic spirit of the community, featuring Hunger Fighter of the Year awards and silent auction.
• Back-to-School Event Annual event providing school supplies and activities for children transitioning back to school, held in partnership with local organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000 individuals assisted monthly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Antonio Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe New Braunfels Food Bank is an affiliate of the San Antonio Food Bank. Founded in 2010 as The Kitchen Table, NBFB is an expansion of the parent organization's efforts to serve Comal and surrounding counties. The parent organization serves 29 counties throughout the Feeding America network.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network providing access to national food distribution channels and resources for the New Braunfels Food Bank affiliate.
• Feeding TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level food bank network supporting food bank operations across Texas.
• Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare ministry partner supporting food bank operations and community health initiatives.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting local food bank initiatives.
• Local Churches (18+ churches)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner18 local churches supply volunteers for food bank operations and help distribute food to communities in need.
• Summer Meals Site PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with over 100 community centers, public libraries, schools, and other locations to provide no-cost summer meals to children across Southwest Texas.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• North Texas Food Bank: Major Feeding America affiliate serving the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Comparable as a regional food bank operating pantry distribution, child nutrition programs, and mobile distributions under the same national network umbrella.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, serving southeast Texas. Comparable as a Feeding America affiliate operating food distribution and nutrition programs, though at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Tarrant Area Food Bank: Feeding America affiliate serving Tarrant County and surrounding areas in North Texas. Comparable as a mid-sized regional food bank operating pantry distribution, senior programs (CSFP), and child summer feeding under the same network.
• Central Texas Food Bank: Feeding America affiliate serving Central Texas including the Austin region. Directly comparable mission, funding model (donations, USDA programs), and program mix including food distribution and nutrition education.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Feeding America affiliate serving the Washington DC metro area. Comparable as a regional food bank operating food distribution, nutrition education, and child meal programs, with a similar donation-funded operating model.
• San Antonio Food Bank: The parent affiliate organization and regional food bank serving 29 counties across Southwest Texas. Directly comparable as the parent in the Feeding America network that NBFB operates under, with broader geographic scope and larger scale.

Regional players

• Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley: Regional food bank serving the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. Comparable as a Texas-based Feeding America affiliate operating similar food distribution and child nutrition programs in a distinct geographic market.
• El Pasoans Fighting Hunger: Regional food bank serving the El Paso region. Comparable as a Texas-based Feeding America affiliate operating food distribution and nutrition programs in a distinct Southwest Texas-adjacent market.

Others

• Feeding Texas: State-level association of Feeding America food banks in Texas. Comparable as the umbrella organization coordinating NBFB and other Texas food banks, providing shared advocacy, funding, and program infrastructure.
• Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas: Healthcare-focused nonprofit and identified partner of NBFB providing funding and program support for food insecurity initiatives. Comparable as an adjacent social services organization addressing health-related needs including nutrition in South Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nbtxfoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/nbfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-braunfels-food-bank

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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