Ali Kakande
Category
Resilient Leader
Social Handle:
@caribeatsldon
About
What if the most powerful community infrastructure was a shared meal? That's the quiet belief behind Carib Eats CIC, founded by Ali Kakande. Through weekly canteens, events and community programmes across London, Carib Eats builds welcoming spaces where food becomes a doorway, to culture, to connection, and to support for those who need it.
What’s the most exciting part of being named a DiNN Highly Commendable Leader for you?
The most exciting part of being a DiNN Highly Commendable is simple, it means the work is landing. Carib Eats was built on the belief that community, connection and belonging deserve to be celebrated, and having that recognised by Do it Now Now tells us we're not just feeding people, we're moving something. That visibility matters, and it fuels us to keep going.
