When someone is battling cancer, nourishment is often the last thing on their mind, yet it’s one of the most critical factors in treatment and recovery. In this episode of the
Charity Charge Show, we sat down with
Courtney Johnson, Founder & CEO of Culinary Care, to hear how her personal journey sparked a movement delivering meals and hope — to cancer patients.
A Mission Born from Personal Loss
Courtney’s story began in 2006, when she lost her father to lung cancer. During his treatment, neighbors and friends brought meals to her family every day. Those meals provided more than nourishment, they brought comfort, normalcy, and moments of joy during a painful time.
Years later, after graduating college, Courtney found herself asking a simple but profound question: What about families who don’t have that kind of support network? That question planted the seed for Culinary Care.
The nonprofit launched in Chicago with a simple vision:
combine culinary excellence with human care to deliver meals that restore dignity and community to patients facing cancer treatment.
About Charity Charge:Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the
Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to
bookkeeping,
gift card disbursements, and
state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at
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What is The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast?
Scaling a mission requires more than passion, it requires high-discipline leadership, financial innovation, and strategic resilience. Hosted by Stephen Garten, The Charity Charge Show goes behind the scenes with nonprofit CEOs, social impact innovators, and community leaders. From the TGR Foundation to the Sierra Club, we deconstruct the operational models, fundraising breakthroughs, and "durable skills" driving real-world impact. Power your mission with actionable insights from the front lines of the nonprofit sector.