Head of The Table Guest: The Food Depot
Closer to the Work: How Direct Distribution Changed Everything About How This Food Bank Buys.
Value-Added Food Sales Expands Nationwide Distribution Network to Western US with New Phoenix Mixing Center
Phoenix, Arizona – January 30, 2026 – Value-Added Food Sales (VAFS) announces the opening of its Phoenix mixing center, cutting delivery times for Western food banks and hunger relief organizations while reducing freight costs through strategic site selection.
Featured Product: Finest Refried Beans – A Versatile Pantry Staple
When your neighbors are looking for versatile, nutritious options that work across multiple meal programs, Finest Traditional Refried Beans deliver. This pantry staple does more than fill plates—it solves real operational challenges for food banks, churches, and disaster relief programs.
Partners In the Mission Spotlight: Watco Logistics
How VAFS’s Freight Partner Moves 280 Million Pounds of Food—and Why You Never Have to Think About It
From $72K to $600K: How One Food Bank 8x’d Co-Op Revenue Without Major Operational Changes
Christian knew something wasn’t working. As the purchasing manager at Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, he was fielding calls from partner agencies who’d found better prices at Walmart. They were polite about it (food bank agencies usually are), but the message was clear: we love supporting you, but we can’t justify the cost difference.
Managing Year-End Inventory: How Food Banks Minimize Warehouse Downtime in December
Your warehouse has to shut down in December for year-end counts, federal compliance, and facility maintenance. But with the right procurement strategy, you can minimize the time you’re offline and avoid the January panic that occurs when every food bank places emergency orders simultaneously.