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.
Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
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624210 | 624210 | 624210 | Community meals, social services |
624210 | 624210 | 624210 | Food banks |
624210 | 624210 | 624210 | Meal delivery programs |
624210 | 624210 | 624210 | Mobile soup kitchens |
624210 | 624210 | 624210 | Soup kitchens |