Grassroots Grocery

This Thanksgiving Eve, I’m reflecting on all the incredible people and organizations that make Grassroots Grocery’s mission of neighbors helping neighbors possible. ?? A special shoutout goes to Stephanie Tramutola of A&J Produce Corporation, who joined us at Saturday’s Produce Party to see the magic firsthand. Thanks to A&J’s generous donations—including thousands of pounds of fresh produce like the eggplant and escarole featured this weekend—we’re able to nourish more families and build stronger communities. ???? To our volunteers, supporters, and vendor partners: your time, generosity, and belief in this mission inspire us every day. Together, we’re proving that kindness and collaboration can transform parking lots into hubs of hope and connection. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and community! Let’s keep building this movement—one Produce Party at a time. ?? #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #ProduceParty #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #CommunityImpact

With Giving Tuesday approaching I would ask you to help feed New Yorkers who are struggling with food insecurity. Grassroots Grocery”s Mission is to rescue food and redistribute directly into the community. Please donate! Thanks, Dan https://lnkd.in/erAJuyMx

Six months ago, on the morning of my wedding day, my groomsmen and I didn't gather in a fancy hotel suite—we chose to be at a Grassroots Grocery Produce Party. It was exactly where I wanted to be. For me, there is no community more meaningful than our Grassroots Grocery family. Whether sorting fresh produce or sharing stories with neighbors, these moments have shaped who I am. On what was one of the most personal and monumental days of my life, I couldn't imagine a better way to start than by rolling up my sleeves and giving back with the neighbors who inspire me every week. Today, six months later, this moment feels even more significant as we approach Giving Tuesday—a day that reminds us of the power of generosity, connection, and community. It's a time to celebrate the impact we can make when we come together. To my groomsmen, our Grassroots Grocery volunteers, and everyone who shares in this mission: thank you for making this community so special. As we kick off this season of giving, I hope this story inspires others to join us in nourishing neighborhoods and cultivating kindness. Whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, every act of generosity matters. Here's to neighbors helping neighbors, then and now. ?? #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #GivingTuesday #VolunteerCommunity #CommunityService #WeddingDay

Elisa Istueta Daniel Zauderer Directions For Our YouthGrassroots Grocery!!! These drivers and young people served 95 families today.

White & Case at the Great Sandwich Race ??! Yesterday, the prestigious law firm White & Case LLP turned their NYC headquarters into a sandwich-making arena—and the results were nothing short of legendary! In a friendly competition, 6 teams came together for an afternoon of fun and giving back, preparing an incredible 1,938 SunButter and jelly sandwiches for 11 communities across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. ???? ?? The Talented Tomatoes took home the win, crafting a whopping 394 sandwiches—an impressive lead of 44 sandwiches over the second-place Lively Lemons! ???? This incredible event was inspired by Partner Elliott Smith, whose family has long been involved with Grassroots Grocery. Elliott, we are endlessly grateful for your workplace evangelism and for championing this race! ?? And a huge thank-you to Stacey Leece Vukelj for her seamless planning and coordination. We also couldn’t have done it without our Grassroots Grocery dream team: Julia Shapiro, Volunteer Programs Manager, and Alexandra Whiteford, Operations Manager, for keeping it smooth sailing. Tia C., our intern, who jumped in with energy and passion. White & Case LLP has a long history of pro bono excellence, and now they’re extending that spirit into direct, tangible impact—combining their commitment to community, the season of giving, and some good old-fashioned team fun. ?? Thank you, White & Case, for showing how much neighbors helping neighbors can achieve when we come together. ?? #GivingBack #TheGreatSandwichRace #Teamwork #SeasonOfGiving #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

