A Longer Table, formerly The Patachou Foundation, is a foundation whose mission is to “make sure every student has access to good food. We started with meals—and built from there.”
In Indianapolis, one in every five kids face what is known as food insecurity. Food insecurity is defined as a condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food. In partnership with schools and students, A Longer Table has worked to “strengthen how food is served and what it makes possible,” according to their website.
Along with fresh meals, A Longer Table also provides paid job training for high school students and systems that reflect the needs and leadership of school communities partnered with the organization.
Martha Hoover is the founder of A Longer Table. In 2013, Hoover founded the A Longer Table foundation. Hoover was also the founder of a collection of restaurants in Indianapolis. Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar, Napolese Pizzeria and Cafe Patachou are among the various restaurants which are now operated by the Won’t Stop Hospitality restaurant group.
These renowned local restaurants have served local communities for years. Cafe Patachou has been long described as “a student union for adults,” by locals, according to their website.
“Today, food is still at the center of what we do. But our work goes beyond the plate,” says A Longer Table’s website.
For more information visit https://alongertable.org/ .
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