Food Banks
New strategies & trusted approachesfor Food Banks
for FoodReach more families, deepen donor engagement, and build sustainable programs that advance long-term food security in your community. With tailored strategies, smarter data, and customized technology, your organization can achieve even greater impact—efficiently and effectively.
About
Why AGP for food insecurity & hunger relief?
Every food bank faces tough choices — limited resources, rising demand, and increasing donor expectations. You need strategies that adapt quickly and systems that lighten your load, not add to it.
That’s why so many food banks are transforming how they engage supporters, manage data, and communicate impact — freeing up more time and resources to do what matters most: get your community fed.
25+
foodbanks
$200m
in revenue
250k
donors nationwide
Food Banks We Serve
What We Offer
Proven solutions that help you feed more families and grow support
- Direct Mail
- Email & Automation
- Advertising & Media
- Analytics & Performance Measurement
- Sustainer and Mid-level Donor Programs
- Audience Experience & Research
- SEO & AI Optimization
- Voice & SMS
- Data Management
Omni-channel fundraising for Food Banks
Food bank fundraising doesn’t happen in one lane. We build integrated omni-channel programs—direct mail, digital, and stewardship working together—so your team meets donors where they are, strengthens retention, and drives sustainable revenue growth.
Sustainer & mid-level growth
Reliable revenue fuels mission impact. Together, we design and scale sustainer and mid-level programs that stabilize cash flow, reduce fundraising volatility, and turn short-term donors into long-term community supporters.
Data-driven strategy built for Food Banks
We lead with data—not assumptions. Through program audits, segmentation, and performance analysis, we help your team understand donor behavior, spot trends early, and make smarter, more confident decisions across channels.
Improve donor retention and build sustainable revenue for your food bank
Results
Advancing food security in your community
Philabundance Drives Sustainer Growth During a Critical Funding Gap
A targeted “Full Plate Society” campaign that tripled monthly donor acquisition year over year.
Fulfill Food Bank’s Urgent Response Digital Advertising Campaign: A Guide for Navigating the “Perfect Storm”
Fulfill Food Bank used political affiliation targeting and tailored messaging resulting in its lowest CPA for any paid social campaign, nearly 151% lower than the industry benchmark.
Partnerships that move missions
Our Experts
Specialists who bring innovation to Food Banks
Liz Lowe
Joe McLaughlin
Ryan Carpenter
Rick Roddam
Turn community support into sustainable revenue and long-term retention
Updates & Resources
Insights for Food Bank leaders
Unlock strategies built for today’s Food Banks
Explore AGP’s innovative guides, webinars, articles, and podcasts designed to drive data-driven, omni-channel growth
FAQs
What makes food bank fundraising different from other nonprofit fundraising?
Food banks face unique pressures: rising demand, funding volatility, federal policy shifts, and widespread misconceptions about their work. Success requires deep sector knowledge, omnichannel coordination, and messaging that clearly communicates impact beyond food distribution – all areas where AGP brings more than 25 years of expertise.
How does AGP help food banks improve donor retention and grow revenue?
We lead with data-driven strategy to meet food banks where they are, find opportunities for growth, and lead them into the next stage of fundraising. Through smarter segmentation, stewardship journeys, and consistent messaging across channels, we tailor retention strategies by donor type – especially for emergency and digital donors, who behave differently than long-term supporters.
What does onboarding look like?
Onboarding starts with a deep program audit and clear roadmap that aligns fundraising strategy with real donor behavior. Food banks work with a dedicated team, including senior strategists who stay involved throughout the engagement. Clients consistently value knowing who they’ll work with and that leadership remains engaged beyond the sales process.
How quickly can food banks expect to see results after working with AGP?
Most food banks see early performance improvements within the first few months, especially after the initial program audit. We focus first on quick wins – segmentation, messaging, and channel alignment – while building a longer-term foundation for sustainable revenue and retention that can withstand volatility and disruption.
How does AGP measure success?
We focus on meaningful conversions – donor retention, sustainer growth, ROI, and long-term value – not vanity metrics like clicks or impressions alone. Our reporting shows how channels work together and how donor behavior changes over time, giving leaders clear insight into what’s actually driving revenue.
Is AGP a good fit for smaller or understaffed food banks?
Yes. Many of our food bank clients are leanly staffed and rely on AGP for strategic guidance, execution support, and institutional knowledge. We adapt our approach to your capacity, helping you prioritize what matters most without overwhelming your team or budget. We work as an extension of your team – not a replacement – respecting your team’s knowledge, culture, and community relationships.
