What SeaGate Food Bank does

SeaGate Food Bank is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1977 by Alice Mosiniak in Toledo, Ohio, and is recognized as Ohio's only independent food bank — paying no dues to any national organization, so 100% of donations remain in the local community. The organization distributes more than 15 million pounds of food annually at no charge to over 400 partner pantries and programs serving approximately 150,000 individuals across Northwest Ohio, with a lean operating model of approximately 11 full-time staff, additional part-time staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering administrative costs of roughly 1%.

Its service portfolio centers on hunger relief but extends beyond core food distribution to include the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Boxes for qualifying low-income seniors, the Veterans Marketplace (operated in partnership with the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission), the Eat Right Academy nutrition education program, Project PJ (children's bedtime essentials), and the SeaGate Hi-Rise Garden urban growing initiative. Fundraising and food-collection events such as the Miller Brothers Construction Scramble for Food golf outing, The No Show No Dinner Gala, Stuff The Truck at Walt Churchill's Market locations, Gridiron Giveback during high school football season, and the Kroger Community Rewards program together sustain revenue alongside individual and corporate donations.

The core technology stack is best characterized as a food banking and distribution logistics system with no proprietary software features, API, or application disclosed; logistics are materially supported by the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio National Guard, which has helped ship over 1 million pounds of food. Revenue mechanics are donation-driven, supplemented by tiered event sponsorships (ranging from $350 hole sponsorships to a $10,000 title sponsor), annual mascot sponsorships, small-ticket merchandise sales (volunteer t-shirts at $10, pre-packaged Stuff The Truck bags at $25), and the Kroger-affiliated community rewards stream. The customer/beneficiary base is segmented across seniors (60+), veterans, families and individuals in need, and the partner pantry network that receives bulk food for onward distribution.

Name

SeaGate Food Bank

Legal name

SeaGate Food Bank Inc.

Website

https://seagatefoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SeaGate Food Bank is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Toledo, Ohio that distributes over 15 million pounds of free food annually to 400+ partner pantries and programs serving 150,000+ seniors, veterans, and families across Northwest Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Banking and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Services (Donation, Animal Feed, Source Reduction Programs) (EUAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Charitable food assistance
• Food donation collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Primary funding comes from corporate friends, organizations and individuals. The organization states 100% of donations stay in the local community as they pay no dues to any national organization.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events like The Miller Brothers Construction Scramble for Food and other programs.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of volunteer t-shirts and merchandise through online shop.
4. Kroger Community Rewards: Kroger donates a portion of eligible purchases from enrolled customers' purchases directly to SeaGate Food Bank.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SeaGate Food Bank is an independent non-profit that collects donated and purchased food and redistributes it entirely free of charge to more than 400 partner pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and community centers across Northwest Ohio, while running targeted direct-service programs for seniors (CSFP Senior Boxes), veterans (Veterans Marketplace), and nutrition education (Eat Right Academy). It also operates recurring food drives and fundraising events that replenish supply and fund operations.

