Matt Jozwiak is the Founder & CEO of Rethink Food, a non-profit organization founded in 2017 that tackles food insecurity by funding restaurants to prepare meals for community centers. In this conversation, we discuss how Matt serves the community with Rethink, raising millions of dollars and working with restaurants like Eleven Madison Park and Beatstro to support businesses before, during and post-pandemic, the importance of community partnerships, cultural sensitivity in food relief, legislative push for a tax credit to incentivize restaurant participation, and Matt's advice for nonprofits after years of experience.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Matt Jozwiak to Hospitality & Politics

0:57 - Matt's Culinary Journey, Starting Rethink Food

7:45 - Starting Food Relief/Nonprofit

9:50 - Pandemic Response To Help New Yorkers, Saving Restaurants,

13:36 - Raising $37 Million, Converting Eleven Madison Park To Community Relief

17:00 - Economic Development, Serving The Community with Rethink

20:37 - Support From Mayor & Local Government, Future Plans

25:24 - Advice For Anyone Starting A Nonprofit

28:39 – What Restaurants Have Been Supportive (Marlow Bistro, Benny's Café, etc)

30:00 - Creating Dietary Guidelines

31:32 - Advocating for a Tax Credit for Donated Meals

35:15 - Connecting With People Who Receive The Meals & Community Leaders

38:53 - The Future For Rethink

43:24 - The Role of Community and Events

46:42 - Advice for Aspiring Cooks

49:00 - Thanks Matt For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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