As Project 180 scaled its housing and justice diversion programs across Los Angeles, ensuring consistent food access became a primary operational barrier. Most residential locations lacked commercial kitchens or the staff to manage high-volume food preparation.
Leadership recognized a "Hunger Barrier": clients cannot effectively participate in mental health stabilization or housing security services when their basic nutritional needs aren't met. To maintain their standard of care, the organization needed a food solution that was high-quality, dignified, and operationally hands-off.
Key Challenges Faced by Project 180
Project 180 partnered with CookUnity Business to implement a heat-and-eat meal solution across seven housing sites and multiple satellite offices. This partnership provided a professionalized food infrastructure that requires zero on-site preparation.
Rapid Scalability & Growth
Quality & Choice
Management Efficiency
Learn how CookUnity Business applies a "Food as Medicine" framework—bridging the gap between clinical care and daily nutrition. By combining chef-prepared quality with Registered Dietitian oversight, we help social service organizations address the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) to improve patient outcomes in behavioral health, supportive housing, and justice-involved settings.
By outsourcing food logistics to CookUnity, Project 180 successfully integrated reliable nutrition into their service model, allowing their team to focus on their core mission of mental health and diversion care.
Key Outcomes
Program Metrics
Get in touch with our team to learn more about how CookUnity serves supportive housing and social service organizations.
