Alabama Childhood Food Solutions

What Alabama Childhood Food Solutions does

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (ACFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded around 2010–2011 by Jim and Linda Jones and headquartered in Sylacauga, Alabama, that combats childhood and family food insecurity across seven Central Alabama counties (Coosa, Tallapoosa, Talladega, Shelby, Calhoun, Clay, and St. Clair). The organization operates a multi-channel food distribution platform including a 38-school/club Backpack Program serving 2,553 children weekly, a Food Distribution Program delivering 70+ pounds of food monthly to 1,200+ families, a Doorstep Transports program for households with transportation barriers (35.5% of served families), a Lincoln Satellite Distribution site in Eastaboga, and newly launched Snack Central (in-school snacks) and Sunny Bites (summer feeding) programs. ACFS relies on a lean paid staff of 1–10 supported by 15,451 volunteer hours, with no proprietary technology stack beyond a Wix-hosted website and a Soxbox pantry ordering portal.

The business model is donation-driven across six streams: individual donations including a recurring $24/month Adopt a Child sponsorship, church and business donations, corporate and governmental grants, capital campaign contributions for a planned 20,000 sq ft Childersburg facility, peer-to-peer fundraising (Meals to Missions raised $35,143), and annual events (Charity Golf Tournament and Sporting Clay Tournament). Food is sourced primarily through the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and Midwest Food Bank, keeping acquisition costs low while supporting high throughput. The organization self-identifies as the largest food distribution center in the region, distributing 1.1 million pounds of food in 2024, and holds ECFA accreditation, a Candid Gold Seal (2024), and an Excellence in Giving (2025) certification.

Day-to-day operations are led by Executive Director Gene Rogers, with a board chaired by Chris Craddock (Owner, Food Sales East) and vice-chaired by co-founder Linda Jones. The 2025 Charity Golf Tournament under chairman Phil Duke raised $104,635, breaking the prior year's $85,000 record, with Tom Wood named chairman for the 2026 event. The organization is currently executing a capital campaign to replace its 8,500 sq ft facility with a 20,000 sq ft distribution center on 12 acres in Childersburg, with land secured and site work complete.

Name

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions

Legal name

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions

Website

https://alabamachildhoodfood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions is a Sylacauga-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes food to food-insecure children and families across seven Central Alabama counties through backpack, family, doorstep, and satellite programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAJAD

School Feeding & Child Nutrition Programs

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

SECONDARYEDADALAL

School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Partnerships, Intergovernmental & NGO Programs

Keywords

• Food assistance programs
• Hunger relief services
• Weekend backpack program
• Family food distribution
• Childhood food insecurity

Headquarters

HQ city

Sylacauga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the mission through online portals, mail-in checks, and monthly giving programs. $24/month sponsors one child for a month.
2. Church and Business Donations: Financial support from churches, businesses, and civic groups that partner with ACFS to fund food distribution programs.
3. Corporate and Governmental Grants: Grant funding from corporations and government entities supporting food security initiatives.
4. Capital Campaign Donations: Major gifts and campaign contributions for the planned 20,000 square-foot distribution center expansion in Childersburg.
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue from charity events including golf tournaments and sporting clays tournaments. The 2025 Golf Tournament raised $104,635.
6. Volunteer Services: Volunteers provide essential labor for packing, sorting, and distributing food. While not a revenue stream, volunteer hours enable operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (ACFS) is a nonprofit food assistance organization that distributes food to food-insecure children and families in Central Alabama. Its core services include the Backpack Program (weekly weekend food bags for 2,553 children via 38 schools and Boys & Girls Clubs), the Food Distribution Program (70+ pounds of food monthly to 1,200+ families), Doorstep Transports (home delivery for families with transportation barriers), and Satellite Distribution (monthly food boxes at Eastaboga, AL). All food is provided free of charge to qualifying families.

