Rethink Food

Rethink Food Opens New Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rethink Food, a leading nonprofit with the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, today expanded its operations in New York with a new Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village to facilitate the organization's growth and to engage the general public on how we can reduce food waste and address food insecurity. This new location also features a street-facing space that will bring people together through educational experiences, dinner series with chefs, events, and community programming.

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  • Rethink Food Founder Matt Jozwiak and Co-Founder Daniel Humm are joined by New York City's Mayor's Office of Food Policy and Manhattan Borough President in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of New Sustainable Community Kitchen.
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rethink Food, a leading nonprofit with the mission to create a more sustainable and equitable food system, today expanded its operations in New York with a new Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village to facilitate the organization's growth and to engage the general public on how we can reduce food waste and address food insecurity.
  • "We're constantly trying to reach, educate, and engage new supporters in our unique approach to serving our local community," says Rethink Food Founder and ceo, Matt Jozwiak.
  • Rethink Food's Community Kitchen model has existed since 2017 and has provided over 1.7 million meals for the local community in New York City.

Getty Realty Corp. Announces 2023 Getty Gives Activity

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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As part of its ongoing commitment to effective environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices, Getty Realty Corp. (NYSE: GTY) today announced the results of its 2023 Getty Gives campaign.

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  • As part of its ongoing commitment to effective environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices, Getty Realty Corp. (NYSE: GTY) today announced the results of its 2023 Getty Gives campaign.
  • Getty Gives provides our team with a formal program to support causes that are meaningful to us and the communities in which we live and work.
  • Getty Gives includes corporate donations to charitable organizations selected by our employees, company matching for employee charitable donations, and additional paid time off for employee volunteer opportunities.
  • Getty Realty also matched more than $4,500 in contributions made by our team members to over 20 different charitable organizations serving a wide range of causes.

KeyBank announces Foundation grants in Hudson Valley and Metro New York

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank announces twenty (20) charitable donations made by KeyBank Foundation, the bank's charitable foundation to nonprofit organizations throughout its Hudson Valley/Metro New York market.  The gifts focus support to address homelessness, financial literacy, education, workforce development, minority small business development, and more.  The charitable donations total $385,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.  

Key Points: 
  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank announces twenty (20) charitable donations made by KeyBank Foundation, the bank's charitable foundation to nonprofit organizations throughout its Hudson Valley/Metro New York market.
  • "KeyBank's commitment to the communities we serve is at the heart what we stand for," said KeyBank Market President John Manginelli.
  • "We value the partnerships we have with local nonprofit organizations and are proud to support their important community work."
  • Bowery Mission, New York, NY to support its Continuum of Care Services for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and other crises.

Matriark Foods Launches World's First Carbon Neutral, Shelf-Stable Meal for Food Banks, Addressing Hunger and Increasing Access to Healthy Food

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Matriark Foods, an upcycled food company creating access to healthy food from excess produce, is introducing Matriark Vegetable Harvest Stew the world's first carbon neutral shelf-stable made with navy beans and vegetables sourced from farms in New York State, with Matriark's upcycled broth base. This national launch is the company's first foray into shelf-stable meal offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Since the pandemic, there has been a 60% increase in meal purchases by food banks and food pantries.
  • With the introduction of Vegetable Harvest Stew, Matriark Foods continues to scale access to healthy food for the benefit of people and the environment.
  • Creating new revenue streams for farmers, Matriark transforms farm surplus into healthy vegetable products while reducing the environmental impacts of wasted food.
  • Matriark offers an alternative solution to otherwise unhealthy food options commonly found in food banks, homeless shelters and emergency food settings while allowing emergency food providers to leverage their purchasing power toward climate-friendly food.

Enterprise Community Partners Names Shaun Donovan as Chief Executive Officer and President

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise), one of the nation's largest affordable housing and community development organizations, today announced that former cabinet official and national housing leader Shaun Donovan will serve as its next chief executive officer and president, effective September 1.

