WELCOME TO THE RETHINK FOOD COMMUNITY.
Our growing network of partners across the food ecosystem—from local restaurants, corporate kitchens, and food producers—plays a critical role in building a more sustainable food system.
We’re centering hospitality, community leaders, and culinary professionals at the heart of our approach to addressing food insecurity. Get to know the people on the ground with Rethink Food every day.
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PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS
We believe that collaboration is at the core of innovation. We work with purveyors across the corporate and culinary landscape to find sustainable and equitable solutions to food insecurity. Learn more about some of our partners below.
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GOOD START PACKAGING
As Rethink Food’s preferred compostable food packaging supplier for 2024, Good Start Packaging has donated $150,000 to support our work and provide packaging to celebrate the grand opening of our new Sustainable Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village.
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET
As a sustainability partner, Whole Foods Market has donated over 130,000 lbs. of excess food and product to Rethink Food’s Sustainable Commissary Kitchen.
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BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
Brookfield Properties and Rethink Food have launched the first Rethink Certified Campus at Manhattan West. The Campus at Manhattan West is expected to collect over 5 tons of excess food within its first year; converted into 50,000 free community meals.
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CHELSEA MARKET X RETHINK FOOD
Chelsea Market tenants donate their excess food weekly to Rethink Food, which repurposes these delicious and perfectly viable items into nutritious meals for communities across NYC.
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RETHINK FOOD X MIAMI
Since December 2021, Rethink Food has partnered with mission-aligned restaurants, kitchens, and corporations in Miami that create delicious, dignified meals for food-insecure communities.
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RECYCLE TRACK SYSTEMS (RTS)
In partnership with Rethink Food, RTS offers their clients the ability to donate their excess food to have it converted into nutritious meals for communities impacted by food insecurity.
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RETHINK FOOD X COOKUNITY
CookUnity is Rethink Food’s national food excess partner since 2021—donating excess ingredients from its operations nationwide to provide nutritious meals for food-insecure communities.
Restaurants
OUR NETWORK OF RESTAURANTS
Our work is made possible due to the mission-oriented restaurateurs and hospitality professionals who believe in building a better food system. Check out our complete list of partners since 2017 below.
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3 Times
New York, NY
Dim Sum
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46 Mott St.
New York, NY
Bakery
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5ive Spice
New York, NY
Vietnamese
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A Novel Kitchen
Brooklyn, NY
Comfort Food
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Adda
Queens, NY
Indian
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Amara at Paraiso
Miami, FL
Latin American
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Atelier Crenn
San Francisco, CA
Modern French
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Atomic Wings
Brooklyn, NY
American
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Atomix
New York, NY
Korean, Pre-Fixe
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Audrey
Nashville, TN
Appalachian
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B-Side
San Francisco, CA
New American
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Bahar Masala
Brooklyn, NY
Afghani
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BARCHA
New York, NY
Latin American
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Bascom Catering
Bronx, NY
Cafe, American
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Beatstro
Bronx, NY
New American
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Bleu Fin Bar & Grille
Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean
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Boka
New York, NY
Korean
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Bon Chovie
Brooklyn, NY
Seafood
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Bon Manger Catering
Chicago, IL
Catering
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Brain Food
Brooklyn, NY
Healthy
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Brooklyn Emerge
Brooklyn, NY
Halal
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C Bao
Queens, NY
Pan Asian
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C'est Si Bon
Chicago, IL
Catering, Cajun
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Cachapas y Mas
Brooklyn, NY
Venezuelan
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Chaia Tacos
Washington, D.C.
Mexican
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Charles Pan Fried Chicken
New York, NY
Southern
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Charlies Bar & Kitchen
Bronx, NY
New American
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Chef Hung's Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Chinese
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Chefscape
New York, NY
Catering
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Collective Fare
Brooklyn, NY
Catering
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CookUnity
New York, NY
Meal Subscription Service
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Crown Shy
New York, NY
New American
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David Burke Tavern
New York, NY
New American
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Dim Sum Corner
San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum
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Duck Season
Queens, NY
New American
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East Side Glatt
New York, NY
Kosher, Deli
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Eleven Madison Park
New York, NY
Vegan, Pre-Fixe
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Emma's Torch
Brooklyn, NY
New American
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Esme
Brooklyn, NY
New American
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Esmé
Chicago, IL
Seasonal, Pre-Fixe
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Estrella Latina
Queens, NY
Dominican
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Excell Kingston Eatery
Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean
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Field Trip
New York, NY
Global Flavors
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FIERY Fusion BBQ
Glendarden, MD
Global
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Genuine Foods
New York, NY
Catering
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Gertie
Brooklyn, NY
New American
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Girl & The Goat
Chicago, IL
New American
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Grovehouse Hospitality
Brooklyn, NY
Italian
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Gyro King
Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern
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Halal Chandni Chowk Restaurant
Bronx, NY
Pakistani
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Heart of Dinner
New York, NY
Malaysian
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Horsefeather
San Francisco, CA
New American
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Hungry Monk
Queens, NY
Variety
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Inday
New York, NY
Indian
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Intersect
New York, NY
Southern
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Itamae
Miami, FL
Nikkei
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Kabooz's Bar & Grille
New York, NY
American
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Kam Lok Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Chinese
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Karla's Catering
Nashville, TN
Catering
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Katie O's
Brooklyn, NY
Soul Food
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Kopitiam
New York, NY
Malaysian
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La Ceiba
Oxon Hill, MD
Latin American
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Le Jardin
Miami, FL
Haitian
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LIC COM
Queens, NY
Catering
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Little Sesame
Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean
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Little Tong Noodle Shop
New York, NY
Chinese
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Lucille's
New York, NY
New American
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Mai Bpen Rai
Brooklyn, NY
Thai
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Manna's Restaurant
New York, NY
Soul Food
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Mar Mar
Staten Island, NY
Mediterranean
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Marina Del Rey
Bronx, NY
Kosher, Italian
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Marlow Bistro
New York, NY
Mediterranean
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Marta
New York, NY
New American
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Mashallah Grill
Brooklyn, NY
Halal
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MD Hospitality
Brooklyn, NY
Catering, Kosher
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Mimi Cheng's Dumplings
New York, NY
Chinese
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Michael's Genuine
Miami, FL
American
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Monk's Food Co.