Product overview

SeaGate Food Bank operates as a single-service nonprofit organization focused on hunger relief in Northwest Ohio, rather than a technology platform. The organization offers a portfolio of service programs including Senior Boxes (monthly food distribution for seniors 60+), Veterans Marketplace (veteran food assistance), Eat Right Academy (nutrition education), Project PJ (children's bedtime essentials), and SeaGate Hi-Rise Garden (urban growing initiative). The organization also runs food-raiser events like Stuff The Truck (Thanksgiving food drive), Gridiron Giveback (football season donations), and Hollywood Gives Food Drive, as well as fundraising events including the Miller Brothers Construction Scramble for Food (annual golf outing), The No Show No Dinner Gala, and Kroger Community Rewards. Merchandise includes Volunteer T-shirts sold through their online shop. All programs collectively support the mission of eliminating hunger and improving nutrition in the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Boxes (CSFP) Monthly supplemental food box program for low-income seniors aged 60+ in Northwest Ohio (income ≤ $1,995/month), distributing boxes containing juice, canned fruit, canned vegetables, cereal, pasta, milk, cheese, canned meat, beans, and peanut butter.
• Veterans Marketplace On-site food pantry for veterans and their families, providing free food parcels on a monthly or as-needed basis via referral from the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission (open Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm-1pm).
• Eat Right Academy On-site eight-week nutrition education program teaching individuals and families about proper nutrition, food safety, and how to cook balanced healthy meals.
• Project PJ Annual seasonal collection program gathering pajamas, books, clothing, and bedtime items for children ages 1-18, run each January and February.
• Stuff The Truck Annual holiday food drive held the Friday before Thanksgiving at Walt Churchill's Market in Maumee and Perrysburg, collecting non-perishable food items and turkeys for families in Northwest Ohio.
• Gridiron Giveback Seasonal canned food donation program held on high school football gameday Fridays from late August through October.
• Freight Fund Ongoing fundraising program that offsets the cost of delivering donated pallets of food to the food bank warehouse and coolers.
• Miller Brothers Construction Scramble for Food Annual golf fundraiser outing with corporate sponsorships ($350-$10,000 tiers) and foursome registrations ($1,000-$1,250) supporting childhood hunger programs, held at Highland Meadows Golf Club.
• The No Show No Dinner Gala Annual "non-event" gala in which participants support childhood hunger programs without attending a physical gala; positioned as the most anticipated non-event in Northwest Ohio.
• Volunteer T-Shirt Volunteer t-shirt sold via the online shop in orange or grey colors, 50/50 cotton-polyester blend, sizes Adult S to Adult 3XL, priced at $10.
• SeaGate Hi-Rise Garden Innovative urban growing initiative that produces fruits and vegetables in small spaces; produce is sold on Alice's Mobile Farm Market and to local restaurants.
• Kroger Community Rewards Program Affiliate donation program in which Kroger donates a portion of enrolled customers' eligible purchases directly to SeaGate Food Bank.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 million pounds of food distributed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• 180th Fighter Wing (National Guard)notableOthersThe National Guard has helped send out over 1 million pounds of food, providing military support for food distribution efforts
• Walt Churchill's MarketcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Stuff The Truck event, hosting the annual holiday food drive at their Maumee and Perrysburg locations
• 93.5 WRQNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station that broadcasts live from Stuff The Truck event at Walt Churchill's Market Maumee location
• Miller Brothers ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for The Scramble for Food annual golf fundraiser, helping fight childhood hunger
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows customers to link their account to donate a portion of eligible purchases to SeaGate Food Bank
• Lucas County Veteran Service CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for Veterans Marketplace program - provides referral information for veterans to receive food parcels
• The University of Toledo College of NursingminorOthersNursing students volunteer at SeaGate Food Bank, providing support and gaining community experience
• Hirzel/Dei FratellinotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter who donated 19 pallets of non-perishables to support hunger relief efforts
• State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr.minorOthersAdvocate for Male Wellness Month providing resources on eligibility for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
• Costco WholesalenotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter and food donor helping continue the mission to eliminate hunger in the regional community
• Buckeye BroadbandnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter and food donor for the organization
• Hollywood Casino ToledonotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter and food donor for the organization
• UAW ToledonotableGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial project donor and supporter of food banking efforts in the local community
• Promedica (Flower Hospital and Toledo Hospital)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system supporters contributing to hunger relief efforts in the community
• Mercy HealthnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial project donor funding specific projects and programs for food distribution

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National food bank network and the umbrella organization most Ohio food banks affiliate with. SeaGate's independent status (no dues paid) is directly defined against this incumbent; Feeding America sets the competitive benchmark for brand recognition and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• Freestore Foodbank: Cincinnati-based regional food bank serving Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Comparable in scale, partner-agency distribution model, government program administration (CSFP/TEFAP), and corporate-sponsor-driven fundraising approach.
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank: Ohio regional food bank distributing tens of millions of pounds annually across Northeast Ohio. Operates CSFP and TEFAP programs, partners with similar corporate ecosystems (Kroger, corporate sponsors), and serves as a directly comparable regional food bank in the same state.
• Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank: Northeast Ohio regional food bank distributing food through a partner agency network. Operates similar CSFP, TEFAP, and senior programs with comparable donor/corporate sponsorship model.
• Shared Harvest Foodbank: Southwest Ohio food bank operating partner-agency distribution and government food programs. Directly comparable regional food banking model with similar pantry network and volunteer-driven operations.
• Mid-Ohio Food Collective: Central Ohio regional food bank operating CSFP, TEFAP, and senior-focused food distribution with a comparable partner-pantry network. Similar 501(c)(3) structure with corporate sponsor-driven fundraising model and comparable operational scale.
• Food Gatherers: Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor) Michigan food bank of smaller scale with similar distribution, CSFP/TEFAP, and volunteer-driven model. Comparable operationally to SeaGate as a community-rooted independent food bank.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Southeast Michigan regional food bank of comparable scale and partner-pantry distribution model. Operates similar CSFP/TEFAP programs, corporate sponsorship tiers, and volunteer-driven operations — directly comparable in structure if not in exact geography.
• Food Bank of Northwest Indiana: Northwest Indiana regional food bank serving a comparable industrial/manufacturing-heavy region adjacent to SeaGate's footprint. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and corporate-donor ecosystem.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio: Lorain-based food bank serving North Central Ohio with similar distribution model. Operates CSFP/TEFAP and pantries in adjacent Ohio geography, making it a near-direct competitor for Northwest Ohio donor dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seagatefoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/SeaGateFoodBank
• Instagraminstagram.com/seagatefoodbank/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seagate-food-bank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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