About Us

Our Mission

Hunger at Home delivers leading edge solutions that build food security and self-sufficiency for a healthier and more equitable Silicon Valley.

What We Do

Hunger at Home is a leader in the fight against food insecurity in Silicon Valley, where tens of thousands of pounds of food are discarded daily, despite one in four people experiencing hunger.

Since 2015, we’ve pioneered the recovery and repurposing of surplus food, transforming it into millions of meals for those in need. Through strategic partnerships with 35+ local businesses, including restaurants, convention centers, hotels, and sports stadiums, we’re at the forefront of rescuing and repurposing surplus food, reducing waste, and maximizing community impact. We leverage our robust nonprofit network to make sure the food gets distributed to those in need.

At Hunger at Home, we’re not just providing meals—we’re leading the way in creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Executive Team

Ewell Sterner

Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Walstrum

Director of Grants

Janelle Ferrer

Director of Culinary Operations

Board of Directors

Jennifer Sant’Anna

President and Chair

Jennifer Van Every

Vice President

Andrea Urton

Board Member

Edita Cruz

Board Member

Hormoz Barandar

Board Member

John Southwell

Board Member

Janette Sutton

Board Member

Leah Schnoor

Board Member

Michelle Huang

Board Member

Vinni Walia

Board Member

Hunger at Home Youth Council

Created in 2020, the Hunger at Home Youth Council is made up of students with a passion for ending food insecurity and growing sustainability efforts in our community. The council is made up of students from high schools throughout Silicon Valley who are dedicated to supporting the initiatives and activities of Hunger at Home through volunteer efforts. The council brings an important perspective and voice to Hunger at Home’s work as next generation leaders of our community and stewards of the environment.

Environmental Impact of Food Rescue

Not only does rescuing food and supplies help those in need in our community, it has a significant positive effect on our local environment.

12.6 Million

The number of rescued meals distributed by us and our nonprofit partners.

7,570 Tons

The amount of food diverted from our local landfill - equal to 303 dump trucks.

32 Million Kilograms

The amount of food waste carbon emissions averted, which is equal to eliminating 12.9 million vehicles miles driven.

9.4 Billion Gallons

The amount of water saved - enough to fill 14,332 Olympic-sized swimming pools.