"Our mission is to empower communities to reclaim their food systems."
This mission drives Saved by the Plate Inc. For Day 20 of the Propel Earth Founder Showcase, we highlight Shay Bouchles, who is building a movement for food sovereignty.
Our food system often creates disconnection and insecurity. Shay is tackling this by teaching people to support local food networks and grow their own food. Her background in environmental policy and social justice gives her a powerful, informed perspective. Propel Earth’s role is to amplify her call for the team and funding she needs to launch.
Why This Matters
Food sovereignty builds community health and climate resilience. #SavedbythePlate provides hands on education to strengthen local economies and improve nutrition, creating sustainable food systems for everyone.
Key Facts & Traction
* Architecting the Platform: Designing the digital hub for educational resources and community mobilization.
* Laying Groundwork: Securing partnerships with local parks to host hands-on workshops and events.
* Building the Model: Leveraging proven experience leading social justice organizations to create an inclusive, community-first structure.
Mission & Impact
#SavedbythePlate empowers communities through education, promoting food justice for all. Impact is measured by tangible outcomes like people taught to grow food, gardens supported, and local partnerships formed.
The Opportunity: Build With Us
* Join the Founding Team: A direct call for mission-driven builders. Shay is seeking a Full-Stack Developer to bring the platform to life, a Grant Writer to unlock funding, and Social Media Creators to build the community. This is a chance to be a core part of a vital non-profit from day one.
* Provide the Spark: A $300k seed fund will launch the MVP and run the first year of pilot programs, creating a replicable model for food sovereignty. Your support is the catalyst that turns this powerful vision into on-the-ground action.
Connect with Shay Bouchles:
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