Community Food Services Market Report 2026

The community food services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $360.95 billion in 2025 to $380.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urban poverty levels, expansion of nonprofit food assistance organizations, reliance on volunteer-led food programs, growth of food bank networks, rising community engagement initiatives.

The community food services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $480.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of public-private partnerships, increasing use of digital donation platforms, rising focus on sustainable food systems, growth of mobile food distribution models, increasing policy support for food security programs. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digitized food distribution systems, rising focus on food waste reduction programs, growing use of data-driven demand planning, expansion of community-based nutritional programs, enhanced transparency in donation and distribution networks.

The growing consumption of nutritious foods is expected to drive the growth of the community food service market in the coming years. Nutritious foods are items that supply essential nutrients, such as vitamins, required for the proper functioning of the human body. Community food service plays an important role in supporting nutritious diets by offering balanced, health-focused meals that meet the dietary needs of communities and promote overall health and well-being. For instance, in November 2025, according to the OECD Health at a Glance report, an intergovernmental organization, an average of 59% of individuals aged 15 and older across 32 OECD countries consumed vegetables daily in 2023, highlighting a strong shift toward nutrient-rich food consumption among adults. Therefore, the increasing emphasis on health-conscious eating habits and lifestyles is driving the growth of the lactose-free food market.

Major companies operating in the community food services market are focusing on the launch of food programs such as Feds Feed Families 2023 for various contribution purposes, such as food. 'Feds Feed Families' is an annual federal government-wide food drive in the United States that typically takes place during the summer months. For instance, in June 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a US-based government organization, launched the Feds Feed Families 2023 program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice. It was launched to help food banks meet the increased demand for food during the summer break, when donations are typically lower and families with children do not have access to school meal programs.

In March 2025, GS Foods Group, Inc., a USA-based specialized foodservice distribution company, acquired The Danielsen Company for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, GS Foods sought to broaden its geographic reach and enhance its food distribution network for community-oriented foodservice partners, particularly in school nutrition, nonprofit, business, and healthcare sectors, by leveraging The Danielsen Company’s long-standing customer relationships and regional expertise alongside its own national distribution capabilities. The Danielsen Company is a USA-based foodservice provider specializing in serving diverse customers, including K-12 school nutrition programs and regional foodservice operations in Northern California, with reliable product offerings and customer support.

Major companies operating in the community food services market are Feeding America, City Harvest, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Food Finders Food Bank, FeedMore, The Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels America, Meals on Wheels Ministry, Food Bank For New York City, Greater Boston Food Bank, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, San Francisco Marin Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Central Texas Food Bank, North Texas Food Bank, Oregon Food Bank, Feeding San Diego, Feeding South Florida.

Western Europe was the largest region in the community food services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the community food services market. The regions covered in the community food services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the community food services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The community food services market consists of revenues earned by entities by community meals, food banks, food pantries, meal delivery programs, mobile soup kitchens. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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