Chef-to-Community tax credit
A win-win solution for restaurants and communities
Rethink Food is leading a coalition of mission-driven restaurants, businesses and elected officials to advance a groundbreaking tax credit to reshape the fight against food insecurity.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE
Support the Chef-to-Community Tax Credit—a fiscally responsible solution to address food insecurity and support small businesses.
Our Proposal
Our proposal empowers food establishments nationwide to serve nutritious, chef-prepared meals to food-insecure neighbors while providing tax credits that help sustain and grow their businesses.
New York State
Provide restaurants with up to $10,000 per year, per location for donated meals
Federal
Provide restaurants with up to $50,000 per year, per location for donated meals.
Capped at $800 million nationwide
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Shared Impact
Create jobs and boost local economies
Bring delicious, healthy, dignified meals to communities in need
Save taxpayer dollars through the efficient use of existing infrastructure
PILOT IN ACTION: BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
The hive at 21c + Rethink Food
Rethink Food has launched a partnership with The Hive at 21c Bentonville, bringing our tax credit model in Northwest Arkansas for the first time.
Led by Executive Chef Micah Klasky and Rethink Food’s Culinary Director Ken Baker, The Hive is preparing and donating weekly, chef-made meals to Second Street Pantry.
This collaboration demonstrates how the proposed tax credit can help restaurants:
– Prepare high-quality meals for neighbors in need
– Partner with local organizations
– Strengthen community ties through chef-driven solutions
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