FOOD LEADS

Founded in 2021, Food Leads makes it easier for Black and low-income residents to manage their chronic conditions with improved nutrition.

Through partnerships with community organizations and local farms, Food Leads offers a meal kit service with recipes curated by local chefs and dieticians that are diabetic friendly, heart healthy, interesting, and flavorful, which prioritize fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Columbus-area farms that focus on regenerative and sustainable agricultural methods. Food Leads has also provided nutrition education programming that teaches participants with diabetes or prediabetes how to select and enjoy foods that are healthy for their blood sugars.

In partnership with Too Good Eats, Food Leads has most recently opened Near East Cafe, a cafe offering fresh and healthy menu options that are both delicious and affordable, while offering a welcoming gathering space for the community.