Yuma Community Food Bank

What Yuma Community Food Bank does

Yuma Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 in Yuma, Arizona, operating the largest hunger relief effort in Southwestern Arizona. The organization provides food assistance to food-insecure children, families, seniors (60+), rural residents, and individuals without stable housing across Yuma County, feeding over 20,000 individuals each month and distributing more than 10 million pounds of food annually. Operations are structured around federal nutrition programs (TEFAP and CSFP, administered in partnership with USDA) and supplemental community programs including a Mobile Food Bank, a Travel Pack Program for those without cooking facilities, a Food Rescue Program sourcing surplus produce from local growers and retail partners, and a Partner Agency Network that redistributes food through local nonprofits such as Adventist Community Services and Cocopah Community Center. The distribution footprint spans 20+ sites across Yuma County, including remote communities such as Dateland, Wellton, Cibola, Ehrenberg, Quartzsite, Bouse, and McMullen Valley.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is modest and non-proprietary: standard food bank operations and logistics management supporting mobile food distribution, integrated with DonorPerfect for online donation processing, Constant Contact for newsletter distribution, and consumer-facing giving platforms (Fry's Community Rewards, Instacart Community Carts, Walmart Spark Good, Target Circle). No proprietary software, mobile application, API, or AI/ML systems are disclosed. The organization is affiliated with the Feeding America national network and maintains a social media presence on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Yuma Community Food Bank is sustained through a diversified donation-based revenue model with no fee-for-service pricing. Revenue streams include individual monetary donations (with a stated conversion of $1 = 5 meals), corporate mission partnerships (APS, Del Sol Markets, Gowan Company, OneAZ Credit Union, Onvida Health, and others), food donations from local growers and retail partners (with growers eligible for the SB1121 tax subtraction), volunteer-driven food drives, and the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (QCO Code 20536), which enables Arizona taxpayers to claim dollar-for-dollar state tax credits up to $506 (single) or $1,009 (married filing jointly) for 2026. Services are free to recipients; the organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by 10,000+ volunteers contributing 45,000+ hours annually, with 11–50 paid employees.

Name

Yuma Community Food Bank

Legal name

Yuma Community Food Bank

Website

https://yumafoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yuma Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that operates the largest hunger relief effort in Southwestern Arizona, feeding over 20,000 individuals monthly across Yuma County through federal nutrition programs, a Mobile Food Bank, food rescue, and a partner agency network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA), Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI)

Keywords

• Emergency food assistance
• Food rescue services
• Hunger relief programs
• Mobile food distribution
• Community food bank

Headquarters

HQ city

Yuma

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual monetary donations provide meals to families; every dollar donated provides up to 5 meals. Donors can give one-time or monthly recurring gifts.
2. Arizona Charitable Tax Credit: Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) donations allow Arizona taxpayers to claim dollar-for-dollar tax credits up to $506 (single) or $1,009 (married filing jointly) on their state taxes.
3. Corporate Mission Partnerships: Corporate partners invest as mission partners providing financial support, food donations, and in-kind contributions. Partners include APS, Del Sol Markets, Ed Whiteheads Tire Pros, Feeding America, Gowan Company, JV Smith Companies, Lines & Lundgreen, OneAZ Credit Union, Onvida Health, and Yuma Insurance.
4. Food Donations: Rescues food from local growers, retail partners, and wholesale suppliers. Growers can take advantage of SB1121 grower tax subtraction. Food drives organized by schools, businesses, and organizations also contribute.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yuma Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization that collects, rescues, and distributes food to food-insecure individuals, families, and seniors across Yuma County and southwestern Arizona. Its core offerings include federal nutrition programs (TEFAP and CSFP), a Mobile Food Bank serving rural communities, a Travel Pack program for individuals without cooking facilities, and a Food Rescue program partnering with local growers and retailers. The organization also runs a Partner Agency distribution network and a Volunteer Program that supports operations.