Product overview

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (ACFS) is a nonprofit food assistance organization operating a multi-program service model. The core programs include the Backpack Program (providing 2,553 weekend food bags weekly to children via 38 schools and Boys and Girls Clubs), the Food Distribution Program (delivering 70+ pounds of food monthly to 1,200+ families), Doorstep Transports (home delivery for 170 families with transportation barriers), and Satellite Distribution (monthly food boxes at Eastaboga location). Supporting programs include Snack Central (in-school snack delivery), Adopt a Child sponsorship, Sunny Bites Summer Food Program, and Meals to Missions fundraising. The organization also operates annual fundraising events including the Charity Golf Tournament and Sporting Clay Tournament. A Capital Campaign is underway for a new 20,000 sq ft distribution facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Backpack Program Weekend food bag program working with 38 schools and Boys and Girls Clubs to provide 2,553 children weekly with kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare foods such as instant oatmeal, fruit cups, Chef Boyardee, and Nutri-Grain bars.
• Food Distribution Program Family distribution model providing 70+ pounds of nutritious food monthly to over 1,200 families, sourced from two major food banks and local store partnerships, distributed via drive-thru on Mondays and Thursdays at the Sylacauga headquarters.
• Doorstep Transports Home delivery program serving 170 families monthly who have difficulty reaching the distribution center due to health issues, lack of transportation, or limited operating hours. Food is delivered directly to homes via churches, organizations, and volunteers.
• Satellite Distribution Monthly food box distribution at 1643 Airport Rd., Eastaboga, AL 36260 on the first and third Thursday of each month, expanding reach to more communities across Central Alabama.
• Snack Central In-school snack delivery program that provides snacks directly to schools, ensuring children whose families struggle to provide adequate snacks have energy during critical learning hours. Complements weekend backpack distributions.
• Sunny Bites Summer Food Program Summer feeding program operating June through August in partnership with Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, providing fresh produce and nutritious foods to families during months when school meals are unavailable.
• Adopt a Child Program Monthly sponsorship program where donors contribute $24 per month to provide weekly food backpacks for one child throughout the school year, serving 2,553 children currently.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,848 children's weekend food backpacks distributed in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Food Bank of Central AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Community Food Bank of Central Alabama serves as the region's primary hunger-relief organization, operating as a central distribution hub. They purchase food from industry sources and receive surplus food from local grocery stores, then distribute these resources to over 300 nonprofit partners. ACFS is a proud partner receiving food supplies for distribution.
• Midwest Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidwest Food Bank gathers food donations from large companies and distributes them to non-profit organizations. ACFS picks up food twice a month at no cost other than gas expenses to travel to their Georgia warehouse. As of 2021, Midwest Food Bank was the 39th-largest charity and second-largest food bank by revenue in the US.
• Station 31 KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided delicious food for the Meals to Missions Fundraiser kickoff events, bringing the community together for the fundraising campaign launch.
• Crest Farm BarnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated venue space for the Meals to Missions Fundraiser evening dinner event, supporting the fundraising efforts.
• Double Oak Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the meal-packing event where 80 volunteers gathered to pack 10,000 nutritious meals for ACFS families and families in Ghana.
• Markets MarketsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ACFS to fill a vital need and ensure children in the community don't go hungry through the Meals to Missions fundraiser.
• Alexander City TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Childersburg TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Doorstep MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Lincoln Satellite DistributionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Main Avenue Senior CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• New BeginningsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Oak Grove TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Peace and Goodwill Church DistributionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Sylacauga TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Sylavon Court TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Victory Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner delivering food to families in April 2026 as part of the Doorstep Transports program.
• Timberline Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual ACFS Charity Golf Tournament in Calera, Alabama.
• Selwood FarmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual ACFS Sporting Clay Tournament in Alpine, Alabama.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Montgomery Area Food Bank: Regional food bank serving central Alabama. Comparable mission of alleviating food insecurity through partner network distribution, but focused on the Montgomery metro rather than ACFS's Sylacauga/Central Alabama service area.
• Food Bank of North Alabama: Regional food bank serving northern Alabama — adjacent geographic peer with similar food distribution, backpack, and family assistance programs, but operating in a different catchment area than ACFS's 7 Central Alabama counties.

Direct peers

• Blessings in a Backpack: National nonprofit providing weekend food backpacks to food-insecure schoolchildren — directly comparable to ACFS's Backpack Program serving 2,553 children via schools, with the same target population, delivery channel, and program model.
• Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: Regional food bank serving the same Central Alabama geography; ACFS is an active downstream distribution partner. Operates a food pantry network serving overlapping low-income populations with the same mission of food insecurity relief.
• East Alabama Food Bank: Regional food bank serving east Alabama with overlapping geography to ACFS's service area. Operates comparable food distribution, backpack, and emergency food programs for families facing food insecurity.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Central Alabama: Large regional nonprofit umbrella that often funds anti-poverty programs including food assistance. Operates a broader social services mission, but competes for the same corporate and individual donor dollars in Central Alabama.
• No Kid Hungry: National campaign focused on ending childhood hunger — the same end beneficiary population as ACFS. Operates as a broader advocacy/grantmaking organization rather than direct distribution, but competes for the same donor mindshare.
• Midwest Food Bank: Large-scale food bank that supplies ACFS directly. Operates the same model of gathering corporate food donations and distributing to nonprofit partners, but at multi-state scale and 39th-largest US charity status.
• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks — the parent category in which ACFS's regional partners operate. Comparable in core hunger-relief mission and food distribution model, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit providing meal delivery to vulnerable populations — closely aligned with ACFS's Doorstep Transports model that delivers food to families unable to access distribution centers due to transportation or mobility barriers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AlabamaChildhoodFoodSolutions/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlabamaChildhoodFood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alabama-childhood-food-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/alabamachildhoodfoodsolutions
• Xx.com/_ACFS_

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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