Mission
WELLFARE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN NEW YORK CITY ON A MISSION TO SOLVE FOOD INSECURITY AND TRANSFORM THE STATE OF GROCERY AND NUTRITION IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. THE BETTER BOX FROM WELLFARE IS THE FIRST FREE FOOD PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY FOCUSED ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CONVENIENT NUTRITION FOR FOOD-INSECURE HOUSEHOLDS. EACH BETTER BOX IS FILLED WITH OVER $250 WORTH OF PREMIUM, NUTRITIOUS AND CONVENIENT PACKAGED GROCERIES LIKE LOW-SUGAR BEVERAGES, FUNCTIONAL SNACK BARS AND PROTEIN-PACKED PASTA DONATED FROM OUR GROWING ROSTER OF BRAND PARTNERS. EVERY MONTH, ENROLLED FAMILIES PICK UP THEIR RESERVED BOX FROM A WELLFARE DISTRIBUTION OUTPOST IN THE COMMUNITY.