Episode 220: Profits with a Purpose: How Companies are Feeding Children and Fighting Food Insecurity
About the Podcast
Today, Clancy speaks with Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. You won’t want to miss their discussion about the importance of ensuring equal food access, no matter their zip code, skin color, abilities, or gender, to realize their full potential. She also described what Indigenous food justice is all about and a unique model of a foundation that owns a food company to transform the lives of children who face adversity. Listen and enjoy the show!
About Alex Amouyel
Alex Amouyel is the President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. She also co-founded the 100% for Purpose Club, a community of impact-driven business leaders and companies working to support and inspire the next generation of organizations to donate 100% of their profits for purpose.
Discussion Takeaways
- Starting with kids is the most important, foundational, and philanthropic investment to realize equal opportunity.
- Newman's Own Foundation has three priority areas in terms of funding: Supporting kids with serious medical conditions, food justice, and nutrition education.
- Newman's Own Foundation has a unique model where they own a food company, and 100% of the profits and royalties go to the foundation and are used to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity.
- Food dignity is when families have access to food that is healthy, culturally relevant, and locally produced.
#1 tip to improve access to healthy food
At Newman's Own, 100% of profits go to help kids who face adversity—because our foundation doesn’t just receive donations, it owns the business.
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