In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Francis Goulliart and Lorena Lorenzet, two local food entrepreneurs who helped create Local Lunchbox, an innovative new program borne out of the pandemic that provides free, fresh, locally-prepared food for families. Francis is the CEO of Stock Pot Malden, and Lorena is a celebrated local chef and owner of the Farm Girl Food Truck.
Ep. 56, Lorena Lorenzet and Francis Goulliart: Local Lunchbox
From Catalysts for Change, by the Shah Family Foundation
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About Francis Gouillart
Francis Gouillart is a business strategist, author, and co-founder of Stock Pot Malden. He is best known for his work on co-creation and innovation, helping organizations rethink how value is created by engaging people, partners, and communities more deeply in the process. Through his writing and hands-on ventures, Francis explores how economic systems, leadership, and entrepreneurship can be redesigned to drive both performance and social impact.
About Stock Pot Malden
Stock Pot Malden is a social-impact driven food innovation hub in Malden, MA, dedicated to transforming how quality meals are made and served in our community. Since 2014, we’ve supported the growth of diverse local food entrepreneurs through our licensed shared kitchen incubator while providing fresh, culturally appropriate, and affordable prepared meals to schools, senior centers, childcare programs, and families across Massachusetts. Our unique model not only delivers more than millions of meals each year but also fuels business creation and economic opportunity by pairing culinary talent with the resources they need to succeed.