Clark County Food Bank

What Clark County Food Bank does

Clark County Food Bank (CCFB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, serving Clark County through a hub-and-spoke distribution model. CCFB sources over 11.7 million pounds of food annually — equivalent to approximately 9.7 million meals — from a diversified supply base including USDA and WSDA federal/state programs (2.5M lbs), the Fresh Alliance grocery recovery program (5M+ lbs of perishables from 30+ grocers and 200+ Starbucks locations), community food drives (400,000+ lbs), gleaning (35,000+ lbs), nonprofit partner procurement (1.4M+ lbs), and its own 10-acre Heritage Farm (100,000+ lbs of produce). Food is distributed through a network of 50+ nonprofit partner agencies operating 200+ distribution sites, supplemented by CCFB-operated programs including two Community Kitchen pantries (Walnut Grove and Fruit Valley), monthly school pantries in Vancouver and Evergreen Public Schools, a Home Delivery program for homebound clients, and the seasonal Food Bank Fresh mobile pantry.

The organization's underlying technology stack is modest and procurement-led: Primarius for partner agency ordering and inventory management, and the Vivery-powered Food Finder tool (launched March 2025) for client-facing pantry location. CCFB has expanded its mandate beyond emergency food into the Food+ suite covering nutrition education, financial empowerment, SNAP application assistance, and workforce development, plus the recently absorbed Diaper Bank of Southwest Washington (1.5M+ diapers distributed cumulatively).

CCFB's revenue model is nonprofit contribution-based and diversified across individual donations, recurring monthly giving (Hunger Heroes at $5+ per month), event fundraising (Tacos & Taps, Turkey Trot), corporate and foundation grants, federal and state government grants, and significant in-kind contributions including volunteer labor (4,800+ volunteers, 69,000+ hours annually) and donated food. All client-facing services are provided free of charge with no documentation requirements. The organization operates with a lean 34-person paid staff and a large volunteer base, processing approximately 40,000 pounds of food per day at its main warehouse. CCFB also recently absorbed the loss of approximately $900,000 in government funding and the pause of its AmeriCorps program, eliminating nine staff positions.

Name

Clark County Food Bank

Legal name

Clark County Food Bank

Website

https://clarkcountyfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clark County Food Bank is a Vancouver, Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that sources and distributes over 11.7 million pounds of food annually (9.7 million meals) to 148,000+ food-insecure neighbors through 50+ partner agencies at 200+ sites, supplemented by Diaper Bank, Heritage Farm, and Food+ root-cause programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Nonprofit food assistance
• Diaper distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals supporting hunger relief efforts. Every dollar donated goes directly to hunger relief for vulnerable families and individuals in Clark County.
2. Food Donations: Donated food items from individuals, businesses, schools, and community groups through food drives and direct contributions.
3. Government Grants: Federal and state food programs including USDA commodities and WSDA partnerships bringing over 2.5 million pounds of food annually.
4. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Gifts and grants from foundations, corporations, and charitable organizations including capacity building grants and program-specific funding.
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual events like Tacos & Taps which provides 250,000+ meals, Turkey Trot race proceeds, and Annual Meeting.
6. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteers provide essential labor including food sorting, warehouse work, farm operations, and distribution. More than 4,800 volunteers gave over 69,000 hours annually.
7. Monthly Giving Program (Hunger Heroes): Recurring monthly donations of $5 or more through the Hunger Heroes program, providing consistent support for food access.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clark County Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) hunger relief nonprofit that sources, aggregates, and distributes free food to individuals and families facing food insecurity across Clark County, Washington. It operates a network of 50+ nonprofit partner agencies at 200+ distribution sites and runs direct-service programs including Community Kitchens, School Pantries, Home Delivery, and a seasonal mobile pantry (Food Bank Fresh), distributing more than 11.7 million pounds of food annually.

