Students often experience difficulty applying course techniques to real-world situations. Problem-based learning (PBL) helps students apply course material to facilitate the transfer of knowledge to practical use. This research describes a student consulting engagement to analyze a local food bank’s warehouse operations using PBL tenets to guide the process. In the course of the consulting commitment, students developed solutions that met food bank goals, while applying course theories and skills. When coupled with the hands-on, in-class exercises, the consulting engagement provided a positive learning experience for students and is recommended for effective transfer of skills to practice.