NNEMAP Food Pantry

What NNEMAP Food Pantry does

NNEMAP Food Pantry is a nonprofit social service agency headquartered at 677 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, that has operated continuously since 1969. It distributes food — fresh produce and shelf-stable items — and hygiene products to qualifying residents of Franklin County through three access channels: in-person visits during scheduled hours, a 24/7 locker pickup system, and home delivery for homebound clients. Operating hours cover weekdays and Saturdays with Sunday closure, and the organization follows Columbus City Schools for inclement-weather closures.

Beyond core food distribution, NNEMAP provides SNAP/food stamp application assistance during scheduled on-site visits by Ohio Benefits Bank representatives, distributes hygiene products on a weekly-variable basis, and connects residents to health screenings, vaccinations, and clinical services through community partnerships and mobile health units. The organization runs annual community events (including the Holiday Shoppe and the Harmony For Hunger Concert) and maintains an active volunteer program available to individuals and groups nearly every day.

The business model is nonprofit and donation-funded: NNEMAP receives charitable contributions of food, hygiene items, money, and volunteer time from individuals, groups, and organizations, and provides all services free of charge to qualifying residents. It is BBB Accredited in Central Ohio, is an equal-opportunity provider, and reports no public listing, parent company, or institutional investors. The organization has 8 employees and operates exclusively in the Columbus/Franklin County market.

Name

NNEMAP Food Pantry

Legal name

NNEMAP Food Pantry

Website

https://nnemappantry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NNEMAP Food Pantry is a Columbus, Ohio nonprofit founded in 1969 that distributes free food, hygiene products, SNAP-application help, and healthcare referrals to qualifying Franklin County residents via in-person, locker, and home-delivery channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Food distribution
• SNAP enrollment assistance
• Social service agency
• Hygiene product distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a nonprofit social service agency, NNEMAP Food Pantry operates through charitable donations from individuals and organizations. The organization accepts food donations, hygiene products, and monetary contributions. Donations can be made on behalf of individuals or groups.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NNEMAP Food Pantry is a nonprofit social service agency that distributes fresh produce and shelf-stable food to qualifying residents of Franklin County, Ohio through in-person visits, a 24/7 locker pickup system, and home delivery for homebound individuals. The organization also assists residents in applying for SNAP benefits via on-site Ohio Benefits Bank representatives, distributes hygiene products, and connects clients to healthcare services through community partnerships and mobile units.

Product overview

NNEMAP Food Pantry is a nonprofit social service agency that distributes food and other resources to residents of Columbus, Ohio. The organization operates a core food distribution service offering fresh produce and shelf stable food through in-person, locker, and delivery options. Additional services include food stamp/SNAP application assistance through Ohio Benefits Bank representatives, hygiene product distribution, and healthcare connections via community partnerships and mobile units. The organization also runs annual events and accepts volunteer and donation support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution
• Food Stamp Access (SNAP Application Assistance)
• Hygiene Products Distribution
• Healthcare Services Connection

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ohio Benefits BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Benefits Bank representatives work with NNEMAP during scheduled times to help residents apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, previously known as food stamps. This partnership enables NNEMAP to connect clients to broader government assistance programs.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Mid-Ohio Food Collective: Central Ohio's largest regional food bank, also serving Franklin County from Columbus. Operates a wholesale-style distribution model supplying partner pantries including NNEMAP, making it both a potential supplier and direct competitor for end-client relationships in the same geography.
• Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank: Ohio-based regional food bank operating a similar pantry-and-distribution model. Comparable geographic scope (county-level service area) and nonprofit funding structure make it a relevant Ohio peer.

Direct peers

• The Foodbank (Dayton): Regional food bank serving the Dayton area of Ohio with comparable mission, funding model (donations/grants), and direct-distribution services. Similar scale and service mix make it a strong comparable for NNEMAP's operational and fundraising model.
• Community Food Share: Colorado-based food bank with a direct-distribution pantry model serving households in Boulder and Broomfield counties. Comparable scale, client eligibility model, and donation-driven funding structure.
• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Washington DC metro area with direct-distribution pantries, nutrition education, and SNAP outreach. Comparable service portfolio to NNEMAP at a larger regional scale.
• Freestore Foodbank: Cincinnati-based regional food bank with direct distribution pantries, choice pantries, and SNAP outreach. Operates a hybrid model combining wholesale distribution and client-facing pantry services similar to NNEMAP's mix.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Michigan-based regional food bank distributing food through partner pantries and direct programs. Similar nonprofit, donation-funded model with comparable services including food distribution and nutrition outreach.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Columbus: Columbus-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance including food, clothing, and household goods to Franklin County residents. Overlapping client base and complementary service mix create both partnership and competitive dynamics with NNEMAP.

Emerging players

• Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio: Central Ohio social services nonprofit offering food pantries and emergency assistance among other programs. Overlaps with NNEMAP on food distribution but operates a broader social services portfolio in the same Franklin County geography.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National food bank network and the umbrella organization to which many local pantries and regional food banks (likely including NNEMAP) are affiliated. Provides sourcing, logistics, and funding support, making it an ecosystem incumbent rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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