Feeding America
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Feeding America provides nationwide hunger relief by coordinating a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs across the United States to feed neighbors in need.
Target Customer
Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity; donors and volunteers; local food banks and meal programs; policymakers and partners.
Key Differentiator
Largest nationwide network of food banks and meal programs with a proven scale for food rescue and distribution, disaster response leadership, and integrated hunger research and advocacy; high donor efficiency (98% of donations go directly to programs).
Implementation Timeline
Impact figures are presented as annual results; specific implementation timelines are not provided.
Pain Points
- 1Widespread food insecurity affecting tens of millions of Americans (e.g., 47 million people, including 13 million children).
- 2Barriers to accessing food due to low income, high cost of living, and other factors (transportation, housing, healthcare).
- 3Vulnerability during disasters and evolving or ended SNAP changes that affect food assistance.
Key Features
- 1National network of food banks, pantries, and meal programs (over 200 food banks; 60,000 programs).
- 2Food rescue and distribution (historical impact: 4.3 billion pounds of food rescued).
- 3Disaster response before, during, and after emergencies.
- 4Hunger research and data (Map the Meal Gap).
- 5Advocacy for policies to improve food security; volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 15.7 billion meals distributed
- 24.3 billion pounds of food rescued
- 360,000+ programs distributing free food
- 4200+ food banks in the nationwide network
Competitive Advantages
- 1High donor efficiency: 98% of cash and non-cash donations directly support programs and services.
- 2Extensive scale and reach through a nationwide network of food banks and meal programs.
- 3Strong disaster relief capability and leadership in emergency response.
- 4Integrated approach combining food rescue, distribution, research, and policy advocacy.
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Elodia, Texas
Former ICU nurse who faced health challenges; attended a pantry's diabetes cooking class and now cooks fresh meals with her son.
Kristy, Utah
Busy working mom who found relief when a pantry box arrived, helping her focus on family time.
Thomas, Texas
Turned food insecurity into opportunity and is pursuing a career in occupational therapy.
Robert, Texas
Widower who maintains family routines; summer meals help feed his grandkids.
Adriana, California
Advocates that every person, in every community, deserves access to food and resources to thrive.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A nonprofit network coordinating food banks, pantries, and meal programs to distribute meals, rescue food, and advocate for hunger relief across the United States.
Target Market
People facing hunger in the United States; donors, volunteers, and partner organizations; policymakers and funders.
Unique Value Proposition
Nationwide network and scale enabling efficient food rescue, distribution, disaster relief, and research to end hunger, with high donor impact and a focus on dignity.
Technical Requirements
Not specified
Pricing Model
Not applicable; funded by donations and partnerships. Donors are informed that $1 = 10 meals.
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