Lever Foundation

United States · Nonprofit Organization Management

Lever Foundation is a nonprofit public charity based in the U.S. that focuses on creating a sustainable food supply chain, particularly in Asia, including Greater China and Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the organization has a dedicated team of about thirty staff members working across various Asian countries, as well as personnel in Europe and the Americas. The foundation's mission is to prevent animal suffering and promote humane, sustainable food choices. It collaborates with major food companies to improve animal welfare standards, specifically targeting practices like battery cage use for egg-laying hens. Lever Foundation emphasizes data-driven and cost-effective programs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources, and enhance public health. Through advocacy and innovative approaches, it seeks to influence food industry practices and policies, encouraging stakeholders to adopt humane sourcing policies and support sustainable food systems.