Securing Safe Food

Our team at Securing Safe Food is a dynamic and passionate group of students and early-career professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by food allergies and food insecurity. Originally founded by students, our team remains majority student-led today. As a nonprofit working at the crossroads of public health, advocacy, and community engagement, we lead programs that expand access to safe, inclusive nutrition, especially for vulnerable populations.

While we take pride in the unique perspectives our team brings, we also recognize that diverse voices, across race, gender, age, and lived experience, are essential to creating meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Securing Safe Food (SSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity among individuals with food allergies and improving access to allergen-free foods. Through partnerships, communication, research, and education, we aim to revolutionize food options for under-resourced, allergen-avoidant families by providing nutritionally balanced alternatives. Our vision is a world where individuals with dietary restrictions can enjoy meals without compromising their health, ensuring food security and inclusivity for all. We stock U.S. food pantries with allergen-free options on a consistent basis for individuals with food allergies, celiac disease, or other dietary conditions. These foods are distributed to pantries committed to separating them for allergen-avoidant households, and our education tools ensure specialty food reaches those most in need. Beyond medically safe food, we recognize the importance of culturally relevant and sustainable choices.