Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México

What Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México does

Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México (Red BAMX) is a nonprofit civil association (Asociación Mexicana de Bancos de Alimentos, A.C.) founded in 1995 that operates a national network of 58 affiliated food banks across Mexico. Its core function is rescuing surplus food along the entire value chain—from agricultural producers, retailers (Walmart, Costco, Soriana, Chedraui, H.E.B., Oxxo, 7-Eleven, Jüsto), and food companies—and redistributing it to vulnerable populations. The organization supports over 2.4 million Mexicans recurrently and rescued approximately 171.6 million kilograms of food in 2023, with annual volume exceeding 180,000 tonnes.

The portfolio is organized around four programmatic pillars: (1) food rescue programs including Al Rescate, Nutrition for Farmers, and in-store retail rescue; (2) direct assistance programs including the annual Alimenta food drive (since 2014), Comer en Familia nutrition workshops, and Mochilas Saludables school meal kits; (3) the Pacto por la Comida multi-stakeholder initiative (since 2021) aligned with UN SDG 12.3, targeting a 50% reduction in Mexican food loss and waste by 2030; and (4) the Voluntariados volunteer engagement program. Supporting infrastructure includes the National Collection and Distribution Center (CENADI) in Tepeji del Río, Hidalgo, and online donation services.

The business model is donation-monetized: in-kind food from corporate retail partners forms the primary input, while monetary donations from individuals and foundations are accepted through an online portal, bank transfers, and cause-commerce initiatives (Productos con Causa). Red BAMX holds SAT Donataria Autorizada (authorized tax-deductible donee) status, enabling tax-deductible receipts in Mexico, and is validated by Cemefi for institutional transparency and by CAF International's Global Charity Database. Stated 2030 strategic targets are to reach 8 million beneficiaries and triple annual food rescue volume.

Name

Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México

Legal name

Asociación Mexicana de Bancos de Alimentos, A.C.

Website

https://bamx.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Red BAMX is a Mexican nonprofit operating a national network of 58 food banks that rescues and redistributes surplus food from retailers and producers to over 2.4 million food-insecure Mexicans, funded through corporate in-kind donations, foundation grants, and individual giving.

Ownership category

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Product category

Food Rescue and Redistribution Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community-Owned / Nonprofit Grocery Stores (CRAHALAB)

Keywords

• Food rescue services
• Food bank network
• Hunger relief programs
• Food waste reduction
• Charitable food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: The organization receives financial contributions from individuals and corporations through its website donation portal, wire transfers, and other giving mechanisms. Red BAMX is a SAT-authorized donateee (Donataria Autorizada), enabling tax-deductible receipts for donors in Mexico.
2. Food Donations from Retail and Producers: Retail partners (supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores) and food producers donate surplus food that is still safe for human consumption. These in-kind donations are the primary input for redistribution programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México (Red BAMX) is a nonprofit civil association that operates a national network of 58 affiliated food banks across Mexico. The organization rescues surplus food along the entire value chain—from agricultural producers and retail partners to restaurants—and redistributes it to vulnerable families, communities, and institutions facing food insecurity, while also coordinating nutrition education, volunteer engagement, and a national multi-stakeholder food waste reduction pact.

Product overview

Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México (Red BAMX) is a non-profit civil society organization operating a network platform of 58 food banks across Mexico. The organization's core offering is its food bank network, which rescues and redistributes food along the entire value chain to over 2.4 million vulnerable Mexicans. The portfolio is organized around four main programmatic pillars: (1) food rescue programs including Al Rescate, Nutrition for Farmers, and in-store rescue from retail allies; (2) direct food assistance programs including Alimenta (annual campaign), Comer en Familia, and Mochilas Saludables; (3) the Pacto por la Comida initiative for systemic food waste reduction; and (4) volunteer engagement via Voluntariados. Supporting these programs are online donation services (Aportación Económica, Dona Alimento) and cause commerce through Productos con Causa. The network is anchored by its National Collection and Distribution Center in Hidalgo and operates under its official legal name, Asociación Mexicana de Bancos de Alimentos, A.C. (BAMX).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alimenta: Annual food collection campaign run by Red BAMX since 2014.
• Comer en familia
• Al Rescate
• Pacto por la Comida
• Nutrition for Farmers

