Federal Chef-to-Community tax credit
Providing restaurants across the United States with funding to donate prepared, nutritious meals directly to nonprofits
A look into an unoptimized system
47M
Americans face food insecurity, meaning they cannot consistently afford healthy meals for their families.
65%
of food banks report an increase in people seeking food assistance, making it difficult to meet demand as grocery prices remain historically high.
42%
of restaurants across the U.S. were not profitable last year.
We can change this.
About the Chef-to-Community tax credit
This win-win solution provides restaurants with federal funding to donate prepared, nutritious meals directly to nonprofits.
It addresses food insecurity and supports small businesses by:
Helping more prepared meals reach local nonprofits at a time when affordability is top of mind for millions of Americans
Using a clear annual cap to benefit independent and local restaurants, helping them stay open and keep staff employed
Taking advantage of existing restaurant infrastructure (kitchens, staff, and supply chains) to prepare meals locally at scale
Being fiscally responsible by using a defined per-meal value, verified nonprofit partners, and a hard cap to ensure it’s simple to administer and easy to oversee
See the credit in action
Local restaurant prepares nutrient-dense meals
Restaurant receives a nonrefundable tax credit to support continued operations
Nonprofit provides meals to families in need
Restaurant delivers meals to a nonprofit in its neighborhood