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  • Donovan brings nearly 30 years of experience in housing policy and community development.
  • After Donovan assumes leadership in September, interim co-CEOs Lori Chatman and Drew Warshaw will continue to serve in their roles as president of Enterprise's Capital division and chief operating officer, respectively.
  • "Shaun has made tackling inequality and building stronger communities his life's work," said Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation.
  • I look forward to seeing the impact Shaun continues to have on our communities while leading Enterprise."

Food, Nutrition and Health Investor Coalition Launches to Invest $2.5 Billion in Startups Improving Hunger and Health Outcomes through Food

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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The announcement was made at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, a catalytic event for the investment ecosystem and public-private exchange at the intersections of food, hunger and health.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement was made at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, a catalytic event for the investment ecosystem and public-private exchange at the intersections of food, hunger and health.
  • "Poor nutrition accounts for more than $50 billion in U.S. health care costs each year1.
  • "Along with S2G and the other Food, Nutrition, and Health Investor Coalition founding partners, I am thrilled to see the bold capital investments either already made or planned.
  • "Today's news underscores the importance of food and nutrition and we look forward to working with the Food, Nutrition and Health Investor Coalition to advance our collective efforts."

GABRIELA HEARST AND MYTHERESA HOST LUNCHEON AT ELEVEN MADISON PARK IN CELEBRATION OF NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

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Sunday, September 11, 2022
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Eleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City.

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  • Eleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City.
  • In 2021, Eleven Madison Park reopened its doors post-pandemic as a completely plant-based restaurant.
  • Every dinner purchased at Eleven Madison Park helps provide meals to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.
  • These meals are served from the Eleven Madison Truck, which is operated by restaurant staff in partnership with Rethink Food.

Shaun Donovan joins Ford Foundation as a Senior Fellow

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Shaun Donovan, prominent public servant and housing and community development expert, will be joining the organization as a Senior Fellow. Senior Fellows are social justice leaders who have served with distinction in a leadership role at NGOs and public interest organizations in the U.S and internationally. 

Key Points: 
  • The Ford Foundation has hosted a select number of senior fellows over the past 20 years.
  • "Shaun is a valued leader who brings a wealth of experience and a critical perspective at a time when too many corners of our nation are suffering from disinvestment and lack of infrastructure," said Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation.
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining the Ford Foundation as a Senior Fellow, and can't wait to work with all its remarkable people helping to make the world a better, fairer place," said Donovan.
  • The Ford Foundation is an independent organization working to address inequality and build a future grounded in justice.

RTS and Rethink Food Announce Partnership to Prevent Food Waste and Address Food Insecurity

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rethink Food and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) today announced a strategic and operational partnership to help divert viable excess food stock in New York City away from landfills and provide nutritious meals for the community.

Key Points: 
  • Greg Lettieri, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RTS, expressed his excitement about the partnership: "This partnership represents true collaboration between socially like-minded organizations.
  • "This is a clear demonstration of how innovation can ensure high-quality, nutritious food reaches those who need it without pumping more food into the food system," said Matt Jozwiak, Founder and ceo of Rethink Food.
  • Both RTS and Rethink Food plan to begin the partnership in New York City and aim to expand it to other common markets of operation.
  • Rethink Food also operates a commissary kitchen that prepares 8,500 meals a week using a mix of purchased, donated, and excess food.

The Latino Commission on AIDS and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Teams Win Morgan Stanley’s Annual Strategy Challenge Supporting Nonprofits in the U.S. and the UK

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Over the past ten weeks, Morgan Stanley employees worked with leadership teams at 15 nonprofit organizations to provide recommendations to address their strategic questions.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past ten weeks, Morgan Stanley employees worked with leadership teams at 15 nonprofit organizations to provide recommendations to address their strategic questions.
  • This initiative is in line with the Firms expertise in delivering innovative solutions for clients and culture of giving back.
  • We are honored to win Morgan Stanleys 2022 Strategy Challenge.
  • Were delighted to have won the Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge 2022, said The Duke of Edinburghs Awards CEO, Ruth Marvel.