Food and Care Coalition

What Food and Care Coalition does

Food and Care Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Provo, Utah, founded in 1988 to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. From a single 36,000 sq ft facility, it operates a consolidated continuum-of-care model that delivers daily meals (109,451 served in 2025), case management, on-site medical and dental care through a partnership with Mountainlands Community Health Center, adult education and workforce programs, and a housing portfolio totaling 110 units — 38 transitional housing beds and 72 units of permanent supportive housing at Candlelight Villas (opened 2022). In 2024 it added a BYU-partnered hydroponic greenhouse producing fresh produce for meals and a workforce-training platform, plus an explicit veterans services track.

Its core service stack is human-delivered rather than technology-delivered: case managers, volunteers (7,200 unique volunteers contributing roughly 50,000 hours annually), clinical partners, and a network of 30+ referral organizations coordinate food, housing, healthcare, and education under one roof. Technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit CRM, donor management, and program-coordination tools; no proprietary platform or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The revenue model is donation-based and locally sourced: over 90% of support comes from the Utah County community through individual donors, corporate partners (Adobe, Costco, doTERRA, and similar local employers), recurring campaigns, and events such as Chipping for Charity, with less than 10% from government sources. The organization states that 92 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to programs, and reports a 67% rate of residents exiting transitional housing into permanent housing. Operating economics are heavily subsidized by volunteer labor, which materially deflates the cost base relative to a paid-staff equivalent.

Name

Food and Care Coalition

Legal name

Food & Care Coalition

Website

https://foodandcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Food and Care Coalition is a Provo, Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 that delivers meals, housing, medical and dental care, education, and case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in Utah County from a single integrated facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Food assistance
• Transitional housing
• Community case management
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting meals, housing, and services. Donors can give online, set up recurring gifts, or contribute to specific campaigns.
2. Corporate/Business Partnerships: Financial sponsorships and in-kind donations from businesses through the Culture of Caring program, including team volunteer days and collection drives.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations as part of the over 90% community-derived funding model.
4. Government Grants: Less than 10% of funding comes from government grants including the Homeless Trust Fund and Community Development Block Grants.
5. In-Kind Donations: Donations of food, hygiene products, clothing, and household supplies from individuals, companies, churches, and civic organizations through collection drives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Food & Care Coalition operates a 36,000-square-foot comprehensive resource center in Provo, Utah, delivering integrated direct services — hot meals (109,451 served in 2025), 110 transitional and permanent housing units, free medical and dental care, licensed mental health counseling, one-on-one case management, and education programs — at no cost to patrons experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, or poverty in Utah County.

Product overview

Food & Care Coalition is a nonprofit social services organization operating a single comprehensive resource center in Provo, Utah — not a software product company. The organization offers six integrated core service programs under one roof: Day Services (hygiene, clothing, computer access), the Meals Program (hot meals 365 days/year), Housing (transitional units and 72-unit Candlelight Villas permanent housing), Medical & Dental Clinics (free on-site care), Case Management Services, and Education Programs. These services work together as a continuum of care designed to help individuals move from crisis to stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Candlelight Villas: 72 units of permanent supportive housing — a community of fully furnished private 1-bedroom apartments located behind the main campus, serving as permanent housing for Utah County residents.

Products and services

• Day Services Drop-in support services including showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, clothing vouchers, computer access, and mailing address services for patrons experiencing homelessness, open Monday through Friday with no appointment needed.
• Food/Meals Program Hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner served 365 days a year in a dining room setting — open to anyone with no eligibility requirements, proof of need, or paperwork required. Served 109,451 meals in 2025.
• Housing Program (Transitional Housing & Candlelight Villas) Transitional housing with private furnished units and intensive case management on the Provo campus, plus Candlelight Villas — 72 units of permanent supportive housing with 1-bedroom apartments, offering a continuum from emergency shelter to permanent independence. 67% of residents exit to permanent housing.
• Medical & Dental Clinics On-site free dental clinic providing cleanings, fillings, and extractions 4-6 days per month through volunteer practitioners, and primary care via Mountainlands Community Health Center's Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program.
• Case Management Services One-on-one individualized support connecting patrons to housing, employment, mental health services, and community resources — coordinating across all Coalition services and partner agencies including the VA, Utah Workforce Services, and Timpanogas Legal Center.
• Education Programs Free courses covering financial literacy, employment readiness, life skills, personal development (My Story Matters curriculum), mental health education, and health/wellness including tobacco cessation and nutrition — offered with partner instructors from UVU, Wasatch Mental Health, and Utah Health Department.

