What Feeding the Carolinas does

Feeding the Carolinas is a nonprofit association (EIN 27-3181226) that coordinates ten Feeding America-affiliated food banks serving all 146 counties across North and South Carolina. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Clemmons, NC, the organization functions as a unifying voice and operational coordinator for its member food banks, supporting 3,700+ local charitable agencies that together reach an estimated 2.3 million food-insecure Carolinians annually. Its operations span four pillars: Advocacy + Policy (protecting SNAP, TEFAP, and other federal and state nutrition programs), Food + Health (including the Farm to Food Bank produce rescue program), Crisis Support (disaster preparedness and response coordination with state Emergency Management agencies), and Resources (volunteer coordination, food drives, and a resource library).

The organization's core programmatic assets include the Farm to Food Bank program, which partners with 50+ Carolina farmers to source 78,412,457 pounds of fresh produce in FY25, making it the second-largest source of fresh, local produce in the Feeding America national network; a Find Food locator service backed by ten member food banks and the United Way 211 hotline; disaster response infrastructure that mobilized $16M in direct financial support and cross-bank resource sharing during Hurricane Helene (2024); and the Carolinas Food Access Survey, a 2024 research initiative developed with NC SNAC and SC SNAC. The board is composed of the CEOs of each member food bank, embedding governance into the operational network.

The association operates with 1-10 employees and a donation-based revenue model that pulls from four streams: individual donations (where every $1 yields approximately 5 meals and can be leveraged into roughly $7 of food through network partnerships), foundation grants (notably The Duke Endowment and SECU Foundation), corporate and business contributions, and government funding (state appropriations plus federal nutrition programs). The organization has no disclosed private equity or venture backing and is governed as a nonprofit under North Carolina jurisdiction.

Name

Feeding the Carolinas

Legal name

Feeding the Carolinas

Website

https://feedingthecarolinas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Feeding the Carolinas is a nonprofit association coordinating ten Feeding America-affiliated food banks across all 146 counties in North and South Carolina, supporting 3,700+ partner agencies that reach 2.3 million food-insecure Carolinians annually through food distribution, advocacy, and disaster response.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Food Bank Network Coordination

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Emergency Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises (BPADAJAI)

Keywords

• Food bank network
• Hunger relief coordination
• Food insecurity advocacy
• Produce rescue program
• Disaster food response

Headquarters

HQ city

Clemmons

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable donations from individuals supporting food bank operations and disaster relief efforts. Every $1 donated can provide multiple meals through food bank purchasing power and partnerships.
2. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations including SECU Foundation ($500,000) and The Duke Endowment ($1 million during government shutdown, $3.5 million during COVID-19, $2 million for Hurricane Helene).
3. Corporate and Business Donations: Support from businesses and corporate partners through monetary donations, matching gift programs, and cause marketing initiatives.
4. Government Partnerships: State funding (historically $9.1 million in NC for Farm to Food Bank) and federal nutrition programs including TEFAP and SNAP that support food bank operations and food distribution.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Feeding the Carolinas is a nonprofit association that coordinates ten Feeding America-affiliated food banks across all 146 counties in North and South Carolina to deliver hunger relief, nutrition assistance, and disaster recovery services. Its core offerings include the Farm to Food Bank produce rescue program, crisis/disaster response coordination, advocacy for federal and state nutrition programs (SNAP, TEFAP), a Find Food locator service, food drive hosting, and educational resources that together support 3,700+ partner agencies and serve 2.3 million food-insecure Carolinians annually.

