Food distribution refers to the process in which catering companies or food delivery services supply ingredients to enterprises in need, such as schools, restaurants, hotels, etc. Typically, it involves procurement of various ingredients like vegetables, fruits, agricultural products, and even meats and frozen goods from various suppliers, followed by transportation to the units, schools, canteens, hotels, restaurants, and communities. This is a form of social and commercial service.

Primarily, it's about meeting customer needs and promptly delivering the required ingredients to their hands. Particularly, the catering distribution model greatly benefits the majority of canteens by offering immense convenience, eliminating the need for self-purchasing.