What Westminster Rescue Mission does

Westminster Rescue Mission is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1968 and headquartered in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. The organization operates two integrated ministry programs. The Addiction Healing Center delivers CARF-accredited substance use disorder treatment services, qualifying the program for Medicaid provider reimbursement. The Mission Food Program is the largest food redistribution operation in Carroll County, distributing over 1,000,000 pounds of food annually and serving approximately 4,800 families per month through a network of 23 partner agencies. The organization is one of only six Maryland Food Bank regional redistribution partners and operates under CEO Stephanie Halley with a faith-based holistic recovery model pairing material assistance with clinical treatment services.

The organization's revenue model rests on three streams: government and foundation grants, individual donations, and Medicaid provider reimbursement for addiction treatment services. Grant activity has been substantial, including a $998,400 USDA American Rescue Plan award in October 2022 for infrastructure and staffing, a $289,670 Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center FY24 Competitive Grant in July 2023, an $84,000 Hunger HotSpot Grant in June 2023, and a $100,000 Neighbor Impact Grant in September 2023. These grants have funded both capital investments and program expansion, including a Union Bridge drive-thru food distribution site launched in June 2024, the Feeding Carroll Together collective impact network launched in July 2023, and a Recovery Home for Moms residential program. Additional branded initiatives include Plates of Plenty and One to Donate One for You.

The organization's technology infrastructure is basic, relying on Google Analytics for web traffic measurement and Foxtrot Cloud Backup for data protection, with no disclosed artificial intelligence or advanced digital capabilities. Strategic positioning is anchored in its dual-program model — pairing immediate food assistance with longer-horizon addiction recovery services — and its role as the primary Carroll County affiliate within the Maryland Food Bank's redistribution network. Recent hiring of Volunteer Coordinator, Food Coordinator, and Engagement Manager roles reflects organizational capacity buildout aligned with multi-program scaling.

Name

Westminster Rescue Mission

Legal name

Westminster Rescue Mission

Website

https://westminsterrescuemission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Westminster Rescue Mission is a Carroll County, Maryland nonprofit operating a CARF-accredited substance use disorder treatment center and the county's largest food redistribution program, serving approximately 4,800 families monthly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Human Services (Addiction Recovery and Food Assistance)

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder treatment
• Food redistribution services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Community food assistance
• Faith-based nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: The organization receives substantial grant funding from government agencies and foundations including Maryland Food Bank, Opioid Operational Command Center, Maryland Department of Health, Carroll County Community Services Council, and Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations from donors supporting the mission to heal the addicted and feed the hungry. Donations include monetary contributions, food items, and volunteer hours.
3. Medicaid Provider Reimbursement: The organization is a Medicaid provider, generating revenue through healthcare reimbursement for addiction treatment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westminster Rescue Mission is a nonprofit Christian organization that delivers two core services: (1) the Addiction Healing Center, a CARF-accredited program providing residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment at ASAM levels 3.1, 3.3, and 3.5, plus transitional housing and workforce development; and (2) the Mission Food Program, the largest food redistribution organization in Carroll County, distributing more than 1,000,000 pounds of food annually to 23 partner agencies and the public through mobile and drive-thru distributions. All services are provided regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Westminster Rescue Mission operates two primary ministry programs: the Addiction Healing Center and the Mission Food Program. The Addiction Healing Center is a CARF-accredited substance use disorder treatment facility offering residential (ASAM levels 3.1, 3.3, 3.5), outpatient (Level 1 and IOP), transitional housing, and a specialized Recovery Home for Moms and Their Children. The Mission Food Program serves as a distribution partner of the Maryland Food Bank and the largest food redistribution organization in Carroll County, operating food pantries, mobile distributions, the One to Donate One for You fresh food initiative at farmers markets, and the Plates of Plenty restaurant partnership program. Additional services include subsidized holiday meals, the Carroll County Free Food Resource Guide, and OkSOBERfest community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Addiction Healing Center: CARF-accredited program offering ASAM levels 3.1, 3.3 & 3.5 Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Outpatient Level 1 and 2.1 (IOP), and transitional housing with a holistic, faith-based approach.
• Mission Food Program
• Feeding Carroll Together
• Recovery Home for Moms and Their Children

