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FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CA · EIN 953557056 · $66.4M rev · operational · infrastructure · foodbankofsocal.org
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The Foodbank of Southern California is an operational food bank that distributes highly nutritious food to food-insecure individuals, including children, families, and seniors. Operating in Los Angeles County, the organization partners with over 700 non-profit agencies to ensure food access and combat hunger.

activities · 18

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Addressing child undernutrition School-Based Meal Programs
    Provides nutritious food to address undernutrition among children with nutrient-deficient diets.
  • Culturally Responsive Food Access Programs
    Operates mobile food pantries and provides translated materials and bilingual assistance to serve culturally diverse populations, incorporating feedback and targeted sourcing to meet community needs.
  • Culturally Responsive Food Access Programs
    Operates mobile food pantries and provides translated materials and bilingual assistance to serve culturally diverse populations, incorporating feedback and targeted sourcing to meet diverse food preferences and community needs.
  • Culturally Responsive Food Access Programs
    Operates mobile food pantries and provides translated materials and bilingual assistance to serve culturally diverse populations, incorporating feedback and targeted sourcing to meet diverse food preferences.
  • Culturally responsive food access programs
    Operates mobile food pantries and provides translated materials and bilingual assistance to serve culturally diverse populations, incorporating feedback and targeted sourcing to meet community needs.
  • Food Distribution to Individuals and Partner Agencies Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes 40–60 million pounds of nutritious food annually to over 850,000 food-insecure individuals in Los Angeles County through a network of over 275 certified charitable community partners.
  • Food distribution to food-insecure individuals and partner agencies Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes 40–60 million pounds of nutritious food annually to over 850,000 food-insecure individuals in Los Angeles County through a network of over 275 certified charitable community partners.
  • Strengthening local food systems and supply chains Local Food Supply Chain Support
    Increases purchases from local farmers and producers and provides infrastructure support such as refrigeration, storage, transportation, and meeting space to bolster local food system efforts.
capacity building · 10
  • Facility and Operational Infrastructure Improvements Warehouse Infrastructure Modernization
    Completed major infrastructure upgrades including a 10,000 square foot warehouse expansion, replacement of a 34-year-old walk-in cooler, and installation of a new 900 square foot reinforced concrete foundation to support operations.
  • Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Warehouse Infrastructure Modernization
    Completed a 10,000 square foot warehouse expansion and upgraded critical infrastructure including a new energy-efficient walk-in cooler and a 900 square foot reinforced concrete foundation to support operations.
  • Infrastructure and Operational Capacity Improvements Warehouse Infrastructure Modernization
    Completed major infrastructure upgrades including a 10,000 square foot warehouse expansion, replacement of a 34-year-old walk-in cooler, and installation of a new 900 square foot reinforced concrete foundation to support operations.
  • Infrastructure and operational capacity improvements Warehouse Infrastructure Modernization
    Completed major infrastructure upgrades including a 10,000 square foot warehouse expansion, replacement of a 34-year-old walk-in cooler, and installation of a new 900 square foot reinforced concrete foundation to support operations.
  • Local Food System and Partner Infrastructure Support Local Food Supply Chain Support
    Strengthens the local food supply chain by purchasing from local farmers and provides critical infrastructure support including refrigeration, storage, transportation, and warehouse facilities to local food system efforts.
  • Local Food System and Partner Infrastructure Support Local Food Supply Chain Support
    Strengthens the local food supply chain by purchasing from local farmers and provides infrastructure support such as refrigeration, storage, transportation, and warehouse space to community food efforts.
  • Local Food System and Partner Infrastructure Support Local Food Supply Chain Support
    Strengthens the local food supply chain by purchasing from local farmers and provides critical infrastructure—including refrigeration, storage, transportation, and warehouse facilities—to support local food system efforts and partner agencies.
  • Local Food System and Supply Chain Strengthening Local Food Supply Chain Support
    Strengthens the local food supply chain by purchasing from local farmers and producers and provides infrastructure support such as refrigeration, storage, transportation, and meeting space to local food system efforts.
  • Strengthening Local Food Systems Local Food Supply Chain Support
    Supports the local food supply chain by purchasing from local farmers and producers and providing infrastructure support such as refrigeration, storage, transportation, and meeting space to local food system initiatives.
  • Warehouse and Facility Infrastructure Improvements Warehouse Infrastructure Modernization
    Completed a 10,000 square foot warehouse expansion and upgraded critical infrastructure including a new energy-efficient walk-in cooler and a 900 square foot reinforced concrete foundation to support operations.
strategies · 43

how they think

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named programs · 8

what they call their work

Culturally Responsive Mobile Food Pantries
Mobile pantries integrated into neighborhoods with diverse populations to provide familiar, nutritious, and comforting foods
Culturally Responsive Practices
Incorporates diverse food preferences, provides familiar and nutritious foods, integrates mobile food pantries, works with grassroots cultural organizations, and offers translated materials and bilingual assistance.
Food Distribution
Obtains and distributes donations of highly nutritional food from the industry to charitable community organizations supporting low-income individuals.
Food Distribution Network
Partners with over 700 nonprofit agencies, including 275 that distribute food weekly or monthly across Los Angeles County
Food Pantry Network
A network of over 275 community partners that distribute food across Los Angeles County.
No-One Hungry Campaign
Initiative that partners with local agencies to distribute quality food throughout Los Angeles County
Supporting Local Food Production
Strengthens the local food supply chain by increasing purchases from local farmers and producers, providing access to locally sourced food, and supporting economic stability for farmers and families.
Supporting the Evolving Local Food Network
Supports community gardens, urban farms, food rescue programs, farmer's markets, and artisanal food production by prioritizing local procurement and providing infrastructure support.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • America’s Best Charities Government — Holds the “Seal of Excellence” for meeting high standards in accountability and cost effectiveness.
  • Charity Navigator Government — Recognized with Charity Navigator’s “4-Star Rating” for fiscal management and transparency.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
  • Grassroots cultural community organizations Partner — Works closely with grassroots cultural community organizations to better serve specific cultural groups.
  • Guidestar Government — Awarded Guidestar’s “Platinum Seal of Transparency” for high-level recognition in transparency.
  • L.A. Dream Center Partner — Certified charitable community agency receiving and distributing food from the Foodbank.
  • L.A. Dream Center Partner — Certified charitable community agency receiving food distribution from the Foodbank.
  • Parents of Watts Partner — Certified charitable community agency receiving and distributing food from the Foodbank.
  • Parents of Watts Partner — Certified charitable community agency receiving food distribution from the Foodbank.