Food4kidz

What Food4kidz does

Food4kidz, Inc. (Food4Kidz) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered in Panama City Beach, Florida. It operates a full-service food bank and mobile pantry programs targeting food-insecure families with children in Bay County, Florida — a community where approximately 8,000 children (28% of local children) live in food-insecure households. The organization distributes groceries free of charge via confidential appointments at its physical food bank location (16610 Front Beach Road) and via mobile pantries hosted at neighborhood churches and schools, with each mobile event serving more than 100 families. Distribution covers meats, fresh produce, breads, dairy items, canned goods, and packaged goods, sourced through agency food partnerships.

Name

Food4kidz

Legal name

Food4Kidz, Inc.

Website

https://food4kidz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Food4kidz is a 501(c)(3) non-profit food bank in Panama City Beach, Florida that distributes free groceries and operates mobile pantries to serve food-insecure families with children in Bay County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAA

Food Assistance & Food Banks

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Community food bank
• Mobile pantry services
• Child hunger relief
• Food insecurity assistance
• Nonprofit food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Food4kidz generates revenue through tax-deductible charitable donations including cash contributions, in-kind food donations from individuals and businesses, corporate sponsorships at various levels, and proceeds from fundraising events such as Casino Night and spaghetti dinners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Food4kidz operates a 501(c)(3) non-profit full-service food bank in Panama City Beach, Florida, stocking meats, fresh produce, breads, dairy items, canned and packaged goods via agency food partnerships. The organization distributes free groceries to struggling families with children through confidential, dignity-preserving appointments at its food bank and through mobile pantries hosted at churches and schools that serve more than 100 families at a time.

Product overview

Food4kidz operates as a single unified non-profit service focused on eliminating child hunger in Bay County, Florida since 2011. The organization runs three interconnected programs: a Full-Service Food Bank (stocking meats, fresh produce, breads, dairy, and canned/packaged goods), a Grocery Distribution Program (providing free groceries via confidential appointments), and a Mobile Pantry Program (serving 100+ families at neighborhood locations). An online donation processing system supports funding for all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Food Bank A community food bank stocked with meats, fresh produce, breads, dairy items, canned and packaged goods through agency food partnerships, serving as the inventory base for all distribution programs. Targeted at families with children experiencing food insecurity in Bay County, Florida.
• Grocery Distribution Program Free groceries and supplies distributed via scheduled appointment at the food bank location in a private, confidential manner to protect the dignity of the families served. Intended for struggling families with children in Bay County, Florida.
• Mobile Pantry Program Mobile food distribution events hosted at churches and schools in local neighborhoods, serving 100+ families at a time. Designed to eliminate transportation barriers for families in need who lack reliable vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobile pantries serve 100+ families per event
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mica SpecialtiescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Website sponsor providing all web hosting, domain name costs, weekly/monthly content updates, and server maintenance at no cost. Also created the Food4kidz logo and provides technology and marketing support.
• The Sleep CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Website sponsor and mattress experts. Hosts food donation drop-off location at 23rd street, Panama City, FL. Event sponsor for Casino Night and Spaghetti Dinner events.
• Agency Food PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Food4kidz utilizes agency food partnerships to stock their full-service food bank with meats, fresh produce, breads, dairy items, canned and packaged goods for distribution to families in need.
• Gulfview United Methodist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated food items for COASTIN'-4-KIDZ event and community support.
• TargetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate food donor for COASTIN'-4-KIDZ event.
• The Eye Center of North FloridaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Casino Night and Spaghetti Dinner; food donor for COASTIN'-4-KIDZ.
• DillardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate food donor for COASTIN'-4-KIDZ event.
• Bonefish GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant donor for COASTIN'-4-KIDZ event.
• Forest Park United Methodist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for Spaghetti Dinner event (June 30th) located at 1401 W 23rd St, Panama City.
• Beachy BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Casino Night 2019.
• Burke BlueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for COASTIN'-4-KIDZ 2015.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Meals on Wheels of the Panhandle: Meals on Wheels affiliates across the Florida panhandle address food insecurity, though focused on seniors rather than children. Comparable as a community food distribution nonprofit in the same regional food-assistance category.

Emerging players

• Capital Area Food Bank: Capital Area Food Bank is a Feeding America member serving the Washington D.C. metro area with mobile pantries and food distribution. Comparable in operating a mobile pantry program and serving families through community partner locations.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida: Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida operates food assistance and family support programs across the Florida panhandle, including Bay County. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit distributing food to families in the same regional service area.
• Second Harvest of the Big Bend: Second Harvest of the Big Bend is a regional food bank serving a 16-county area in north Florida including Bay-adjacent counties. It is directly comparable as a community food bank sourcing and distributing food to families in northwest Florida.
• United Way of Northwest Florida: United Way of Northwest Florida is a regional nonprofit addressing basic needs including food insecurity in Bay County and surrounding areas. Comparable as a community-funded social services organization serving overlapping beneficiaries in the same geography.
• Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida: Harry Chapin Food Bank is a Feeding America affiliate serving Southwest Florida, distributing food through mobile pantries and partner agencies. Comparable in mission, distribution model (mobile pantries), and target beneficiaries (food-insecure families).
• Salvation Army Panama City: The Salvation Army of Panama City provides emergency food assistance and family services in Bay County. Comparable as a non-profit operating a food pantry program serving food-insecure families in Food4kidz's exact geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America (nationwide network): Feeding America is the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, operating a nationwide network of 200+ member food banks. It is comparable as the dominant umbrella body in the same community food services space and likely the source of Food4kidz's "agency food partnerships."

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Food4Kidz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food4kidz

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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