Products and services

• Addiction Healing Center A CARF-accredited substance use disorder treatment program offering residential treatment at ASAM levels 3.1, 3.3, and 3.5; outpatient Level 1 (virtual and on-site) and 2.1 (IOP); transitional housing; and workforce development services for adults struggling with addiction, available regardless of ability to pay.
• Mission Food Program A food redistribution and hunger relief program serving as the largest food redistribution organization in Carroll County and a distribution partner of the Maryland Food Bank. Distributes more than 1,000,000 pounds of food annually through a network of 23 local pantries, soup kitchens, non-profits, and agencies, plus mobile distributions and community outreach.
• Recovery Home for Moms and Their Children A specialized residential program within the Addiction Healing Center providing housing and support services for mothers in recovery and their children, addressing the dual need for recovery support and childcare during treatment.
• One to Donate, One for You Fresh Food Initiative A farmers market-based fresh food initiative where community members purchase one portion of fresh produce for themselves and donate one portion to food-insecure families, operated through the Mission Food Program's non-profit tent at the Downtown Westminster Farmers Market.
• Plates of Plenty A county-wide food drive campaign partnering with local restaurants, allowing diners to purchase an additional meal donation to support food-insecure families in Carroll County.
• Carroll County Free Food Resource Guide A comprehensive online directory of free food resources available throughout Carroll County, searchable by location and day of the week, covering soup kitchens, pantries, and mobile food giveaways.
• Subsidized Holiday Meals Program A partnership with Maryland Food Bank offering subsidized Thanksgiving meals—$15 for a complete dinner including turkey and holiday sides—to food-insecure households in Carroll County.
• Sliding Fee Discount Program A financial assistance program offering low-cost medical services on a sliding scale based on ability to pay for clients of the Addiction Healing Center who cannot afford standard rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed 1,000,000 pounds of food in 2023, equivalent to over 800,000 meals, serving an average of 4,800 families per month
• +2 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

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Black Church Food Security NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Neighbor Impact Grant cohort partner working on asset-based community development through urban farms at church grounds.
• Black Yield Institute, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Neighbor Impact Grant cohort partner conducting urban farming in West Baltimore for community-sustained food distribution.
• City of Refuge BaltimoreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Neighbor Impact Grant cohort partner operating automotive technician workforce development program.
• Johns Hopkins Children's CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Neighbor Impact Grant cohort partner using community health workers to provide food, transportation, and case management support.
• United Way of Central MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2023Partnership for food distribution initiatives including the inaugural drive-thru food distribution event in Union Bridge. Collaboration on addressing food insecurity across Carroll County.
• Maryland Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution partnership making Westminster Rescue Mission one of only six redistribution partners for the Maryland Food Bank in Maryland. The organization receives food supplies and grants including Hunger HotSpot Grant ($84,000 in June 2023) and Neighbor Impact Grant ($100,000 in September 2023) through this partnership.
• 23 Local Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 23 local pantries, soup kitchens, non-profits, and agencies served through Mission Food Program distribution network. Partners include pantries throughout Carroll County receiving food redistribution.
• Feeding AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network partnership providing access to additional food resources and support for the Mission Food Program.
• Carroll County Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership addressing the gap in free and reduced-price meals during summer months when school meal programs are unavailable for the 27% of students who rely on them during the school year.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National hunger-relief organization whose network supplies food to Westminster Rescue Mission's Mission Food Program. Operates the larger ecosystem of food supply that the subject organization distributes downstream.
• The Salvation Army: International faith-based nonprofit with extensive food distribution, addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Centers), and shelter operations. Operates a much broader portfolio but shares the faith-based integrated service model.
• Catholic Charities: Faith-based social services network providing food assistance, addiction recovery, and emergency services across the United States. Operates at much larger scale but shares the faith-motivated community service model.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating recovery residences, food programs, and supportive housing across the country. Comparable in CARF-accredited addiction services and food security programming at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Denver Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit providing integrated food assistance, addiction recovery, and transitional housing services in Denver. Directly comparable in mission, faith-based approach, and combined service model to Westminster Rescue Mission.
• Atlanta Mission: Christian nonprofit serving metro Atlanta with food programs, addiction recovery, and transitional housing. Highly comparable in faith-based holistic recovery and food assistance combination serving similar vulnerable populations.
• Light of Life Rescue Mission: Faith-based Pittsburgh nonprofit providing food, addiction recovery, and housing services to men, women, and children experiencing poverty and homelessness. Operates a comparable integrated model serving a single metropolitan region.

Regional players

• Carroll County Food Sunday: Local Carroll County food pantry network operating alongside Westminster Rescue Mission as a partner agency. Comparable in regional food distribution mission though smaller in scope and without addiction services.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Maryland-based CARF-accredited substance use disorder treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs. Comparable in ASAM-leveled addiction treatment services within the same regional market.
• Maryland Food Bank: Statewide food bank providing food and resources to partners across Maryland, including Westminster Rescue Mission as a redistribution partner. Directly comparable in food distribution mission though operating at hub scale rather than service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WestminsterRescueMission
• Instagraminstagram.com/wrmorg

Compliance3 records

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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