Kansas Food Bank

What Kansas Food Bank does

Kansas Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) hunger-relief nonprofit founded in 1984 and headquartered at 1919 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas. It is the primary food source for hundreds of hunger-relief agencies across all 85 Kansas counties, distributing 13.6 million meals and providing food assistance more than 945,000 times annually. The organization serves food-insecure children, seniors on fixed incomes, working families in crisis, rural and urban food-desert residents, and individuals experiencing housing instability. Service is provided at no cost to recipients.

The organization operates six core program areas — Feeding Families, Feeding Kids (including the Food 4 Kids weekend packets and summer feeding), Feeding Seniors, Fresh Produce, Mobile Food Pantries, and Mobile Hygiene Pantries — plus a recurring Summer of a Million Meals campaign. Distribution runs through a tiered model: 152+ partner agency pantries (faith-based, community, school, and healthcare-linked), direct mobile food distributions in food deserts (including 44 square miles of Wichita), school-based packets, senior boxes, and recurring corporate cause-marketing events. Two physical facilities support operations: the Wichita warehouse HQ and the Western Kansas Hub in Garden City opened circa 2024. There is no proprietary technology platform; the technical footprint is limited to website donation portals, partner agency lookup tools, and the Instacart-powered Good Food at Home digital produce credit program.

The revenue model is a charitable-donation and grant-supported nonprofit operating budget rather than commercial sales. Funding sources include individual monetary donations (voluntary, $1 = up to 4 meals impact claim), in-kind food donations from manufacturers/retailers (including a 40,000-pound LDS Church truckload under America250), USDA TEFAP commodity distributions, and corporate partnerships: Walmart/Sam's Club Fight Hunger Spark Change (13-year recurring), Dillons Summer of a Million Meals, Cargill ($250K + $50K Cargill Cares), Arby's Foundation Match Day (up to $20K match), ICT Restaurant Week, KAKE News media partnership, and Sunflower Foundation facility grant. The organization is affiliated with the Feeding America network of 250+ food banks. Brian Walker serves as President & CEO.

Name

Kansas Food Bank

Legal name

Kansas Food Bank

Website

https://kansasfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kansas Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) hunger-relief nonprofit founded in 1984 that distributes food at no cost to food-insecure residents across all 85 Kansas counties via 152+ partner pantries, mobile distributions, and school programs, delivering 13.6 million meals annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief / Charitable Food Distribution Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Food bank distribution
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Community food assistance
• Mobile food pantry

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Monetary Donations: Kansas Food Bank raises funds from individual donors via online donations (website), mail-in checks, and planned/estate giving. Donors are encouraged to give financially, with stated impact of $1 providing up to 4 meals.
2. Corporate Cause Marketing & Campaign Partnerships: The organization participates in national cause marketing campaigns (Walmart/Sam's Club Fight Hunger Spark Change, Arby's Foundation Match Day) and local initiatives (Dillons Summer of a Million Meals, ICT Restaurant Week) where corporations donate or match funds based on customer purchases or rounding up at checkout.
3. Food Donations (In-Kind): Kansas Food Bank receives donated food from manufacturers, retailers (e.g., LDS Church truckload donations, retail food drives), and government programs (TEFAP) which are then distributed through its network, reducing procurement costs and expanding supply.
4. Government Food Commodity Programs: The organization distributes USDA commodities through programs such as TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), accessing government-purchased food for distribution to partner agencies and directly to individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kansas Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization that procures donated and USDA-commodity food and distributes it at no cost to food-insecure Kansans. Distribution flows through a network of 152+ partner pantries, mobile food pantries, school-based and senior-focused programs, and direct-to-community events across all 85 Kansas counties, anchored by warehouses in Wichita and Garden City. In its most recent tracked year the organization reported serving 13.6 million meals and providing food assistance more than 945,000 times.

Product overview

Kansas Food Bank operates as a unified hunger-relief organization offering multiple assistance programs rather than a traditional product platform. The core offerings include Feeding Families (primary food distribution), Feeding Kids (child nutrition including Food 4 Kids packets), Feeding Seniors, Fresh Produce, Mobile Food Pantries, and Mobile Hygiene Pantries. These programs work together through a network of over 152 partner agency pantries across 85 Kansas counties to provide comprehensive food security assistance to children, families, and seniors in need.

