South Benton Food Pantry

What South Benton Food Pantry does

South Benton Food Pantry operates as part of the South Benton Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 46-3567773) headquartered at 648 Orchard Street in Monroe, Oregon. Founded around 2013 by Executive Director Janeece Cook and a group of volunteers, the organization delivers free, shopping-style food assistance to food-insecure residents of Monroe, Alpine, and the broader South Benton County corridor. Its core service is a food pantry distributing fresh produce, staples, and household necessities on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and an extended-evening third Thursday, sourced through partnerships with Corvallis Farmers Market, Linn Benton Food Share, Oregon Food Bank, and The Sharing Gardens.

Beyond food distribution, the Resource Center operates an integrated portfolio of community-facing programs: the Snack Pack Program addresses child food insecurity over weekends and school breaks; Kepi Nak-Nak Café offers affordable coffee and meals (all items $10 or less) Wednesday through Saturday; Heritage Hall is a rentable event venue seating up to 50 guests; Vina's Closet, run with the Vina Moses Center, is a free thrift store for clothing and household goods; a commercial kitchen supports monthly community breakfasts and lunches; and the annual Blackberry Jamboree serves as the primary fundraising event with a four-tier sponsorship structure. The organization is currently constructing a replacement facility to expand pantry capacity and is undergoing leadership transition with Bill Atherton serving as Executive Director.

Revenue mechanics are those of a community nonprofit: tax-deductible cash donations processed through Bloomerang, in-kind food and goods from community drives, foundation grants (notably $50,000 from Oregon Community Foundation in 2024 and $10,000 from Benton Community Foundation in 2026), corporate and event sponsorships, and modest earned income from café sales, venue rental, and Jamboree admission. Marketing and volunteer coordination rely on grassroots outreach, Constant Contact email, Facebook, and VolunteerSignUp.org.

Name

South Benton Food Pantry

Legal name

South Benton Resource Center

Website

https://sbrcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South Benton Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Monroe, Oregon that provides free shopping-style food assistance, a children's Snack Pack Program, affordable café service, venue rentals, and a free thrift store to residents of South Benton County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Owned / Nonprofit Grocery Stores (CRAHALAB)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Community food assistance
• Nonprofit hunger relief
• Emergency food distribution
• Community resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donated Food and Goods: The organization receives donated food, clothing, and household items from community drives, local businesses, schools, and partner organizations. Food is sourced locally through partners like Corvallis Farmers Market, Linn Benton Food Share, and neighboring farms.
2. Cash Donations: Financial contributions from individuals and organizations are accepted via online donation portal (Bloomerang), mail, or in-person at Columbia Bank in Monroe. Donations support the organization's mission of easing hardship for local families.
3. Venue Rental (Heritage Hall and Commons): Heritage Hall and Commons spaces are available for rent for private events, weddings, concerts, and community gatherings. Rental fees support SBRC programs and community mission.
4. Café Sales (Kepi Nak-Nak Café): The café sells affordable food and beverages (all items $10 or less). Proceeds from café sales benefit the Resource Center and Food Pantry Programs.
5. Event Sponsorships: The annual Blackberry Jamboree offers sponsorship opportunities at four tiers (Berry $500, Vine $1,000, Grove $2,500, Harvest $5,000) with various marketing benefits.
6. Foundation Grants: The organization receives grants from foundations including Oregon Community Foundation ($50,000), Pacific Power Foundation ($2,500), and other donors for specific programs like the Snack Pack Program.
7. Event Admission: The Blackberry Jamboree charges a suggested $5 admission donation (or donation of fresh blackberries), with kids 12 and under admitted free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Benton Food Pantry operates as the food distribution program of the South Benton Resource Center, providing free shopping-style food assistance, fresh produce, staples, and necessities to residents of South Benton County. The organization also runs an affordable community café, a free clothing/household goods closet, a children's snack pack program, community meals, and event venue rentals, all supporting its mission of addressing food insecurity and community connection in Monroe, Oregon.