Product overview

Clark County Food Bank operates as a nonprofit hunger relief organization managing a comprehensive food distribution network. The organization offers a portfolio of food-related programs including food sourcing (receiving over 11.7 million pounds annually), food distribution through 50+ partner agencies at 200+ sites, and food bank-operated programs. The Food+ suite provides additional support services addressing root causes of hunger including Nutrition, Finances, Access, and Futures programs. Additional programs include the Diaper Bank (only in Southwest Washington), SNAP application assistance, Home Delivery, Heritage Farm growing operations, and community engagement through volunteerism and events like Turkey Trot and Tacos & Taps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food+ Nutrition: Nutrition education program offering cooking classes, meal planning, label reading, and budget-friendly recipes.
• Food+ Finances
• Food+ Access
• Food+ Futures
• Community Kitchen
• Food Bank Fresh
• Diaper Bank
• Hunger Hero

Products and services

• Food Sourcing Sourcing over 11.7 million pounds of food annually through food donations, recovery from grocery stores and industry partners, federal and state partnerships (USDA, WSDA), community food drives, and produce grown at Heritage Farm.
• Food Distribution Distributing food through a network of 50+ nonprofit partner agencies operating 200+ distribution sites, plus food bank-operated programs including Community Kitchens, School Pantries, Home Delivery, and Mobile Food Pantries (Food Bank Fresh).
• Diaper Bank of Southwest Washington The only Diaper Bank of Southwest Washington, distributing free diapers to families through more than a dozen dedicated distribution sites; has distributed over 1.5 million diapers since 2018.
• Community Kitchens Two food pantry locations operated by Clark County Food Bank in Fruit Valley and Walnut Grove (Craig and LinDee Stein Vision Center), providing direct food access to families with no paperwork required.
• School Pantries Monthly school-based food pantries operated in partnership with Share, Vancouver Public Schools, and Evergreen Public Schools, providing fresh produce and shelf-stable food on school campuses.
• Home Delivery Delivery program for homebound community members unable to visit food pantries, providing emergency food boxes delivered directly to doors across Clark County.
• Food Bank Fresh (Mobile Food Pantry) Seasonal mobile pantry bringing fresh produce directly into neighborhoods, operating June through September with a farmers market-style distribution model requiring no ID or paperwork.
• Heritage Farm 10-acre farm at 78th Street Heritage Farm producing approximately 100,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables annually for the community through the food bank network.
• Fresh Alliance (Grocery Recovery Program) Grocery store food recovery program driven by participation from over 30 local grocery locations and partnerships with 200+ Starbucks locations, recovering over 5 million pounds of meat, dairy, and perishable items annually.
• Gleaning Program Program partnering with local farmers and farmers markets to recover surplus produce that might otherwise go to waste, bringing in over 35,000 pounds annually.
• SNAP Application Assistance Virtual application assistance helping neighbors apply for Washington State's SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, with team members completing applications over the phone.
• Food Finder Online resource tool (powered by Vivery) helping neighbors find food pantries, meal sites, and distribution locations across Clark County with hours, addresses, and contact information.
• Food+ Programs Suite of programs addressing root causes of hunger, including Food+ Nutrition (cooking classes, meal planning, label reading), Food+ Finances (budgeting and financial coaching), Food+ Access (SNAP, housing, healthcare, childcare navigation), and Food+ Futures (job readiness and warehouse training with forklift certification).
• Food & Fund Drives Community food and fund drive program enabling individuals, businesses, schools, and community groups to host drives, bringing in over 400,000 pounds of food annually, including the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Drive and Walk & Knock.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program with opportunities across food operations, farm work, nutrition education, media, and clerical support; over 4,800 volunteers contribute more than 69,000 hours annually.
• Tacos & Taps (Annual Fundraising Event) Annual 21+ fundraising event featuring gourmet taco creations and craft beer from local chefs and brewers, with live music, games, and prizes, providing 250,000+ meals annually.
• Turkey Trot (Annual 5K/10K Fundraising Run) Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K run/walk event that has raised hundreds of thousands of meals for neighbors facing hunger in Clark County.
• Hunger Heroes Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program where donors contribute $5 or more per month to support ongoing hunger relief operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11.7 million pounds of food distributed annually
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered legacy, core and secondary.

• Battle Ground Adventist Community ServiceslegacyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Original operator of the Diaper Bank program which was transitioned to Clark County Food Bank to ensure continuity of essential support for families.
• Oregon Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank partnership providing additional funding, food resources, and strengthening regional hunger relief efforts through shared network and resources.
• Feeding WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network partnership connecting Clark County Food Bank to additional food resources and increasing variety of food available for Clark County residents.
• Y.E.A.H. (Youth Emergency Auxiliary Helpers)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing high-quality protein to ensure families have access to nourishing meals through the food bank network.
• USDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal food resources partnership providing reliable source of meals for neighbors in need through federally funded food programs.
• WSDA (Washington State Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level food programs expanding food availability across Clark County through agricultural partnerships and programs.
• Fresh Alliance (Grocery Stores)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal grocery store food recovery program with over 30 locations participating, recovering produce, meat, and dairy that would otherwise go to waste.
• StarbuckssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 200+ Starbucks locations through FoodShare donation program supporting food recovery efforts.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting AmeriCorps members annually who contribute to vital programs, gain hands-on experience, and build skills. Positions contracted through Washington Service Corps for 8-10.5 month terms.
• XChange RecoverysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive workforce partnership providing employment opportunities that foster growth, healing, and connection across the community.
• NEXT SuccesssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership supporting employment and career advancement for community members.
• Workforce Southwest WashingtonsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development partnership providing supportive employment opportunities and career development.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network membership providing access to affordable diapers and helpful parenting resources, allowing the Diaper Bank to stretch its impact further.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational hunger relief organization partnership for advocacy and resource sharing at federal level.
• Washington Food CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level advocacy and resource coalition partnership for hunger relief efforts in Washington.
• Leadership Clark CountysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership created in 2014 to document the history of hunger relief in Clark County from 1836 to 2014.
• 50+ Partner AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of nonprofit organizations including: 5 & 2 Food Pantry, Akin, Amboy Food Bank, Angels of God, Ashby Family Lead & Engagement Services, Battle Ground Adventist Community Services, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington, Clark College Penguin Pantry, FISH of Vancouver, Inter-Faith Treasure House, Lewis River Mobile Food Bank, Martha's Pantry, Meals On Wheels People, Salvation Army Vancouver, Share, St. Vincent De Paul, YWCA SafeChoice Program, and many more.
• Dirt HuggersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organic compost provider supplying 500 yards of organic compost for soil enrichment at Heritage Farm, supported by grant from Sustainable Farms & Fields program in partnership with Clark Conservation District.
• Clark Conservation DistrictsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Sustainable Farms & Fields grant supporting soil health and sustainable farming practices at Heritage Farm.
• Heidi's Fancy GoodssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organic farm in Amboy, WA supplying fresh produce through federal food purchasing programs, practicing sustainable and regenerative farming.
• Leonardo's PizzeriasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTacos & Taps 2026 Legacy Sponsor - gourmet taco vendor at annual fundraising event.
• Utopia SalonsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTacos & Taps 2026 Lead Sponsor - supporting annual fundraising event.
• Heritage BanksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTacos & Taps 2026 Supporting Sponsor - supporting annual fundraising event.
• AARP WashingtonsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTacos & Taps and Annual Meeting sponsor supporting hunger relief events.
• Costco WholesalesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTacos & Taps 2026 Supporting Sponsor supporting annual fundraising event.
• Compass Coffee RoastingsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Meeting sponsor providing coffee at community event.
• Pixel Nick PhotographysecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Meeting sponsor providing photography services for community event.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Feeding Washington: Statewide food bank association of which Clark County Food Bank is a member. Coordinates regional food sourcing, advocacy, and resource sharing across Washington food banks.
• Maryland Food Bank: Mid-sized regional food bank serving Maryland with similar partner agency network model and government funding relationships through USDA programs.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Washington DC metro area. Operates comparable programs including partner agency networks, nutrition education, and direct distribution programs.
• Oregon Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Oregon and Clark County, WA. Named strategic partner of Clark County Food Bank; both operate regional food distribution networks with similar programs and funding models.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Large regional food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming with multi-county distribution network. Comparable community food distribution model with similar federal/state funding dependencies.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Large regional food bank with comprehensive program suite including partner agencies, nutrition education, and workforce development — comparable operational scale and program mix to Clark County Food Bank.
• Food Lifeline: Western Washington food bank serving Seattle and surrounding counties through a partner agency network. Operates a comparable regional food distribution model with similar donor and volunteer structures.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest: Regional food bank operating across eastern Washington and northern Idaho with similar agency network model. Comparable size and operational structure to Clark County Food Bank.

Others

• National Diaper Bank Network: National umbrella organization that supports Clark County Food Bank's Diaper Bank program. As a network partner rather than direct competitor, it provides access to affordable diapers and parenting resources.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National hunger relief network and Clark County Food Bank's national partner. Operates as a national umbrella/coordinating organization with advocacy, food sourcing, and resource distribution across 200+ member food banks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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