Foodies Forward: Empowering Small Businesses and Serving Communities Foodies Forward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting small, family-owned businesses while giving back to vulnerable communities. We believe that strong businesses build strong communities, and through acts of generosity, we work to support both. Our mission extends beyond supporting local businesses—we also serve senior citizens who have been abandoned or neglected by their families in senior centers, as well as individuals in homeless shelters. By partnering with local restaurants, we provide catered meals to these often-overlooked members of society. Alongside our group of dedicated volunteers, we serve food and spend quality time with these individuals, offering companionship and kindness in addition to nourishment. What We Do: • Support Small Businesses: Through various initiatives, we help small family-owned businesses thrive by providing them with visibility and resources to grow. • Catered Meals for Senior Citizens & Homeless Shelters: We partner with local restaurants to bring nourishing meals to senior centers and homeless shelters, ensuring that the community’s most vulnerable are cared for. • Acts of Kindness: Each week, we select a small business to spotlight within our community, encouraging our network to support them by gifting $1, following their social media, and spreading the word. Foodies Forward aims to create a ripple effect of generosity—helping small businesses thrive and ensuring that everyone in our community feels seen, valued, and supported.