Food Bank of Corpus Christi

What Food Bank of Corpus Christi does

The Coastal Bend Food Bank (also operating as Food Bank of Corpus Christi) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983 and headquartered at 5442 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas. The organization's stated mission is to fight hunger and promote wellness through food distribution and nutrition education, serving the Coastal Bend region of South Texas. It is a member of the national Feeding America network and the state-level Feeding Texas network, which provide access to pooled food sourcing, logistics infrastructure, and shared operational best practices.

The organization operates a portfolio of programs including an Agency Locator tool that connects residents to nearby partner food pantries by zip code, a Senior Food Box Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Social Services application assistance, a Nutrition Education program, the Culinary Kits for Kids program (sponsored by Whataburger), and a Diabetes Hands On Self-Management Education program with a dedicated food pantry. The organization reported providing 12,454,194 meals to the community in 2025 and is approaching its 17th Annual Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk. The Agency Tools platform (including a PWW System Login) supports the partner agency network with onboarding and operational resources.

Funding is sourced from individual donations with suggested monthly recurring tiers of $25 and one-time tiers of $50, $100, and $150, corporate and foundation grants (a Morgan Stanley Foundation grant of $32,000 is documented), event-based fundraising (Miles for Meals 5K, Midnight Masquerade, Chosen Interfaith Celebration), and a legacy giving program. Distribution is executed through a regional partner agency network and direct service programs, with a small staff of 11 employees supported by volunteers. No proprietary technology platform is publicly disclosed; the Agency Tools portal is the most notable digital interface referenced.

Name

Food Bank of Corpus Christi

Legal name

Coastal Bend Food Bank

Website

https://foodbankcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Coastal Bend Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 that fights hunger in South Texas through food distribution and nutrition education, providing over 12.4 million meals in 2025 across the Coastal Bend region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Banking Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution
• Nutrition education
• Community food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual monetary donations received through online portal (Give site) with options for monthly recurring ($25/month) or one-time contributions ($50, $100, $150). Also includes legacy giving program.
2. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Corporate and foundation grants such as the Morgan Stanley Foundation $32,000 grant. Supports operational capacity and specific programs.
3. Food Distribution: Distributes food through partner agencies, Senior Food Box Program, TEFAP, and direct service programs. Revenue generated indirectly through food procurement and distribution network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Coastal Bend Food Bank fights hunger and promotes wellness through free food distribution and nutrition education in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It aggregates donated and procured food, then distributes it through a network of partner food pantries and direct-assistance programs including Senior Food Boxes, TEFAP, a Diabetes Food Pantry, and nutrition education classes.

Product overview

The Coastal Bend Food Bank operates as a single unified nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of food assistance and nutrition programs. The core offering consists of food distribution services including an Agency Locator for finding food pantries, the Senior Food Box Program for elderly individuals, and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Supporting these distribution services are the Nutrition Education Program, the Diabetes Hands On Self-Management Education Program, Social Services Programs for application assistance, and the Culinary Kits for Kids program sponsored by Whataburger. Additionally, the Agency Tools platform provides partner agencies with access to the PWW System and resources for becoming a partner agency or starting a food pantry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Find Food / Agency Locator Locator service that helps food-insecure individuals in the Coastal Bend region find nearby food pantries by zip code.
• Senior Food Box Program Program providing nutritious food boxes to eligible seniors in the Coastal Bend region of Texas for ongoing nutrition support.
• Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Federally-supported emergency food assistance program providing direct food relief to eligible community members in the Coastal Bend region.
• Social Services Programs Free application assistance service that helps individuals access social services benefits such as SNAP and other public assistance programs.
• Nutrition Education Program Educational program teaching nutrition and healthy eating practices to community members in the Coastal Bend region.
• Diabetes Hands On Self-Management Education Program Self-management education program for diabetes patients, including hands-on classes and access to a dedicated diabetes food pantry (Superior HealthPlan).
• Culinary Kits for Kids Program sponsored by Whataburger providing culinary kits and food education materials to children in the Coastal Bend region.
• Agency Tools (Partner Agency Platform) Platform for partner agencies offering PWW System Login, partner agency resources, and tools for becoming a partner agency or starting a food pantry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,454,194 meals provided in 2025

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

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network membership providing access to national food sourcing, logistics infrastructure, shared best practices, and collective advocacy for hunger relief.
• Feeding TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level food bank network membership for Texas-specific advocacy, resources, and coordination.
• WhataburgerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Culinary Kits for Kids program providing food education materials to children.
• Showtime Photo BoothminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner providing photo booth services at food bank fundraising events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank: West Texas food bank delivering comparable distribution, TEFAP administration, and nutrition education. Operates similar programs targeting food-insecure households and seniors.
• Tarrant Area Food Bank: Fort Worth-based food bank operating under Feeding America with similar partner agency network, senior services, and nutrition programming. Comparable operating model and donor base.
• San Antonio Food Bank: Major Texas food bank serving a similarly structured regional footprint with comparable programs including senior food boxes, nutrition education, and partner agency distribution. Closest direct peer due to similar mission, scale, and operational model.
• Capital Area Food Bank of Texas: Central Texas food bank affiliate of Feeding America delivering comparable food distribution, senior programs, and nutrition education. Similar scale and organizational structure.
• Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley: South Texas food bank serving a neighboring region with comparable demographics and food insecurity profiles. Operates the same agency-distribution model with similar nutrition education programming.
• North Texas Food Bank: Texas-based Feeding America affiliate providing regional food distribution, nutrition programs, and partner agency support. Directly comparable in operating model and target population.

Others

• Feeding America: National food bank network of which Coastal Bend is a member. Functions as an enabling infrastructure partner rather than a competitor, providing sourcing, logistics, and shared services.
• Feeding Texas: State-level association of Texas food banks of which Coastal Bend is a member. Not a direct competitor but a peer umbrella organization providing advocacy, resources, and coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Houston Food Bank: Largest food bank in Texas and a Feeding America affiliate operating at significantly greater scale. Comparable service model and program mix, but substantially broader geographic reach and resource base.

Regional players

• South Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank serving parts of South Texas with comparable services and target populations. Operates a similar distribution model but in an adjacent geography to Coastal Bend's footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoastalBendFB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjbJjUsU29nrA1xe5fBEE5A
• Facebookfacebook.com/Coastalbendfoodbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/coastalbendfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-bank-of-corpus-christi

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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