yxefoodbank

Name

yxefoodbank

Legal name

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Website

https://saskatoonfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank & Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Services (BPAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Emergency food assistance
• Food bank services
• Community learning programs
• Nutrition education
• Employment training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization relies entirely on community generosity and does not receive core government funding. Donations include food, monetary contributions, and in-kind support from individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (yxefoodbank) is a registered Canadian non-profit charity that distributes emergency food hampers providing 2-3 days of nutritious food to households in Saskatoon and surrounding 50 km radius (up to two hampers per month). Beyond food distribution, it runs the Creating Opportunities Strategy with three employment training pathways (Learning Pathway workshops, Workplace Experience Pathway, Employment Transitions Pathway), a Nutrition Program with cooking classes and ingredient kits, a free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) for low-income filers, and a Clothing Depot offering affordable clothing and household essentials.

Product overview

The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre operates as a non-profit charitable organization offering a portfolio of social service programs rather than a traditional technology product. The core Food Bank Program distributes emergency food hampers, supplemented by the Creating Opportunities Strategy with three employment training pathways (Learning, Workplace Experience, and Employment Transitions), the Nutrition Program providing cooking classes, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for free tax filing. Additional services include the Clothing Depot, Garden Patch community garden, and Fresh Fruit for Kids campaign. The organization does not offer a software product, API, or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Bank Program Emergency food hamper program providing 2-3 days of nutritious food for individuals and families in Saskatoon and surrounding areas within a 50 km radius. Households can receive up to two hampers per month, with items such as pasta, cereal, bread, and meat.
• Creating Opportunities Strategy (COS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,965,825 lbs of food distributed to 63,166 hampers in one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• CanpotexmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFresh Fruit for Kids campaign partner committed to matching every dollar donated up to $50,000 during July (Fresh Fruit for Kids Month). Initiative addresses rising food costs and summer gap when school lunch programs end.
• Saskatchewan Health AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinics partnership bringing health services to food bank clients and community members.
• CLASSICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing legal services and ID clinic support for clients needing identification assistance.
• OUTSaskatooncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2SLGBTQ+ community organization partnership serving Pride Parade and ongoing community support.
• Food Banks CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization membership providing Standards of Excellence accreditation, HungerCount reporting, and network support. Proud member with accredited status.
• Credit Counselling SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial literacy support and resources for clients seeking to build financial assets and stability.
• Express Employment ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment services partnership supporting job seekers and employer connections for COS program participants.
• Levis TechmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeeding Saskatchewan gala organizer (June 13, 2026) with all proceeds supporting Food Banks Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.
• Hockey Helps the HomelessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Saskatoon event supporting multiple nonprofits including SFBLC. Has granted over $24 million nationally to partner agencies.
• Loblaw Companies (Real Canadian Superstore)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCram the Cruiser BBQ events hosting food drives at Real Canadian Superstore locations across Saskatoon.
• Two Small Men with Big HeartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal moving company Pack The Pantry campaign donating 10% of profits to SFBLC during holiday season.
• Artists Against HungerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual art auction and dinner event benefiting SFBLC with proceeds supporting food bank operations.
• Construction Association of SaskatchewanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLoad the Loader event hosting BBQ food drive with all proceeds donated to SFBLC.
• Buds on BroadwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal venue hosting Rock the Pantry annual fundraiser featuring The Real Canadian Superband.
• Foundations Learning and Skills SaskatchewanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEP Foundations Learning partnership providing financial literacy and adult tutoring workshops.
• Canada Revenue AgencycoreOthersCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) partnership providing free tax filing for low-income Canadians. SFBLC is an official CVITP clinic.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ottawa Food Bank: Eastern Canadian food bank operating emergency food distribution and community programs. Comparable in direct service model and membership in the Food Banks Canada network.
• Greater Vancouver Food Bank: Major Canadian food bank offering hampers, food rescue, and learning programs. Direct comparator in scale and program scope, though operating in a larger urban market.
• Regina Food Bank: Provincial peer in Saskatchewan serving Regina and area with emergency food hampers and learning/employment programs. Operates a similar hub model with food distribution and wraparound services in a comparable Prairie city.
• Winnipeg Harvest (Food Matters Manitoba): Manitoba food bank providing hamper distribution and food rescue programs. Direct peer in Prairie-region food security, with similar community-led non-profit structure.
• Daily Bread Food Bank (Toronto): Large Canadian food bank distributing hampers and operating food rescue alongside member agencies. Most direct comparable in terms of emergency food hamper distribution model and community-based non-profit structure.
• Edmonton Food Bank: Community food bank serving Edmonton and surrounding area with hamper distribution and food rescue. Comparable in Western Canadian non-profit food distribution model and reliance on community donations.
• Moisson Montréal: Quebec's largest food bank with hamper distribution and food sourcing. Comparable in food aid distribution model and as a Food Banks Canada member, though larger in scale and serving a metropolitan area.
• Calgary Food Bank: Western Canadian food bank providing emergency hampers and food rescue operations. Comparable in service model on the Prairies, with similar community engagement and corporate fundraising events.

Broad incumbents

• Food Banks Canada: National umbrella organization for food banks in Canada, of which SFBLC is a member. Comparable as the national network providing accreditation, HungerCount reporting, and shared infrastructure that supports SFBLC's Standards of Excellence status.
• Food Banks of Saskatchewan: Provincial association of food banks in Saskatchewan. SFBLC's Executive Director serves on its Board of Directors, indicating direct comparability as a provincial peer organization in the same network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yxefoodbank
• Instagraminstagram.com/yxefoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yxefoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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