NAICS 624210 - Community Food Services
What is NAICS 624210
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
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 624210
Details for NAICS 624210
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 62421 | Community Food Services |
| 6242 | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services |
| 624 | Social Assistance |
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 624221 | Temporary Shelters |
| 624229 | Other Community Housing Services |
| 624230 | Emergency and Other Relief Services |
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