Revolutionizing Food Security with Wesley Burt of Plus Box

Ever wondered how a simple box of fresh produce can transform lives? Or how a nonprofit born out of the pandemic is tackling food insecurity, nutrition inequity, and sustainability all at once? Join us for Episode 127 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact," where we sit down with the visionary founder and executive director of Plus Box, Wesley Burt.Wesley takes us through his fascinating journey from studying at USC and Northwestern to his diverse career spanning public policy, a presidential campaign, and the computer software industry. His path led him to a pivotal role in Chicago Public Schools, where his passion for education policy ignited a new mission.Tune in as we explore the inspiring story behind Plus Box, a nonprofit initiative started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how Wesley, his father, and a chef friend began distributing fresh, healthy food to families in need, leveraging school partnerships to bridge the gap in food access.We delve into the threefold mission of Plus Box: addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition equity, and fostering food system sustainability. Learn how they’ve grown from distributing 50 boxes a week to an impressive 730, thanks to community support and strategic partnerships.Join us for an episode packed with purpose, innovation, and community impact. You won’t want to miss it!Wesley Burt's Bio:Wesley is the Founder & Executive Director of +BOX, a nonprofit delivering healthy food and fresh ideas to those who need it most. His 20+ year career has been focused on opportunities to develop meaningful solutions to real-world challenges, with an emphasis on enabling public and community organizations to solve problems at scale. Prior to starting +BOX, Wesley was a founding executive at LearnPlatform, an education technology company, and he has held roles at Chicago Public Schools, IBM, Los Angeles County, and with state and federal level electoral campaigns. Wesley has a BS from USC and an MPPA from Northwestern. He currently lives in Encinitas with his wife, Meghan, and two children.Links & Resources:- Plus Box Website: www.plus-box.org- Facebook page- Instagram- LinkedIn Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting