From affordable multicultural foods to empowering culinary education, these social enterprises are good to eat and good for people. Eating is one of those things that brings people together. Whether it's preparing a delicious meal made of local and sustainable ingredients or going out to eat at a cafe, there are many ways that making food the main star can actually bring out a number more dazzling experiences.
It's time to slow down and take time to learn about your food, where it comes from, who's making it, how much they're getting paid and why. These social enterprise menus are one way to get and stay involved with the world around you. And I bet you'll find out that it's a scrumptious big ol' world out there.
20 Social Enterprise Menus
From Affordable Multicultural Foods to Empowering Culinary Education:
Social Business Editor — Aug 19, 2014 — Social Good
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Seasonal Eco Eateries
A Better World Cafe Serves up Accessible Sustainable Food
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Bars That Fund Students
The Profits at Turl Street Kitchen Go to a Hub That Supports Causes
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Social Enterprise Cafe-Bars
No. 178 is a Spot in London Town to Chill Out and Eat Well
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Empowering Culinary Education
Knead-To-Feed is a Social Enterprise Specializing in Artisan Breads
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Local Food-Sourced Events
Serendipity Catering Offers Seasonal Produce to Create Specialized Menus
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Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
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Menu-Changing Social Enterprises
The People's Food Company Offers Organic, Local & Fair Trade Food
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Affordable Multicultural Foods
Cafe Mind is a Social Enterprise Run by a Mental Health Facility
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Prisoner-Run Hospitality Services
The Clink Restaurant Offers Employment to Ex-Offenders
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Italian Market B Corporations
Zullo's Serves Organic and Seasonal Italian Food in Chicago
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Celeb Chef Apprenticeship Charities
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall Blends Fine Dining & Education
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Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
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Cause-Driven Cakes
Baked is a Social Enterprise with a Delicious Mission and Mantra
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Stigma-Ending Bistros
'Out of This World Cafe' in Toronto Engages the Psychiatric Recovery Communi
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Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
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Sliding-Scale Organic Restaurants
Pay What You Want at 'Lentil As Anything' Locations in Melbourne
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Social Firm Community Cafes
Frogmeadow Reinvents the Labor Market in the United Kingdom
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Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
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Multi-Ethnic Cooking by Immigrants
EthniCity Catering Gives Calgary Newcomers Tools to Succeed
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Rehab-Funding Mocktails
The Brink Liverpool is an Alcohol-Free Bar and Recovery Social Enterprise
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Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
Strategic Dining Concept Updates
These New Pepper Lunch Menu Updates are Extensive
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Authentic Mediterranean Food Brands
Wildfare Celebrates Mediterranean Flavors and Traditions
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Local Restaurant Campaigns
PEPSI X Kelly Rowland Present the Local Eats Better With Pepsi Program
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Revitalized Culinary Efforts
Moroccan Hotel Takes Food Localization to New Heights
Cannabis-Branded Food Fundraising Campaigns
Curaleaf Launches Its 'Feed the Block' Campaign
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Youthful Restaurant Interiors
Design Next Agency Created the Xi’an Famous Foods Interior
Soft-Pink Wellness Bars
Yorkville Village’s BetterBar Offers Healthy Dining in Toronto
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Convenient Frozen Entrée Bowls
Kevin's Natural Foods Ventures into the Frozen Food Aisle
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
International Cuisine Frozen Meals
These New Saffron Road Frozen Meals Come in Four Flavors
Nutritious Meal Delivery Service
Factor's Meal Delivery Service Revolutionizes Healthy Eating
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Hyper-Local Dining Establishments
Hotel Belmar Stands Out with Its Sustainable Cuisine
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Cultivated Pet Foods
Meatly is Introducing the UK to a Sustainable, Ethical Pet Food Solution
Sustainability-Targeted Grain Products
These Great River Milling Products Come in Many Options
Nourishing Community Food Trucks
