St. Louis Area Foodbank

What St. Louis Area Foodbank does

St. Louis Area Foodbank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger-relief organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri, operating as a regional distribution hub across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois. It distributes approximately 25 million pounds of food annually — providing roughly 20.8 million meals — through a hub-and-spoke model anchored on a 92,000–94,000 sq ft warehouse and a network of nearly 600 partner agencies (food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, transitional housing programs). The organization is a member of the Feeding America national network and runs several flagship programs: Food on the Move (mobile pantry distribution across 44 locations with three trailers), School Markets (school-based pantries), TEFAP federal emergency food assistance, CSFP monthly senior food boxes (serving 8,500+ seniors monthly), Grocery Rescue (retail surplus recovery), and Transitional Housing support. It also operates digital access tools including an online Pantry Locator, Foodbank2Go online ordering, and SNAP/Medicaid/Rx Outreach enrollment scheduling, along with a planned-giving channel via FreeWill.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven, spanning individual gifts (claimed at over 96 cents of every dollar to programs), corporate and foundation giving (including Walmart/Sam's Club's "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign and USPS Stamp Out Hunger), in-kind food donations from national manufacturers and retailers (ConAgra, Kellogg's, Kraft, General Mills, Sunfarm Produce Row), and federal commodity programs (USDA TEFAP and CSFP, representing ~40% of annual distribution pounds at ~9.7 million pounds). It mobilizes 12,000+ volunteers annually and serves 57,100 individuals weekly (~261,000 annually), with end beneficiaries segmented into low-income families, seniors (60+), children, and individuals transitioning from homelessness. The organization is led by President & CEO Meredith Knopp and operates with 51–100 paid staff.

Strategically, the Foodbank has pursued geographic and programmatic expansion (a third Food on the Move trailer launched in 2026, broadening rural and SW Illinois reach), ecosystem buildout (new partnerships with Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/America250, and 911day.org), and brand reinforcement (50-year milestone in 2025, TIME101 recognition in 2026). The technology stack is functional and consumer-facing but lacks documented AI/ML capabilities — the principal technical gap relative to peers that could benefit from logistics optimization and demand forecasting in mobile distribution and partner agency replenishment.

Name

St. Louis Area Foodbank

Legal name

ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK

Website

https://stlfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Louis Area Foodbank is a Bridgeton, Missouri-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that distributes 25M pounds of food annually across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois through nearly 600 partner agencies and direct mobile, school, and senior programs, serving 261,000 people each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Food Bank Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Security, Agriculture & Nutrition Aid Programs (BPADABAD)

Keywords

• Food distribution services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food bank operations
• Community food assistance
• Mobile food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Gifts and Donations: Direct donations from individuals, with over 96 cents of every dollar going directly to programs
2. Corporate and Foundation Giving: Financial support from corporations, foundations, and cause marketing campaigns like Walmart/Sam's Club Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
3. Food Donations: Food donations from national food industry, manufacturers, retailers, and community food drives supplement government programs
4. Federal Commodity Programs: USDA programs including TEFAP and CSFP provide approximately 40% of annual food distribution (nearly 9.7 million pounds)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Louis Area Foodbank collects, warehouses, and distributes food to households facing hunger across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois through a network of nearly 600 partner agencies and direct programs including Food on the Move mobile distribution, School Markets, the Senior Box Program, and federal nutrition programs such as TEFAP and CSFP. It also connects neighbors to broader benefits via SNAP and Medicaid scheduling tools and an online Pantry Locator.

Product overview

The St. Louis Area Foodbank operates as a regional food distribution hub providing multiple programs and services to address food insecurity across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois. The core offering includes Food on the Move (a mobile food distribution program), TEFAP (federal emergency food assistance), CSFP (senior food boxes), and School Markets. Supporting services include SNAP/Medicaid enrollment assistance, Pantry Locator, Grocery Rescue, and Transitional Housing assistance. The organization also offers volunteer opportunities, food drives coordination, and planned giving tools through FreeWill.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food on the Move Mobile food distribution program that brings nutritious food directly into neighborhoods across the 26-county service area, reducing transportation and stigma barriers for food-insecure households.
• TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) Federal emergency food assistance program through which the foodbank distributes USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the service area.
• CSFP / Senior Box Program Monthly food box program for eligible low-income seniors that provides shelf-stable, nutritious groceries through home delivery or designated distribution sites.
• School Markets School-based food distribution program that provides groceries to students and their families at school sites, reducing barriers for households with school-age children.
• Partner Agency Network Distribution Core wholesale-style distribution channel through which the foodbank supplies nearly 600 partner pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and meal programs with food for redistribution to neighbors in need.
• Food Fairs and Community Distributions Community-scale food distribution events that bring large volumes of food directly to high-need neighborhoods across the service area.
• Online Pantry Locator Online tool that helps neighbors across the 26-county service area locate nearby food pantries, mobile distributions, and other food assistance resources.
• Foodbank2Go Online ordering platform that allows neighbors to request food boxes for convenient pickup or delivery, expanding access beyond physical pantry locations.
• SNAP and Medicaid Scheduling Assistance Scheduling tools that connect food-insecure neighbors with assistance applying for SNAP food assistance and Medicaid health coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 million pounds of food distributed annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Urban League of Metropolitan St. LouismajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Community-wide food distribution partnership for families rebuilding after the devastating tornado that hit St. Louis.
• Walmart and Sam's ClubmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Annual 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change.' campaign - Feeding America's largest cause marketing campaign. Funds raised stay local supporting SLAFB. Includes product purchases, customer donations at checkout, and online donations.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and America250majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration delivered 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food and household essentials including beans, spaghetti, beef stew, flour, canned meats, vegetables, and soap to support neighbors and partner food pantries.
• 911day.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for 9/11 Meal Pack and day of service event, commemorating 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
• American Egg Board and Mid States Specialty EggsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Donated 90,000 eggs to support neighbors. Eggs are a valuable source of high-quality protein and one of the most requested items.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank network membership. Feeding America is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. SLAFB is one of 200+ food banks in the network. This partnership provides access to national food industry donations, shared resources, and the Map the Meal Gap research.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal United Way partnership for community resource coordination and support.
• Produce Row (Sunfarm Foodservice)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekly produce donations from Sunfarm at Produce Row. Donated over 35,000 pounds annually. Accepts bulk, discontinued, low weight, close-to-code, off spec, and make-ready produce.
• National manufacturers (ConAgra, Kellogg's, Kraft)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor food manufacturers donate product regularly to support hunger relief efforts.
• United States Postal Service (USPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Stamp Out Hunger food drive partnership. Letter carriers pick up food donations left at mailboxes across the country.
• Bon JoviminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollected supplies for Joplin tornado relief efforts before concert at Scottrade Center.
• St. Louis BluesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey team partnered for Joplin tornado relief food drive at Scottrade Center.
• Edens EdgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCountry music trio promoted Outnumber Hunger campaign with General Mills and Sam's Club to help feed people in need.
• General MillsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Outnumber Hunger campaign - each General Mills product code entered provided 5 meals for SLAFB.
• Associated BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteers who volunteer at the Foodbank facility.
• UPSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployees donated 136 pounds of food and $25 to Bikers for Backpacks ride.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stlfoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/stlfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-louis-area-foodbank?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
• Instagraminstagram.com/STLFoodbank
• Xx.com/stlfoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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