Viking Cold Solutions is in San Antonio this week at the 2025 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Convention, where the focus is on energy efficiency, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and demand management. This annual event brings together leaders from across the industry to exchange ideas, share innovations, and explore ways to make temperature-controlled logistics more efficient and sustainable. Being here provides an opportunity to engage with peers, learn from best practices, and further strengthen our shared commitment to advancing energy-conscious solutions across the cold chain as well as in the local community.
Texas ranks second in the nation for food insecurity, with one in six residents living in food-insecure households. The San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) works tirelessly to fight hunger across Southwest Texas through food distribution, education, programs, and advocacy. Their mission goes beyond providing meals for today – they also equip individuals and families with the tools to become self-sufficient tomorrow. Each week, SAFB serves more than 100,000 people through its extensive network of partner agencies and innovative programs.
When crisis strikes, that mission becomes even more critical. Recent flooding in July in the Hill Country once again highlighted the importance of community resilience. In emergencies, food is more than just sustenance – it’s comfort, stability, and hope. The San Antonio Food Bank responds swiftly, providing emergency food, water, and essential supplies, while rallying volunteers to support families through difficult times. Their ability to step up in moments of disaster reflects the strength of their network and the compassion that drives their work. To learn more about how you can support their disaster relief efforts, visit the San Antonio Food Bank website.
In partnership with SAFB, Viking Cold Solutions has installed a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system in the food bank’s main freezer designed to lower energy costs, improve food quality, and help the Food Bank extend its impact. By reducing utility expenses, TES technology allows SAFB to redirect the electricity savings into providing even more meals for the communities it serves. Key outcomes of this project include:
- Resilient & Flexible Energy Management: 865,000 BTUs of Thermal Energy Storage
- Energy Savings: 8,000 kWh per month
- Community Impact: 70,000 additional meals for San Antonians
Covering 29 counties across Southwest Texas, the San Antonio Food Bank is a cornerstone in the fight against hunger. At Viking Cold Solutions, we remain committed to strengthening collaborations like this – helping food banks across North America reduce food insecurity and feed more families in need.
The GCCA also showed its commitment this week to supporting local causes by volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank on Monday. Almost 16,000 pounds of food was packed for distribution by GCCA volunteers resulting in 13,000 meals.
