Food Banks | HATCH For Hunger

Closing the Protein Gap Together

HATCH works with over 120+ food banks to supply cost-effective eggs, chicken, and beef on a regular basis.

HATCH understands the challenge food banks face when trying to source consistent, accessible protein. Our model allows us to purchase eggs, chicken and beef from protein partners and connect it to food banks, reliably and affordably.

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Our Process

HATCH’s Approach to Supporting Food Banks

Order

Food banks request protein through a simple ordering process designed to match real demand. HATCH coordinates supply availability so partners can plan with confidence.

Delivery

HATCH manages logistics from the producer to the food bank, including transportation, storage, and timing. This reduces strain on the organization and ensures steady inventory.

Payment

Food banks receive protein at low, predictable costs through HATCH negotiated pricing. This allows partners to stretch budgets, serve more families, and plan more effectively.

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How We Help You Serve More Families

HATCH was built to make long-term nutrition security possible, delivering real, practical value to food banks we partner with.

Consistent Supply

Reliable deliveries of eggs, chicken, and beef allow food banks to maintain steady protein access for local families.

Lower Costs

HATCH negotiates pricing and manages logistics so partners can focus resources on community impact rather than procurement challenges.

Less Waste

Protein that might otherwise go unused finds a home in hunger relief programs, strengthening nutrition and reducing waste.

Shared Value Model

Food banks benefit from a model that is not dependent on outside donors to fund operations. HATCH reinvests revenue into expansion and increased access.

Better Nutrition

Families receive animal protein that supports long term health, strong development, and improved diet quality.

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Let’s close the protein gap.

The HATCH Network

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California

Arizona

St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance

Colorado

Food Bank of the Rockies

Texas

Oklahoma

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Missouri

Wisconsin

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Illinois

Indiana

Michigan

Tennessee

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

Florida

Georgia

South Carolina

Ohio

Pennsylvania

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FrequentlyAskedQuestions

What is HATCH ?

HATCH is a 501 c3 non-profit that connects farmers and protein producers to food-insecure individuals and families through food banks. No other organization is doing what HATCH does. By creating consistent access to complete protein, the HATCH protein delivery model changes diets and improves nutritional health and delivers lifelong impacts.

What makes the HATCH operating model sustainable?

HATCH has a shared value model that has delivered 20x growth in three years. Specifically, HATCH manages all logistics to source eggs, chicken, turkey, beef and pork from local farms and processors on a cost+ basis and deliver food banks at or below food bank budgets. Based on our growth and success so far, scaling this model can triple our impact by 2028.

What is the HATCH Capital Campaign: Million Meals A Day Movement?

HATCH is launching a strategic fundraising effort aimed at scaling our protein delivery model and expanding our reach. Investing in this movement focuses on long-term investments that enhance HATCH ’s capabilities and allow us to deliver 1 million protein rich meals per day, 2X protein availability, and 3X protein advocacy.

What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?

Food banks serve as the backbone of America's hunger system, acting as sourcing and distribution centers. Food pantries, on the other hand, are the "last mile," where individuals and families access food, nutrition, and support for healthier lives.Both play vital roles in working toward a more food-secure society.

Why give to HATCH if I donate to my local food bank?

Local food banks provide hunger relief — and we are proud to contribute. The HATCH difference is that in addition to feeding families today, our model creates nutrition security and changes diet habits to support lifelong health.As we scale and expand our reach, the impact of protein-rich meals has the potential to transform community health for generations.