Hunger at Home

What Hunger at Home does

Hunger at Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food rescue organization headquartered in San Jose, California, that recovers surplus food from hospitality and venue partners and redistributes it to food-insecure populations across Silicon Valley. Founded by hospitality executive Ewell Sterner (operational since 2015, per the main website), the organization operates a logistics-based model connecting 35+ food donor businesses — including hotels (Marriott, Hilton), convention centers (Team San Jose, Santa Clara Convention Center), and sports/entertainment venues (Levi's Stadium, SAP Center, San Jose Earthquakes) — with 40+ nonprofit distribution partners. Core programs include a weekly drive-through food distribution (Mondays at 1411 Mabury Rd, San Jose), an on-site prepared meal program for shelters and transitional housing, the Meals with Dignity senior meal delivery service, and the Feeding Future Leaders Initiative providing meals to San Jose State University students. The organization also offers paid SB 1383 compliance services to California businesses required to recover organic waste under state regulation.

The organization is funded primarily through tax-deductible individual donations (including a Monthly Giving Circle / Supper Club), corporate and foundation grants, and event-based fundraising such as the annual Bridge the Gap Gala, which raised $432,000 in 2025. A small but growing revenue stream comes from business service fees for SB 1383 compliance assistance. Operations are run by a lean staff of 11-50 employees supplemented by a large volunteer base, with headquarters at 1560 Berger Drive in San Jose. To date, Hunger at Home reports distributing over 14.4 million meals, diverting 8,640 tons of food from landfills, averting 29.83 million kilograms of carbon emissions, and saving 8.65 billion gallons of water. The organization's stated philosophy — 'hunger isn't about scarcity, it's about logistics' — frames its positioning as a logistics intermediary rather than a traditional food bank.

Name

Hunger at Home

Legal name

Hunger at Home

Website

https://hungerathome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hunger at Home is a 501(c)(3) Silicon Valley nonprofit that rescues surplus food from hotels, stadiums, and convention centers and redistributes it to food-insecure families, seniors, students, veterans, and unhoused individuals through a network of 40+ nonprofit partners and direct distribution programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Rescue and Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210), Food Service Contractors (72231)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food rescue services
• Surplus food recovery
• Hunger relief programs
• Community food distribution
• Nonprofit food assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals including one-time gifts, monthly contributions (Monthly Giving Circle/Supper Club), and stock donations. Federal Tax ID: 47-5462753.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Gifts and grants from corporations and foundations supporting food rescue operations and expansion programs.
3. Gala and Campaign Fundraising: Annual Bridge the Gap Gala and campaign fundraising events. 2025 Gala raised $432,000. 2026 Bridge the Gap Campaign aims to raise $240,000.
4. Business Partner Service Fees: Charges a reasonable fee to cover logistics, transportation, and food safety throughout collection and redistribution process for business partners seeking SB 1383 compliance assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hunger at Home rescues surplus prepared food from hotels, convention centers, stadiums, restaurants, and corporate cafeterias in Silicon Valley and redistributes it to food-insecure individuals, families, seniors, veterans, students, and unhoused residents. It operates weekly direct distributions, partner-agency redistribution, an on-site prepared-meal program, youth and school-based hunger programs, and a paid SB 1383 compliance service for waste-generating businesses.

Product overview

Hunger at Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit food rescue organization offering a unified portfolio of food security programs rather than a technology product. The core offerings consist of: Weekly Direct Food Distribution (drive-through program), Non-Profit Partner Distribution (conduit model), and On-site Prepared Meal Program for shelters. Supporting programs include Food Rescue and Repurpose services (with SB 1383 compliance assistance for businesses), the Feeding Future Leaders Initiative (college pantry program), Youth Council (student volunteer program), and Meals with Dignity (senior meal delivery). Fundraising programs include the Monthly Giving Circle and Bridge the Gap Campaign. The organization connects surplus food donors (hotels, stadiums, restaurants) with nonprofit distribution partners through a centralized logistics model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Feeding Future Leaders Initiative: A program piloted in partnership with The Health Trust and San Jose State University Spartan Pantry to provide meals for food insecure students, aiming to expand to all colleges and universities in Silicon Valley.
• Youth Council

