Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Inc.

What Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Inc. does

Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Inc. (GMFB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional food bank founded in 2007 and headquartered at a 22,000 square foot logistics and distribution warehouse on Calvary Industrial Drive in Gainesville, Georgia. The organization sources, warehouses, and redistributes food to address hunger across Hall, Dawson, Lumpkin, Union, and Forsyth counties in North Georgia, channeling supply through a network of more than 65 partner agencies (food pantries, shelters, community ministries) and operating direct-service programs including the Mobile Food Pantry, the Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery Program, the Emergency Food Box Program, and the PIN (prescriptive food box) Program. The Community Garden supplements fresh produce supply, and the organization is an affiliate of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and a member of the Feeding America national network.

Name

Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Inc.

Legal name

Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Inc.

Website

https://gamountainfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Georgia Mountain Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) regional food bank in Gainesville, Georgia that sources, warehouses, and distributes food through 65+ partner agencies and direct-service programs to food-insecure residents across five North Georgia counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Community food assistance
• Nonprofit food rescue

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual monetary donations and online fundraising campaigns
2. Corporate Grants: Grants from corporations such as Bank of America ($10,000) used for food rescue programs and operational support
3. Food Donations: Food donations from retail partners including Kroger, Publix, and others that are redistributed to partner agencies
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and golf tournament fundraising events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Georgia Mountain Food Bank collects, warehouses, and distributes food to food-insecure individuals, families, and partner agencies across five North Georgia counties (Hall, Dawson, Lumpkin, Union, Forsyth). Operations center on a 22,000 sq ft logistics warehouse feeding 65+ partner agencies and direct programs including Mobile Food Pantry, Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery, Emergency Food Box, and the PIN prescriptive nutrition program.

Product overview

Georgia Mountain Food Bank operates as a regional food bank providing food assistance across Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin, and Union counties in North Georgia. The organization operates a central warehouse and distribution network serving over 65 partner agencies. Core programs include direct food distribution via Mobile Food Pantry and Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery Program, emergency food assistance through Emergency Food Box Program and PIN Program, and community garden initiatives. The organization conducts annual fundraising events including the Empty Bowl Luncheon and Greens for Good Golf Tournament. Additional services include corporate partnership programs and an online fundraising platform for community supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution (Partner Agency Network) Core food bank operation sourcing, warehousing, and distributing food to 65+ partner agencies and direct programs across five North Georgia counties (Hall, Dawson, Lumpkin, Union, Forsyth).
• Mobile Food Pantry
• Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery Program Home delivery of fresh produce and groceries to food-insecure individuals unable to access Mobile Food Pantry due to transportation limitations, age, disability, or poverty. Includes cooking tips and recipes to improve eating habits.
• Emergency Food Box Program
• PIN (Prescriptive) Program
• Community Garden
• Retail Partners Food Rescue Program
• Empty Bowl Luncheon Annual signature fundraising event featuring community lunch, live auction of celebrity-painted bowls, and Hunger Action Month awareness campaign. Provides over 500,000 meals annually.
• Greens for Good Golf Tournament Inaugural annual charitable golf tournament held at Legacy Golf Course at Lanier Islands Resort, raising funds for food distribution programs.
• Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
• Online Fundraising Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• $10 donation can provide 50 meals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Lanier Islands ResortmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026Host venue for Greens for Good Golf Tournament and Concerts for a Cause events benefiting GMFB; summer concert series with proceeds going to food bank
• XPO LogisticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 January 2018Corporate partner helping coordinate pick-up and delivery of approximately 24 pallets of food donations
• MHI (Material Handling Inc.)minorOthers · 28 June 2017Equipment donation of forklift and pallet jack valued at approximately $20,000 to improve warehouse operations and double output
• Atlanta Community Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMFB is an affiliate of Atlanta Community Food Bank, which is a member of Feeding America network. This affiliation provides access to the nationwide network of 200+ food banks serving 46 million people.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMFB is part of the Feeding America network, a nationwide nonprofit network of more than 200 food banks.
• KrogermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Can Hunger food drive raising funds for GMFB; Perishables Donations Partnership (PDP) program donating fresh meat, produce and dairy; donated $65,162.58+ annually
• PublixmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublix Food for Sharing campaign with semi-annual donations; donated more than 1.68 million pounds of food since partnership began; 2017 donation of 1,050 cases valued at $25,587
• CargillmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCargill Cares became a Stocking our Shelves partner as part of corporate partnership program; volunteers conduct Stock the Shelves activities
• Atlanta FalconsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner17-year consecutive streak partnership with Hall County companies to support GMFB; sponsor of Empty Bowl event
• United Way of Hall CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery Program including funding for delivery van purchase
• Jackson EMC (Operation Round Up)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery Program through Operation Round Up funding
• Milton Martin HondacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Neighborhood Fresh Grocery Delivery Program through vehicle donation or sponsorship
• Performance Foodservice-Milton'smajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor donating corporate chef, food, and staff time for Empty Bowl Luncheon event
• Chick-fil-A (New Holland Gainesville)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with Feeding Children Everywhere to pack and donate 10,000 meals during new location opening
• Greater Hall Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Economic Growth, Workforce Development and Community Investment awards event
• Georgia Food Bank AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization coordinating Georgia's eight regional food banks; partner in Legal Food Frenzy competition
• Laser Craft TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Empty Bowl event; owner Rodney Greene actively involved in volunteering since 2013

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella network of 200+ food banks that GMFB is affiliated with. Provides infrastructure, supply-chain leverage, and shared donor programs; relevant as the network sponsor and primary comparator for governance and donor transparency standards.

Regional players

• MANNA FoodBank: Regional Feeding America food bank serving Western North Carolina with partner-agency distribution, direct programs, and an emphasis on fresh produce. Comparable mission, scale, and program mix including mobile pantries.
• Golden Harvest Food Bank: Feeding America-affiliated food bank serving East Georgia and surrounding areas through partner agencies, mobile pantries, and direct programs. Comparable operating model and revenue structure but larger multi-county service area.
• Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana: Mid-size regional Feeding America food bank operating warehouse distribution, mobile pantries, and direct nutrition programs. Comparable operating model and reliance on retail food rescue and corporate partnerships.
• Chattanooga Area Food Bank: Adjacent regional food bank serving the Chattanooga/North Georgia border area, providing nearly identical services (mobile pantries, partner agencies, fresh produce programs). Comparable scale, mission, and donor economics.
• Harvest Hope Food Bank: Regional Feeding America food bank serving South Carolina with warehouse distribution, mobile pantries, and direct programs. Similar nonprofit structure, fundraising event portfolio, and partner-agency network.
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia: Coastal Georgia Feeding America food bank providing food distribution through partner agencies and direct programs. Comparable structure, mission, and reliance on donations, food rescue, and grants.
• Middle Georgia Community Food Bank: Regional Feeding America food bank covering central Georgia with partner-agency distribution, mobile pantries, and direct nutrition programs. Comparable mission and operating model with overlapping corporate donor base.

Direct peers

• Food Bank of Northeast Georgia: Regional food bank serving neighboring counties in Northeast Georgia with the same partner-agency distribution model, donor-funded revenue mix, and Feeding America affiliation. Closest geographic peer with comparable scale and program mix.
• Atlanta Community Food Bank: Parent-affiliate Feeding America member food bank that distributes food across metro Atlanta and northern Georgia through a similar partner-agency model. Directly comparable in mission, warehouse operations, and revenue mix, and serves as GMFB's regional anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGeorgiaMountainFoodBank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-mountain-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgiamountainfoodbank

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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