Community Food Share

What Community Food Share does

Community Food Share is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food bank, founded in 1981 (with 1983 also cited in materials) and headquartered at 650 S. Taylor Avenue in Louisville, Colorado, that distributes food to residents of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Its core distribution model combines an onsite choice-style pantry (Feeding Families), mobile pantry trucks deployed across Broomfield, Longmont, Boulder, and surrounding areas, a network of 40+ partner agencies through which 70% of distributed food flows, and a specialized older-adult program (Blue Spruce Neighbors, formerly Elder Share) that includes home delivery. The organization also operates SNAP application assistance and referrals to Double Up Food Bucks, positioning it as a benefits access broker in addition to a food distributor.

The technology layer is operational rather than intelligent: the Waitwell appointment scheduling system organizes onsite pantry flow, the Service Insights on Meal Connect (SIMC) intake tool (a Feeding America-developed system using barcode/QR check-in tags) captures household, dietary, and food security data at Mobile Pantry and Blue Spruce programs, and the Vivery Food Finder Map enables residents to locate resources by location, hours, and service type. No proprietary AI/ML, APIs, or app product are disclosed. Reported scale includes capacity to distribute the equivalent of 30,000 meals per day, more than 50,000 individuals served annually, and a 1,300-volunteer base supporting 11-50 paid staff.

The revenue model is a nonprofit mix of individual donations (with a stated $1-donated-to-$6-of-groceries leverage), in-kind food rescue from grocers, retailers, manufacturers, and farms, a tiered corporate partnership program (Community Champions, Harvest Heroes, Kitchen Crusaders) anchored by Amazon, Google.org, Danone, Target, Walmart, King Soopers, Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, and Safeway, foundation grants, and special-event fundraising (Louisville Turkey Trot). The organization reports 95% of funds directed to programs and 15 consecutive years of Charity Navigator's highest rating plus a Candid Platinum Seal. All food assistance is provided free of charge to recipients.

Name

Community Food Share

Legal name

Community Food Share

Website

https://communityfoodshare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Food Share is a nonprofit food bank serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties, Colorado, distributing 30,000 meals per day through an onsite choice pantry, mobile pantries, a 40+ partner agency network, and an older-adult home delivery program, supported by 1,300 volunteers and a multi-tier corporate giving program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank / Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Owned / Nonprofit Grocery Stores (CRAHALAB)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals. Every $1 donated provides $6 worth of groceries. Donors can give via website, mail, or scheduled recurring gifts.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Annual giving programs, sponsorships, employee giving campaigns, matching gifts, and cause marketing programs with companies like Danone North America, Target, Amazon, Walmart, and others
3. Food Donations: Rescued food from grocers, retailers, manufacturers, farms, and individuals. This in-kind food donations form the core inventory distributed to those in need
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including the Louisville Turkey Trot which raised over $76,000, corporate challenges, and community fundraisers
5. Program Revenue: 95% of funds go directly to programs. Revenue supports operational costs for food distribution, mobile pantries, SNAP assistance, and older adult programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Community Food Share is a nonprofit food bank that distributes free groceries, fresh produce, dairy, meat, and pantry staples to food-insecure residents of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, Colorado. Core distribution channels include a choice-based onsite pantry in Louisville, mobile pantry trucks deployed to neighborhood sites, a Blue Spruce Neighbors program for adults aged 60+, and a 40+ partner agency network that handles 70% of food distribution.

Product overview

Community Food Share is a food bank fighting hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties, Colorado, providing access to fresh, nutritious food through multiple programs. The core offerings include the Feeding Families onsite pantry (choice-based shopping model), Mobile Pantries (delivering food to outdoor locations), and Blue Spruce Neighbors (for adults 60+). Supporting programs include SNAP application assistance, the Community Roots Farm Program with Garden Share, and a network of 40+ partner agencies. The organization operates digital intake systems including SIMC and Waitwell for appointment management, engages corporate partners through giving programs, and hosts annual fundraising events including the Louisville Turkey Trot. The network distributes enough food for 30,000 meals per day, with 95% of funds directly benefiting programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feeding Families: Onsite food pantry program allowing individuals and families to shop for free groceries weekly, including fresh produce, milk, and pantry staples.
• Blue Spruce Neighbors
• Mobile Pantries
• Community Roots

Products and services

• Feeding Families (Onsite Food Pantry)
• Mobile Pantries
• Blue Spruce Neighbors (Older Adults Food Program)
• SNAP Application Assistance
• Partner Agencies Network
• Community Roots Farm Program
• Corporate Giving Program
• Louisville Turkey Trot
• Garden Share

