Our impact through 2024
1 in 10 Americans experiences food insecurity. 1 in 3 US households grows food at home. We connect them. The food exists. The growers exist. The need exists. Fresh Food Connect closes the awareness-and-connection gap.
What we believe
Community
We build on local solutions and partner with trusted community organizations. Our technology strengthens local food systems — it doesn't replace them.
Collaboration
We address systemic challenges through partnerships based on humility and trust. We engage community members authentically and transparently.
Collective action
Small contributions collectively transform food systems. We create space for broad participation — every gardener, every box, every delivery matters.
Food justice
We recognize systemic inequity in food systems and commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work and programs.
Our team
A small team with deep roots in community food systems.
Kayla Birdsong
Chief Executive OfficerFormer Executive Director at The GrowHaus (8 years). Board advisor for Planet2Plate since 2018. Business management background, Permaculture Design certificate, Spanish speaker.
Laura Lavid
Product & Operations DirectorNearly 20 years in community food work including Denver Urban Gardens, American Community Gardening Association, and Sprout City Farms.
Carmen Alcantara
Colorado Program ManagerCommunity Food Systems Fellowship and Frontline Farming immersion. Background in hospitality and community connection.
Gretchen Roberts
Development Manager15 years in Denver nonprofits. Environmental Studies (Oberlin), Regional Planning (UMass Amherst).
Adjoa Kittoe
Marketing ManagerDecade of strategic communications across food and sustainability sectors. MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler, Culinary Arts from ICE.
Board of Directors
Jack Fritzinger
President · Climate ecosystem builder
Terrance Grady
Small business finance
James Iacino
Former CEO, Seattle Fish Co. · EY Entrepreneur of Year 2016
Bill Johnson
Software Engineering Leader · Green Software Foundation
Jada McLean
Founder, Groflo & Hurry Home · Forbes 30 Under 30
Kim-Ashleigh Mostert-Freiberg
Registered Dietitian · MBA, UCLA Anderson
Ben Weinberg
Founder, Encircle · Startup veteran
With gratitude to our supporters
We are proudly GuideStar Platinum Certified.
Fresh Food Connect is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 82-5180956.