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The story behind More Than Food

How More Than Food was born.

It started with three teammates, a simple breakfast, and a belief that a shared meal can close the distance between people.

More Than Food founders and volunteers at a community service event
Founded 2023

Three student-athletes, one local mission.

More Than Food was founded by three student-athletes at John Carroll University wanting to make an impact on the local community.

  • Bricker Thiel
  • Brenden Swann
  • Colin Weeks

Proper nutrient intake plays such a pivotal role in being a top performing athlete, so we take great pride in eating healthy foods — which is exactly what we provide at our service events.

What we serve

A protein-packed breakfast of champions.

In our traditional breakfast events, we feed individuals potatoes, eggs, and cheese, all wrapped in a tortilla to make a protein-packed breakfast of champions.

It is the same fuel we rely on as athletes — and we believe everyone who joins us at the table deserves nothing less.

A More Than Food breakfast being prepared and served
Why it matters

Perspective, exposure, and hope.

Our events offer invaluable lessons that reach far beyond the meal itself — for everyone who takes part.

01

Perspective

Our volunteers gain perspective through their exposure to the members and facilities in our homeless communities.

02

Exposure

We bring together two communities that rarely share a table, so each side sees the other clearly and humanly.

03

Hope

Members of shelters see that their communities care enough to show up and offer their service.

A glimpse

Moments from the table

Be part of the next chapter.

Every contribution helps us serve another meal and bring another community together. There is a place for you at our table.