named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Baskets
Delivers fresh, seasonal produce through a CSA model while promoting food literacy and nutritional education for students and families.
Collective Farm Market
Connects local farmers with community members to support sustainable agriculture and improve access to healthy food.
NutriNatal
Provides nutrition and wellness support for pregnant and postpartum mothers, including food access and education.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Deliver nutritional education through Collective Baskets programProvides nutritional education to students and their families via the Collective Baskets program, promoting healthy eating habits and food literacy.
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Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
- Implement community food access and education programsRuns programs focused on community food systems, access, agriculture, sustainability, health and wellness, culinary skills, and education and training for workforce opportunities.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Operate NutriNatal program for pregnant and postpartum mothersProvides maternal health and wellness support, including nutrition and wellness education, to pregnant and postpartum mothers through the NutriNatal initiative.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Produce podcast on reducing food loss and wasteProduces a podcast in collaboration with the United Nations focused on reducing food loss and waste to support vulnerable populations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$198K
Contributions & grants$120K60%
Program service revenue$71K36%
Investment income——
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$74K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$133K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$92K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +87.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- LATOYA MEADERS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO
- STEFANO MARRACINO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Thrillest Partner — Featured in a Thrillest article.
- UN Podcast Partner — Participated in a UN Podcast on food loss and waste.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborates on a podcast addressing food loss and waste reduction.
- local farmers Partner — Connects with local farmers through the CSA model to distribute fresh produce.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Food Security Model 22 orgsmethodology: integrated_food_securityBy combining food access, sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, and workforce development, we address root causes of food insecurity because systemic challenges require multi-component solutions that build both immediate and long-term resilience.shared approach: Root Cause Intervention →
- Public Education Campaign on Food Waste 22 orgsmethodology: public_education_campaignBy using podcasting to raise awareness about food loss and waste reduction, we mobilize public behavior change because education increases understanding of systemic inequities and inspires action to redirect surplus toward vulnerable populations.shared approach: Root Cause Intervention →
- Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Modelmethodology: community-supported-agricultureBy connecting local farmers directly with community members through a CSA model, we improve access to fresh, seasonal produce and strengthen local food systems because direct partnerships reduce distribution barriers and support sustainable agriculture.
- Targeted Nutrition Support for Maternal Healthmethodology: targeted-nutrition-support-for-maternal-healthBy providing tailored nutrition and wellness support to pregnant and postpartum mothers, we improve maternal health outcomes because targeted nutritional interventions address critical needs during vulnerable life stages.