Past and Future
From PantryTrak to FreshTrak — the evolution of food bank technology
From Pantry to Platform
The history behind the technology that connects communities to food assistance.
PantryTrak Origins
Mark Mollenkopf volunteered at a food pantry and recognized the need for better data collection beyond basic TEFAP requirements. He created PantryTrak software tracking detailed household information — names, birthdates — enabling duplicate reduction and automated monthly reporting for the first time.
Growth Phase
Mid-Ohio Food Collective hired Mollenkopf and implemented PantryTrak network-wide. Secured electronic signature approval from Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services, allowing fully electronic TEFAP service processing by December 2012.
Rebranding to FreshTrak
The platform evolved to incorporate the "Food Is Health" initiative, including partnerships with physicians and data sharing for tracking food access's impact on patient outcomes. The rebrand emphasized holistic, wrap-around services and social determinants of health analysis.
The FreshTrak Platform
Four integrated products designed to serve every stakeholder in the food assistance network.
See the platform in action
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