About MTA
At MTA we save food that is destined for the landfill, this happens for a number of reasons. Stores have a continual rotation of product, which sometimes means perfectly wonderful food gets thrown away. Sometimes the food is close to Best Buy date, past the best buy date, has damaged packaging or is separated from bulk packages.
We have a team of dedicated volunteers who work incredibly hard each week to sort and divide large amounts of food, into individual boxes available to families, for a small donation. In addition to making this food as assessable to our members as possible we also use donations to fund our Project Rainbow, which is dedicated to donating free boxes to families in need of a little extra help,
Our Mission
More Than Apples strives to reduce hunger, food insecurity and edible waste, by redistributing consumable goods and providing education aimed at reduction of waste and long term preservation of perishables. We seek to create a community in which consciousness, courtesy, and communal good are the core tenets.
Our Community
Our Values
Approachable
Inclusive
Sustainable
Ethical
Our Vision
More Than apples envisions a world where edible waste is nonexistent and food security is obtained by all.
Our Community
Staff
Kendra Montijo
FOUNDER
I founded More Than Apples back in 2018, during a medically challenging pregnancy. I was suffering from a debilitating vomiting condition, hyperemesis gravidarum, and was stuck on bed rest. Prior to becoming sick, I frequented a food pantry about an hour from my home, because they offered the quality and nutritious food I felt good about feeding to my family. Being so sick made me realize I needed to have something positive to look forward to when my health regained.
How were there no closer organizations that worked with food redistribution? I could change that. We began servicing around 30 families weekly, from my home in my garage. Quite quickly we outgrew that space, serving over 70 families a week. With a new location, the inclusion of remote ambassador drivers, and our many NPO community partnerships, we now serve and feed over 200 families a week.
Because of More Than Apples, I have been able to organically heal from a scarce and food insecure mindset to one of abundance and sharing. It is my goal to help families meet this need, just as I have.
Michael Montijo
Facilities and Equipment Manager
Board Of Directors
Ashley Hernandez
President
Colina Carothers
Vice-President