Seeds That Feed works alongside farmers to move excess foods to accessible foods, making eating healthier a reality for thousands of our neighbors who are not always as fortunate. Through the collection and redistribution of surplus foods ─ directly from regional farms and retailers to under resourced populations ─ we are able to break down barriers to healthier eating, while we help to eliminate waste.
Moving real food, to those that need it most, in real-time.
About Us
Our Programs
Our Impact
71
Partner Farms
127671
Total lbs of Food Recovered (2012-2018)
44
Food Distribution Sites Served
31588
Lbs of Food Recovered (2018)
An avid volunteer since her pre-school days, Alyssa could frequently be found tagging alongside her mom as she managed cases at the local food bank, delivering food to homes she knew were struggling, and modeling the power of what one individual can do to affect those around them. Seeing her mom (who was not a particularly “squishy” person) turn soft with compassion fascinated her younger self. Even at a young age, Alyssa realized this was what made herself spark.
After graduating with a degree from the University of Arkansas’s Walton College of Business in 2009, and struggling to find meaningful employment, Alyssa drew upon inspiration from her early years of community exploration. Alyssa would go on to co-create multiple community based startups, bridging gaps between what exists and what could be possible — realizing that the most effective way to affect change is to create it.
When not working (yes, there are times!), Alyssa enjoys having a great meal, sitting on a back porch with friends talking about all the things, traveling whenever and wherever possible, and being a mother to fur children: Scooter and Tatters the Catters.
An avid volunteer since her pre-school days, Alyssa could frequently be found tagging alongside her mom as she managed cases at the local food bank, delivering food to homes she knew were struggling, and modeling the power of what one individual can do to affect those around them. Seeing her mom (who was not a particularly “squishy” person) turn soft with compassion fascinated her younger self. Even at a young age, Alyssa realized this was what made herself spark.
Alyssa Snyder
Chief Seeder
Growing up the youngest of five, I learned a great deal about listening to others, and not just for fear of being made fun of by my siblings. It made me realize how important it is to understand body language, tonality, how others allow their characters to be seen, and people’s true intentions. I brought this ability with me to the University of Memphis, where I studied journalism and political science. The recession was upon us when I graduated, and journalism jobs were all but drying up. I moved to Fayetteville, AR, and worked for several years managing a local restaurant, still listening to others stories and feeling a bit lost.
That ended, as we stumbled upon information that we had not expected or seen in our community. The hunger statistics were alarming, and in one night, on a front porch, we decided to take action. That’s where we planted the roots of what is now Seeds That Feed. We had found something worth fighting for and a purpose that would change our lives and many lives around us profoundly for the better. I have met and become great friends with many of the recipients of our services, like my 91-year-old bestie, Becky, who likes to cook me lunch at 10:30 am with a glass of wine on a work day. Sitting and listening to her life’s story and how she got to her current position has been inspiring and has also made me understand that any one of us can fall on hard times at any moment.
Margaret Thomas
Chief Feeder
Growing up the youngest of five, I learned a great deal about listening to others, and not just for fear of being made fun of by my siblings. It made me realize how important it is to understand body language, tonality, how others allow their characters to be seen, and people’s true intentions. I brought this ability with me to the University of Memphis, where I studied journalism and political science. The recession was upon us when I graduated, and journalism jobs were all but drying up. I moved to Fayetteville, AR, and worked for several years managing a local restaurant, still listening to others stories and feeling a bit lost.
That ended, as we stumbled upon information that we had not expected or seen in our community. The hunger statistics were alarming, and in one night, on a front porch, we decided to take action. That’s where we planted the roots of what is now Seeds That Feed. We had found something worth fighting for and a purpose that would change our lives and many lives around us profoundly for the better. I have met and become great friends with many of the recipients of our services, like my 91-year-old bestie, Becky, who likes to cook me lunch at 10:30 am with a glass of wine on a work day. Sitting and listening to her life’s story and how she got to her current position has been inspiring and has also made me understand that any one of us can fall on hard times at any moment.
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