Dear Friends,
As an organization we are developing and expanding very quickly. However, we need your help! At the moment not enough people know about Food Taxi. We need you to spread the word about us and our mission. We ask you to do as much as you can: talk about us at lunch, make phone calls, send emails, maybe even rent a billboard (OK, we were joking about that last one, but the point is make every effort you can!).
Also, please look around the site and explore the different pages. It would be even better if you could volunteer for a route! We are always looking for new volunteers and gratefully welcome our loyal patrons.
Thank you for your support!
Daniel Rissman
Founder and Executive Director
Help Wanted!
Associate Director Position
Now seeking an associate director to help the board expand Food Taxi's client base, organize volunteer routes, and work on general administrative organization. Click here for more information and to apply.
April 2009: James Smith created our logo pro bono. Check out his work here.
Nov. 2009: atCommunications, LLC, an award-winning Web site development firm based in Northbrook, IL, donated this Web site.
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Food Taxi is...
A non-profit organization which strives to ease the
struggle of those who fight hunger in our communities.
The problem:
According to Time magazine, Chicago alone has some 30% of its children living in poverty; 10% of families live in extreme poverty; the homeless population is estimated at tens of thousands; and more than 100,000 people are considered at risk. While it is unrealistic to eliminate poverty and homelessness, we hope to provide people in need with a basic necessity.
Why baked goods?
It is a matter of practicality. Retailers often discard their perfectly edible day-old bread, pastries, etc. This provides us with a free reusable food source that is easily transported (no refrigeration needed). And whats better than having the smell of a bakery in your car?
The process:
The Web site is meant to be a place to help facilitate the process of redistribution. The concept is built on three factors that are interdependent on each other.
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