Facing Hunger Foodbank

What Facing Hunger Foodbank does

Facing Hunger Foodbank is a regional nonprofit food bank founded in 1983 and headquartered at 1327 7th Avenue in Huntington, West Virginia. The organization serves 17 counties across the tri-state region of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio through a network of approximately 300 partner agencies, distributing more than 14 million pounds of food annually to nearly 130,000 individuals. It is a 501(c)(3) entity (EIN 55-0625915) affiliated with the Feeding America national network and holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating.

The organization operates a portfolio of nine distinct programs addressing different dimensions of food insecurity: the Backpack Program for school-age children, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) serving 6,500 seniors monthly through 115+ agencies, Medically Indicated Food Boxes for households with chronic disease, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program distributing local produce to 150+ seniors weekly during summer, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Mobile Food Pantries, Oh SNAP! application assistance, and a Retail Rescue Program that recovered 2.9 million pounds of surplus food from 31 retailers and wholesalers across 158 locations in 2024. New mobile distribution units launched in 2026 to reach underserved areas directly. Core technology is conventional food distribution and warehouse operations rather than a proprietary software platform.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable mechanisms: individual and corporate monetary donations (with the stated efficiency metric of $1 = 9 meals), in-kind food donations, federal pass-through funding through TEFAP and CSFP, and signature fundraising events such as the Empty Bowls pottery sale with Marshall University and the Italian Festival. Distribution is executed through 300 partner agencies, mobile pantries, direct-to-community distributions at churches and community centers, and direct donation drop-off at the Huntington warehouse Monday–Friday 9am–3pm. The organization is led by CEO Cyndi Kirkhart and operates with 11–50 employees supported by hundreds of volunteers annually.

Name

Facing Hunger Foodbank

Legal name

Facing Hunger Foodbank

Website

https://facinghunger.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Facing Hunger Foodbank is a regional nonprofit food bank headquartered in Huntington, West Virginia, that distributes 14 million+ pounds of food annually to nearly 130,000 people across 17 counties in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio through 300 partner agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance and Hunger Relief

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), 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 industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers) (BPADAJAA), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution logistics
• Food rescue operations
• Community food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington, West Virginia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Individual and corporate donations that provide meals to families. $1 donation provides 9 meals; $10 monthly provides 90 meals. Includes one-time and recurring donation options.
2. Food Donations: Non-perishable food items donated by individuals, businesses, and organizations through food drives and direct contributions to the warehouse.
3. Federal Food Programs: USDA-administered programs including TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) that provide food and administrative funds to supplement diets of low-income Americans.
4. Event Fundraising: Signature fundraising events including Empty Bowls pottery sale, Italian Festival sponsorship, and community fundraising initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Facing Hunger Foodbank is a nonprofit regional food bank that receives donated and purchased food, stores and organizes it at a distribution center, and distributes groceries through partner agencies and program channels. Its food-assistance services are provided at no cost to food-insecure people across 17 counties in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Product overview

Facing Hunger Foodbank operates as a regional food bank serving 17 counties across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of food assistance programs including the Backpack Program for students, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for seniors, Medically Indicated Food Boxes, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Mobile Food Pantries, SNAP Application Assistance, and a Food Rescue Program. These programs work together through a network of nearly 300 partner agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters, to distribute approximately 14 million pounds of food annually and serve nearly 130,000 individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 million+ pounds of food distributed annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• U.S. Senator Jim JusticecoreOthers · 1 March 2026Announced $1.1 million in federal funding for Mingo County food distribution center renovation.
• HighmarkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Announced (un)Hungry campaign, an annual community movement to address food insecurity during the holidays.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network affiliation providing access to resources, best practices, and national advocacy. Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot visited the facility to see operations firsthand.
• Marshall University School of Art & DesignflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner23rd annual Empty Bowls pottery sale fundraiser where art students create handcrafted bowls sold to raise awareness and funds. Event held at Pullman Square in Huntington.
• Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Pathways to Service community engagement initiative where students completed 96 service hours at the food bank.
• Marshall UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Empty Bowls fundraiser and Touchdowns for Turkeys program where Marshall football donates turkeys through Kroger.
• 300 Partner AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of food pantries, soup kitchens, neighborhood centers, family crisis centers, and shelters that distribute food to those in need across 17 counties.
• Retail Partners (31 retailers/wholesalers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery stores, distribution centers, restaurants, caterers, and discount retailers that donate surplus food through the Retail Rescue Program, saving 2.9 million pounds in 2024.
• KrogerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Touchdowns for Turkeys program with Marshall football, donating 500 turkeys.
• Fullers Tomatoes and Clark's ProduceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal produce suppliers for Community Supported Agriculture program that distributes fresh produce to senior living facilities.
• New Life ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosted food giveaway with two truckloads of food including chicken, fruit, vegetables and milk.
• Food FairminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal grocery partner that teamed up for food drive initiative.
• Dutch Miller AutominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partnership for community support initiative.
• HD MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParent company of The Herald Dispatch donated to Facing Hunger Foodbank during holiday season.
• Huntington BeltoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHearing aid center donated $1,000 after being named top five performer out of 400 in national Hear2End Hunger campaign.
• Huntington Young ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping young professionals make connections through volunteering at the food bank, assisting with sorting, packing and assembling food boxes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dare to Care Food Bank: Louisville, KY-based food bank serving 13 counties across Kentucky and southern Indiana. Comparable Feeding America affiliation and community-based distribution model.
• Freestore Foodbank: Cincinnati-based Feeding America affiliate serving Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky with similar food distribution, retail rescue, and partner agency model. Comparable tri-state regional footprint and program mix.
• Food Bank of the Ohio Valley: Henderson, KY-based Feeding America member serving western Kentucky and adjacent counties. Directly overlaps with portions of Facing Hunger's Kentucky service area.
• God's Pantry Food Bank: Lexington, KY-based Feeding America member serving 50 counties in central and eastern Kentucky. Comparable rural-Appalachian service area and food insecurity profile.
• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Comparable mid-sized Feeding America member food bank with similar program offerings including backpack programs, senior boxes, and retail rescue across a multi-county service area.
• Mid-Ohio Food Collective: Columbus, OH-based regional food bank serving 20 counties in central and eastern Ohio. Comparable scale of operations and partner agency distribution model.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana: Feeding America member serving east-central Indiana with comparable rural service area, mobile pantry programs, and senior-focused CSFP distribution.
• Mountain State Food Bank (formerly Huntington Area Food Bank): West Virginia-based food bank, formerly known as Huntington Area Food Bank, serving multiple counties in WV. Notable that Facing Hunger (Huntington) and Mountain State share WV roots and Feeding America affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Larger Indiana-based Feeding America affiliate operating across 21 counties with broader program mix including culinary training and community kitchens. More diversified and at greater scale.

Others

• Feeding America (National Network): National umbrella organization for 200+ member food banks including Facing Hunger. Provides supply chain, advocacy, and branding—essential infrastructure enabling Facing Hunger's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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