What Life360 Community Services does

Life360 Community Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Nixa, Missouri (with operational hubs across Springfield), founded in 2012 by Ted Cederblom. The organization's mission is to reverse the effects of poverty on families and communities in rural America across four pillars: Feed, House, Educate, and Empower. Its core programs include a School-Year Feeding Program delivering five-component CACFP-compliant meals directly to classrooms across 68 school districts in Missouri and Arkansas (over 1 million meals in 2024), a Summer Feeding Program serving children in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas, affordable housing via the 41-unit Y Gardens complex (with units reserved for foster youth aging out of care) and partnership with Life360 House, early childhood education through Life360 Preschools, an Enrichment curriculum (read-aloud packs and The Daily Digest), Jobs for Life workforce training, and community engagement events such as Block Party-In-A-Box and Food and Supply Giveaway Events.

The underlying operational technology is a mobile, distributed food logistics platform: 30 packing sites, mobile refrigeration units, USDA CACFP and SFSP authorizations, and direct-to-classroom distribution infrastructure. The Enrichment Program delivers structured curriculum packs (character themes for elementary; Mental Health, Physical Health, Vocation, Finances, Community Development for secondary students). The organization employs 101-250 staff and partners with USDA, SGC wholesale grocer, Convoy of Hope, the Darr Family Foundation, local churches, and public school districts.

The business model is a donations-and-grants-funded nonprofit with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue is derived from individual/corporate donations, USDA federal meal reimbursements, and government/foundation grants (the organization claims $5.50 returned per $1 donated in community feeding, $9.00 in community housing, $2.11 in educational outcomes, $4.75 in jobs created). The go-to-market is community-led: partnerships with principals, mayors, pastors, and community ambassadors identify local needs, with delivery executed via school-based channels, drive-through distribution, and 25 Community Development Partnerships (CDPs) across three states. Current strategic focus is scaling CDPs from 25 to 100 within five years across Missouri, Arkansas, and Michigan.

Name

Life360 Community Services

Legal name

Life360 Community Services

Website

https://life360communityservices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Life360 Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in rural Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas that feeds, houses, educates, and empowers underserved children and families through USDA-funded school meal programs, affordable housing, preschools, and community development partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Human Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Community feeding programs
• Child nutrition services
• Affordable housing support
• Nonprofit community development
• Rural poverty relief

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations to support nonprofit operations and program expansion. For every $1 donated, $5.50 is returned in community feeding, $9.00 in community housing, $2.11 in educational outcomes, and $4.75 in jobs created.
2. USDA Grants and Programs: Federal funding through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for meal distribution to children
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Grants from government agencies and foundations to support housing, education, and community development initiatives

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Life360 Community Services is a non-religious 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers feeding, housing, education, and empowerment programs to underserved children and families across rural Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas. Its core offerings include the School-Year Feeding Program and Summer Feeding Program providing USDA-compliant meals to children, affordable housing through Y Gardens and Life360 House, Life360 Preschools for early childhood education, the Jobs for Life employment course, and the Children's Business Fair entrepreneurial program.

