Founded by Shelby Taylor in 2015, Chickapea was created to provide a nutritious, convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. As a former health food store owner and new mom, Shelby recognized the challenge of putting a healthy meal on the table that everyone would enjoy, so she turned a family favorite (pasta) into a superfood. Chickapea’s organic pasta made from only chickpeas and lentils hit store shelves in 2016.
At its core, Chickapea is a force for good, making it easier for people to lead healthier lives and support sustainable, organic farming practices. Chickapea donates 2% of sales directly to Community Food Centres Canada and they use the funds to purchase organic, regenerative produce from The New Farm and distribute the food in the communities they serve. The program is addressing food insecurity with the healthiest food available and, also helping to mitigate climate change by supporting farming methods that pull carbon from the atmosphere and sequester it in the ground where it belongs.
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