Mahalo
Grand Rapids, MI

Kids' Food Basket

EIN 04-3760991
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Children & youth Low-income
Mission

Kids’ Food Basket nourishes children to reach their full potential.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Kids' Food Basket

Kids’ Food Basket is a Grand Rapids–based nonprofit that increases access to healthy food for children and families across West Michigan. The organization operates a school-focused Sack Supper program, community food distribution, nutrition education, and sustainable farming to deliver daily, child-friendly evening meals and fresh produce. Founded in 2002, KFB has grown from serving a few dozen students to a multi-county operation with a LEED-certified headquarters, farm operations, and data-driven programming designed with community feedback. The organization reports delivering ten thousand weekday Sack Suppers and distributing produce from two farms as part of its recent impact work.

Notable achievements

10,000 weekday Sack Suppers (2023)

In its 2023 impact reporting Kids’ Food Basket states it delivers 10,000 Sack Suppers each weekday to schools, expanding consistent access to evening meals for children facing food insecurity.

One million meals in a school year (2016 milestone)

KFB reached the milestone of serving one million healthy, nourishing meals in a single school year, demonstrating large-scale program growth and operational capacity.

LEED-certified headquarters and farm expansion

KFB opened a permanent 30,000‑square‑foot LEED-certified headquarters with an on-site sustainable farm and later added a second 10‑acre chemical-free farm to grow produce used in Sack Suppers and community distribution.

At a glance

Total assets
$18.7M
Annual revenue
$8.5M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
04-3760991
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star rating and strong transparency on major evaluator profiles (reported by charity rating platforms).
Founder Mary K. Hoodhood recognized with the Presidential Citizens Medal for community service (national recognition tied to the organization’s early work).
Local/state recognition for volunteer program excellence and government grant awards to expand nutrition and equity programming in recent years.

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