The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is a Cincinnati-based accelerator dedicated to addressing issues of hunger and waste in communities across the United States. The foundation supports initiatives aimed at creating sustainable solutions that eliminate food insecurity and reduce waste. It provides mentorship and grant funding to startups focused on these critical areas, fostering innovation and collaboration to drive meaningful change. Through its efforts, the foundation aims to build healthier communities and promote environmental responsibility.

Sunny Reelhorn Parr

Executive Director

4 past transactions

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Grant in 2022
Atlanta Community Food Bank serves food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters, and senior centers. The donors are manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, restaurants, food drives, farmers, and individuals.

Agua Bonita

Grant in 2021
Agua Bonita is a cold-pressed juice company that specializes in creating beverages from surplus and aesthetically imperfect produce. By utilizing rescued fruits and vegetables, Agua Bonita offers refreshing alternatives that prioritize authenticity and quality. The company's products are crafted using genuine recipes that contain no added sugars and consist entirely of real ingredients. This approach not only provides consumers with delicious and nutritious beverage options but also contributes to reducing food waste in the process.

Grain4Grain

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Grain4Grain is a San Antonio-based food-tech startup focused on producing low-carb, high-protein flour from brewers spent grain, a byproduct of the brewing industry. Utilizing a patent-pending process, the company efficiently dries and mills this grain in under 20 minutes, significantly reducing traditional processing times. This innovative approach allows Grain4Grain to offer a sustainable and nutritious ingredient at competitive prices, addressing a long-standing challenge in the brewing sector. Since its launch, the company has successfully upcycled 120,000 pounds of wet spent grain and introduced two consumer packaged goods in nearly 200 HEB stores. Additionally, Grain4Grain is actively forming partnerships with product makers, bakeries, and pet food companies to further expand its market presence.
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