The Bridge Food And Diaper Bank

What The Bridge Food And Diaper Bank does

The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, that distributes food, diapers, incontinence products, and period supplies to low-income residents of Walworth County. Founded in 2009 as the Walworth County Food Pantry, the organization rebranded to The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank on March 1, 2025, and currently operates from a 10,000 square foot facility equipped with commercial freezers and coolers, warehouse equipment, and two box trucks. It functions dually as a direct-service food pantry (distributing to individual guests on Thursdays and Fridays) and as a wholesale food bank supporting 18 partner pantries across the county.

The organization is the only Walworth County member of both the National Diaper Bank Network and the Alliance for Period Supplies, and it maintains core procurement partnerships with Feeding America, Hunger Task Force, and Second Harvest Foodbank. These relationships enable it to convert each donated dollar into an estimated $7 of food value through bulk purchasing power. Over 150 volunteers contribute more than 10,000 hours of service annually, and the organization is funded entirely by private donations and grants—government funding is explicitly declined. Programs include the Senior Stock Box Program for guests aged 60 and older, monthly CARE bags with toiletries, and a proxy pickup program for homebound individuals. The 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency certifies governance and disclosure standards.

Name

The Bridge Food And Diaper Bank

Legal name

The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank, Inc.

Website

https://www.thebridgewalco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Elkhorn, Wisconsin that distributes food, diapers, incontinence products, and period supplies to low-income residents of Walworth County, while also supplying 18 partner pantries across the region.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhorn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Donations and Grants: The organization is fully funded by private donations and grants. They do not receive government financial assistance. Donations come in the form of monetary contributions, food products, diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products.
2. Legacy Giving: Charitable planned giving options including life insurance policy beneficiary, retirement plan beneficiary, charitable gift annuity, land donation, and stocks/bonds donation.
3. Thrivent Choice Dollars: Participation in Thrivent Choice Dollars program for charitable giving from Thrivent members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank distributes food (frozen foods, dairy, canned/dry goods, and fresh produce providing 10-14 days of groceries per visit), disposable diapers and pull-ups for infants and toddlers, period supplies (tampons, liners, pads), and adult incontinence products to income-eligible residents of Walworth County, Wisconsin. It also operates a Senior Stockbox Program and monthly CARE bags (toiletries and household products) for adults 60+ through its Hunger Task Force partnership. As a food bank, it additionally supplies 18 partner pantries and organizations throughout the county.

Product overview

The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a food bank and diaper bank. The organization offers food distribution services (providing frozen foods, dairy, canned goods, dry goods, and fresh produce for 10-14 days of meals), a diaper bank distributing infant/toddler diapers and pull-ups, period supplies, adult incontinence products, and specialized older adult programs including the Senior Stock Box Program. Services are provided through pantry distribution at their Elkhorn, WI facility with distribution hours on Thursdays and Fridays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diaper Bank
• Food Distribution
• Period Supplies
• Incontinence Products
• Older Adult Programs
• Partner Pantry Support (Food Bank)
• Proxy Pickup Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 donated turns into $7 of food for Walworth County residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, local partner and minor.

• Hunger Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides access to the Senior Stockbox Program for adults over 60. Enables The Bridge to offer qualifying older adults an additional box of nutritional food each month. Partnership allows bulk purchasing of food at significant discounts.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership enabling The Bridge to purchase food at pennies on the dollar, including fresh produce, dairy products, and frozen meats in addition to non-perishable foods. Critical for the $1 = $7 donation multiplier.
• National Diaper Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bridge is the only Walworth County member of the National Diaper Bank Network. Provides access to discounted diaper purchases through network sponsors and local diaper drive support.
• Alliance for Period SuppliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bridge is the only Walworth County member of the Alliance for Period Supplies. Enables purchase of period products at discounted prices to address the issue where 1 in 3 low-income women report missing school or work due to lack of access.
• Federal Emergency Assistance Program (TEFAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment program providing emergency food assistance. The Bridge operates under TEFAP income eligibility guidelines for determining guest eligibility.
• Second Harvest FoodbankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food bank partnership providing additional access to food resources for distribution in Walworth County.
• Lake Geneva Country Meatslocal partnerOthersLocal business partnership providing access to quality meat products for food distribution programs.
• Pearce's Farm Standlocal partnerOthersLocal farm partnership providing fresh produce for distribution to Walworth County residents.
• PackHopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for corporate teambuilding program offering themed kits. Companies can engage employees in charitable activities that benefit The Bridge.
• Circle of Friendslocal partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrift store partner for Toys for Tots program in December. Accepts donations of items other than food and supplies at 630 E. Court St., Elkhorn.
• Walworth County Aging & Disability Resource Centerlocal partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing referrals and coordinated services for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Walworth County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hunger Task Force: Milwaukee-based food bank and The Bridge's strategic partner for the Senior Stockbox Program. Both operate Wisconsin-based food bank and pantry models focused on community food insecurity, with comparable volunteer-driven operations and partnership-based purchasing.
• Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin: Regional food bank partner of The Bridge, distributing food across southern Wisconsin. Operates a comparable food bank-to-pantry distribution model and provides wholesale food access that enables The Bridge's operations.
• Food Pantry of Waukesha County: Community food pantry serving a neighboring Wisconsin county with a similar mission of providing food assistance to low-income residents. Closely comparable in scale, distribution model, and reliance on donations and volunteer labor.
• Hope Center Food Pantry: Waukesha County-based community food pantry with similar scale, donor-funded operating model, and volunteer-driven distribution to low-income Wisconsin families.

Regional players

• Northern Illinois Food Bank: Regional food bank serving northern Illinois communities adjacent to Walworth County. Operates the same food bank-to-pantry model and competes for some of the same donor and volunteer base across the state border.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National food bank network and The Bridge's most important upstream supplier. Feeding America's wholesale purchasing power is the principal driver of The Bridge's $1 = $7 donation multiplier.
• Salvation Army of Walworth County: Faith-based nonprofit operating food assistance programs in Walworth County. Overlaps with The Bridge's service population but offers a broader social services portfolio beyond food and supply distribution.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Regional faith-based nonprofit providing food assistance, including programs reaching Walworth County residents. Operates with a broader social services portfolio and similar donor-funded model.

Others

• National Diaper Bank Network: National membership organization of which The Bridge is the sole Walworth County member. Provides discounted diaper purchasing access that is core to The Bridge's diaper bank operations.
• Alliance for Period Supplies: National membership organization of which The Bridge is the sole Walworth County member. Enables discounted period supply procurement for distribution to local residents in need.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thebridgefoodbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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