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Products and services

• Feeding Families Program Primary food assistance program providing bulk and palletized food to hundreds of hunger-relief agencies across the 85-county service area, enabling local pantries to distribute food to families experiencing food insecurity.
• Feeding Kids Program (including Food 4 Kids) Child hunger program distributing kid-friendly, nutritious food to children year-round, including the Food 4 Kids packet program providing weekend and school-break food through school counselor referrals.
• Feeding Seniors Program Food assistance program targeting seniors living on fixed incomes through senior food boxes, monthly distributions at senior centers, and home-delivered or pickup food assistance.
• Fresh Produce Program Program focused on distributing fresh produce and healthier food items, including produce boxes delivered to partner pantries and Good Food at Home Instacart produce credits.
• Mobile Food Pantries Mobile pantry service delivering food directly to under-served areas, food deserts, and communities with limited pantry service across Kansas, operating on weekly and bi-weekly distribution schedules.
• Mobile Hygiene Pantries Mobile program providing prepacked bags of hygiene items including laundry detergent, toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo, and body wash to individuals and families in need.
• Summer of a Million Meals Campaign Annual summer fundraising and awareness campaign with Dillons and KAKE News that engages 28 Dillons locations to collect donations and food and channels proceeds into Kansas Food Bank's child summer feeding efforts.
• Partner Agency Network (Pantries) Network of 152+ nonprofit partner pantry agencies across 85 Kansas counties that receive monthly bulk food deliveries from Kansas Food Bank and redistribute food free of charge to their local communities.
• Good Food at Home Program Program with Partnership for a Healthier America delivering Instacart fresh-produce credits to food-insecure Kansas neighbors to complement physical food distributions.

