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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!

?? Breaking Records & Building Community: 1,300 Sandwiches in One Morning! We had our annual Grassroots Grocery Great Sandwich Race with Octagon Credit Investors on Wednesday, and the results were incredible: ? 1,300+ sunbutter & jelly sandwiches made ??♂? 4 teams competing head-to-head ?? Enthusiastic Eggplants clinching victory with 346 sandwiches ?? Fanciful Figs just 4 sandwiches behind! The real winners? Community partners across Harlem & The Bronx who received these fresh, nutritious sandwiches. Huge thanks to our champions: -Caroline O'Connor for spearheading this initiative year after year! -Jenna V. Reck for flawless logistics -Julia Shapiro & Alexandra Whiteford from team Grassroots Grocery exceptional coordination Three years running, Octagon Credit Investors proves that size doesn't matter when heart leads the way. Your dedication to community service continues to inspire us! ?? Are you ready to take on the Great Sandwich Race at your own company? It's amazing what we can achieve together, one sandwich at a time. #CorporateResponsibility #TeamBuilding #SocialImpact #NYCCommunity #VolunteerWork

Yesterday, on Election Day, iCapital and Grassroots Grocery joined forces for the epic finale of the 2024 iCapital Great Sandwich Race! ???The results? An incredible 2,000+ sunbutter and jelly sandwiches lovingly prepared and distributed to six vital community partners across NYC.?This day showcased the best of community spirit, with iCapital’s diverse teams rallying to spread more than just sandwiches – they spread unity, inclusion, and hope. ?????? ?? Congratulations to the Clever Cauliflowers for stealing the spotlight with an impressive 600 sandwiches (a full 200 more than the second-place Bubbly Blueberries!) Their win helped bring the year’s total to a massive 5,000 sandwiches crafted across three blockbuster events with the iCapital team. This initiative is a beautiful example of a comprehensive corporate-nonprofit partnership through iCapital’s iBelong program, where DEI goes beyond the workplace and into communities. Under the inspiring leadership of Rachel Cheeks-Givan, iBelong is fostering inclusivity and connection across four pillars: Colleagues, Culture, Community, and Clients. In Rachel’s own words, employees came together to “build an inclusive workplace, one neighbor at a time.” ? Special shoutouts to: - Rachel Cheeks-Givan, Chief DEI Officer, our champion from day one, who’s supported this initiative since the early days -Amanda Cede?o on the DEI team for her invaluable support -Sean Swords, office manager, for his masterful logistics orchestration ?? And a huge thank you to the Grassroots Grocery team who made it all possible: -Julia Shapiro & Alexandra Whiteford - operational excellence personified -Tia C., joining in on her second Sandwich Race -Caitlin McMahon, our Volunteer Fellow, who brought the energy to her very first Great Sandwich Race! iCapital truly proves that together, we thrive as neighbors. From corporate boardrooms to community centers, iCapital demonstrates that true impact comes from unified purpose and passionate execution. ?? Ready to join the movement? The sandwich-making torch awaits its next bearer! ?? #CorporateSocialResponsibility #iBelong #EmployeeEngagement #CommunityImpact #PartnershipsThatMatter #TeamBuilding #Inclusion

Jamming out this Election Day with Grassroots Grocery! ?? How many pounds of food would you say goes to waste in NY state alone? Would you believe me if I said 7 billion pounds! ?? That's why today, I'm proud to wear a new hat that signifies the spirit of volunterism and perseverance from our iCapital colleagues who collectively made 2,000 Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches to go towards the fight against food insecurity, and in the hands and mouths of those underserved in our local community. It was a pleasure to serve as a member of the GG Family today! Thank you Daniel Zauderer for going beyond the classroom and showing us what it means to be a good neighbor. Thank you to Rachel Cheeks-Givan and all of our iCapital colleagues for spreading some cheer this Spirit of Giving at iCapital. #teamicapital #iBelong #foodinsecurity #philanthrophy #community #spiritofgiving #corporategiving