Partake Foods Achieves B Corp Certification
Partake Foods, the gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly company, announced that it has officially become a Certified B Corporation. Founded by Denise Woodard, Partake Foods is Black-owned with 100% of the leadership team identifying as female and this recognition comes on the heels of also being certified in the “Now Great Place to Work” 2023 list as well as aligning with three new social impact partnerships for 2023 including Eat. Learn. Play, The Birthday Party Project, and #HashtagLunchbag.
The B Corp verification process administered by the nonprofit, B Lab, measures a company’s social and environmental performance. To become a Certified B Corporation, companies undergo a rigorous review of the impact of their operations and business model on their workers, customers, communities, and environment, and must meet a minimum verified score on the B Impact Assessment.
“Earning the B Corporation Certification is something that our company is very proud of as it reiterates our commitment to making good products for good—better for people and the planet, high-quality, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly,” said Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods. “With radical inclusivity at our core, we are committed to providing everyone the ability to partake and share in life’s joys—big and small.”
Already partnered in the past year with 75 nonprofit organizations who champion food insecurity, access to safer foods and creating opportunities for underserved communities, Partake continues these efforts in 2023 with the announcement of three new annual partnerships. Partake will be the official cookie partner of Eat. Learn. Play., the official cookie of the nationwide 2023 Birthday in a Bag program for The Birthday Party Project, and the Presenting Partner for the Atlanta Chapter of #HashtagLunchbag.
“The tremendous support from Partake will help us continue our mission of empowering humanity with the tools to create, spread and benefit from organized acts of love, “said Ajay Relan, Founder and Executive Director of #HashstagLunchbag. “This partnership will allow us to expand our efforts to include a greater number of meals provided throughout 2023, and further develop our chapter in Atlanta, which is made up of an extremely active, kind, and inspirational community of humans.”
About Partake Foods
Created in 2016 by Founder and CEO Denise Woodard, when her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, Partake exists to offer a selection of delicious, allergy-friendly foods that those with and without food restrictions can enjoy and share with confidence. All offerings are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan and are free of the top 9 allergens (wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame and shellfish). Find Partake in more than 9,000 retailers across the US like Target, Kroger, Walmart and more.
About Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
Founded by Stephen and Ayesha Curry in 2019, Eat. Learn. Play. launched with a focus on improving the lives of kids and families in Oakland, the Bay Area and across the country. Rooted in three of the most vital pillars for a healthy childhood—nutrition, education, and physical activity—Eat. Learn. Play. is working to ensure that every child in Oakland has access to the nutritious food they need to be healthy and thrive; resources to learn and love to read; and safe places and equitable opportunities to play. The organization, which is anchored around the message that children are our future, is committed to developing partnerships and initiatives that make a positive impact for generations to come.
About The Birthday Party Project
This year 2.5 million children experiencing homelessness or transitional living might miss out on a birthday celebration. Like all children, they have emotional and developmental needs to laugh, play, and connect. Unfortunately, these kids live in circumstances that can make them feel isolated and overlooked, and they often lack opportunities to feel known, celebrated, and valued. That’s why we started The Birthday Party Project, a non-profit organization bringing JOY to children experiencing homelessness through the MAGIC of birthday celebrations. We partner with agencies in 19 cities across the U.S. to bring unique party supplies, activities, cake, gifts, and lots of love to create truly special experiences that allow these kids an opportunity to feel carefree and JOYFUL. Parties are impactful- they’re the times we put our best selves forward, let down our guards, and connect over dreams for the future. With the help of partners like Partake Foods, we aim to change lives one celebration at a time and show that joy can be found no matter the circumstance.
About #HashtagLunchbag
#HashtagLunchbag is a humanity service movement dedicated to empowering and inspiring humanity to reap the benefits of giving through the use of social media. #HashtagLunchbag is the perfect example of how a small group of people on a local level can make a tremendous impact, one small act at a time. #HashtagLunchbag has become more than just a program that feeds the hungry in local communities. We create and use bagged lunches, complete with love messages, as a vessel to spread love and hope and share our experiences to inspire others. Our handwritten love notes are our secret ingredient that helps acknowledge the humanity of both the giver and the receiver.
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