Food Connect Launched 2023 About Bridging the gap in our food systems to build healthier communities Food Connect bridges the gap between food scarcity and abundance with new technologies that connect rather than compete. They leverage smart technology to pool resources and make hunger relief efficient, allowing food partners, food rescue apps and organizations, food recipients, volunteers and other transport mediums to quickly log in and connect to a larger network of food waste resources in real time. Their hunger relief tech solution is now a teamwork of more than 1,300 partners across three states delivering 200,000 last mile meals monthly. In partnership with local community organizations, Food Connect will help Kansas City residents access healthy food through a combination of food rescue, meal delivery, and food programming. Currently, more than 180,000 Kansas Citians are food insecure, which disproportionately affects Black and brown families. As a human right, reliable access to food is necessary for individuals to live a healthy life. In a world where food waste is a growing concern, Food Connect is leading the charge for change. Their innovative approach to food delivery is not only helping to feed those in need, but also creating a more sustainable future. Founder & CEO Megha Kulshreshtha National Headquarters Philadelphia, PA Email Contact [email protected] Website foodconnectgroup.org Food Connect’s Local Goals 70,000 Kansas Citians will be reached over the next four years through a combination of food rescue, meal delivery, and food programming 65,000 pounds of food will be rescued and redistributed in Kansas City through 2028 What Our Community is Saying “Food Connect is thrilled to join hands with the vibrant community of Kansas City in our mission to ensure reliable and nourishing food access for all.” Megha Kulshreshtha Founder & CEO, Food Connect “We’ve seen firsthand how GreenLight’s community-driven process identifies the solutions that are the most needed and the best fit for our community. Food security is a cause we are passionate about and we’re proud to help bring in two impactful solutions.” David & Tracy Lockton GreenLight Fund Kansas City Investors “There are a lot of food services in our community but the problems are how people can get connected to the food and organizations connect food to the most vulnerable people For example children, seniors, and people who are unable to leave their homes. Food Connect is a good chain linking families, organizations, schools, and hospitals together around food. Food Connect helps organizations and restaurants not waste food that would otherwise not know what to do with leftover meals. I see a bright future with the investment in Food Connect especially in these times with food prices increasing at grocery stores. Food Connect works with organizations without asking people too many personal questions before receiving services. “ Maribel Hernandez Community Consultant Join our work in Kansas City We rely on champions and supporters who believe in the power and potential of community-driven change. Follow Us GreenLight Fund Kansas City Get In Touch
