Home Grown
After adopting a plant-based lifestyle and reversing an autoimmune disorder through diet, sisters, Jacqueline and Mary Kathryn Scala, were inspired to make an impact in fresh food access in their hometown, Chicago.
At Freight to Plate, LLC, we are not just a certified women-owned and family-owned business – we are a collective of knowledgeable, passionate and driven professionals. Our team is comprised of seasoned industry experts who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also successfully navigated the challenging landscape of startups.
In today's world, where health and well-being have taken center stage, urban centers and society as a whole are actively seeking innovative solutions that can guarantee a sustainable and nourishing food system for the future.
This is precisely where Freight to Plate shines.
We are at the forefront of the movement, leading the charge as the primary provider of hyperlocal, year-round food production services. Regardless of whether we are catering to B2B or B2C customers, we are fully equipped to meet the soaring demand for developing, activating, operating and servicing hyperlocal food systems.
Co-Founder, The Hunter | Interior designer turned commercial real estate and construction expert. She has a drive to eradicate food deserts that came from reversing a debilitating autoimmune disease through the power of a plant based diet.
The Hunter identifies in-need communities and unique real estate opportunities and secures all logistics needed for a Freight to Plate® farm program.
Jacqueline Scala
Co-Founder, The Gatherer | A hospitality and startup veteran who has a passion for plant based living, sustainable agriculture and home cooked meals.
With her background in marketing, public relations and business development, The Gatherer uses a holistic approach to bring Freight to Plate® activations to life through program development and strategic partnerships.
Mary Kathryn Scala
“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.”
— HIPPOCRATES.