It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since we delivered those very first meals in Los Angeles, in the uncertain early days of Covid. So much was unknown, yet that moment brought us together; neighbors and volunteers united by the simple but powerful idea that we needed to be there for each other. Across LA, New York, Philadelphia, and DC, you showed up to support communities in unprecedented times, bringing nourishing plant-based meals from small businesses to those who needed them most.
Six years later, Support+Feed has delivered over 2.2 million plant-based meals and pantry items to more than 200 community organizations, supported over 150 local restaurants, established operations in 11 cities across the United States and engaged over 1,000 volunteers. Through deep, intentional collaboration with community leaders, we’re committed to addressing inequities in the food system while improving the health of our neighbors and our planet.
We are grateful to the artists who have partnered with us, and lent their platforms to help fans understand why what we eat matters. From Metallica to Blink-182, Paramore, Finneas, and of course Billie Eilish, these partnerships helped us provide resources to communities across the world and inspire over 100,000 people to take the Support+Feed Pledge to eat one plant-based meal a day, because change can start with a single meal.
Today, our work is as urgent as it’s ever been – due to new challenges, but also the ongoing, interrelated crises of food insecurity and climate change. As we approach Earth Month this April, with the increase in extreme weather and a volatile policy environment, the intersectionality of our work is more urgent than ever. The fires that swept through Los Angeles, where Support+Feed first began, tested our team and our city, and now, as communities nationwide face dire challenges, we know showing up for each other matters.
Thank you. Thank you to our team, who goes above and beyond. Thank you to our volunteers, who give the most valuable thing they have, their time. Thank you to our board, our partners, and all of our donors, who literally make our programs possible.
Happy anniversary, Support+Feed. Six years of meals, resilience, and hope, and a reminder that together, we can continue to rise to the challenges before us.