Let’s Feed Our Neighbors, Together
2026 is a critical time for Connected Chef’s work. Food insecurity is rampant across Queens and New York City and costs for groceries are increasing while federal food programs are slashed. We need your help to keep building solidarity-based food programs designed by and for our neighbors that:
Provides fresh produce over highly processed foods
Requires no bureaucratic hurdles or eligibility tests
Offer direct delivery, vital for busy single mothers and to keep immigrant neighbors safe
“Having Lifeline Groceries delivered right to my door saves me so much time, and it’s helped me feed my family fresh, local food that makes everyone feel loved. Shopping at the sliding-scale farm stand makes me feel good knowing I’m supporting local farmers and giving back to my community.”
- Lifeline Grocery Member
Our Impact & Vision
In just a few years, Connected Chef has distributed over 5 million pounds of food across Queens, while investing in BIPOC-led farms and centering dignity, choice, and care.
In the past year alone, we:
Welcomed 80 new families off our waitlist
Invested $100,000+ 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
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. Fuel Ongoing Change.
Join a community of monthly donors creating long-term food access. $35/month provides a week of fresh groceries for a family. Reliable support means we can plan ahead and reach more people, every single month.
Other Ways to Give
Mail a Check: The Connected Chef Foundation, Inc.
19-67 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370Corporate & Grant Partnerships: Contact Kim@theconnectedchef.org
Stock, Donor-Advised Funds & Matching Gifts: We can help facilitate these! Please reach out to Kim@theconnectedchef.org