Food Pantry Of Jeff Davis County, Inc.

What Food Pantry Of Jeff Davis County, Inc. does

Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 75-2875263) founded in 1998 and headquartered at 609 Compromise Street, Fort Davis, Texas. It provides supplemental food assistance to residents of Jeff Davis County through six core programs: a bimonthly food distribution (delivered via Shop-the-Shelves in Fort Davis, a drive-thru, mobile distribution at DMR, and a Thursday distribution at Valentine City Hall), the Pack-A-Lunch (PAL) program providing free brown bag lunch ingredients 365 days per year to families with school-age children, Emergency Assistance for up to six months for residents in crisis, a Kids Pantry inside the Jeff Davis County Library open to any child under 18 with no application, a Senior Box program for low-income residents aged 60 and older, and daily healthy in-school snacks delivered to all students at Ft Davis ISD and Valentine ISD. The organization holds USDA civil rights compliance status and GuideStar's Highest Seal of Transparency, and reports serving 10-20% of families in Jeff Davis County, equivalent to approximately one-third of the county's population through twice-monthly distributions.

The underlying operating model is community-led, low-tech food banking and distribution logistics: physical distribution at fixed sites across a sparsely populated rural county, with no disclosed digital platform beyond a basic website, a password-protected online shop, and standard email/phone intake. Funding is generated primarily through charitable donations (individuals, foundations, community members), the annual Harvest Bowl fundraiser with Anderson Foundation dollar-for-dollar matching up to $20,000 in 2026, the recurring $50/month PAL child sponsorship program, and modest proceeds from the online shop. Eligibility for the standard bimonthly program follows income guidelines ($27,861/year for a one-person household, plus $9,953 per additional person), though the Kids Pantry operates without income verification. Distribution to clients is provided free of charge.

The customer base is entirely community-based — low-income families, seniors 60+, and school-age children of Jeff Davis County — with no paying commercial customers, no subscription contracts, and no geographic expansion beyond the county. The organization employs 1-10 staff, governs via a board of directors, and uses community channels (social media, newsletter, local events) for outreach. The business is therefore a single-county nonprofit service operation whose growth is bounded by local population, donor base, and fundraising capacity rather than by competitive market dynamics.

Name

Food Pantry Of Jeff Davis County, Inc.

Legal name

Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County, Inc.

Website

https://www.foodpantry-jdc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County, Inc. is a Fort Davis, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that provides free supplemental food assistance, child lunches, senior boxes, and emergency food aid to low-income residents, seniors, and children across Jeff Davis County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Nutrition & Meal Programs (CACFP/Snack Programs) (EDACAMAA), Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI)

Keywords

• Food assistance programs
• Food pantry services
• Hunger relief
• Nutrition support
• Emergency food aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Davis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Primary funding through charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and community members. Harvest Bowl annual fundraising event with matching funds from Anderson Foundation.
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program for PAL (Pack-A-Lunch) at $50/month per child
3. Online Store: Online shop accessible during distribution weeks with password, generating modest retail revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Food Pantry Of Jeff Davis County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free supplemental food assistance to residents of Jeff Davis County, Texas. It runs bimonthly food distributions offering pantry staples, meat, fresh produce, cheese, bread, and nuts at multiple locations (Fort Davis, Valentine, DMR) in shop-the-shelves, drive-thru, and mobile formats, alongside child nutrition programs (PAL, Kids Pantry, in-school snacks), senior food boxes, and up to six months of emergency food assistance for households in crisis.

Product overview

Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County is a nonprofit food assistance organization operating since 1998 that serves the Jeff Davis County, Texas community. The organization offers a portfolio of food distribution and assistance programs including bimonthly food distribution at multiple locations, the Pack-A-Lunch (PAL) program for school children, Emergency Assistance for families in crisis, a Kids Pantry at the county library, Senior Box for elderly residents, and daily school snacks. The organization also operates an online shop and hosts the annual Harvest Bowl fundraising event with matching donation support from the Anderson Foundation. The portfolio is unified around the mission to alleviate hunger and promote healthy eating, serving 10-20% of county families with no questions asked, no limits on food quantities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bimonthly Food Distribution Bi-monthly supplemental food distribution providing pantry basics, meat, fresh produce, cheese, bread, and nuts to income-eligible families in Jeff Davis County at Fort Davis, Valentine, and DMR locations.
• Pack-A-Lunch (PAL) Free brown bag lunch ingredients provided to clients with school-age children 365 days per year in Jeff Davis County; sponsorship available at $50/month per child.
• Emergency Assistance Food assistance for up to six months for Jeff Davis County residents facing crises such as a death in the family, job loss, natural disaster, or illness.
• Kids Pantry Food pantry located inside the Jeff Davis County Library offering lunch foods, afterschool snacks, and kid-friendly foods to any child under 18 in Jeff Davis County, with no application, income requirements, or information collected.
• Senior Box Program supplementing the diets of low-income seniors aged 60 and older in Jeff Davis County.
• In-School Snacks Daily healthy snacks provided to all students at Ft Davis ISD and Valentine ISD schools.
• Online Shop Password-protected online store open during distribution weeks, offering modest retail items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 10-20% of families in Jeff Davis County
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ECHO (Ending Community Hunger Organization): Single-location community food pantry operating in a similar small-town context with direct food distribution to low-income residents. Comparable scale, mission, and direct-to-consumer distribution model, though in a different geography.

Regional players

• Food Bank of the Permian Basin: Regional food bank serving West Texas communities including areas adjacent to Jeff Davis County. Comparable nonprofit food distribution model serving similar rural and low-income populations across a multi-county footprint.
• West Texas Food Bank: Regional food bank serving 19 counties across West Texas, including Jeff Davis County's broader region. Directly comparable in mission (food assistance for low-income populations) but operates at a much larger regional scale rather than single-county focus.
• South Plains Food Bank: West Texas regional food bank serving rural communities similar to Jeff Davis County. Comparable in operating context (rural West Texas, low-income populations, child nutrition programs) though at greater geographic scale.
• Hill Country Community Ministries: Rural Texas nonprofit providing food assistance and emergency aid to low-income residents across multiple Hill Country counties. Closely comparable in single-region focus, small team, donation-driven model, and emergency assistance component.
• Concho Valley Regional Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Concho Valley area of West Texas. Comparable in mission and rural Texas service context, though covering a larger multi-county region rather than a single county.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding Texas: Statewide network of 21 food banks across Texas and the Feeding America state affiliate. Represents the umbrella membership organization that small community pantries like Jeff Davis County connect into for sourcing, logistics, and grant access.
• Capital Area Food Bank of Texas: Large Texas food bank serving a 21-county region with comprehensive food distribution and nutrition programs. Comparable mission and program portfolio but operates at significantly greater scale across an urban-suburban-rural mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-pantry-of-jeff-davis-county-inc

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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