What Grace Klein Community does

Grace Klein Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Jenny Waltman, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, that delivers food rescue, distribution, and holistic community support programs. Its flagship FeedBHM program coordinates daily pickups from 609 food donors — including Amazon Fulfillment BHM1, Trader Joe's, Publix, and 100+ barrel partner locations — rescuing 3,710,924 pounds of food in 2025 and serving nearly 20,000 individuals weekly through drive-thru distribution and home deliveries across Bessemer, Calera, Hoover, and four newly added locations: Center Point, Trussville, Clay, and Pinson. The organization also operates four residential Community Homes (House on the Hill, Ridge House, Acres & Acres, Eagle's Nest), diaper and wipes distribution through Bundles of Hope, school supply drives, Christmas assistance, shoe drives routed via Funds2Orgs, and the Sustainability Kitchen Initiative (GKC Chef Club) that preserves rescued food into 13,431 ready-to-eat meals in 2025.

Beyond local programs, Grace Klein maintains long-term international mission partnerships with Kwathu Children's Home in Zambia, Beats and Books in South Africa, Enza and Caitlin Koné in Côte d'Ivoire, and Pearls of Slum in India. The technology footprint is light and operational rather than proprietary: Monday.com is used for CRM, donor management, and volunteer coordination, while the FoodRescue.us application organizes daily food pickup logistics. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency for 7+ consecutive years.

The business model is donation-dependent with no paid service revenue. Cash and in-kind inflows together exceed $34 million annually, though the majority is in-kind food and goods. Cash sources include individual sustaining donors (Community Champions), grant funding (COO Natalie King secured $758,742.74 from 2018-2023, with record years in 2024 and 2025), tiered business partnership programs ranging from Silver at $750 to Fleet at $10,000 annually, and event-driven fundraising such as the Golf Invitational and monthly Networking at Noon. The organization employs 50+ staff and is governed by a Board of Directors, with COO Natalie King designated as successor to Founder/CEO Jenny Waltman.

Name

Grace Klein Community

Legal name

Grace Klein Community, Inc.

Website

https://gracekleincommunity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grace Klein Community is a Birmingham, Alabama-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that operates the FeedBHM food rescue program, four Community Homes, and distribution programs for food, school supplies, diapers, and Christmas assistance, serving nearly 20,000 individuals weekly across Birmingham-area locations and international mission partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nutrition & Food Security (Global Health) NGOs (HLAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Food rescue distribution
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Community support programs
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Food insecurity relief

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly sustaining donors (Community Champions) who cover operational expenses, plus one-time donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission.
2. Grant Funding: Grant funding secured primarily by the COO/Director of Advancement. Natalie King secured $758,742.74 in grant funding from 2018-2023, with record-breaking years in 2024 and 2025.
3. In-Kind Contributions: Major portion of budget comes from in-kind donations of food, clothing, and other resources. They operate a $34+ million combined cash and in-kind budget.
4. Business Partnership Programs: Tiered business partnership programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Fleet) providing in-kind support ranging from $750 to $10,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grace Klein Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues surplus food from waste and redistributes it to food-insecure families through its FeedBHM program, serving nearly 20,000 individuals weekly across the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. Beyond food rescue, the organization distributes essential supplies (diapers/wipes, school supplies, shoes, Christmas gifts), operates four residential community homes, runs community gardens and a chef-led preservation kitchen, and extends its mission globally through long-term partnerships in Zambia, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, and India.

Product overview

Grace Klein Community operates as a non-profit charitable organization functioning as a unified community ministry rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected social service programs centered around food rescue and distribution (FeedBHM), community housing (four Community Homes), and essential support services including diapers/wipes, school supplies, Christmas assistance, and shoe drives. Core programs like the Sustainability Kitchen Initiative and Give and Take Room extend the impact through food preservation and resource sharing. International reach is maintained through global partnerships with organizations in Zambia, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, and India. The organization moved from antiquated paper systems to online systems including Monday.com CRM and FoodRescue.us app coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FeedBHM Food Rescue Program
• Community Homes
• Diapers and Wipes Program
• School Supplies Program
• Christmas Program
• Give and Take Room
• Handfuls of Purpose (Farmers Program)
• Elevate Internship Program
• Sustainability Kitchen Initiative
• Adoption Support
• Shoe Program
• Global Partnerships Program
• Love Does Initiative
• Overnight Serve Teams

