EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 49 MIN
Matt Jozwiak | He Raised $37 Million During The Pandemic To Support Restaurants & Fight Food Insecurity
from Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie · host NYC Hospitality Alliance
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.https://www.thenycalliance.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/ Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/dGvHFxLb18ETIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Matt Jozwiak to Hospitality & Politics0:57 - Matt's Culinary Journey, Starting Rethink Food7:45 - Starting Food Relief/Nonprofit9:50 - Pandemic Response To Help New Yorkers, Saving Restaurants,13:36 - Raising $37 Million, Converting Eleven Madison Park To Community Relief17:00 - Economic Development, Serving The Community with Rethink20:37 - Support From Mayor & Local Government, Future Plans25:24 - Advice For Anyone Starting A Nonprofit28:39 – What Restaurants Have Been Supportive (Marlow Bistro, Benny's Café, etc)30:00 - Creating Dietary Guidelines31:32 - Advocating for a Tax Credit for Donated Meals35:15 - Connecting With People Who Receive The Meals & Community Leaders38:53 - The Future For Rethink43:24 - The Role of Community and Events46:42 - Advice for Aspiring Cooks49:00 - Thanks Matt For Joining! Like & Subscribe#newyorkcity #restaurant #politics #hospital #business #smallbusiness
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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.https://www.thenycalliance.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/ Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/dGvHFxLb18ETIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Matt Jozwiak to Hospitality & Politics0:57 - Matt's Culinary Journey, Starting Rethink Food7:45 - Starting Food Relief/Nonprofit9:50 - Pandemic Response To Help New Yorkers, Saving Restaurants,13:36 - Raising $37 Million, Converting Eleven Madison Park To Community Relief17:00 - Economic Development, Serving The Community with Rethink20:37 - Support From Mayor & Local Government, Future Plans25:24 - Advice For Anyone Starting A Nonprofit28:39 – What Restaurants Have Been Supportive (Marlow Bistro, Benny's Café, etc)30:00 - Creating Dietary Guidelines31:32 - Advocating for a Tax Credit for Donated Meals35:15 - Connecting With People Who Receive The Meals & Community Leaders38:53 - The Future For Rethink43:24 - The Role of Community and Events46:42 - Advice for Aspiring Cooks49:00 - Thanks Matt For Joining! Like & Subscribe#newyorkcity #restaurant #politics #hospital #business #smallbusiness
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