Products and services

• Weekly Direct Food Distribution
• Non-Profit and Community Partner Distribution
• On-site Prepared Meal Program
• Food Rescue and Repurpose
• Feeding Future Leaders Initiative
• Youth Council
• Meals with Dignity
• SB 1383 Compliance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 14.4 million meals distributed since 2015
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• The Health TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of the Feeding Future Leaders Initiative with Hunger at Home and San Jose State University Spartan Pantry, addressing food insecurity among college students in Silicon Valley.
• San Jose State University Spartan PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in the Feeding Future Leaders Initiative. Hunger at Home provides 25,000 free nutritious meals to food-insecure SJSU students this academic year.
• Team San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages San Jose McEnery Convention Center and city cultural facilities. Key venue partner for food rescue operations with 20+ years of hospitality management experience through Vinni Walia, Director of Facilities.
• Marriott San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hotel partner with over 20 years hospitality experience. John Southwell, GM, serves on the Hunger at Home Board of Directors, bringing deep hospitality industry connections.
• Second Harvest of Silicon ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading food bank in Silicon Valley. Member of the robust nonprofit partner network that helps distribute rescued food to those in need throughout the community.
• Hilton Hotels (Double Tree, Embassy Suites)majorOthersMajor hospitality partner donating surplus food from multiple properties including Double Tree and Embassy Suites locations, supporting SB 1383 compliance through food rescue.
• Levi's StadiummajorOthersMajor sports venue partner donating surplus food from events, providing significant meal contributions through food rescue programs.
• SAP Center at San JosemajorOthersMajor entertainment venue donating surplus food from concerts and events, managed by Vinni Walia through San Jose Arena Authority.
• San Jose EarthquakesmajorOthersProfessional soccer team and sports venue partner donating surplus food from games and events.
• eBaymajorOthersTechnology company corporate partner supporting food rescue and recovery efforts in Silicon Valley.
• SafewaymajorOthersGrocery partner donating surplus food, helping divert edible food from landfills and support community food security.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorOthersHealthcare partner supporting food rescue operations and community wellness initiatives.
• Levy RestaurantsmajorOthersLeading food service provider operating at venues and events, donating surplus prepared food for rescue and redistribution.
• Santa Clara Convention CentercoreOthersMajor convention venue partner donating surplus food from events and conferences.
• SyscomajorOthersFood distribution company partner supporting logistics and food supply chain operations.
• Jamie-Do FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarming organization partner supplying fresh produce to the nonprofit distribution network.
• City TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner serving families, children, and seniors experiencing food insecurity through shelter and meal programs.
• Downtown Streets TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner helping unhoused individuals through street outreach and employment programs, receiving food support for clients.
• HomeFirst ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk individuals and families, distributing rescued food through their network of services.
• JW HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing support to families in crisis near Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center, receiving food assistance.
• MOAA San Jose ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary officers association supporting veterans and military families with food assistance programs.
• Wesley United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based nonprofit partner distributing food to community members in need.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• FoodCloud: Food rescue technology platform operating across Ireland and the UK that connects retailers with surplus food to charities. Comparable digital logistics model for food rescue, though geographically distant.
• Copia (PBC): Food recovery technology company connecting businesses with surplus food to nonprofits. Overlaps with Hunger at Home's food rescue model by providing logistics and reporting infrastructure for corporate donors, often competing for the same SB 1383 compliance budgets.
• Replate: Tech-enabled food rescue platform connecting businesses with surplus food to nonprofits. Highly comparable tech-forward food recovery model, but operates as a broader technology layer rather than a regional direct distributor.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network for 200+ food banks including Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Represents the broad-incumbent category in U.S. food rescue and assistance, with which Hunger at Home's mission directly aligns.

Direct peers

• CityTeam: Named nonprofit partner of Hunger at Home that runs shelters and meal programs for families and individuals experiencing hardship. Operates comparable direct food service to vulnerable populations in the same geography.
• San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: Major Bay Area food bank running food rescue, pantry programs, and direct distribution. Operates a similar food recovery and redistribution model in an adjacent Northern California geography.
• HomeFirst Services: Major Silicon Valley nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk populations through shelters and supportive services, and named Hunger at Home partner. Comparable mission targeting unhoused individuals with meal support.
• Alameda County Community Food Bank: East Bay food bank providing food rescue and redistribution services. Operates comparable nonprofit hunger-relief model with corporate food donor partnerships across the Bay Area.
• Second Harvest of Silicon Valley: Large Silicon Valley food bank explicitly named as a core Hunger at Home partner. Both operate in food rescue and distribution in the same geography, but Second Harvest is the much larger incumbent food bank while Hunger at Home focuses on hotel/venue surplus logistics.
• Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano: Regional food bank operating in Northern California with food rescue and direct distribution programs. Comparable nonprofit model focused on capturing surplus food and distributing to food-insecure populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hunger-at-home

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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