The Barilla Connection Kitchen Truck Shares Meals & Awareness
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine
Afrobeat Kitchen Cooks Up Vegan African Dishes in Parkdale
Mediterranean Culinary Experiences
Restaurant Azura Offers a Gourmet Chef's Tasting Menu
Mobile Produce Markets
GROW-on-the-GO Nourishes Communities in Food Deserts
Convenience-Focused Family Meals
Hain Celestial Group Highlights Convenient Snack and Meal Options
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Mediterranean-Inspired Dog Foods
REÁL MESA Makes Pet Food with Chef-Curated Recipes
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Educational Food Insecurity Partnerships
Albertsons Companies Foundation Supports FCCLA
Elevated Sandwich Catering Menus
The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Meal-Donating Snack Bars
Act Bars Provide One Meal for Every One Sold
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Food Insecurity Match Programs
Albertsons Companies Offers a Nutritional Assistance Program
Zero-Waste Tasting Menus
Ficoa Introduces a Culinary Concept Curated by Chef Gerry Quintero
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Seasonal Grocer Ready-Meals
ASDA Winter Warming Dishes are Easy to Prepare at Home
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Black-Owned Restaurant Initiatives
Pepsi Dig In Brings Back Its Restaurant Royalty Program
Limited-Time Shareable Menus
The Care Bears Share Menu Inspires Togetherness at Noodles & Company
Ready-to-Eat Seasonal Sandwiches
These New Urban Eat. Sandwiches Come in Three Festive Flavors
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
The Merchant Gourmet Meals in Minutes Range Has Three Products
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Value-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Habit $5 Simple Crafts Menu Has Three Options
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Fresh Fall Menus
CRISP & GREEN Offers Seasonal and Healthy Items
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Global Food Retail Expansions
Supermarket Italy Emphasizes Global Flavors from Around the World
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
Regional Organic Frozen Meals
These New Amy’s Kitchen Organic Entrees Come in Two Options
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Food-Focused Corporate Wellness Programs
Mind Food Body Addresses Unhealthy Eating Behaviors
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Cannabis-Infused Cooking Lines
CulinaryCannaCo. & Trumarks Debut Cannabis-Infused Cooking Products
Sustainability-Focused Seafood Initiatives
Hailia Has Expanded its Use of Fish Byproducts
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Functional Mushroom Product Expansions
Love Mushrooms Produce Organic Mushroom Wellness Products
Superfood Fall Soups
Nutbar's New Fall/Winter Menu is Good for You Immune System and Soul
Social Good Gift Boxes
Grace Farms Foods and Greyston Bakery Partnered on a Gift Box
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Low-Cost Cafe Meal Menus
The Starbucks Pairings Value Menu Starts at $5
Circularly Grown Mushroom Croquettes
GRO Makes Nourishing Bites with Oyster Mushrooms
Social Media-Inspired Bakery Menus
The Panera Roman Empire Menu Follows the Viral TikTok Hashtag
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Plant-Based Cruise Menus
Princess Cruises is Introducing Vegan Menus to Its Fleet
Eco Meal Program Initiatives
The Home Chef Food Rescue Program Redirects Surplus and Waste
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
Amy's Kitchen Family Size Entrées are Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
Satiating Summer Salad Menus
These New honeygrow Salads are Packed with Wholesome Ingredients
Modern Vegan Sushi Restaurants
Sushi Momo in Toronto Offers Extensive Plant-Based Options
Sandwich-Inspired Shrimp Salads
Modern Market Eatery is Serving Up a Shrimp BLT Salad This Spring
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Responsibly-Sourced Seasonal Menus
Tender Greens Summer Menu is Being Offers Through Early Fall
Awareness-Raising Salad Bowls
The Smile Farms Bowl Honors Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Carbon-Neutral Shelf-Stable Meals
Matriark Vegetable Harvest Stew Uniquely Supports Food Banks
Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain Menus
Spice Grill Flame is Introducing Two New Categories
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
African Ready Meal Collections
Oja Launches the 'Home Comforts' African Ready Meal Line
Nourishing School Meal Programs
Farm Boy Has Launched the 'Nourish to Flourish' Initiative
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Incentivized Healthy Eating Programs
Merryfield Learn & Earn Program is Arriving at Earth Fare
Upscale Grocer Catering Menus
Gelson's Catering Menu Has Been Expanded with Almost Two Dozen Items
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Chef-Crafted Mediterranean Menus
Local Kitchens's New Yalla Falafel Menu is Available Now
Hunger Relief Dining Initiatives
TooJay's and Feeding Florida Partnered for Hunger Awareness Month
African Restaurant Markets
Mama Africa Offers Authentic African Flavors
Collaborative Restaurant Recipe Kits
GRUBBY and LEON Grocery Partnered on Limited-Edition Dishes
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations
Dietary Options Databases
FoodSheet is a Resource Helping People Navigate Their Dietary Needs