NAICS 624210 - Community Food Services

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What is NAICS 624210

NAICS code 624210 covers Community Food Services, an industry sector focused on the collection, preparation, and distribution of food to individuals in need. Businesses and organizations operating in this sector provide vital support to vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled, and economically disadvantaged. These services often extend beyond food to include clothing and blanket distribution, addressing broader basic needs. Government agencies contract these services to ensure food security and nutritional assistance are effectively delivered to underserved communities, often partnering with nonprofits, food banks, and meal delivery programs. This sector plays a critical role in social welfare programs and emergency response initiatives.

Industry Classification for NAICS 624210

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.

Breakdown for NAICS 624210

  • Includes establishments that collect, prepare, and deliver food to needy populations.
  • May provide additional aid such as clothing and blankets to the poor.
  • Services include fixed location meal provision and mobile food distribution.
  • Typical clients are elderly, disabled, or ill individuals unable to prepare meals.
  • Covers food banks, meal delivery programs, and soup kitchens.
  • Small to medium-sized nonprofits and community organizations primarily operate in this sector.

Included Activities for NAICS 624210

  • Collecting and distributing donated or salvageable food.
  • Preparing meals for home delivery to the elderly or disabled.
  • Operating soup kitchens and fixed-location meal service sites.
  • Distributing clothing and blankets to impoverished populations.
  • Coordinating with government agencies for emergency food relief.
  • Managing inventory of food donations and ensuring food safety compliance.
  • Providing nutrition education and support alongside meal services.

Business Types for NAICS 624210

  • Nonprofit food banks
  • Community meal delivery programs
  • Soup kitchens
  • Social service agencies
  • Faith-based charitable organizations
  • Local government food assistance departments

Subcategories for NAICS 624210

  • Community meals, social services
  • Food banks
  • Food pantries
  • Meal delivery programs
  • Mobile soup kitchens
  • Soup kitchens

Government Buyers for NAICS 624210

Government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels commonly procure Community Food Services to support public health, social services, and emergency relief efforts. Key buyers include departments of health and human services, veterans affairs, and emergency management agencies. These agencies require reliable partners to provide meals to homebound seniors, disaster survivors, and low-income families, ensuring compliance with nutrition standards and timely delivery. Contracts also support federally funded nutrition assistance programs such as the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and senior meal services.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 624210

Contracts under NAICS 624210 often include firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement types, with procurement methods ranging from competitive sealed bidding to negotiated task orders. Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and grants are common for ongoing program support. Contract values vary widely, from small local service agreements to multimillion-dollar statewide food assistance initiatives. Performance-based contracting is increasingly used to meet strict delivery schedules and nutritional requirements. Many contracts require compliance with federal food safety standards and reporting on beneficiary outcomes.

Details for NAICS 624210

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NAICS Code Industry Title
621 Ambulatory Health Care Services
6211 Offices of Physicians
62111 Offices of Physicians
621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
621112 Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
6212 Offices of Dentists
62121 Offices of Dentists
621210 Offices of Dentists
6213 Offices of Other Health Practitioners
62131 Offices of Chiropractors
621310 Offices of Chiropractors
62132 Offices of Optometrists
621320 Offices of Optometrists
62133 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
621330 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
62134 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
621340 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
62139 Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
621391 Offices of Podiatrists
621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
6214 Outpatient Care Centers
62141 Family Planning Centers
621410 Family Planning Centers
62142 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
621420 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
62149 Other Outpatient Care Centers
621491 HMO Medical Centers
621492 Kidney Dialysis Centers
621493 Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
621498 All Other Outpatient Care Centers
6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
62151 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
621511 Medical Laboratories
621512 Diagnostic Imaging Centers
6216 Home Health Care Services
62161 Home Health Care Services
621610 Home Health Care Services
6219 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
62191 Ambulance Services
621910 Ambulance Services
62199 All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
621991 Blood and Organ Banks
621999 All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
622 Hospitals
6221 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
62211 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
6222 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
62221 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
622210 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
6223 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
62231 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
622310 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
623 Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
6231 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
62311 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
623110 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
6232 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities
62321 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
623210 Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities
62322 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
6233 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
62331 Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
623311 Continuing Care Retirement Communities
623312 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
6239 Other Residential Care Facilities
62399 Other Residential Care Facilities
623990 Other Residential Care Facilities
624 Social Assistance
6241 Individual and Family Services
62411 Child and Youth Services
624110 Child and Youth Services
62412 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
624120 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
62419 Other Individual and Family Services
624190 Other Individual and Family Services
6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
62421 Community Food Services
624210 Current Community Food Services
62422 Community Housing Services
624221 Temporary Shelters
624229 Other Community Housing Services
62423 Emergency and Other Relief Services
624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services
6243 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
62431 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
624310 Vocational Rehabilitation Services
6244 Child Care Services
62441 Child Care Services
624410 Child Care Services

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