Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the collection, preparation, and delivery of food for the needy. Establishments in this industry may also distribute clothing and blankets to the poor. These establishments may prepare and deliver meals to persons who by reason of age, disability, or illness are unable to prepare meals for themselves; collect and distribute salvageable or donated food; or prepare and provide meals at fixed or mobile locations. Food banks, meal delivery programs, and soup kitchens are included in this industry.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 624210 - Community Food Services are:
- Food pantries
- Food banks
- Soup kitchens
- Mobile soup kitchens
- Meal delivery programs
- Community meals, social services
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Community Food Services in the US (62421)
Revenue 2025
$21.3bn
Growth 2025
2.24%
Key Trends
Many smaller operators have entered the industry to meet growing demand
Government funding and donations provide a stable revenue stream for the industry
Price increases in consumer goods will likely maintain need for industry services
Products and Services
NAICS Hierarchy 624210 - Community Food Services
NAICS Code 624210 - Community Food Services sits in the 2-digit Community Food Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 62
Sector Title: Health Care and Social Assistance
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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6211 Offices of Physicians
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6212 Offices of Dentists
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62121 Offices of Dentists
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6213 Offices of Other Health Practitioners
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62131 Offices of Chiropractors
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62132 Offices of Optometrists
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62133 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians
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62134 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
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62139 Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
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6214 Outpatient Care Centers
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62141 Family Planning Centers
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62142 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
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62149 Other Outpatient Care Centers
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6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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62151 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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6216 Home Health Care Services
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62161 Home Health Care Services
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6219 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
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62191 Ambulance Services
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62199 All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
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6221 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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62211 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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6222 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
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62221 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
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6223 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
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62231 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
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6231 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities
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62311 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities
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6232 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
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62321 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
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62322 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
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6233 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
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62331 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
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6239 Other Residential Care Facilities
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62399 Other Residential Care Facilities
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6241 Individual and Family Services
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62411 Child and Youth Services
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62412 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
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62419 Other Individual and Family Services
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6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
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62421 Community Food Services
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62422 Community Housing Services
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62423 Emergency and Other Relief Services
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6243 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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62431 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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6244 Child Day Care Services
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62441 Child Day Care Services
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