Product overview

Feeding the Carolinas is a dual-state association of ten Feeding America-affiliated Food Banks serving North and South Carolina. The organization operates as a network coordination entity rather than a single product, unifying member food banks through four key pillars: Advocacy + Policy, Food + Health, Crisis Support, and Resources. Core offerings include the Farm to Food Bank produce rescue program sourcing over 78 million pounds annually, Find Food resource locator, Crisis Support disaster response services, Advocacy + Policy initiatives protecting SNAP and federal nutrition programs, a Resource Library for education, Volunteer Coordination across member food banks, and Food Drive Hosting for community engagement. The network supports 3,700+ local agencies serving 2.3 million food-insecure Carolinians across 146 counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Bank Network Coordination Core coordination service that unites the ten Feeding America-affiliated food banks across North and South Carolina to provide food assistance, advocacy, and crisis support through four pillars: Advocacy + Policy, Food + Health, Crisis Support, and Resources, serving all 146 counties and 3,700+ partner agencies.
• Farm to Food Bank Program Produce rescue and distribution program partnering with 50+ Carolina farmers to source surplus agricultural products and distribute them through the food bank network. Sourced 78,412,457 pounds of fresh produce in FY25, making FTC the second-largest source of fresh, local produce in the Feeding America network.
• Find Food Locator Food assistance locator service helping individuals find food distribution locations across all 146 counties in the Carolinas, powered by the ten member food banks and United Way's 211 resource hotline.
• Crisis Support and Disaster Response Disaster preparedness and response service including coordination with Emergency Management agencies, logistics support, resource mobilization, and recovery assistance for natural disasters such as hurricanes. Provided $6.75 million in direct Hurricane Helene recovery support in 2024.
• Advocacy + Policy Policy advocacy initiative protecting and strengthening SNAP, TEFAP, and charitable food assistance programs through public policy agenda, legislator engagement, and grassroots mobilization including state advocacy days in Raleigh and Columbia and participation in Feeding America's Washington fly-in.
• Food Drive Hosting Virtual and traditional food drive hosting program enabling community members and organizations to organize food drives and online fundraising campaigns that support the food bank network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 donated provides approximately 5 meals through member food banks
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeeding the Carolinas is a Partner Association of Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger relief organization with 200+ food banks. FTC acts as a uniting agent for NC and SC food banks within the national network, benefiting from shared resources, best practices, advocacy coordination, and the Map the Meal Gap research initiative.
• NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership coordinating food distribution, working together during hurricanes and pandemics, and sharing information and resources. The department views Feeding the Carolinas as a valued partner in serving the citizens of North Carolina.
• NC Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disaster response coordination. FTC helps distribute food during COVID-19 and coordinates following major disasters to ensure everyone has the food they need. The organization is viewed as a great feeding partner for North Carolina Emergency Management.
• SC Department of Social Services - Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disaster response in South Carolina. FTC embodies selfless service during disasters, and their network of food banks and volunteers helps make South Carolina more resilient in preparing for, surviving, and recovering from disasters.
• United Way (NC 211 and SC 211)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with United Way's 211 service that provides 24/7 resources for health care, child care, legal support, shelter, and food assistance. NC 211 and SC 211 are promoted as additional resources for individuals needing more help finding food and other services.
• NC SNAC (State Nutrition Action Coalition)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level collaborative with active representation from state agencies and nonprofits implementing USDA Food and Nutrition Service programs. FTC partnered with NC SNAC to develop the Carolinas Food Access Survey in Spring 2024.
• SC SNAC (State Nutrition Action Coalition)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level collaborative implementing USDA Food and Nutrition Service programs in South Carolina. Partnered with FTC and NC SNAC on the Carolinas Food Access Survey conducted across 17 sites.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly food bank serving both North and South Carolina (24 counties). Proud to be working with peer food banks to ensure every citizen has healthy, adequate food supply. Invested close to $1 million of its own funds to build and provide food boxes for sister food banks after Hurricane Helene.
• Baptists on MissionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief partner coordinating volunteers and relief efforts during crises in the Carolinas alongside Red Cross and Salvation Army.
• American Red CrossstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief partner coordinating volunteers and relief efforts during crises alongside Baptists on Mission and Salvation Army.
• Salvation ArmystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisaster relief partner coordinating volunteers and relief efforts during crises alongside Baptists on Mission and Red Cross.
• Tepper Sports and Entertainment (Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Football Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily donors who prioritize supporting food banks in the Carolinas and across the country. Working with FTC allows them to efficiently support all ten food banks across both states and gain insight into food insecurity challenges.
• 50+ Carolina Farmers (Farm to Food Bank)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarmers and packers who partner with FTC to donate surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste. Partners can receive tax credits and deductions, and FTC handles donations of any size with access to trucks, warehouses, and commercial refrigeration.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@feedingthecarolinas
• Facebookfacebook.com/FeedingtheCarolinas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feedingthecarolinas
• Instagraminstagram.com/FeedingTheCarolinas/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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