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Let’s Feed Our Neighbors,
Together

Can you spare $35 a month to fight food insecurity in Queens?

We are looking for 250 community members to commit to a monthly donation of $35 to fund a baseline of our food distribution costs each month. A $35 monthly donation can support a week of nutrient-dense, culturally relevant groceries for a family here in Queens!

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“Food is really expensive right now and as a single parent, it’s hard to shop for the ingredients I know my family needs to stay healthy. The delivery to my door of ingredients that are familiar to me, makes such a big difference each week.”

- Lifeline Grocery Member

In just a few years, Connected Chef has distributed over 6 million pounds of food across Queens.

Last year alone, we:

  • Welcomed 80 new families off our waitlist

  • Invested $200,000+ in BIPOC-owned farms

  • Launched a community garden and food education forum for 50 families in Corona

  • Supported student and parent-led distributions reaching 120 families per event in Jackson Heights

With your support, we can:

  • Distribute 40% more Lifeline Grocery boxes, reaching 23,660 annually by 2026

  • Serve 94,640 people each year through our food access programs

  • Increase investment in BIPOC-owned farms to $448K

  • Expand Family Farm Lab programs to two Queens schools

  • Activate our Woodside Community Food Hub with monthly events for learning, gathering, and advocacy

Help make this vision a reality—give today.

Ways to Give

Give Once. Make an immediate impact.
Your donation, of any amount, helps deliver fresh, culturally relevant groceries to families in Queens, invest in BIPOC farmers, and sustain community-led food programs.

Give Monthly. Make a sustained impact.

Recurring gifts provide the reliable support Connected Chef needs to purchase directly from local farms, plan ahead, and ensure neighbors can count on fresh food week after week.

Your support helps Connected Chef build solidarity-based food programs that:

  • Prioritize fresh, locally grown produce over highly processed foods

  • Eliminate bureaucratic barriers and eligibility requirements

  • Deliver groceries directly to households, supporting busy families and helping immigrant neighbors access food safely

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Other Ways to Give

  • Mail a Check: The Connected Chef Foundation, Inc.
    19-67 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370

  • Corporate & Grant Partnerships: Contact Kim@theconnectedchef.org

  • Stock, Donor-Advised Funds & Matching Gifts: We can help facilitate these! Please reach out to Kim@theconnectedchef.org