RETHINK FOOD IN MIAMI

Rethink Food is a solutions-based, nonprofit organization building a food system where everyone has access to high-quality, nutritious, and affordable food.

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.

OUR IMPACT

243,000+

Meals distributed to food-insecure communities in Miami

$1,021,000+

directed to local restaurants

THE NEED

Food insecurity is defined as the lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life. Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is increasingly considered a critical public health issue.

In Miami-Dade County 10.4% of the population experiences food insecurity, while 72% of the food insecure individuals fall below SNAP, other nutrition programs threshold.

Source: Feeding America

RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING PROGRAM

The Genuine Hospitality Group (Amara at Paraiso, Michael's Genuine) and The River Oyster Bar have partnered with Rethink Food to sustainably and equitably build a better local food system in Miami.

Through our fundraising partnership, these restaurants add a small donation to each diners cover to fund the preparation of meals by local restaurants. These meals are then distributed to local community based organizations, who service communities impacted by food insecurity.

Since December 2021, our flagship Miami partner The Genuine Hospitality Group has fundraised over $700K+, equating to over 140K+ meals to communities in need.

This effort demonstrates how businesses and non-profit organizations can leverage their existing infrastructure to make lasting change.

TESTIMONIALS

Chef Michael Schwartz, The Genuine Hospitality Group

“At The Genuine Hospitality Group we aspire to not only provide world-class food and service, but to also be a mission-driven company using our platform and resources to positively impact our industry, our community, and our society.

Food insecurity is a tragedy - and through this partnership, Rethink Food has given us the opportunity to give back to our community in a direct way. We are excited to offer our guests a way to get involved as well,”

Pictured above, Chef Michael Schwartz of the Genuine Hospitality Group

Myreille Joseph, owner of Le Jardin

“The work that Rethink Food and all the participating restaurants are doing for residents is truly inspirational, coming together to support families when they need it the most, while also honoring and respecting their cultures.

It demonstrates what partnerships like this can accomplish and the impact it has on people's lives. I am so proud and moved by what they do for our community every day, and I hope to see more collaborations like this in the future.”

Pictured above, Myreille Joseph of Le Jardin

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

“Rethink Food came down to South Florida to help our community with a big vision.

Rethink Food and Le Jardin Restaurant are working shoulder to shoulder and tirelessly to help support our community every day and to fulfill our commitment to them. We are thrilled to see the result and the feedback we receive from the community.”

Pictured above, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava