Food Bank of the Golden Crescent

Name

Food Bank of the Golden Crescent

Legal name

Food Bank of the Golden Crescent

Website

https://tfbgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAA

Food Assistance & Food Banks

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAEAEAC

Meal Program Compliance & Administration (NSLP/SBP, Reimbursements)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/School Food Services & Catering (Cafeteria Operations)

SECONDARYEDACAMAA

Child Nutrition & Meal Programs (CACFP/Snack Programs)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Health and Nutrition Programs for Young Children

Keywords

• Emergency food assistance
• Food distribution services
• Hunger relief programs
• Child nutrition programs
• Senior food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Individual and corporate donations provide the primary funding source. Every $1 donated helps provide 8 meals to families in need. Includes online donations, mail-in contributions, phone donations, and employer matching programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events and programs at various tiers (Title Sponsor, Ultimate Impact, Golden Legacy, Stronger Together, Hunger Heroes, Neighbors United)
3. Meals That Matter Restaurant Partnerships: Monthly partnership with local restaurants where a portion of sales on designated days is donated to the food bank
4. Federal and State Grants: Funding through USDA programs including TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Food Bank of the Golden Crescent is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization that distributes nutritious food to food-insecure individuals, families, children, and seniors across an 11-county region in south-central Texas. The organization operates federal programs (TEFAP, CSFP), child nutrition programs, a senior food box program, a farmers market, and venison donation channels through 60+ distribution locations.

Product overview

The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent operates as a multi-program hunger relief organization providing food assistance across 11 counties in Texas. The organization functions as a centralized food distribution hub offering several interconnected programs: TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) serves as the primary federal commodities distribution channel; the Kids Weekend Meals Program addresses childhood food insecurity through school partnerships; the CSFP Senior Food Box Program targets elderly nutrition needs; and Hunters for the Hungry channels donated venison to families. The Victoria Farmers Market, operated as a Texas Department of Agriculture Certified Farmers Market, provides fresh produce access while accepting SNAP benefits with Double Up Food Bucks matching. Supporting programs include Nutrition Education, the Hunger Hero Challenge fundraising competition, Meals That Matter restaurant partnership events, and Singo Bingo annual fundraiser. All programs are unified by the organization's mission to 'heal the hurt of hunger' through the 11-county service area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Victoria Farmers Market: A Texas Department of Agriculture Certified Farmers Market operated by the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, supporting local agriculture and providing fresh, local food to the community.

Products and services

• The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 donated helps provide 8 meals to families in need
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network membership providing access to resources, best practices, bulk purchasing power, and shared advocacy efforts. The Food Bank is part of a nationwide network of 200+ food banks working to end hunger in America.
• Feeding TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level food bank network affiliation providing Texas-specific resources, advocacy, and program support including Hunters for the Hungry coordination.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized distribution point for USDA Commodities Program providing federal food commodities for distribution through TEFAP and CSFP programs.
• Victoria CollegesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGolden Legacy sponsor providing community partnership and educational institution collaboration.
• DeTar Healthcare SystemsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUltimate Impact sponsor providing healthcare industry support for hunger relief efforts.
• Goliad Meat Processing LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParticipating meat processor for Hunters for the Hungry program, accepting legally tagged deer donations and preparing venison for distribution.
• Harwell's Custom ProcessingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVictoria-based meat processor accepting deer donations for Hunters for the Hungry program, preparing venison for food bank distribution.
• Buesing Deer ProcessingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWesthoff-based meat processor accepting deer donations for Hunters for the Hungry program.
• Creative Stage Event Co.supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUltimate Impact sponsor providing event production support for food bank fundraising events.
• Texas Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertifies Victoria Farmers Market and administers TEFAP at state level, providing regulatory oversight and program support.
• Raising Cane's Chicken FingerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating restaurant in Meals That Matter fundraiser, donating 15% of sales on designated days to the food bank.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks including FBGC. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing shared infrastructure, advocacy, and bulk purchasing — not a direct operator but a key strategic incumbent in the food bank ecosystem.
• Feeding Texas: State-level Feeding America affiliate coordinating Texas food banks including FBGC. Comparable as the statewide network body providing program support, advocacy, and Hunters for the Hungry coordination.

Regional players

• East Texas Food Bank: Feeding America member serving the Tyler/East Texas region. Comparable regional food bank model with USDA distribution, member-agency pantries, and nutrition programs in a different Texas geography.
• Coastal Bend Food Bank: Texas Gulf Coast regional food bank headquartered in Corpus Christi. Highly comparable as a regional Feeding America member operating in geographically adjacent South Texas with similar USDA program administration.
• South Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Laredo and South Texas region. Comparable mission and Feeding Texas network affiliation, with similar child/senior nutrition and USDA commodity programs.

Direct peers

• Capital Area Food Bank (Austin): Central Texas food bank serving the Austin region as a Feeding America member. Closely comparable in operating model (USDA distribution, member agencies, nutrition education) and Texas-specific focus.
• Houston Food Bank: Largest food bank in Texas and a Feeding America member serving the greater Houston area. Directly comparable as a regional food bank distributing USDA commodities, operating member-agency pantries, and serving food-insecure populations through TEFAP/CSFP and nutrition education programs.
• North Texas Food Bank: Feeding America member serving the Dallas-Fort Worth region with comparable distribution, member-agency, and USDA commodity programs. Directly comparable operating model at larger scale.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Major Texas regional food bank and Feeding America member serving South/Central Texas. Directly comparable in mission, USDA commodity distribution, member-agency pantries, and child/senior nutrition programs; operates at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels Central Texas: Adjacent nutrition/social services nonprofit addressing senior food insecurity in Texas. Partially comparable in serving the low-income senior population that overlaps with FBGC's CSFP Senior Food Box Program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/foodbankofGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/foodbankofthegc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-bank-of-the-golden-cresent
• Instagraminstagram.com/foodbankofgc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/fbgc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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