tabitha's way

What tabitha's way does

Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry is a Utah-based 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN 27-3402820) that operates community food pantries providing temporary food assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Founded in June 2010 by Wendy and Jody Osborne in Spanish Fork, Utah, the organization expanded to North Utah County in July 2016 through a sister pantry co-founded by Mike Carter and Al Switzler in American Fork. As of 2024-2025, Tabitha's Way operates three pantry locations across Utah County: the original Spanish Fork pantry (recently relocated to 50 East 100 North as of January 21, 2025), the Pleasant Grove pantry (a 12,000+ sq ft facility that relocated from American Fork in 2024), and a satellite pantry in Saratoga Springs opened in 2024 to serve the rapidly growing northwest county area. The organization also operates a Payson mobile pantry distribution service and partners with Utah Crisis Food Response for delivery to clients without transportation.

Tabitha's Way serves individuals and families experiencing temporary hardship, providing a two-week supply of nutritious food with visits permitted up to twice per month. Service is free to eligible clients, with no geographic eligibility requirement enforced. The organization functions on a "neighbors helping neighbors" community model, with over 90% of food provided sourced from local donations (stake/church food drives, school food drives, and individual contributors) and nearly 100% of monetary donations coming from local community members. The cost structure is highly efficient at approximately $0.20 per meal, achieved through donated food and volunteer labor; a $75 donation can feed a family of four for one month. The organization holds a 98% charity rating and a Candid/GuideStar Platinum Transparency 2025 seal, and operates as a USDA partner.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or identified technology systems. Operations rely on physical pantry locations, a website (tabithasway.org), and organic social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. Tabitha's Way generates no commercial revenue; its funding model is entirely charitable, with monetary donations accepted via PayPal, credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and mail-in checks. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Wendy Osborne, with operational management split across its three sites and supported by a network of community volunteers and referral partnerships with shelter, housing, healthcare, and mental health service providers.

Name

tabitha's way

Legal name

Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry

Website

https://tabithasway.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tabitha's Way is a Utah-based 501c3 nonprofit that operates three community food pantries across Utah County, providing temporary food assistance and self-reliance referrals to food-insecure individuals and families through volunteer- and donation-driven operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Pantry Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Emergency food assistance
• Community food distribution
• Nonprofit hunger relief
• Donation-based charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Spanish Fork

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Donations: Over 90% of food provided through pantries comes from local donations including stake/church food drives, school food drives, and individual/family donations. Food donations are received at all three pantry locations.
2. Monetary Donations: Nearly 100% of financial donations come from local community members. Donations accepted via PayPal, credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and mail-in checks. EIN 27-3402820 confirms 501c3 status.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry operates three physical food pantry locations across Utah County that distribute temporary food assistance (a two-week supply of nutritious food, available up to twice per month) to food-insecure individuals and families free of charge. The organization supplements its food distribution with referrals to partner organizations for shelter, housing, medical, and mental health support, and is funded almost entirely through local food and monetary donations.

Product overview

Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization operating three food pantry locations across Utah County: the Spanish Fork Pantry (founded June 2010), Pleasant Grove Pantry (founded July 2016), and Saratoga Springs satellite pantry (opened 2024). The organization provides temporary food assistance to food-insecure individuals and families, offering a two-week supply of nutritious food. Clients may visit twice per month. The three locations collectively serve thousands of families monthly across different geographic areas of Utah County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spanish Fork Pantry Food Assistance
• Pleasant Grove Pantry Food Assistance
• Saratoga Springs Pantry Food Assistance
• Payson Mobile Pantry

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides nutritious meal for approximately $0.20 per person
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Utah Crisis Food ResponsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood delivery partner for persons without transportation who need food delivered to their location. Clients can contact via website or call 801-801-7712 to arrange delivery of food assistance.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization with USDA for food assistance programs. As a partner with USDA, Tabitha's Way is an equal opportunity provider and employer. USDA non-discrimination policy applies.
• Food & Care CoalitionminorOthersReferral partner for emergency shelter services. Listed as a resource for clients needing shelter assistance.
• The Center for Women & Children in CrisisminorOthersReferral partner for emergency shelter services specifically for women and children in crisis.
• Housing Authority of Utah CountyminorOthersReferral partner for housing assistance programs for clients in need of housing support.
• Mountainlands Community Health CenterminorOthersReferral partner for medical assistance services for clients needing healthcare access.
• Wasatch Mental HealthminorOthersReferral partner for mental health services for clients needing mental health support and substance abuse treatment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Vincent de Paul Utah: Faith-based nonprofit operating food pantries and emergency assistance across Utah including Utah County. Comparable neighbor-helping-neighbor service model and similar referral-based approach to client needs.
• Catholic Community Services of Utah: Operates food pantries and emergency assistance programs across Utah including Salt Lake and Utah counties. Directly comparable faith-rooted nonprofit delivering food and referral services to similar low-income populations.
• Utah Food Bank: Statewide food bank serving the same Utah County geography through partner pantries. Tabitha's Way is a frontline pantry while Utah Food Bank is a wholesale distribution layer above; both compete for local donor dollars and food rescue supply.
• The Salvation Army Utah: Operates food pantries, meal programs, and emergency assistance across Utah. Comparable in serving food-insecure families with a combination of food distribution, shelter referral, and case management.
• Community Action Services and Food Bank: Provo-based antipoverty nonprofit running the largest food bank serving Utah County with broader social services. Direct geographic overlap and competing for the same donor base and client households.

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks that sets standards, captures wholesale donated food, and routes supply to local pantries including those serving Utah. Functions as an upstream incumbent and standards body for community food distribution.
• LDS Charities (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints): Operates the Bishop's Storehouse food system and welfare services throughout Utah County. A massive incumbent provider of food assistance to individuals and families, particularly relevant given Tabitha's Way's geographic base in heavily LDS Utah County.

Regional players

• United Way of Utah County: Funds and coordinates nonprofit services across Utah County, including food security initiatives. Serves as a funder, convener, and competitor for corporate and foundation grant dollars targeting the same donor pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Tabithasway
• Facebookfacebook.com/tabithasway
• Instagraminstagram.com/tabithasway

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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