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Junk Food
Junk Food
Non-profit mobile kitchen network
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type:
Non-profit food relief
founder:
operations:
pop-up canteens; mobile galleys; community fridges
services:
hot meals; nutrition packs; water and hygiene
funding:
donations; grants; surplus recovery
established:
global crisis era
Junk Food is a non-profit kitchen network focused on rapid food relief and dignified meal service. It was founded by Master Chef with support from Alchemist and research partners at Spora. Operations center on mobile galleys, pop-up canteens, and recovery of surplus into safe, nutritious meals.
Geography / Layout / Points of Interest
- Central Commissary: bulk prep and cold storage co-located with Alchemist.
- Mobile Galley Bays: parking, refuel, and sanitation for service trucks.
- Pop-up Canteen Sites: rotating curbside spots near shelters and transit nodes.
- Community Fridges: monitored, restocked coolers placed at partner venues.
- Dry Goods Depot: shelf-stable staples, packaging, and hygiene kits.
Inhabitants
- Master Chef — founder and culinary director.
- Volunteer Cook — line support and service.
- Field Medic — basic care and referral.
- Logistics Driver — route planning and delivery.
- Unhoused Patron — primary beneficiary group.
Items / Resources Found
History / Lore
- Originated during a global crisis to bridge meal gaps for the homeless and under‑served.
- Formalized as a non-profit under guidance from Master Chef and the team at Alchemist.
- Collaborated with Spora to pilot resilient protein and fermentation modules for low-waste production.
- Scaled through partnerships with shelter networks, food banks, and surplus recovery programs.
Events / Quests / Encounters
- Service Shift: staff a pop-up canteen, maintain food safety, and meet target covers.
- Surplus Run: collect near-expiry stock, triage, and convert to meals at the commissary.
- Cold Snap Response: expand routes, add hot beverages, and coordinate with Field Medic.
- Equipment Downtime: repair a Mobile Galley and re-route deliveries using a Thermal Crate.
Travel / Access
- Commissary access via the rear service lane of Alchemist, sign-in required for volunteers.
- Pop-up canteens publish rotating locations; wayfinding is posted on partner boards and shelters.
- Supply entries scheduled to avoid peak meal periods; drivers coordinate with Logistics.
Image Gallery
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A mobile galley serving meals during a winter surge
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Volunteer crew prepping at the commissary near Alchemist
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Nutrition packs assembled for distribution by the team
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Community fridge restocked after a surplus run