?? Credit Where Credit is Due: The Carlyle Group's Sandwich Showdown! ?? Yesterday, Grassroots Grocery teamed up with The Carlyle Group's global credit team at their NY headquarters for an unforgettable Great Sandwich Race! Eight spirited teams rolled up their sleeves, assembling a jaw-dropping 2,451 sunbutter and jelly sandwiches in record time. These sandwiches were taken directly to 13 communities across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, bringing nourishment and joy where it’s needed most. ?? ?? The Spirited Strawberries took home the gold with an impressive 430 sandwiches, leading by a solid 28 sandwiches over the tenacious Daring Dragonfruits. This incredible impact wouldn’t have been possible without: ?? Dan Kong for introducing Grassroots Grocery to the team ?? Miles Toben for championing the initiative in the office ?? Tanika R. for ensuring every detail was perfect Huge applause to the Grassroots Grocery team for their stellar support: ?? Julia Shapiro and Alexandra Whiteford for keeping the event smooth sailing ?? Pablo Chavana, back from Rutgers, who jumped in to help The Carlyle Group, you’ve set the bar high! Your dedication to supporting local communities is nothing short of inspiring. ?? To corporate teams out there: Ready to turn your conference room into a sandwich-making arena? Let’s team up and make an impact—one sandwich at a time. #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #CorporateSocialResponsibility #TheGreatSandwichRace #PhilanthropyInAction #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact

?? Exciting milestone: we've just completed Phase 2 of our transformative partnership with JPMorganChase's Force for Good program - and we're prepping for our launch into Phase 3! ?? Through this incredible collaboration, we're revolutionizing our donor CRM system at Grassroots Grocery, supercharging our ability to deliver on our mission. This is exactly what happens when corporate innovation meets community impact! To our phenomenal Force for Good team - your dedication has been nothing short of inspiring: Dan O'Donnell Emre Oguz Hayley Gregor Kimberly Robins Alexandra Malouta Nadine Hashem Olivia Hajjar Radik Tadiashvili Steve Coupet A special shoutout to Jordan Motzkin, our Chief Operating and Technology Officer - your tireless work alongside this incredible team has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life! ?? This partnership exemplifies everything I believe in about the power of corporate-nonprofit collaborations. A special thank you to Rohan Amin for championing this initiative. As we dive into Phase 3, I couldn't be more energized about continuing our mission of neighbors helping neighbors. Together, we're creating lasting change in our communities! ?? #ForceForGood #SocialImpact #CorporateVolunteerism #Innovation #CommunityPartnership

Elisa Istueta Daniel Zauderer Grassroots Grocery and these amazing drivers and young people. 70 families was served today. Thank you all the Butler Community appreciated everything you did today.

What happens when American Express’s Global Risk and Compliance team trades spreadsheets for sunbutter and jelly? The Grassroots Grocery Great Sandwich Race, of course! ??? Inspired by Produce Party regular Tara Weish?upl, this powerhouse team packed into American Express Tower on Tuesday to craft 1,500 sandwiches for our neighbors across Harlem, upper Manhattan, and the Bronx. Whether they’re running risk models or sandwich races, this crew knows how to put the express in teamwork. The winning team, the “Awesome Avocados” ??, took the crown with 292 sandwiches in record time, proving that speed isn’t just for transactions. Membership might have its privileges, but at American Express, it has its sandwiches too! Huge thanks to Tara Weish?upl for bringing Produce Party spirit to her colleagues, and to Thomas Kistler for steering the event to success. And, of course, our own Grassroots Grocery stars Alexandra Whiteford and Julia Shapiro for making the magic happen. When American Express goes all-in, everyone wins – one sandwich at a time. Who’s ready for the next race? #GreatSandwichRace #CommunityImpact #AmExGivesBack #Teamwork

? I am thrilled to introduce Adjoa Nyarko as Grassroots Grocery’s new Director of Individual Giving! ? Adjoa brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to our mission. Like me, Adjoa began her career as a New York City public school teacher, working with students with disabilities in Brooklyn. Witnessing firsthand the inequities in her classroom and within our communities sparked her transition into the nonprofit sector, where she’s dedicated her career to drive meaningful change. Adjoa brings a decade of experience in fundraising and development, including five years focusing on major gifts as the Leadership Gifts Officer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Known for her exceptional skills in building relationships, creating new partnerships and stewarding donors with dedication and care, Adjoa joins our team to spearhead our individual giving strategy. Her mission is to ensure that every Grassroots Grocery supporter and volunteer feels informed and empowered as we continue to grow and prepare to scale our impact. Adjoa Nyarko, we’re so happy to have you on the team and can’t wait for all the incredible things we’ll accomplish together. Here’s to reaching new heights and bringing the communities we serve the most nutritious, disease-fighting produce they deserve. Welcome aboard, Adjoa!??? ?? #MeetTeamGG #CommunityImpact #FoodAccess #Philanthropy #HealthyCommunities Photo by Felix Zhao!