Revolution Foods

Revolution Foods operates as a food services company focused on providing healthy and accessible meals to combat food insecurity. Founded in 2006 by Kristin Groos Richmond and Kirsten Saenz Tobey, who met at UC Berkeley's MBA program, the company was born from a shared passion to address the gap in nutritious food for public school children. Richmond's background in corporate finance and education reform, including co-founding a school in Kenya, combined with Tobey's experience as an educator and her work with the UN Hunger Task Force in Ghana, provided a strong foundation for their mission.

The company's primary business involves designing, producing, and delivering fresh, chef-crafted, and culturally relevant meals that meet or exceed federal nutrition standards. Its main clients are K-12 schools, including charter and public school districts, with a significant portion of their meals—approximately 85%—reaching children in free or reduced-price meal programs. The business model is structured to operate within the federal reimbursement rate for school lunches, making high-quality food affordable for its partners. Revolution Foods has since expanded its services to address a broader spectrum of community needs, now providing meals for early childhood centers, after-school programs, and homebound senior citizens through government-funded programs.

The service is more than just meal delivery; it includes operational support, nutrition education resources, and dedicated account management for its school partners. Meals are prepared in regional culinary centers and are designed to be appealing to kids, with a focus on clean-label ingredients and the avoidance of artificial colors, sweeteners, and preservatives. The company's commitment to social impact is legally structured into its charter, operating as a certified B Corporation and a Public Benefit Corporation. Having started with just four charter schools in the Bay Area, Revolution Foods has grown significantly, now serving millions of meals annually across multiple states. The company has also acquired other meal service providers, such as Better 4 You Meals, to expand its operational capacity.

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