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Help us put food on every table
We're building the financial infrastructure that makes sure people can always afford to eat. Come work on something that matters.
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Why we exist
Food insecurity affects millions of families — not because food is unavailable, but because budgets are unpredictable. Food First Card gives sponsors a simple way to set weekly food budgets for the people they care about, and gives cardholders the dignity of spending freely within that limit. We're a small team with a big mission, and we're just getting started.
How we work
Food first
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this help people eat better?
Dignity by design
We build tools that respect the people using them — no shame, no surveillance, just support.
Radical simplicity
The best product is the one that gets out of the way. We obsess over removing friction.
Move with purpose
We move fast, but never recklessly. Every feature we ship has a real person behind it.
Meet the founder
Founder & CEO
David Pallero
David started Food First Card after seeing firsthand how financial stress makes it hard for families to prioritize healthy eating. His mission is simple: make sure no one has to choose between paying bills and buying groceries.
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We're a remote-first team. Work from anywhere.
Full-Stack Engineer
Product Designer
Head of Partnerships
Customer Success Lead
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