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 20,000 individuals weekly with food support
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kwathu Children's HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with Kwathu Children's Home in Livingstone, Zambia. The home provides shelter, education, and psychosocial support for children. GKC supports through shoe drive program (via Funds2Orgs) which raises funds for the home.
• Beats and BookscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partner based in South Africa that spreads the Good News of Jesus Christ and makes disciples of all nations. Staff member Grace Milligan joined GKC after her sister met the founder while both served with Beats and Books.
• Enza and Caitlin KonécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership with missionaries Enza and Caitlin Koné in Côte d'Ivoire, Africa. They work to build Kingdom culture as part of the global Body of Christ.
• Pearls of SlumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership serving communities in the slums of India, addressing issues of poverty, spiritual oppression, and hopelessness among marginalized populations.
• Bundles of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Diapers and Wipes program - distributing essential baby supplies to families in need through coordinated outreach.
• Funds2OrgscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoe drive partnership where donated shoes are routed to the reuse economy, sold through micro-businesses in developing countries, creating jobs. Funds raised support Kwathu Children's Home.
• Amazon Fulfillment BHM1coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon fulfillment center in Bessemer serves as a major food donor to GKC's FeedBHM program.
• Trader Joe'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer donating food to FeedBHM program for rescue and distribution to families.
• PublixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer with partnership through Love Does initiative - recognized with cardboard signs for support.
• DoorDashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelivery partnership supporting food rescue logistics and distribution operations.
• Monday.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer relationship management platform implemented by GKC for donor management, volunteer coordination, and operational workflows.
• Food Rescue UScoreTechnology or IntegrationFood rescue application used to organize daily food pickups, manage resources, and coordinate volunteers for food rescue operations.
• WayFM (99.1)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian radio station partner recognized in business partner listings.
• K-LOVEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian music radio network partner recognized in business partner listings.
• Farmlink ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural partnership helping connect surplus farm produce to food rescue operations.
• Birmingham ZoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner participating in community events and support.
• Birmingham Legion FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional soccer team partner for community engagement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta Community Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the metro Atlanta area, comparable in scale of operations, Southeast U.S. geography, mix of food distribution and partner agency network, and reliance on donated food and volunteer engagement.
• City Harvest: New York City's largest food rescue organization, focused specifically on rescuing surplus food and delivering it to communities in need. Closest mission peer to GKC's FeedBHM model with the same food-rescue-first operating philosophy rather than traditional food banking.
• Community Food Bank of Central Alabama: Regional food bank serving the same Birmingham/Central Alabama geography with food distribution and hunger relief programs. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and beneficiary base, operating the Feeding America-affiliated model versus GKC's community-led rescue approach.
• Philabundance: Regional food bank serving the Greater Philadelphia area with food rescue, distribution, and nutrition programs. Comparable scope of services including direct distribution, agency partnerships, and community-based hunger relief.
• Food Rescue US: National nonprofit platform for direct food rescue that GKC uses operationally for daily pickups. Highly comparable in core methodology (rescuing surplus food from retailers/restaurants and delivering to agencies serving food-insecure people) and overlapping volunteer-driven model.
• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Regional food bank with food rescue, distribution, and nutrition education programs serving Southeast Michigan. Comparable operational model including food rescue logistics, partner agency network, and mobile distribution to underserved communities.
• Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee: Regional food bank serving Middle/West Tennessee with food rescue, distribution, and community programs. Comparable in regional food bank scale, hunger-relief mission, faith-community partnerships, and child nutrition programs.

Emerging players

• Blessings in a Backpack: National nonprofit providing weekend food for elementary school children, directly comparable to GKC's School Supplies Program and child-focused food/in-kind distribution activities, though operating on a much smaller programmatic surface.

Regional players

• Mid-South Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Memphis/Mid-South area with comparable food rescue, distribution, and child hunger programs. Similar geographic profile (Southeast U.S.) and mix of traditional food bank and direct distribution services.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks and the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization. GKC operates adjacent to this network with a more community-led/food-rescue model rather than traditional food bank aggregation, but competes for similar donor dollars and serves overlapping beneficiary populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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