Our Mission:
To advance food justice and health equity in communities facing food apartheid in the Denver Metro area.
Our Vision:
We envision a future where communities are egalitarian, thriving, empowered, interconnected, and creating prosperity through local food systems and political advocacy.
Who We Serve:
Kaizen Food Rescue is dedicated to supporting individuals and families across the Denver metro area who face food insecurity, including:
Veterans experiencing homelessness
Refugees rebuilding their lives
Working families struggling to make ends meet
Anyone seeking access to healthy food and the opportunity to participate in a more equitable and sustainable food system
Our Impact:
Kaizen has distributed over 16.4 million pounds of food to more than 400,000 families. By providing access to nutritious food, we empower those facing food insecurity, improving health outcomes and strengthening our community. We believe that access to food is a fundamental right and key to social mobility and well-being.
Fresh food access collaboration with Re:Vision Co-op, Lifespan Local, USDA, and Food Bank of the Rockies during the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. We provided over 500 families with healthy food options weekly at this location alone.