The Auburn Food Bank

What The Auburn Food Bank does

The Auburn Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (TIN 91-1215485) founded in 1930 in Auburn, Washington, providing food, emergency financial assistance, and referrals to residents within the Auburn School District #408 boundaries, which include Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, and parts of Kent. The organization transitioned from the Auburn Community Chest to its current name in 1994 and operates a volunteer-directed model with 1-10 paid staff led by Executive Director Debbie Christian since April 2006. Core programs include a Food Assistance Program (client-choice shopping model distributing pasta, cereal, canned goods, baby formula, and other staples), Financial Assistance (emergency rent/mortgage, utilities, prescriptions, gas vouchers), Referral Services to clothing, furniture, counseling, transitional housing, and medical/dental providers, and Homeless Services.

Programs delivered through the primary location at 2804 Auburn Way North (open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, plus the second Wednesday 4:30-6:15 PM) include the Community Super Monday meal program (serving up to 100 people including homeless and elderly), the Food to Go weekend backpack program for schoolchildren (in partnership with Communities In Schools of Auburn, Costco, and Mountainview High School), a Wednesday evening meal at NW Family Church, and holiday meal distributions at Holy Family Church serving over 1,000 families. Five community drop-off sites (Safeway parking lot, Auburn Library, Auburn Senior Activity Center, Rio Verde Mobile Estates Clubhouse, West Coast Self-Storage) collect in-kind donations alongside an Amazon Wish List, Venmo, PayPal, and corporate giving channels.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants: monetary contributions via online platforms and corporate matching programs, in-kind food donations from grocery partners (Haggen, Safeway) and community drives, and fundraising events led by the annual Harvest Breakfast. The organization reports over $2.1 million in annual services provided (food plus monetary assistance for energy bills) and approximately 140 families (600 individuals) served daily, with geographic eligibility restricted to the Auburn School District #408 service area.

Name

The Auburn Food Bank

Legal name

The Auburn Food Bank

Website

https://theauburnfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Auburn Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1930 in Auburn, Washington, providing food, emergency financial assistance, and referral services to residents within the Auburn School District #408 boundaries, including Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, and Kent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs (BPADAJAD)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Emergency food assistance
• Homeless support services
• Community meal programs
• Financial assistance referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: The organization accepts online donations through Network for Good, Venmo (@Auburn-Foodbank), and PayPal. Checks can be mailed or delivered in person. Corporate sponsorships and employer direct donation programs are also available.
2. Food Donations: Accepts donations of food and other needed items at the food bank location or through community drop-off sites. Amazon Wish List allows donors to order items directly for delivery.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Harvest Breakfast is their largest fundraiser. Corporate sponsorships of programs or events available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Auburn Food Bank is a volunteer-directed 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing food, financial assistance, referrals, and emergency services year-round to residents within the Auburn School District #408 boundaries (Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, and Kent). Core offerings include a client shopping food model, emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgage/utilities/prescriptions, gas vouchers for the homeless, and referrals to housing, medical, dental, and counseling services.

