People helping people.
When we first started NEST4US, we never imagined how far this simple idea could go. But over the years, we’ve seen it grow into a movement that fuels everything we do. You’ll often hear us say “people-powered impact”—but to us, that phrase is more than just a slogan. It’s the heartbeat of NEST4US.
At its core, NEST4US isn’t about us—it’s about us together. From volunteers who wake up at the crack of dawn to rescue surplus food, to families who help assemble blessing bags for our neighbors in need, to community partners who go out of their way to share resources in support of our community’s most vulnerable, the power of people working side by side is what makes change possible, here at NEST4US and beyond.
Take our food rescues, for instance. No one person could redistribute over 3 million pounds of surplus food alone. It happens because hundreds of hands—students, families, corporate businesses, and community organizations—come together with one shared goal: ensuring that good food doesn’t go to waste while people go hungry. Every pound saved is proof that people power works.
We’ve also seen firsthand how service transforms not just communities, but the people serving, too. Kids discover that they are not too young to make a difference, young volunteers step into leadership roles, and families find joy in giving back together. That ripple effect—one person inspiring another—is the essence of people-powered impact…and ultimately the essence of NEST4US.
It’s easy to feel that the challenges of hunger, poverty, and inequality are too big to solve. But when communities mobilize, the “impossible” starts to shift. Every program at NEST4US, whether it’s feeding families through NEST Nurtures or empowering youth through NEST Inspires, runs on the belief that people are the most powerful resource we have…and one we cannot afford to lose.
So when we say “people-powered impact,” we’re not just talking about a catchphrase. We’re talking about the volunteers who show up rain or shine, the partners who share their resources, and the communities who open their hearts. It’s proof that real change isn’t powered by a single leader—it’s powered by all of us.
And the best part? There’s always room for more people to join our global giving movement. Because our volunteer family, Team NEST4US, isn’t just your ordinary group of individuals—it’s a people-powered impact in action, each and every day!
—Shreyaa and Esha Venkat, Founders of NEST4US, October 2025