Product overview

Yuma Community Food Bank operates as a single, unified nonprofit organization offering multiple food assistance programs. The core offerings include TEFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program) and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) as federal nutrition programs, supplemented by the Mobile Food Bank, Travel Pack Program, and Food Rescue Program. Additional services include the Partner Agency Program for food distribution through nonprofits, the Volunteer Program, and fundraising initiatives through the Online Donation Platform and Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. The organization also facilitates food drives through the Host a Food Drive program. These programs collectively serve over 20,000 individuals monthly across Yuma County and southwestern Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Federal program providing nutritious USDA foods to eligible low-income individuals and families to supplement their diets and address short-term food emergencies. Available to qualified households in southwestern Arizona.
• CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) Program providing specially designed monthly food boxes to eligible adults age 60 and older to supplement nutritional needs and promote healthy aging.
• Mobile Food Bank Mobile food distribution service that brings food directly into communities where access to grocery stores or pantries is limited, reaching underserved rural areas across Yuma County including Dateland, Wellton, San Luis, Somerton, and Yuma.
• Travel Pack Program Program providing ready-to-eat food packs that require no preparation, designed for individuals without stable housing or without access to cooking facilities.
• Food Rescue Program Program rescuing fresh produce and staples from local growers and retail partners to capture food that would otherwise go to waste, including SB1121 grower tax subtraction benefits and retail food donation pickups.
• Partner Agency Program Program partnering with nonprofit organizations to distribute food throughout the community, expanding access through partner agencies such as Adventist Community Services, IC St Vincent De Paul, Somerton Senior Center, and Cocopah Community Center serving children, seniors, families, veterans, and other vulnerable populations.
• Volunteer Program Program enabling individuals and groups to volunteer at the food bank with roles including warehouse help, client intake, food packing, and on-site or mobile food distribution; engages 10,000+ volunteers annually.
• Online Donation Platform Digital donation system allowing donors to make one-time or recurring monetary contributions, with donation tiers providing specified meal equivalents ($5 = 25 meals, $10 = 50 meals, $25 = 125 meals).
• Host a Food Drive Program enabling schools, businesses, organizations, and community groups to organize food drives that donate food directly to the Yuma Community Food Bank.
• Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program State tax credit program allowing Arizona taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits for qualifying donations to the food bank as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO Code 20536); maximum credit $506 single filers or $1,009 married filing jointly for 2026 tax year.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated = 5 meals provided
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APS (Arizona Public Service)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner supporting the Yuma Community Food Bank's hunger relief efforts in Yuma County.
• Del Sol MarketscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner contributing to food bank operations and community support.
• Ed Whiteheads Tire ProsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner supporting local hunger relief efforts.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network affiliation providing support, resources, and brand association. Yuma Community Food Bank is a Feeding America partner.
• Gowan CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner supporting the food bank's hunger relief mission.
• JV Smith CompaniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner contributing to community food assistance.
• Lines & LundgreenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner supporting Yuma Community Food Bank.
• OneAZ Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate mission partner supporting food bank operations and community engagement.
• Onvida HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner supporting community nutrition and food security initiatives.
• Yuma InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal corporate mission partner supporting food bank operations.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership through TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) providing food commodities to supplement household groceries.
• Local GrowerscoreOthersFood rescue partnership with local agricultural growers to capture fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste. Growers can benefit from SB1121 grower tax subtraction.
• Retail PartnerscoreOthersRetail food donation partnerships where big retail stores donate food and the food bank picks up donations to redistribute to families in need.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona: Regional food bank serving Tucson and southern Arizona, also a Feeding America affiliate. Comparable operational model including food rescue, mobile pantries, and federal nutrition programs in a similar Arizona agricultural region.
• United Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Mesa and the East Valley of Arizona, affiliated with Feeding America. Closely comparable in size, mission, and operational model, serving a similar Arizona population with food distribution and partner agency programs.
• Feeding San Diego: Regional food bank serving San Diego County, with similar mobile food distribution, food rescue, and partner agency network models. Comparable scale and program mix for a Southern California region with cross-border demographic similarities.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Major regional food bank serving Los Angeles County with food distribution, mobile pantries, and federal nutrition programs. Operates a comparable model at larger scale, with partner agency networks and volunteer-driven distribution.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Large regional food bank serving southwestern Texas with mobile food distributions, food rescue, and federal program administration. Comparable scale and service to a region with significant border community food insecurity.
• Midwest Food Bank: Multi-state regional food bank with distribution centers across the Midwest, operating food rescue, mobile distribution, and disaster relief programs. Comparable operational model and reliance on volunteers and donor partners.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming, with mobile pantries, food rescue, and federal nutrition programs. Comparable as a Feeding America affiliate operating across a multi-county service area with similar rural reach challenges.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Regional food bank serving southeastern Michigan with food rescue, mobile distributions, and federal nutrition programs. Comparable operational model including partner agency network and volunteer-driven distribution at similar scale.
• St. Mary's Food Bank: Arizona's largest food bank, headquartered in Phoenix, distributing food across central and northern Arizona. Directly comparable as a regional food bank with similar programs (food rescue, mobile distribution, partner agency network) operating in the same state.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks including Yuma Community Food Bank as a member affiliate. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing national food sourcing, branding, and operational resources to member food banks like the subject.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YumaFoodBank
• Facebookfacebook.com/yumafoodbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/yumafoodbank

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