“I was driven to start The Feed Philly Coalition as a restaurateur, driven by the realization that the inequities in our food system were far too glaring to ignore. While admirable efforts are happening, we feel that the existing approaches, although admirable and well-intentioned and I have many friends in the space who, in their heart of hearts, will tell you the same thing – we just are not effectively addressing the problem. In fact, it is getting worse and the unfortunate reality is it will continue to get worse. I felt I had to do something, no matter how small, to channel my passion for food into a movement that seeks not just to feed the hungry, but also to transform the systems that perpetuate hunger. Together, we’re striving to create lasting change, nourishing not just bodies but the very essence of our communities.”