PROJECT BENTO
EIN 85-1753696 · Emergency Assistance (P60)
What they do
Project Bento Was Founded By Marcus Samuelsson, Derek Evans and Concerned Chefs, Owners, and Celebrities With Samir Arora and His Sage Plus Team to Help Create A Coordinated Resource to Bring Together The Nationwide Efforts of The Charities Organizations and Fundraisers Which Are Supporting Impacted Businesses to Help Feed People Urgently In Need of Food and Provide Relief to The Families Employees and Businesses Thrown In Crisis Now and Through Recovery.
How to reach them
ContactKelly LamTreasurer
In care of% SAMIR ARORA
Mailing address2995 WOODSIDE RD STE 400, WOODSIDE, CA 94062-2448
Main phone(415) 572-5502 Contact phone(650) 862-9838 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@projectbento.orgSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- September 2020
- County
- San Mateo
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