Product overview

The Auburn Food Bank operates as a volunteer-directed nonprofit organization providing a coordinated system of food, financial assistance, and emergency services to those in need within the Auburn School District boundaries. The core offerings include a Food Assistance Program with a client shopping model, Financial Assistance for emergency rent/mortgage/utilities/prescriptions, Referral Services connecting clients to clothing/furniture/counseling/housing, and Homeless Services including gas vouchers and shelter. Additional programs include the Food to Go weekend meal program for children, the Community Super Monday meal program serving up to 100 people, and an Evening Meal Program at NW Family Church. The organization also runs annual fundraising events like the Harvest Breakfast and facilitates community food drives. The organization is a registered 501(c)3 entity (TIN 91-1215485) and holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Assistance Program Client shopping model providing pasta, cereal, canned foods, baby formula, hamburger helper, cup of noodles, canned meat, and other needed items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity within the Auburn School District boundaries.
• Financial Assistance Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 140 families (600 individuals) daily
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NW Family ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Host location for Wednesday evening meal program started in 2008, led by Pastor Warren Bullock, targeting families in the area.
• Communities In Schools of AuburncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Coordinates the Food to Go program, provides backpacks donated through Costco Wholesale Backpack Program, and works with school counselors to identify students most in need.
• King County Housing Authority (KCHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Partnership began in 1980 providing office space at no cost in the old Burndale Homes Recreation Center. This enabled expansion including a clothing bank and additional storage space.
• United Way of King CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1950Member since 1950 which increased financial support capability and helped organize programs. Provides ongoing organizational support, goal setting frameworks, and success measurement through surveys and questionnaires.
• South King County Food Bank CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of coalition working in conjunction to strengthen food security efforts in South King County.
• King County Food Bank CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition member working on regional food bank coordination and resource sharing.
• Washington State Food CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level coalition participation for broader food security initiatives.
• Anti Hunger Nutrition CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on nutrition and anti-hunger advocacy.
• South King County Human Services CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition addressing human services needs in South King County.
• Executive AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive-level coordination and alliance for human services.
• Communities In Schools of Tarrant County, TexasminorOthersOriginal inspiration for the Food to Go weekend meal program for schoolchildren. Bill Kyle researched their similar program before initiating the Auburn version.
• Costco WholesaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates backpacks for the Food to Go program through their Backpack Program.
• Mountainview High SchoolminorOthersStudents gather food items and assemble Food to Go backpacks each week as a service learning project.
• Holy Family ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for holiday meal programs (Thanksgiving and Christmas) serving over 1,000 families. Church at 505 17th St SE, Auburn, WA opens doors for holiday food distribution.
• United Way of King CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting organization providing financial and organizational support.
• Muckleshoot Indian TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal supporter providing financial and community support.
• Auburn School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner serving the service area boundaries.
• City of AuburncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing municipal support.
• Green River CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner.
• Haggen FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery store partner for food donations and Community Super program.
• SafewayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity drop-off site location for food donations.
• MultiCare Auburn Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partner providing referrals and healthcare connections for clients.
• Valley Regional Fire AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst responder partner supporting community services.
• Auburn Noon LionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club supporter.
• Kiwanis Club of AuburnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club supporter.
• Rotary Club of AuburnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club supporter.
• Soroptimist International of AuburnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club supporter focused on women and girls.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks; Auburn Food Bank operates in the Feeding America ecosystem and is comparable in mission scope, but Feeding America serves as the broad umbrella rather than a direct local competitor.

Direct peers

• Houston Food Bank: Large regional food bank distributing food through partner pantries and direct programs; comparable mission and revenue model, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Food Bank for the Heartland: Regional food bank serving Nebraska and western Iowa; comparable mission and food distribution model serving partner pantries and direct client programs.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Washington DC metro area with direct food distribution and partner network; comparable as a mid-sized community food bank with emergency assistance programs.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank distributing food through partner pantries and direct programs; comparable as a community-rooted food bank with mixed direct-service and partner distribution model.
• Greater Boston Food Bank: Regional food bank distributing food through hunger-relief network across Eastern Massachusetts; comparable as a community food bank with food distribution, mobile programs, and nutrition services.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Large regional food bank with food distribution, partner agency network, and direct programs; comparable mission and operating model at much larger scale.
• Second Harvest of the Greater Lehigh Valley: Regional food bank combining direct food distribution, nutrition programs, and emergency assistance; closely comparable in mission scope and operating model.

Regional players

• Food Lifeline: Seattle-based food bank serving Western Washington; comparable as a regional food bank distributing food to partner pantries, though operating at significantly larger scale through a food-bank-of-food-banks model.
• Northwest Harvest: Washington state's own statewide hunger relief agency, operating food distribution across the state; directly comparable as a Washington food security nonprofit with a similar client base and donor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheAuburnFoodBank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auburn-food-bank

Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

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