When you have more than you need,
Build a Bigger Table
was created with a simple idea: when you have more than you need, you build a bigger table. Food ingredients shouldn’t stay in a warehouse. Instead, we turn those ingredients into food made directly for food banks, who give them to those who can benefit the most.
The Opportunity
We’re listening to food banks and community organizations: there is a great need that isn’t being met. Communities need nutritious food. Our food and beverage industry has the means to meet that need.
What We Do
Bigger Table unites the Chicagoland food and beverage industry to turn bulk ingredients into nourishing food for neighbors in need. We rally our community and build the partnerships necessary to help solve hunger.
Through donated ingredients and expertise, Bigger Table has donated more than 4.5 million servings of food to Chicagoland food banks since its founding in 2020.
How We’re Doing It
We source in-kind donations of ingredients, food science expertise, manufacturing line time, packaging and more to create single-serving, nutritious food for Chicagoland’s food pantries and food banks—all provided for free.
Foods we’ve created include:
- Hot Cocoa Mix
- Chocolate Almond Bars
- Mac & Cheese
- Vegan Chili
- Smoothie Mixes
- Pancake Mix
All foods are high-protein and nutritious. They’re ready to eat or simple to prepare.
Our Impact
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