Product overview

South Benton Resource Center operates as a multi-service non-profit hub offering a portfolio of interconnected programs: the Food Pantry provides food distribution services; Heritage Hall offers event venue rentals; the Kepi Nak-Nak Café serves as a community gathering space; Vina's Closet provides free clothing and household items; the Commercial Kitchen supports meal programs; the Snack Pack Program addresses child food insecurity; and the Blackberry Jamboree is the annual fundraising event. All revenue-generating programs (Café, Hall rentals, Jamboree) support the food assistance mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Benton Food Pantry

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves dozens of families and seniors each week
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Long Timber Brewing CompanysupportingOthers · 1 January 2022Local business that collected over 400 pounds of food to help families during the 2022 holiday season.
• Corvallis Farmers MarketcoreOthersLocal farmers market partnership providing fresh, locally-sourced produce for the food pantry distribution programs.
• Linn Benton Food SharecoreOthersRegional food bank network providing food distribution support and supplies. Provided new mini freezers and refrigerator to enhance pantry shopping experience and temperature control.
• The Sharing GardenssupportingOthersLocal garden initiative that grows produce to share with those in need through food pantries. Unique approach to establishing local food self-reliance.
• Vina Moses CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Vina's Closet from Heritage House in Monroe - a free community thrift store offering clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and small household goods. Helps people through times of hardship, engaging community to build resilience.
• Oregon Food BankcoreOthersStatewide food bank providing emergency food distribution support. In conjunction with Linn Benton Food Share, provided equipment to enhance pantry operations.
• Monroe High School Honor SocietysupportingOthersAnnual food drive collection. Most recent collection: 232 pounds of food donated to the pantry.
• City of MonroesupportingOthersConducted second annual city-wide food drive and Christmas gifts. Collected nearly 200 pounds of food and presents for 30 families.
• Grow a Row Initiative ParticipantssupportingOthersCommunity program encouraging local gardeners and farmers to plant extra row of vegetables to donate to the pantry. Fresh produce donations accepted during regular distribution hours.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Food Bank: Statewide food bank that supplies and partners with South Benton Food Pantry. Operates a much larger network of regional food banks across Oregon; comparable mission but with regional aggregation and significantly more resources.
• Feeding America: National food bank network that includes Oregon Food Bank as a member. Operates the dominant U.S. model of food banking with which South Benton is structurally aligned at a much smaller scale.

Regional players

• Food for Lane County: Oregon food bank serving Lane County with food distribution and nutrition programs. Comparable community food pantry model serving a different but adjacent Oregon geography.
• Community Action Organization (CAO): Community Action agency serving Benton, Linn, and Lincoln counties with anti-poverty programming. Comparable as a community-level anti-hunger service provider in the same Willamette Valley region.

Others

• United Way of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties: Regional United Way affiliate that funds South Benton via its South Benton Advisory Council (SoBAC). Comparable as a community-funding intermediary and ecosystem partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Emerging players

• Urban Gleaners: Food rescue nonprofit recovering surplus produce and distributing to food-insecure communities. Comparable focus on fresh food sourcing and dignified distribution models.

Direct peers

• St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County: Multi-program community services nonprofit providing food, housing, and material aid in Oregon. Comparable as an integrated community resource hub combining food pantry, retail-style services, and emergency assistance.
• Vina Moses Center: Community social services nonprofit operating Vina's Closet inside the South Benton Resource Center. Comparable as a Benton County community assistance organization addressing hardship with free goods distribution.
• Linn Benton Food Share: Regional food bank network serving Linn and Benton counties. Directly comparable as a community food distribution partner; both organizations operate food pantry programs and source from Oregon Food Bank, with overlapping service geographies in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
• Mary's Place: Multi-service nonprofit combining food assistance, day centers, and family services. Comparable as an integrated community resource center model providing food plus wraparound services under one roof.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61582646747626

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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