Products and services

• Red BAMX Food Bank Network Umbrella network of 58 affiliated food banks across Mexico that rescues and redistributes food along the entire value chain to vulnerable families, communities, and institutions. Operates the National Collection and Distribution Center (CENADI) in Hidalgo as a logistics hub.
• Al Rescate Food rescue program that recovers surplus food from producers, retailers, and restaurants along the entire value chain and redistributes it to families and communities in need.
• Alimenta Annual food drive campaign launched in 2014 that mobilizes food donations across the BAMX network to rescue and redistribute food to vulnerable populations throughout Mexico.
• Comer en Familia Family nutrition program that delivers food parcels and conducts food education workshops promoting adequate selection, preparation, and enjoyment of local foods in family settings. Implemented in 25 food banks, benefiting nearly 7,000 families.
• Pacto por la Comida Multi-stakeholder initiative aligned with UN SDG 12.3 aimed at reducing food loss and waste in Mexico by 50% by 2030 and mobilizing action across the food system.
• Mochilas Saludables School meal kit program where contributions fund healthy breakfasts for children throughout the school cycle, ensuring nutritional support for students in vulnerable communities.
• Voluntariados Volunteer program enabling individuals to donate their time and skills to food banks for sorting, packing, transportation, and distribution activities, as well as educational awareness campaigns.
• Nutrition for Farmers Agricultural partnership project launched in 2016 that rescues food from farms and fields, connecting surplus agricultural produce with food-insecure populations while supporting farmer livelihoods.
• Productos con Causa Cause-based product sales initiative where donors purchase food and other goods whose proceeds support the network's food rescue mission.
• Aportación Económica (Online Donations) Online monetary donation service allowing individuals and corporations to contribute financially to support ongoing food rescue and distribution operations, with SAT-authorized tax-deductible receipts available.
• Dona Alimento Program inviting donors to contribute food items to complement the food parcels distributed to beneficiaries across the network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rescued 171,649,956 kg of food in 2023 (45% fruits and vegetables, 52% non-perishables)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación PepsiCo MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2025Foundation investing 6.7 million pesos (mdp) in Red BAMX to impact nutrition of 1 million people. Strategic alliance focused on improving nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• Walmart México y CentroaméricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor retail partner in food rescue. Walmart and its associated brands (Bodega Aurrera, Sam's Club) donate surplus food to Red BAMX. The alliance has channeled more than 15 million pesos in donations since its inception through 2022.
• Costco MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCostco donates surplus food to Red BAMX. In one recent year, the partnership rescued 1,882,603 kilograms of food.
• SorianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail partner donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• ChedrauicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail partner donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• H.E.B MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail partner donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• La ComerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail partner donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• OxxocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenience store chain donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• Iconn (7 eleven)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenience store chain donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• JüstominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital/physical supermarket chain donating surplus food to Red BAMX food banks.
• KnorrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create a community dining hall (comedor comunitario) in Estado de México to benefit children.
• Zoé WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater conservation ally promoting social actions with campaign 'Less is more,' raising awareness about plastic and water consumption. Collaborates with Red BAMX on environmental initiatives.
• Isla UrbanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization installing rainwater harvesting systems in water-scarce areas. Has donated 4 systems to the San Gregorio, Xochimilco community in collaboration with Red BAMX.
• Miel del ParaísominorOthersAgricultural producer from San Vicente Chimalhuacán at the foot of Popocatépetl volcano. Third and fourth generation beekeeping and farming operation producing raw honey and organic produce. Collaborates with Red BAMX through agricultural alliances.
• Love Button / ColdplayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLove Button is a nonprofit promoting a culture of kindness. Through Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour stop in Mexico, volunteers were organized at Red BAMX food banks in Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City.
• SIPRA (Sistema Nacional de Información para el Desarrollo Rural Sustentable)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint study with Red BAMX on food waste, reporting that each person in Mexico wastes on average 80 kg of food per year.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OzHarvest: Australia's leading food rescue organization, collecting surplus food from retailers and redistributing it to charities. Directly comparable food-rescue operating model, scale, and donation-funded structure.
• Feeding America: Largest hunger-relief nonprofit in the United States, operating a network of 200+ food banks that rescue and distribute surplus food. Same donation-funded, federated food-bank network model as Red BAMX at a larger US scale.
• Global FoodBanking Network (GFN): International nonprofit that supports the development of food banks in more than 40 countries, with direct ties to Red BAMX and other Latin American food banks. Highly comparable mission and federated operating model.

Regional players

• FoodForward South Africa: South African food redistribution organization that recovers surplus food from retailers, farms, and manufacturers for redistribution to beneficiary organizations. Closely comparable mission and model in an emerging-market context.
• Banco Alimentare (Italy): Italian food bank network coordinating 21 regional food banks that rescue and redistribute food surplus to charitable organizations. Same federated-network, donation-driven food rescue model as Red BAMX.
• The Food Bank Singapore: Singapore-based food bank that redistributes surplus food from retailers and producers to vulnerable communities. Comparable food-rescue model serving an Asian urban population.
• Second Harvest (Canada): Canada's largest food rescue organization, leveraging technology to match food supply with charitable demand. Same mission (food waste reduction and food security) with a more technology-forward operating model.
• FareShare UK: UK charity that rescues surplus food and redistributes it to charities and community groups. Same food-rescue-and-redistribution operating model and donation revenue structure as Red BAMX.
• Bancosol (Banco de Alimentos de Andalucía): Food bank network serving the Andalusia region of Spain, rescuing surplus food from retailers and producers for redistribution to vulnerable populations. Closely comparable model to Red BAMX but operating in a different geography.

Others

• European Food Banks Federation (FEBA): Umbrella federation of 330+ food banks across 30 European countries, supporting capacity building and best-practice sharing. Functionally comparable to Red BAMX's network-coordinator role in Mexico.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/red_bamx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bancosdealimentosmx
• Facebookfacebook.com/redbamx
• LinkedInmx.linkedin.com/company/redbamx
• Instagraminstagram.com/redbamx/?hl=es
• TikToktiktok.com/@redbamx?lang=es

Compliance3 records

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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