Feed My People Food Bank

What Feed My People Food Bank does

Feed My People Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional food bank founded in 1982 and headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It sources the equivalent of 7.38 million meals annually and distributes food through a network of more than 250 partner organizations, 21+ school pantries, 42 backpack programs, and a mobile Pop-Up Pantry program spanning 14 west central Wisconsin counties and 15,000+ square miles. In the most recent year it recorded 101,859 first-time visits — the highest in its 44-year history — and rescued over 2.1 million pounds of food from regional retailers (Aldi, Festival Foods, Hy-Vee, Kwik Trip, Walmart, Superior Fresh) and local farmers.

Core programs include Pop-Up Pantry drive-thru distributions, the Weekend Kids' Meals backpack program, school-based pantries, the Blizzard Packs senior emergency food program (in partnership with Meals on Wheels), the Marshfield Clinic Food Pharmacy pilot for diabetes patients, and the FoodShare/SNAP enrollment support line. Supporting infrastructure includes AiroCide ethylene-removal units in walk-in coolers to reduce produce spoilage, a Find Food Navigator online tool, and the 3,600 sq ft Hunger Action Center expansion completed in 2022 to address root causes of food insecurity. The organization's FRESH Futures initiative bundles food rescue, sustainability, and recycling practices; Project FEED (launched 2023) is its dedicated youth-hunger vertical.

The operating model is donor-supported: revenue is generated from individual donations ($1 = 2 meals), recurring monthly giving (Apple Ally program), corporate sponsorships (Thrivent, BMO Harris, Otto Bremer Trust, Royal Credit Union, Market & Johnson, Chippewa Valley Growers), foundation grants, and signature fundraisers including Empty Bowls (~$100K annually, 25th edition in 2025) and Operation Picnic. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on volunteers, food drives, and partnerships rather than commercial sales motion. There is no pricing-for-service model; output metrics are measured in meals distributed, pounds rescued, and first-time visits served.

Name

Feed My People Food Bank

Legal name

Feed My People Food Bank

Website

https://fmpfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feed My People Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) regional food bank in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, sourcing 7.38 million meals annually and distributing them through 250+ partner agencies, 21+ school pantries, and mobile Pop-Up Pantries across 14 west central Wisconsin counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank / Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

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

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
• Hunger relief programs
• Food rescue operations
• Community food distribution
• Nonprofit food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Eau Claire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations; primary revenue source
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue from annual Empty Bowls fundraiser (raising $100,000+), Operation Picnic summer campaign, and seasonal campaigns with matching gift opportunities
3. Food Rescue: Rescues food from retailers (Aldi, Festival Foods, Hy-Vee, Kwik Trip, Walmart, Superior Fresh), local farmers and producers to distribute; reduces costs while increasing inventory

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Feed My People Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional food bank that sources, rescues, and distributes food to individuals and families facing food insecurity across 14 west central Wisconsin counties. It operates a network of direct distribution programs (Pop-Up Pantries, school pantries, backpack meals, senior Blizzard Packs) and a partner agency network of 250+ hunger-relief organizations, supplemented by fundraising events (Empty Bowls, Operation Picnic) and food rescue sourcing from retailers and farmers.

Product overview

Feed My People Food Bank operates as a regional food bank serving 14 west central Wisconsin counties, sourcing the equivalent of approximately 7.38 million meals annually for a network of over 200 hunger-relief partner programs. The organization offers a portfolio of direct-service programs centered on food distribution and food security, including mobile Pop-Up Pantry distributions, school-based food pantries, Weekend Kids' Meals backpack programs, and emergency food assistance (Blizzard Packs, food boxes). Fundraising programs include the annual Empty Bowls event and Operation Picnic summer campaign. Supporting infrastructure includes the FRESH Futures sustainability initiative, Farm to Food Bank procurement partnerships, FoodShare enrollment support, and an online Find Food Navigator tool for community use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRESH Futures: Food Resilience and Environmental Sustainability Harvest - encompasses food rescue work and sustainability practices including AiroCide units, recycling, and fuel efficiency.
• Project FEED
• Empty Bowls
• Operation Picnic

