Flathead Food Bank

What Flathead Food Bank does

Flathead Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 1203 U.S. Highway 2 West in Kalispell, Montana. It distributes nutritious food to individuals, families, children, and seniors experiencing food insecurity across the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana through four core programs: the main Kalispell Food Pantry, a rotating Mobile Pantry serving Martin City, Kila, and Marion, the Backpack Program operating in 19 named partner schools, and the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for low-income seniors aged 60 and over. All services are delivered free of charge with a confidential eligibility process. In 2020, the organization distributed over 3,400,000 pounds of food and served more than 78,000 individuals, compared to approximately 1,600,000 pounds and 57,000 individuals in 2019, reflecting a pandemic-era surge in regional food insecurity (Feeding America estimates put Montanan child and adult food insecurity up 36% and 29% respectively that year).

The organization's revenue model is wholly donation-driven and has no fee-bearing customer transactions. Funding sources include individual monetary donations (facilitated online via PayPal and Every.org, with claims that $1 provides three meals), in-kind food and supply donations from individuals and businesses, volunteer labor, a five-tier corporate partnership ladder (ranging from 5,000+ meals at the entry tier to 150,000+ meals at the core tier, including Albertsons, Glacier Bank, Applied Materials, Town Pump, and Kroger), and fundraising events run by schools, workplaces, churches, and families. Its strategic partnership with the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) provides statewide bulk food procurement that amplifies the purchasing power of every donated dollar. There is no proprietary technology stack disclosed; operations rely on standard nonprofit infrastructure (WordPress site, PayPal and Every.org donation rails, email communications, and phone contact), with no mobile application, no API, and no AI/ML capability in evidence.

Governance is provided by an Executive Director (Chris Sidmore, joined summer 2023) and a board of directors led by President Rob Bourriague, while a small paid staff of 11–50 is supplemented by an extensive volunteer program covering sorting, packing, deliveries, customer interviews, data entry, and senior food delivery. The organization has USDA civil rights compliance certification for federal nutrition programs, and has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds (equity or debt), and no disclosed acquisitions, mergers, or restructuring actions. Reported financial statements and 990s are published on the organization's website, though no specific revenue figures were available in the provided data.

Name

Flathead Food Bank

Legal name

Flathead Food Bank

Website

https://flatheadfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flathead Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that distributes free, nutritious food to food-insecure individuals, families, children, and seniors across the Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana through a main pantry, mobile pantry, school backpack program, and federal seniors program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: The Flathead Food Bank relies heavily on regular, consistent monetary support from the community. Every dollar donated provides at least three meals for individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. Donations are facilitated through the website via PayPal and are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. In-Kind Food and Supply Donations: The organization accepts nonperishable food donations and some properly-handled perishable donations from individuals and businesses. These in-kind contributions are sorted, processed, and distributed to community members in need.
3. Volunteer Services: Community members donate their time, skills, and labor to support food bank operations including stocking shelves, sorting food, interviewing customers, data entry, bagging groceries, cleaning, repacking perishable food, collecting donated goods, and delivering food to senior citizens.
4. Business and Community Partnerships: Corporate partners and local organizations provide financial support, food donations, and other resources to help sustain the food bank's programs. The organization partners with businesses at various meal contribution levels ranging from 1,000+ to 150,000+ meals.
5. Fundraising Events: The organization organizes and hosts fundraisers and food drives where schools, workplaces, churches, families, and friends can organize events to support the food bank's mission of ending hunger in the Flathead Valley.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Flathead Food Bank collects, sorts, and distributes free nutritious food to individuals, families, children, and seniors facing food insecurity in the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. Services include the Kalispell main pantry, Mobile Pantry routes to rural communities, the Backpack Program providing weekend/holiday food to school children, and the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program for low-income seniors 60+.

Product overview

The Flathead Food Bank operates as a unified food distribution nonprofit offering four core programs: the Kalispell Food Pantry (main distribution center), the Mobile Pantry (rotating food delivery to underserved areas), the Backpack Program (child hunger relief for students), and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (nutrition support for seniors 60+). These programs work together to provide comprehensive food security support across the Flathead Valley.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kalispell Food Pantry The main food pantry located at 1203 US Highway 2 W, Ste 2, Kalispell, MT 59901, offering a rotating variety of fresh and shelf-stable foods at no cost to eligible visitors. Hours of operation: Monday 9am-1:45pm, Tuesday 9am-1:45pm, Wednesday 1pm-5:45pm, Thursday 9am-1:45pm. Visitors need ID and income verification (if applicable).
• Mobile Pantry A mobile food distribution service that brings healthy and nutritious foods to communities outside Kalispell on a rotating weekly schedule. Serves Martin City, Hungry Horse, Coram, and West Glacier on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday (10:00am - 12pm); Kila and Batavia at Kila Country Church on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday (9:00am - 9:30am); and Marion at First Baptist Church of Marion on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday (10:00am - 11:00am). Addresses transportation barriers for rural residents.
• Backpack Program Provides local students with child-friendly, non-perishable food bags distributed discreetly on the last day before weekends or school holidays to ensure children have meals (breakfast, lunch, plus meals for days out of school, juice, milk, and treats) when school-provided meals are unavailable. Distributed through 19 participating schools across the Flathead Valley.
• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) A federal program that improves the health of low-income individuals at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA-approved foods. Operated by the food bank as a federal CSFP distribution partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1 donated = 3 meals provided
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant, supporting and minor.

• AlbertsonscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 150,000+ meals to the Flathead Food Bank. Part of the Albertsons Companies Foundation supporting hunger relief efforts in local communities.
• Glacier BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 150,000+ meals to the Flathead Food Bank. Regional bank supporting community hunger relief initiatives in Montana.
• Applied MaterialscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 150,000+ meals to the Flathead Food Bank. Technology company supporting local community food security programs.
• Town PumpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 150,000+ meals through the Town Pump Foundation supporting hunger relief in Montana communities.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 150,000+ meals. Kroger's community giving program supports food banks and hunger relief efforts across their operating regions.
• PayneWest InsurancesignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 75,000+ meals. Montana-based insurance agency supporting local community food security initiatives.
• Rocky Mountain BanksignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 75,000+ meals. Regional bank supporting hunger relief in the Flathead Valley area.
• CorwinsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 30,000+ meals. Corwin Motors Kalispell supports community food assistance programs.
• Kalispell Auto GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 30,000+ meals. Local auto dealership supporting community hunger relief efforts.
• Flathead BeaconsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 30,000+ meals. Local news publication supporting food bank initiatives.
• Murdoch'ssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 30,000+ meals. Ranch and home store supporting community food assistance.
• JCCSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 15,000+ meals. CPA firm supporting local hunger relief.
• Park Side CUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 15,000+ meals. Credit union supporting community food security.
• First Interstate BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 15,000+ meals. Regional bank supporting community initiatives.
• Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 15,000+ meals. National bank's local community giving program supporting hunger relief.
• WeyerhaeuserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 15,000+ meals. Forest products company supporting local community programs.
• EnterpriseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Rental company supporting community food assistance.
• Flathead Electric CoopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Local electric cooperative supporting community programs.
• Natural GrocersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Health-focused grocery retailer supporting nutrition access programs.
• Glacier Eye ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Local healthcare provider supporting community assistance.
• Riverside ContractingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Local contractor supporting community food programs.
• NorthWestern EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Utility company supporting community initiatives.
• Bigsky PRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner contributing 5,000+ meals. Public relations firm supporting food bank communications.
• Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide food bank network partnership that enables the Flathead Food Bank to access low-cost, nutritious foods through bulk purchasing. Through this partnership, donated dollars go further in providing meals to families in need. MFBN supports network partners across Northwest Montana.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roadrunner Food Bank: New Mexico's largest food bank and Feeding America affiliate running mobile pantries, child nutrition, and senior programs across a rural-heavy service area — closely analogous in mission and program mix to Flathead Food Bank.
• Food Bank for Larimer County: County-level food bank in Colorado with a comparable footprint, multi-program structure, and rural mobile pantry operations. Similar scale to Flathead Food Bank based on regional reach and program breadth.
• Oregon Food Bank: Network food bank serving Oregon and Clark County, WA with parallel programs (food boxes, mobile pantries, child/senior nutrition). Larger but same structural operating model as a regional hunger-relief intermediary.
• Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona: Regional Feeding America member food bank operating mobile pantries, child nutrition (backpack-style), and senior CSFP programs. Same program taxonomy as Flathead Food Bank with comparable rural outreach emphasis.
• Northwest Harvest: Washington-state hunger-relief organization with a similar pantry/mobile distribution model and rural outreach. Operates with comparable community-led, donation-funded structure as Flathead Food Bank.
• Food Bank of Northern Nevada: Regional food bank covering northern Nevada with a similar mix of urban pantry service and rural mobile distribution. Operates CSFP and backpack/child feeding programs analogous to Flathead Food Bank.
• Food Bank of the Rockies: Regional food bank serving Colorado and Wyoming with similar multi-program structure (pantry, mobile, child hunger, senior programs). Comparable scale and rural reach mission makes it a strong regional comparable for Flathead Food Bank.
• Montana Food Bank Network: Statewide food bank network and core supplier partner of Flathead Food Bank. Distributes food across Montana through partner agencies, operating the same hunger-relief mission in an overlapping geographic area with similar distribution and donor models.
• Feeding America Western New York: Regional Feeding America affiliate operating mobile and fixed-site food distribution in a similar rural/small-metro mix. Comparable program breadth (pantry, mobile, backpack-style child programs, senior CSFP).

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks that Flathead Food Bank is implicitly affiliated with via MFBN. Sets standards, supplies surplus food, and provides brand and fundraising leverage to regional members like Flathead.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

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