Impact LA

What Impact LA does

Impact LA is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free nutritious meals, food rescue, disaster relief, and youth enrichment programming to underserved communities in the Los Angeles region. Founded by Executive Director Courtney Lockridge and Program Director Emerita Lezett Flores, the organization operates as an approved USDA sponsor under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), enabling federal reimbursement for meals served to children ages 1-18 during after-school, summer, and emergency shelter contexts. Core programs include the Fresh Vault food rescue warehouse and Produce for Purpose surplus redistribution initiative, bi-weekly community distribution drives, the expanded learning Summer Youth Program hosted at partner schools (notably Barack Obama Charter School), the annual Kobe Day Backpack Giveaway, and emergency evacuation shelter operations activated during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

The organization has no proprietary technology systems; operations rely on standard nonprofit infrastructure including a GoDaddy/Wix-hosted website, GoldenVolunteer.com for volunteer coordination, and email newsletter communications. Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model spanning individual recurring donations ($12.75/month), three-tier corporate sponsorship subscriptions ($250-$1,000+/month), USDA federal reimbursements, and tax-deductible pallet donations ($125-$250) under the Produce for Purpose program. Impact LA serves approximately 284,000 meals annually against a stated goal of 1,000,000 meals, with a small team of 1-10 employees supported by an extensive volunteer network and partnerships with organizations including LA Regional Food Bank, ANE Foundation, Big Sunday, Baby2Baby, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services.

In 2025-2026 the organization expanded its footprint significantly, opening an emergency evacuation shelter during the January 2025 wildfires, launching recurring Pasadena distribution operations, and extending programming internationally to Durango, Mexico. The organization has earned a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and receives recurring national press coverage (NBC News, CBS LA, KTLA) for disaster response work. It is governed by a five-member Board of Directors with backgrounds spanning state government, nonprofit management, and financial services.

Name

Impact LA

Legal name

Impact LA, Inc

Website

https://impactla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact LA is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free meals, food rescue, disaster relief, and youth enrichment programs to underserved children and families across the Los Angeles region and in Durango, Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Food Security and Youth Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) for Nutrition (BPADAJAK), Community Development & Social Impact Programs (EDAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Food rescue services
• Youth meal programs
• Disaster relief operations
• Community nonprofit services
• Expanded learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth meals, food rescue, and community distribution efforts. Monthly giving option at $12.75/month.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Three-tier corporate sponsorship program: Community Partner ($250/month), Impact Partner ($500/month), Legacy Partner ($1,000+/month). Includes logo placement, social media recognition, newsletter features, and volunteer opportunities.
3. USDA Meal Program Reimbursement: As an approved sponsor of CACFP and SFSP, Impact LA receives federal reimbursement for administrative and operational costs of providing meals to children 18 and younger during out-of-school time.
4. Produce for Purpose Program: Surplus produce and goods redistribution program where partners pay a suggested donation ($125/pallet or $250 with delivery) for rescued goods. Proceeds support meal programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Impact LA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free nutritious meals to children and families in underserved Los Angeles communities through USDA CACFP/SFSP-sponsored programs in after-school, summer, and emergency shelter settings. The organization operates a Fresh Vault food rescue operation that recovers surplus food from local restaurants, grocers, and farms and redistributes it to communities, alongside disaster relief and wildfire response operations, an Expanded Learning Summer Youth Program, and the annual Kobe Day Backpack Giveaway.

Product overview

Impact LA is a nonprofit community support organization offering a portfolio of food security, youth development, and disaster relief programs. The core offerings include the Food Rescue Program (with Fresh Vault and Produce for Purpose initiatives) for food recovery and redistribution; CACFP/SFSP-sponsored meal programs providing free nutritious meals during after-school, summer, and emergency shelter contexts; the Summer Youth Program combining STEM, arts, and social-emotional learning; and annual events such as the Kobe Day Backpack Giveaway. Disaster relief operations provide emergency food distribution and shelter during crises like wildfires. The Social & Emotional Camp extends youth programming internationally to Durango, Mexico. These programs collectively address food insecurity, educational enrichment, and community resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impact LA's Fresh Vault: Food rescue program accepting surplus food donations from local restaurants, grocery stores, and distributors for redistribution to underserved communities.
• Produce for Purpose

Products and services

• Food Rescue Program
• Produce for Purpose
• At-Risk Afterschool Meals
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
• Emergency Shelter Meals
• Summer Youth Program
• Kobe Day Backpack Giveaway
• Disaster Relief Operations
• Wildfire Relief Operations
• Social & Emotional Camp

Named customers5 records

Segments4 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 core, major and minor.

