Guru Nanak Food Bank

What Guru Nanak Food Bank does

Guru Nanak Food Bank (legal name: Guru Nanak Modi Khana Food Bank Society) is a registered Canadian nonprofit charity (CRA registration 730610870RR0001) headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia, that provides food assistance and community support services primarily to individuals and families in Surrey and Delta, BC. Founded on July 1, 2020 by Gyani Narinder Singh Ji of Gurdwara Sahib Dukh Nivaran Sahib Society, the organization emerged from a COVID-19 emergency grocery distribution effort and has since scaled to distribute 18,635 monthly grocery packages to 20,000+ registered users, supported by 200+ active volunteers with a small core staff of 8 employees. Its core offering is a monthly food package distribution program delivered through three physical locations (Newton Surrey, Surrey, and Kennedy Delta) and a mobile appointment booking system that enforces 48-hour advance booking and 28-day interval distributions.

The organization's product surface extends beyond food into adjacent social services through two sub-brands: Let's Talk (mental health, employment support, education guidance, legal awareness, and housing assistance) and One Living (housing and settlement assistance), plus the Welcome to Canada Program for international students. Digitally, the organization operates iOS and Android mobile applications, a volunteer management portal with Criminal Record Check tracking and hour tracking, and a donor portal with recurring donation and tax receipt functionality. The underlying technology is a cloud-based platform focused on appointment scheduling, donor management, and volunteer coordination rather than on AI or advanced data capabilities.

Guru Nanak Food Bank is funded almost entirely through community donations, including individual one-time and recurring contributions (at a $13 CAD monthly tier), corporate food and monetary donations, and workplace giving via Benevity. The organization states 100% of donations are directed to food support and takes no government funding. Its customer base spans food-insecure individuals and families as the primary segment, international students as a secondary segment, and corporate groups and schools for volunteer engagement. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization operates without institutional investment or private equity backing.

Name

Guru Nanak Food Bank

Legal name

Guru Nanak Modi Khana Food Bank Society

Website

https://gnfb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Guru Nanak Food Bank is a registered Canadian nonprofit charity providing monthly food packages and community support services to 20,000+ registered users in Surrey and Delta, BC, through three physical locations, a mobile app, and 200+ volunteers, with no government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Food Bank / Charitable Community Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAA

Food Assistance & Food Banks

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPADAJAA

Food Assistance & Safety Nets (In-Kind, Vouchers, Cash Transfers)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Food Security & Nutrition Programs

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Non-profit charitable organization
• Community food assistance
• Mental health support
• Disaster relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford, British Columbia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly donors contribute $13/month to provide meals. Donations are tax-deductible for amounts above $5.
2. Food Donations: Non-perishable food items donated by individuals, corporations, and community groups that are redistributed to beneficiaries
3. Corporate Partnerships: Food donations and support from corporate partners including grocery stores, businesses, and organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Guru Nanak Food Bank is a registered non-profit charity that distributes monthly grocery packages, baby necessities, blankets, hygiene products, and disaster relief aid to food-insecure individuals and families in Surrey and Delta, British Columbia. Beneficiaries register through the website or mobile app and book appointments to collect food packages at three physical locations. The organization also operates the Let's Talk initiative for mental health support and the One Living initiative for housing and settlement assistance, providing holistic community support beyond food distribution.

Product overview

Guru Nanak Food Bank is a registered non-profit food bank organization providing food assistance and community support services in Surrey and Delta, BC. The core offering is the Food Package Program, a monthly food distribution service. The organization operates several sub-brands including Let's Talk (mental health and community support) and One Living (housing assistance), plus the Welcome to Canada Program for international students. Digital services include the GNFB Mobile Application for iOS/Android, a Volunteer Portal for volunteer management, and a Donor Portal for donation management. The organization is community-funded and provides services including food packages, blankets, toiletries, and disaster relief.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Let's Talk: Mental health and community support initiative providing wellness, awareness, and compassion services including mental health support, employment support, education and learning, legal awareness, housing assistance, and rights education.
• One Living

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,635 monthly grocery packages distributed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• BenevitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBenevity is a workplace giving and employee engagement platform. Guru Nanak Food Bank is approved as a donation recipient organization on Benevity, allowing employees at participating companies to donate through workplace giving programs and access donation matching.
• Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib SocietyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization founded by Gyani Narinder Singh Ji. The Guru Nanak Food Bank was established on July 1, 2020 under the guidance of this dedicated board of directors. The organization originated from the gurdwara's free grocery distribution service during COVID-19.
• Prime Minister Justin TrudeauminorOthersMet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss community needs and the organization's impact on food security in Canada.
• TD BankminorOthersFinancial institution supporter providing donations and community support to Guru Nanak Food Bank.
• Delta Police DepartmentminorOthersLaw enforcement partner that has recognized GNFB as the first organization worldwide for mandatory volunteering training for cadets.
• City of SurreyminorOthersMunicipal government supporter of GNFB's community initiatives in Surrey.
• City of DeltaminorOthersMunicipal government supporter of GNFB's community initiatives in Delta.
• Save-On-FoodsminorOthersGrocery store partner that donates food items to support GNFB's food distribution programs.
• Surrey Fire FightersminorOthersLocal fire department personnel supporting GNFB through volunteer efforts and community engagement.
• Let's Talk InitiativecoreOthersMental health and community support initiative under GNFB providing wellness, awareness, and compassion programs including mental health support, employment assistance, education guidance, legal awareness, and housing assistance.
• One Living InitiativecoreOthersHousing and settlement assistance program helping individuals and families find homes and stability through housing support and community resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Edmonton Food Bank: Major Western Canadian food bank serving the Edmonton region with food hamper distribution and food rescue programs. Similar charity structure and direct-to-beneficiary food distribution model.
• Daily Bread Food Bank: Toronto-based food bank providing food assistance through member agencies and direct distribution. Comparable non-profit food distribution model, but serves a different Canadian geography.
• FoodShare Toronto: Large community food organization in Toronto operating food distribution, gardening, and food justice programs. Comparable in mission and community-based food access model, but serves a different Canadian geography.
• Moisson Montréal: Major food bank in Quebec serving the Greater Montreal area with food assistance and redistribution programs. Comparable in scale and operational model, but operates in a different province.

Direct peers

• Greater Vancouver Food Bank: The largest food bank operating in GNFB's broader Lower Mainland region, providing direct food distribution to individuals and families in food-insecure situations. Operates as a registered charity with similar donation-funded model and serves overlapping geographies.
• North Delta Food Bank (Sources Food Bank): Has historically operated in the Delta, BC area where GNFB also serves, providing food assistance to local residents. Competes directly in the same geographic market for beneficiaries and donors.
• Surrey Food Bank: Local food bank operating in the same Surrey, BC market as GNFB, providing food hampers and support to families in need. Directly competes for donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries in the same geography.
• Vancouver Food Bank / Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society: Direct food distribution charity serving Vancouver and surrounding areas with similar food hamper programs and donor-supported model. Most comparable peer in business model and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Food Banks Canada: National umbrella organization representing food banks across Canada, with a focus on food distribution, advocacy, and infrastructure. Functions as a peer in the same food-bank category but at a national scale, and is a potential partner or affiliation network for GNFB.

Others

• United Way British Columbia: Province-wide nonprofit funder and social services coordinator in BC that supports community organizations including food banks through grant funding and partnerships. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gnfbsurrey
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gnfbcanada
• Facebookfacebook.com/GNFB.CA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guru-nanak-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/gnfbsurreydelta

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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