Ryan Companies US, Inc. (Ryan), a national commercial real estate solutions provider, announced today the official groundbreaking of Feeding Tampa Bay’s new headquarters, a 210,463-square-foot facility that will allow the organization to serve as West Central Florida’s core supplier of food for over one million food insecure families. The project is slated for completion in 2024 and will be a key tool for Feeding Tampa Bay to further its mission to end hunger in the region by 2025.
“With over one million food insecure families across the region, it’s vital for Feeding Tampa Bay to operate at the highest level,” said Doug Dieck, president, Southeast region at Ryan Companies. “This project will allow the organization to produce more meals per day, store fresh food for longer and educate the community on the importance of eating a balanced diet. Ryan Companies is proud to work alongside Feeding Tampa Bay to develop this new distribution facility so they can better serve the community.”
The Feeding Tampa Bay distribution facility will act as its headquarters and primary distribution facility. The project will contain over 41,000 square feet of cold storage warehouse space, an 11,000-square-foot full production kitchen, an office and a mezzanine level. The kitchen will produce up to 6,000 hot and cold meals per day and will serve as a classroom to teach culinary skills.
Feeding Tampa Bay President and CEO Thomas Mantz said of the project, “Our new facility is the first step to reaching our goal to end hunger by 2025. More than a building, it will be the location that provides greater access to nutritious food and key support services improving the overall health and stability of those who need us. We’re thankful for partners like Ryan that have the know-how and expertise to transform our vision into reality and help propel our mission forward.”
At completion, the project will serve as West Central Florida’s supplier of food to over one million food insecure families through various distribution programs, such as food pantries, Trinity Café, FRESHforce program, student food-assistance programs, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), FoodRX, disaster relief and additional paths.
Ryan is the design-build firm for the project with BDG Architects as the Architect of Record. Ryan is also making a financial contribution to Feeding Tampa Bay to forward their goal of ending hunger in the Tampa Bay area by 2025. The company has donated to hundreds of charities across the U.S. in 2022 through grants, sponsorships, scholarships, team member donations and corporate matches. Ryan supports regional and national non-profit organizations including the American Red Cross, Alzheimer’s Association and Habitat for Humanity.
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About Ryan Companies
Founded in 1938, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive commercial real estate services as a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets advisor and real estate manager with a focus on creating places for people to thrive. Ryan’s work spans a wide range of sectors and product types including healthcare, hospitality, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail, and senior living. Built on the foundation of integrity, honesty and community, Ryan has grown to more than 2,000 team members in 17 offices and has completed projects in nearly every state. For more information, visit ryancompanies.com.