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DillonscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 May 2026Dillons (Kroger banner) has partnered with Kansas Food Bank for the 'Summer of a Million Meals' campaign. Shoppers at 28 Dillons locations can round up grocery purchases or donate food items in collection bins. Dillons also hosts Barrel Buddy collection barrels in Wichita and Garden City stores. This is a recurring annual partnership.
• KAKE NewscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 May 2026KAKE News co-branded the Summer of a Million Meals campaign alongside Dillons and Kansas Food Bank. The local TV station provides media coverage and promotional support for the initiative aimed at raising awareness and donations during summer when children lose school meal access.
• WalmartcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026Walmart has partnered with Kansas Food Bank for the 13th annual 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign (since 2014). Customers can round up at checkout or buy specially marked products; each purchase triggers a donation equivalent to meals. Walmart has generated over $227 million and 2 billion meals for Feeding America network nationwide.
• Sam's ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026Sam's Club participates in the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign alongside Walmart. Each purchase of participating products at Sam's Club triggers a donation equivalent to 5 meals (vs. 1 meal at Walmart), up to applicable limits, benefiting the Kansas Food Bank through the Feeding America network.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025LDS Church donated a truckload of up to 40,000 pounds of food (canned fruits, vegetables, meats, pasta, flour, pancake mix, dried milk) as part of the America250 national collaboration. Nearly 200 church members also volunteered at Kansas Food Bank. The Church's JustServe platform connects volunteers with service opportunities.
• America250coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025America250's 'America Gives' initiative partnered with LDS Church and Kansas Food Bank for the national goal of 250 truckloads of food donated to all 50 states. Kansas was one recipient of this commemorative food donation initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
• JustServeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025JustServe is a community service platform sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that connects volunteers with local service opportunities. It facilitates volunteer engagement at Kansas Food Bank by matching community members with food sorting and distribution needs.
• ICT Restaurant Week (Local Restaurants)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 September 202530 local Wichita-area restaurants and businesses participated in ICT Restaurant Week 2025, presented by Mokas Coffee & Eatery and JRI Hospitality. A portion of restaurant proceeds benefit Kansas Food Bank. The event also features a Digital Passport for community engagement and prize drawings.
• Mokas Coffee & EaterycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 September 2025Mokas Coffee & Eatery co-presented ICT Restaurant Week 2025 alongside JRI Hospitality, benefiting the Kansas Food Bank. Mokas and other participating restaurants donate a portion of sales during the week-long dining event.
• JRI HospitalitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 September 2025JRI Hospitality co-presented ICT Restaurant Week 2025 with Mokas Coffee & Eatery, benefiting the Kansas Food Bank. The event is a signature Wichita dining celebration raising funds for hunger relief.
• 152 Partner Pantries (Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 June 2023152 pantries receive monthly food deliveries from Kansas Food Bank, ensuring neighbors across 85 counties have access to healthy food. These pantries range from small rural church pantries to larger urban multi-service organizations.
• Community Health Center of Southeast KansascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2022The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas stocks a food pantry for patients and community members through Kansas Food Bank. The center serves uninsured/underinsured individuals in Pittsburg, combining healthcare (doctors, counselors, bloodwork) with food assistance. Recipient Stephen receives food, medical care, and medicine without medical bill concerns.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas Food Bank is a member of the Feeding America network of 250+ food banks nationwide. This affiliation provides access to national resources, shared best practices, supply chain support, and brand credibility. The Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign is coordinated through Feeding America.
• Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas Food Bank partnered with PHA on the 'Good Food at Home' program — a 3-month initiative providing Instacart credits to neighbors to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. This addressed produce access gaps in the food distribution system.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon employee Frederick connected with Kansas Food Bank through Amazon's volunteer matching program, regularly volunteering at the food bank. Amazon's workplace volunteering initiatives facilitate employee engagement with local nonprofits.
• Rolling Hills Community Church / Shepherd's HeartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShepherd's Heart, housed in Rolling Hills Community Church in Wichita, operates a food pantry as a Kansas Food Bank partner agency. Picks up ~3,500 pounds of food bi-weekly to distribute to community members in need every Monday evening.
• Genesis Family Health ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenesis Family Health Services in Ulysses, Kansas partners with Kansas Food Bank to stock a food pantry for patients. Combines healthcare services with food assistance, addressing social determinants of health for rural Kansas families.
• Genesis Food Pantry (Garden City area)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenesis Food Pantry in the Garden City area distributes Kansas Food Bank produce boxes monthly. Recipient Grace (80s couple) receives fresh produce to supplement their limited income.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHabitat for Humanity partnered with Kansas Food Bank to provide fully stocked pantries and fridges with fresh food for families receiving new Habitat homes. Kansas Food Bank provided wholesome groceries for 16 home dedications.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Food Bank for New York City: Major urban food bank serving NYC boroughs through partner pantries, mobile distributions, and senior/child-focused programs. Useful benchmark for programs addressing food deserts and urban hunger.
• Second Harvest of Silicon Valley: Large California food bank pioneering tech-enabled food distribution models. Comparable in operating efficiency focus and donor diversification, and useful reference for digital fundraising practices.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, distributing hundreds of millions of meals annually. Operates the same agency-partner and mobile pantry distribution model at significantly larger scale.
• Feeding America: National umbrella organization coordinating 250+ member food banks including Kansas Food Bank. Provides shared supply chain, branding, and the Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign framework under which Kansas Food Bank operates.

Direct peers

• Food Bank of Iowa: Statewide Feeding America affiliate serving all 99 Iowa counties. Closely comparable in operating model, statewide coverage mandate, partner pantry network, and mobile distribution programs.
• Second Harvest Community Food Bank: Network food bank serving northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas with partner agency distributions, mobile pantries, and feeding programs. Comparable mid-size regional footprint with similar TEFAP reliance.
• River Bend Food Bank: Regional Feeding America affiliate serving eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. Similar mid-size footprint with mobile pantries, TEFAP distribution, and child nutrition programs.
• Harvesters - The Community Food Network: Regional food bank serving Kansas and western Missouri, including the Kansas City metro area. Operates the same Feeding America-affiliated model of food sourcing, partner agency distribution, and direct-to-neighbor mobile pantries, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Regional food bank serving southeast Michigan with mobile pantries, partner agency distributions, and specialized child/senior feeding programs. Comparable scale and program mix to Kansas Food Bank.
• Midwest Food Bank: Multi-state regional food bank with distribution hubs across the Midwest. Operates a similar volunteer-intensive, donation-funded food distribution model with TEFAP participation and partner pantry networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kansasfoodbank
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/kansasfoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/KansasFoodBank

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