10/24/2025
With deep gratitude and sadness, we share that Double Trellis Food Initiative is winding down operations and has ceased meal production.
From the beginning we have struggled in a multitude of ways, from the challenges of building a small non-profit, to the governmental and philanthropic funding issues like many other amazing organizations are facing. We have also experienced extenuating circumstances far beyond our control.
Over the years, our team, partners and funders have come together to grow, cook, and share food in ways that nourished both body and community.
In addition, we want to extend a special thank you to all the volunteers, many of which continually returned, for all your help and support to create all of these meals.
We leave with:
- having created over 165,000 dignified meals
- young adults having learned job skills and earned certifications
- incredible relationships with so many of you
We do not consider this a failure, but a proof of concept: with the correct support systems and funding, there is a better way to offer meal production to our most vulnerable populations.
While we recognize this marks the end of Double Trellis Food Initiative in its current structure, we hope that this is not the end of creating dignified food for all. We all still care deeply about our community here in Philadelphia, and will continue to plug into the work informally, where we can. Thank you for growing with us and supporting us--just like a double trellis.