Quantifiable outcome

• 109,451 meals served in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Brigham Young University (BYU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BYU students designed and built a hydroponics greenhouse at Coalition facility, providing fresh produce year-round for the 109,451 meals served annually. Teaches patrons agricultural skills while supplying the meal program.
• Wasatch Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides on-site licensed mental health counseling and behavioral health services. Clinicians deliver psychoeducation courses covering stress management, mental health awareness, and coping skills. Partners with Coalition housing residents through regular on-site presence.
• Mountainlands Community Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally qualified health center providing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program on-site. Brings primary care directly to patrons who cannot transport to separate facilities. Dental clinic also operates through Mountainlands partnership.
• My Story MatterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers the Captain Your Story curriculum on-site - a personal development program grounded in narrative therapy. Helps patrons explore their own story, identify patterns, and build toward a purposeful future. On-site at Coalition multiple days per week.
• Utah Valley University (UVU)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational programming for Coalition patrons through service-learning opportunities connecting UVU students with community service. Expands patron access to higher-education resources and pathways.
• Veterans Administration (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecting veteran patrons with VA benefits, housing support (VASH Vouchers), and health care services through coordinated case management referrals. VA representatives available on-site for housing residents.
• Utah Health DepartmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers tobacco cessation classes and nutrition education at Coalition. Practical, no-cost programming focused on physical health for patrons managing health challenges on limited resources.
• Timpanogas Legal CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides monthly legal outreach helping patrons navigate housing disputes, custody issues, and benefits claims. Free legal services for patrons who cannot afford representation.
• AdobeminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Coalition through Culture of Caring program. Provides employee volunteer opportunities and potential in-kind contributions.
• CostcominorOthersCorporate partner providing in-kind donations of food and goods. Member of Culture of Caring program supporting Coalition through donations and employee engagement.
• doTERRAOthersCorporate partner in Culture of Caring program. Supports Coalition with financial contributions and employee volunteer programs.
• Dominion EnergyminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Coalition services. Part of Culture of Caring corporate partnership network.
• Google FiberminorOthersCorporate partner providing technology support and community investment through Culture of Caring program.
• Kohl'sminorOthersCorporate partner providing in-kind donations and community support through Culture of Caring program.
• Deseret IndustriessecondaryOthersCommunity partner providing clothing vouchers and goods for patron distribution. Helps supply clothing needs for housing residents and day patrons.
• Utah Workforce ServicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecting patrons to employment resources, job training, and income assistance. Critical component of long-term stability plans coordinated through case management.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing funding support and housing policy guidance. Supports Coalition's transitional and permanent housing programs.
• Provo CitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing community support, housing partnerships, and local government collaboration for homeless services.
• Provo Police DepartmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership for coordinated response to homelessness, patron safety, and community resource navigation.
• Utah State University (USU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing service-learning opportunities and community connection for students.
• Legend Real EstateminorOthersLocal business partner supporting Coalition through Culture of Caring program and community events.
• America's BestminorOthersCorporate partner providing in-kind support through Culture of Caring program.
• LensCraftersminorOthersCorporate partner providing vision-related in-kind donations for patrons through Culture of Caring program.
• Elks LodgeminorOthersCivic organization partner supporting Coalition through volunteer activities and donations.
• American Red CrosssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency services partner providing disaster relief support and resources for patrons in crisis situations.
• Community ActionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtah County food bank providing food boxes and grocery assistance. Staff connects patrons with Community Action resources during Coalition visits.
• Tabitha's WaysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtah County food bank providing food boxes. Coalition staff refers patrons to Tabitha's Way for additional grocery assistance beyond Coalition meal program.
• Provo Bicycle CollectiveminorOthersCommunity partner providing bicycle donations and repair services for patrons needing transportation to employment.
• Utah Valley InterfaithsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based coalition partner connecting religious organizations with Coalition volunteer and donation opportunities.
• The Mentor NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner providing mentorship and support services for patrons in the community.
• Aznar Family ChiropracticminorOthersLocal healthcare provider partner offering in-kind services for patrons through Culture of Caring program.
• A Soldier's HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran services organization partnering with Coalition for coordinated veteran outreach and support services.
• Food for the SoulminorOthersCommunity partner providing food donations and meal support for Coalition meal program.
• MarvellousminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Coalition through Culture of Caring program with donations and employee engagement.
• SweetsminorOthersLocal business partner providing food donations and support for Coalition meal programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Road Home: Salt Lake City-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct peer as a Utah-based comprehensive homeless services provider with a similar multi-service continuum model.
• Catholic Community Services of Utah: Faith-rooted nonprofit providing food assistance, refugee services, housing, and case management across Utah. Direct peer with similar multi-service continuum for vulnerable populations.
• Volunteers of America Utah: Utah affiliate of a national nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, veteran services, and homeless outreach. Direct peer operating a similar multi-service model for vulnerable populations in Utah.
• Crossroads Urban Center: Salt Lake City-based nonprofit providing food assistance, pantry services, and advocacy for people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Comparable in direct service and food-focused mission.
• Rescue Mission of Salt Lake: Faith-based nonprofit in Salt Lake City offering meals, shelter, addiction recovery, and case management to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable in mission, faith-rooted model, and integrated service delivery.
• Switchpoint Community Resource Center: Utah-based nonprofit operating resource centers providing emergency shelter, food, medical care, and case management. Comparable as a one-stop community resource center model addressing homelessness and poverty.
• Family Promise of Utah: Nonprofit focused on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, housing, and stabilization programs. Comparable mission and case-management-driven model, though focused specifically on families with children.

Broad incumbents

• St. Vincent de Paul (Utah councils): National Catholic nonprofit with Utah-area councils providing food, housing, and rent/utility assistance to people in poverty. Comparable in food and housing assistance services though structured as a federated national organization.

Emerging players

• Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry: Utah County food pantry referenced as a Coalition referral partner. Comparable in food assistance service but operates at narrower scope (grocery distribution rather than meals and full continuum).
• Community Action Services and Food Bank: Utah County food bank and social services nonprofit providing food boxes, rent/utility assistance, and case management. Comparable as a Utah County social services provider with overlapping patron base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/foodandcarebrent
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoodandCareCoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foodandcareut

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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