• LA Regional Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrontline partner of the LA Regional Food Bank. Impact LA serves as rapid response partner scaling direct distribution efforts during community crises. Collaboration on emergency food distribution to families in need.
• ANE FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in wildfire relief efforts and DTLA Distribution Drive. Collaborated on emergency evacuation shelter operations and ongoing community distribution drives across Los Angeles.
• LoveChild HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in establishing emergency evacuation shelter for wildfire evacuees. Contributed to shelter operations providing meals and essential supplies.
• AFTP FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on emergency evacuation shelter and wildfire relief efforts for Los Angeles fire evacuees.
• The Gym VenicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in wildfire relief efforts at Venice Blvd location providing distribution center for fire evacuees.
• The Venice VestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in wildfire relief distribution efforts at Venice Blvd location.
• The Farmlink ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partner network connection for surplus produce recovery and redistribution.
• Food Cycle LAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partner organization for surplus food recovery operations.
• Good+ FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing donations for wildfire relief and community distribution drives.
• Baby2BabyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing essential items for distribution to families affected by disasters.
• Big SundaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner for community events including annual stuffing events and Thanksgiving turkey drives.
• USC Student-AthletesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on emergency shelter and wildfire relief efforts providing volunteer support.
• Barack Obama Charter School (BOCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Impact LA Summer Youth Program serving approximately 130 students. Program combines academic enrichment, physical activity, creative arts, STEM, and financial literacy.
• California Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)coreOthersGovernment sponsor enabling free meal programs for children ages 1-18 in underserved communities.
• California Department of Education (CDE)coreOthersGovernment sponsor for meal programs ensuring nutritional needs of children are met.
• Tri-State Community Healthcare CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Wednesday food giveaway distribution at Crenshaw Blvd location.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength): National campaign addressing childhood hunger through school and summer meal programs, CACFP/SFSP awareness, and grants to local sponsors — Impact LA's CACFP/SFSP-sponsored meal programs are a direct implementation analog at the local level.
• World Central Kitchen: Global nonprofit that provides hot meals during disasters and humanitarian crises — directly comparable to Impact LA's wildfire-relief emergency-shelter and distribution operations, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Project Angel Food: LA-based nonprofit providing medically tailored meals and emergency food to people facing illness, hunger, and homelessness — directly comparable to Impact LA's free-meal model and emergency-response nutrition work in the LA area.
• Baby2Baby: Stated Impact LA partner and LA-based nonprofit providing children living in poverty with diapers, clothing, and basic necessities — a direct peer in distributing essential items to underserved LA youth, and named alongside Impact LA in wildfire-relief operations.
• The Farmlink Project: Stated Impact LA partner and youth-led nonprofit that recovers surplus produce from farms and delivers it to communities facing food insecurity — a directly comparable food-rescue and redistribution operator.
• LA Regional Food Bank: Stated frontline partner of Impact LA, the LA Regional Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in the LA region, distributing food through a partner network of pantries and direct programs — directly comparable in food-rescue, emergency-relief, and child-nutrition focus, and operating in the same geography.
• Los Angeles Mission: LA-based nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity through meals, shelter, and recovery programs — directly comparable to Impact LA's emergency-shelter meal programs and food distribution to vulnerable LA populations.
• Food Forward: LA-based nonprofit that rescues surplus produce from farms, farmers markets, and grocers for redistribution to communities facing food insecurity — directly comparable to Impact LA's Fresh Vault and Produce for Purpose food-rescue model and overlapping the same LA geography.
• Foodbank of Southern California: Regional food bank serving Southern California through a partner pantries and direct distribution — directly comparable in food-rescue, distribution, and emergency-relief operations, though broader in service area.
• Big Sunday: Stated Impact LA partner and LA-based nonprofit coordinating volunteers and community-service projects including annual stuffing events and Thanksgiving drives — a directly comparable community-volunteer mobilization platform with overlapping programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Impact LA