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 meals distributed per day
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, top tier, kitchen crusaders and minor.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network membership providing access to national food sourcing, advocacy resources, SIMC intake technology, and shared best practices with 200+ food banks nationwide.
• Feeding ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado state network of five Feeding America food banks (Community Food Share, Care and Share, Food Bank of the Rockies, Weld Food Bank, Larimer County Food Bank) providing food to every county in Colorado.
• Targettop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail food rescue partnership where Target stores across Boulder and Broomfield Counties donate unsold food. Part of Top Tier Community Champions.
• Earth's TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer-run garden organization maintaining gardens in Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont. Donated 190 tons of fresh produce over 26 years. 100% of produce goes to food banks.
• Walmart and Sam's Clubtop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerFight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign partner. Part of Top Tier Community Champions ($150,000+ meals annually).
• King Sooperstop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards program allowing shoppers to earn rebates for Community Food Share. TK597 enrollment code. Top Tier partner.
• Whole Foods Markettop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Tier partner supporting hunger relief efforts in Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
• Care and Share Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding America sister food bank in Colorado. Part of Feeding Colorado network.
• Food Bank of the RockiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding America sister food bank in Colorado. Part of Feeding Colorado network.
• Weld Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding America sister food bank in Colorado. Part of Feeding Colorado network.
• Larimer County Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding America sister food bank in Colorado. Part of Feeding Colorado network.
• Safewaytop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Tier partner. Food rescue and community support.
• Sprouts Farmers Markettop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Tier partner. Fresh produce donations and community support.
• Trader Joe'stop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Tier partner supporting hunger relief.
• Costcotop tierGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Tier partner. Bulk food donations and community support.
• Intermountain Healthkitchen crusadersStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitchen Crusaders tier ($37,500-$74,999 meals annually). Healthcare partner addressing food as health.
• Nine Neighborhood MarketscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with nine neighborhood markets in Colorado to distribute grocery vouchers to families affected by SNAP reductions.
• GiftAMealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhoto-sharing program at participating restaurants. QR code scanning donates meals to Community Food Share.
• Natural GrocersminorGTM or Marketing Partner5 cents per visit donated when customers bring reusable bags to Boulder, Lafayette, or Longmont locations.
• Walmart Spark GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRound-up at checkout and product registry for nonprofits.
• Vehicles for CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation program. Accepts cars, trucks, boats, etc. Free pickup and tax deduction.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City Harvest: New York City's largest food rescue organization, distributing food through mobile markets, partner pantries, and direct programs. Comparable urban-adjacent food bank with similar multi-channel distribution and volunteer-driven operations.
• Food Forward: California-based nonprofit that recovers surplus produce from farms and retailers and distributes it to food banks and pantries. Directly comparable to CFS's food rescue model and partner agency redistribution approach.
• Weld Food Bank: Feeding Colorado sister food bank serving Weld County. Operates with similar programs (onsite pantry, mobile pantries, partner agencies) and shares corporate donor overlap with grocery and retail partners.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Sister Feeding America food bank serving Denver and surrounding counties in Colorado, part of the same Feeding Colorado network. Directly comparable in mission, distribution model, and donor base, with overlapping corporate partner relationships.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Southeast Michigan food bank distributing food through partner agencies, mobile pantries, and direct programs. Comparable as a regional food bank with similar mix of direct distribution and partner agency network.
• Care and Share Food Bank: Feeding America and Feeding Colorado member food bank serving southern Colorado. Comparable as a regional food bank with choice pantry, mobile distribution, and partner agency network serving food-insecure populations.
• Larimer County Food Bank: Feeding Colorado network partner serving Larimer County, Colorado. Similar nonprofit food bank model distributing food through direct programs and partner agencies to food-insecure residents.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Boston Food Bank: Larger regional Feeding America food bank distributing food through partner agencies across eastern Massachusetts. Comparable in operating model but operates at substantially larger scale than CFS.
• Houston Food Bank: One of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, distributing food across southeast Texas. Comparable mission and multi-channel distribution, but at materially larger scale than CFS.
• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks of which CFS is a member. Comparable in mission and provides CFS access to national food sourcing, advocacy resources, and the SIMC intake technology platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CommFoodShare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/CommunityFoodShareOrganization
• Facebookfacebook.com/communityfoodshare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-food-share
• Instagraminstagram.com/communityfoodshareco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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