Products and services

• Pop-Up Pantry Program Mobile drive-thru food pantry program distributing free groceries (fresh produce, meat, dairy, non-perishables) directly to community members in underserved and rural areas across the service region.
• School Pantry Program
• Weekend Kids' Meals (Backpack Program) Direct backpack food program serving students in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls school districts with pre-packed bags of food to take home over weekends when school meals are unavailable.
• Blizzard Packs Emergency supplementary food bags delivered by Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers to homebound seniors during severe weather events when daily meal delivery is impossible.
• Empty Bowls Largest annual fundraiser combining handcrafted bowls, food trucks, silent auction, and community gathering to raise funds for hunger relief; tickets include a bowl and a meal.
• Operation Picnic Annual summer hunger fundraising campaign raising funds to provide groceries to families facing hunger during summer months when school meals are unavailable.
• FRESH Futures Sustainability and food resilience program integrating food rescue from regional partners, AiroCide ethylene removal units in coolers, recycling programs, and fuel-efficient delivery routing.
• Project FEED Youth hunger initiative funding school pantries in rural districts, sustaining special distributions over school breaks, backpack library programs, and family food boxes at Head Start sites.
• Farm to Food Bank Partnership program with local farmers and producers to source fresh produce and agricultural products, accelerating food access while reducing waste from end-of-season surpluses and transportation delays.
• Find Food Navigator Online search tool allowing community members to locate food pantries, meal sites, school pantries, backpack programs, and pop-up distributions by county, city, and program type across the 14-county service area.
• Agency Partner Network Network of 250+ hunger-relief partner organizations including food pantries, meal sites, crisis outreach programs, and schools receiving food distribution and support services from Feed My People.
• FoodShare Enrollment Support Assistance helping community members experiencing delays or challenges accessing Wisconsin's FoodShare (SNAP) food assistance benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 donated provides 2 meals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• AldicoreOthersFood rescue partner donating products due to packaging defects or seasonal surpluses to reduce food waste and feed community
• Festival FoodscoreOthersFood rescue partner contributing surplus food to the food bank's distribution network
• Hy-VeecoreOthersFood rescue partner donating food items that would otherwise go to waste
• Kwik TripcoreOthersFood rescue partner contributing surplus food to support hunger relief efforts
• WalmartcoreOthersFood rescue partner donating surplus goods to reduce waste and support food insecure communities
• Superior FreshcoreOthersLocal producer and food rescue partner supplying fresh produce to the food bank
• Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership to accelerate work prioritizing nutritional goals; provides technical assistance for nutrition ranking system and strategic food category decisions
• Marshfield Clinic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Pharmacy pilot program reducing burden of diabetes by offering nutritional food items and health coaching to low-income patients with uncontrolled diabetes
• Meals on Wheels (Eau Claire, Chippewa, Dunn Counties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Blizzard Packs ensuring seniors have food regardless of weather; nearly 600 packs delivered
• Pablo CenterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Empty Bowls recipe video production; donated staff and space for cooking show featuring local chefs
• Silver Spring FoodskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal food company donating Stone Ground Mustard and horseradish products for Empty Bowls recipe collaborations
• SERVPRO of Eau ClairekeyGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted golf outing fundraiser benefiting Feed My People; raised awareness and funds during Hunger Action Month
• Powertex Group (PTX)keyGTM or Marketing PartnerDesigned and sold limited-edition t-shirts ($30 each, 1,000 available); 100% of proceeds donated directly to Feed My People

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Food Bank of Northwest Indiana: Regional food bank serving 16 counties in northwest Indiana. Comparable partner-agency and direct-distribution model with school and senior programs, though operating in a different geographic market.
• Great Plains Food Bank: Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. Comparable partner-agency model and rural reach across a sparsely populated region.
• Channel One Regional Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 14 counties in southeastern Minnesota. Comparable geographic scale (14 counties) and program mix including food rescue, backpack, and senior meals.

Direct peers

• Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin: Regional food bank serving 16 counties in southern Wisconsin with a similar mix of food rescue, partner-agency distribution, and direct pantry programs. Closest peer in scale and operating model within Wisconsin.
• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Feeding America affiliate serving eastern and central Wisconsin with food sourcing, partner-agency network, and direct programs such as backpack and school pantries. Same network affiliation (Feeding America) and analogous portfolio.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional Feeding America affiliate serving Colorado and Wyoming. Comparable portfolio: food sourcing, partner-agency network, direct pantry distributions, and youth-focused programs like backpack and school pantries.
• St. Mary's Food Bank: Regional food bank in Phoenix, Arizona operating direct distribution, Kids Café, and senior programs. Comparable direct-service nonprofit model, though serving a much larger and more urban geography.
• River Bend Food Bank: Regional food bank in Davenport, Iowa, where former Feed My People ED Nancy Renkes now serves as president/CEO. Operates a comparable partner-agency, food-rescue, and direct-distribution model in the Upper Midwest.
• Hunger Task Force: Milwaukee-based anti-hunger organization operating food distribution, school pantries, and senior meal programs across Wisconsin. Comparable mission, direct-service model, and donor-supported funding base.

Broad incumbents

• Midwest Food Bank: Multi-state food bank with locations across the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, and beyond. Operates similar food rescue and disaster response programs, but at meaningfully larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fmpfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feed-my-people-food-bank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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