Product overview

Life360 Community Services is a non-religious nonprofit organization focused on reversing poverty's effects on families and communities through four core initiatives: Feed, House, Educate, and Empower. The organization's main products and programs include the School-Year Feeding Program and Summer Feeding Program (serving over 7,200 students daily at over 20 schools across Arkansas and Missouri), Block Party-In-A-Box community events, Food and Supply Giveaway Events, Life360 Enrichment (educational read-aloud packs and The Daily Digest), Jobs for Life employment training, Children's Business Fair entrepreneurial program, Life360 Preschools (early childhood education), and housing programs including Y Gardens (41-unit affordable apartment complex) and Life360 House (sober living and housing support). These interconnected programs work together to provide nutrition, education, housing, and empowerment services to underserved communities across rural America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School-Year Feeding Program Provides nutritious bagged meals to children at the end of each school day through partnerships with 68 public school districts in rural Missouri and Arkansas. Each meal includes five components: vegetable, fruit, whole grain, meat/meat alternate, and milk, plus a 15-minute enrichment activity.
• Summer Feeding Program Provides nutritious meals to children under 18 during summer months when school meals are unavailable. Offers meal pickups and congregate meals in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas through USDA SFSP funding.
• Block Party-In-A-Box Community event program bringing joy, connection, and fun to families through inflatables, carnival-style snacks, and shared experiences in rural communities, hosted in partnership with local leaders.
• Food and Supply Giveaway Events Drive-through distribution events providing essential food, snacks, drinks, and supplies to families in need, serving hundreds of families per event.
• Life360 Enrichment Educational enrichment program providing interactive read-aloud packs for elementary classrooms and the Daily Digest newsletter for middle and high school students, covering mental health, physical health, vocation, finances, and community development.
• Jobs for Life Eight-week employment course focused on skills needed for adults to find and keep jobs, operated at Life360 Fairbanks location with a reported 100% job placement rate.
• Children's Business Fair One-day event giving children ages 18 and under the opportunity to create a business plan and sell products to the public, teaching customer service, financial management, and marketing skills.
• Life360 Preschools Child and family development centers providing quality early childhood education for children ages newborn to 5 years old. Bell City and Monett locations include afterschool care for children ages 6-12.
• Y Gardens Affordable Housing 41-apartment affordable housing complex in Springfield, MO designed for low-income families and young adults. Includes 18 one-bedroom and 23 two-bedroom units, with specific units reserved for youth aging out of foster care. Offers classes including Love and Logic parenting course, financial literacy, and car maintenance training.
• Life360 House Partnership referral program providing safe and affordable housing for young adults through group homes, apartments, and townhomes. Has aided over 200 post-foster young men and women.
• Drive-Through Prayer Events Community events hosted in collaboration with Life360 House and Life360 Church, offering prayer, comfort, and encouragement to community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 million+ meals served to children since 2016
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with USDA for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) providing federal funding and authorization for meal distribution to children in need across service areas.
• Life360 HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred housing provider partnership offering safe and affordable group home housing for young adults, particularly those aging out of foster care. Life360 Community Services refers individuals to Life360 House for housing support.
• Clark Community Mental Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransitioned management of Life360 Resource Center in Monett, MO and Monett Preschool to Clark Community Mental Health Center, ensuring continuation of community services.
• Convoy of HopemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer support partnership for community center projects. Convoy of Hope teams assist with building renovations and community development projects.
• SGC (Wholesale Grocer)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrimary grocer partnership for food procurement. SGC and other grocers provide competitive pricing and consistent supply for meal programs.
• Local Churches and PastorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partners hosting feeding sites and food giveaway events across Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas communities.
• Public School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 68 school districts across Missouri and Arkansas for School-Year Feeding Program delivery directly to classrooms.
• The Wind Radio Station and KWFCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for T-shirts for Turkeys campaign promoting food donations and community support during holidays.
• HuHot Mongolian GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner supporting T-shirts for Turkeys campaign through promotional awareness.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Compassion International: Faith-inspired nonprofit serving children and families through community development, education, and nutrition programs in the U.S. and abroad. Comparable cradle-to-career approach and high per-dollar impact metrics reported to donors.
• Convoy of Hope: Springfield, MO-based nonprofit delivering food, supplies, and disaster relief to underserved communities, with very similar feeding, event, and community-partnership models. Already a partner of Life360, making the business model and service mix nearly identical.
• Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri: Regional social services nonprofit serving southern Missouri with feeding, housing, and family support programs. Operates in the same geography with a similar multi-pillar (feed, house, educate) service model and donor-base profile.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity: National nonprofit building affordable housing for low-income families. Comparable to Life360's Y Gardens affordable housing component, though Habitat focuses exclusively on housing and operates at a much larger scale.
• Feeding America: National hunger-relief nonprofit network operating 200+ food banks across the U.S. with similar CACFP/SFSP program participation. Substantially larger and broader in scope, but addresses the same core child and family food insecurity problem.
• United Way: National umbrella organization funding and operating community services including food, housing, and education programs. Comparable in donor-base structure and community-development focus, though United Way operates as a federated grantmaker rather than direct service provider.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit providing after-school programs, meal service, and enrichment to underserved children. Overlaps with Life360's enrichment, feeding, and youth empowerment programs but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Boys Town: National nonprofit providing child and family services including foster care, housing, and youth programs. Comparable to Life360's Life360 House sober-living and foster youth housing initiatives, though focused more on residential care.

Others

• Darr Family Foundation: Private foundation supporting community development and faith-based initiatives in the Ozarks region. Already a current donor to Life360, representing the type of regional philanthropic capital Life360 will need to scale CDPs.

Regional players

• Ozarks Food Harvest: Regional food bank serving southwest Missouri with food distribution, mobile pantries, and child nutrition programs. Comparable feeding infrastructure and rural reach, though operates as a food-bank aggregator rather than direct-distribution nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Life360CommunityServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/life360communityservices/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/life360communityservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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