Brooklyn, NY
Southern
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Mott Haven Bar & Grill
Bronx, NY
New American
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Ms. Spudz
Brooklyn, NY
American
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Nansense
New York, NY
Afghani
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New Cameron Bakery
New York, NY
Bakery
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New Wing Wong
New York, NY
Chinese
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Next Stop Vegan
Bronx, NY
Dominican, Vegan
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Odo
New York, NY
Japanese, Pre-Fixe
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Olmsted
Brooklyn, NY
New American
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Pack Supermarket
Miami, FL
Haitian
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Petit Crenn
San Francisco, CA
French
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Pig and Khao
New York, NY
Southeast Asian
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Rahi
New York, NY
Indian
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Renaissance Harlem
New York, NY
West African
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Riverdale Kosher Market
Bronx, NY
Kosher, Deli, Grocery
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Rosa's at Park
Bronx, NY
Latin American
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Salem Community Council
New York, NY
Variety
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Sfoglia
New York, NY
Italian
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Shugga Hi
Nashville, TN
Southern Cafe, Bakery
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Sushi Nonaka
New York, NY
Japanese
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Taco Mix
New York, NY
Mexican
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Tacombi
New York, NY & Miami, FL
Mexican
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Taste So Good
Bronx, NY
Soul Food
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Tasty's
Queens, NY
Cafe, Seafood
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The Bergen
Brooklyn, NY
American
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Tiger Prawn
Brooklyn, NY
Thai, Vietnamese
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Union Square Events
Brooklyn, NY
Catering
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Uptown Veg
New York, NY
Vegan, Caribbean
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Vegetarian Dim Sum House
New York, NY
Dim Sum, Vegetarian
OUR BLOG
Across all our work, we build and strengthen bonds, creating a network that is responsive, hyperlocal, and ready to meet the needs of our communities. Read our interviews, conversations and more with our network below.
Read our blog.
Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Jorge’s Vegan Mushroom Canapes
Learn to make Jorge’s vegan mushroom canapés. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.
Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Luis’ Ayacas
Learn to make Luis’ Ayacas. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.
Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Arturo’s Turkey
Learn to make Arturo’s turkey and gravy. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.
Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Ken’s Cornbread Dressing
Learn to make Ken’s cornbread dressing. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.
Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Greg’s Panzanella Salad
Learn to make Greg’s panzanella salad. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.
Passover: Eggplant Matzah Lasagna
Passover is around the corner, and our guests from Trybal Gatherings prepared this incredible Matzah Lasagna.
Lunar New Year’s Recipe
Lunar New Year’s dumplings recipe by our Commissary Kitchen Culinary Member Christina.
The Culinary Team Playbook
We’re proud to present The Culinary Playbook; an interactive guide to the processes, considerations and operations of the Team.
Meet Our Sustainability Partners
For Earth Month, we’d like to honor our food donation partners and Rethink Food’s commissary kitchen for putting hearts and minds together toward a monumental effort ahead: racing to meet climate goals while ensuring everyone has access to nourishing meals.
All Eyes on Latoya
Latoya Meaders is a force to be reckoned with, and her metaphorical spaceship is Collective Fare. Learn more about who she is, and how she does it.
Reflections with Agape
There is never a dull moment at Agape Food Rescue. Situated in Brownsville, Agape Food Rescue is a volunteer-powered, grassroots non-profit that organizes direct action projects to service those in need.
Chef Ken Baker and Miss Debbie
Listen in on Rethink Food’s Culinary Director, Ken Baker, as he shares his story, one that is deeply intertwined with the history of the black community and food.
Hospitality with Intention
What do Gai Pad Krapow, Vista Hermosa Taco Platos, and Trinidadian Curry Chicken have in common? They’re all Rethink Certified meals— lovingly crafted and distributed for free across New York City.
Chef Chats & Recipes
We sat down with Akeelah Abdullah, from Rethink Certified Restaurant Kinky Taco Truck, to hear about her thriving business, her favorite ingredients, and her tastiest Creole Beans Recipe!
Rethinking a Better Food Future
In June, Rethink Food was invited by NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Congressman Jim McGovern, and other food equity stakeholders to discuss recommendations for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health which is due to take place in September. Learn more about our recommendations for lasting change.
Community Champions
Get to know four CBO leaders who are redefining how we can build and sustain communities.
Celebrating Pride with Sylvia Rivera’s Place
This June, Rethink Food is celebrating Pride by reflecting on the intersection of LGBTQIA+ life and food insecurity. Today, we’re highlighting our community partners at Sylvia Rivera's Place.
Recipes from Rethink
At Rethink, we're on a mission to build a more sustainable and equitable food system - and a major part of this is minimizing our personal food waste. Check out some of our Culinary Teams savviest low-waste recipes.
Adapting and Nurturing Through COVID-19
We sat down with the owners of three of our earliest Rethink Certified restaurant partners– Latoya, Ana, Tyshawn and Termisha– to look back on the challenges and great lessons they have encountered in the past two years.