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The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation

Overview

A 501(c)(3) public charity and the philanthropic arm of The Kroger Co., established in 2018. The foundation is focused on food system change and innovation, supporting nonprofit organizations, social entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to create communities free of hunger and waste. Its signature program, the Innovation Fund, provides catalytic capital to innovators with solutions for food access, security, and waste.

Investments

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Matriark FoodsDec 2022GrantCo-investor
Matriark FoodsNov 2021GrantLead
Agua BonitaNov 2021GrantCo-investor
NetzroMay 2021GrantCo-investor
Agua BonitaMay 2021GrantCo-investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCincinnati, Ohio
Year FoundedN/A

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