A former creative marketer, Richard Cumming co‑founded FoodStream after he and his partner shuttered their agency during the pandemic and joined José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, delivering millions of meals and discovering gaps in the food system.
FoodStream Learn, the DOE‑approved education arm Richard spearheads, feeds and teaches thousands of New York City students every week through hands‑on cooking, gardening, and nutrition lessons, while the platform’s logistics hub moves tens of thousands of pounds of fresh food to families in need.
Cumming’s network has grown from a pandemic directory of 850 organizations into a data‑driven membership platform that links food banks, schools, and pantries to fight food insecurity and reduce waste.
