Nourishment for Every Need!

The Careful Kitchen

Brand Story

The Careful Kitchen's aim is to create food that is specifically tailored for low-income populations with dietary restrictions. Careful Kitchen offers a shopping experience that is both accessible and customizable. We’re able to cater to various diets, which includes gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free,
corn-free, sugar-free, and soy-free food items.

Team Roles

Ariana Villarreal: UI + UX Design, Presentation
Devin Chandler: Branding, UI Design
Stephanie Valderrama: Research, Presentation

The Problem

It can be tough for those with food sensitivities to find a food bank that offers appropriate substitutes. Careful Kitchen is here to help
by serving as a mobile food pop-up trailer, collaborating with the North Texas Food Bank to deliver extra food options that accommodate various dietary restrictions.

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What

Product: A wide range of food items tailored for low-income individuals with dietary restrictions. Our offerings include gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, corn-free,
sugar-free, and soy-free options, providing a diverse selection to meet various dietary needs.
How

Process: By offering a customizable shopping experience that caters to various dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, corn-free, sugar-free, and soy-free
food items. We focus on affordability and accessibility, ensuring that our products meet the specific requirements of our customers.
Why

Purpose: To ensure that everyone, regardless of income
or dietary restrictions, has access to healthy and safe
food options. We believe that nutritious food should be accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making this
a reality for low-income populations.

Project Goals

Goal 1

Provide low-income people with food restrictions food substitutes in a mobile food bank event.

Goal 2

Provide the mobile food bank at locations accessible to people with no transportation or limited mass transit.

Goal 3

Provide a website for low-income people with food restrictions a place to find the times, locations and type of diet foods offered.

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Research

Older adults (65+) are more likely to have dietary restrictions due to health conditions (such as diabetes or heart disease) and may experience higher rates of food insecurity, especially if they live alone or are on fixed incomes.

Studies show that some racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have food allergies. Non-white/non-Hispanic adults are more likely to have a food allergy. Black and Hispanic/Latino children are more likely to have a food allergy than white, non-Hispanic children.

Studies show that food allergies affect 5-8%
of children in the U.S., and children with food allergies are more likely to experience food insecurity compared to those without allergies. For example, parents of children with food allergies report more difficulties accessing allergy-safe food and dealing with the
associated costs.

Research gathered from:
https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/food-allergies/food-insecurity-in-usa/

People with food allergies or dietary restrictions may face a double challenge when they are food insecure, as allergy-friendly foods or specialized ingredients (like gluten-free products) are often more expensive and less accessible than standard food options. This issue is particularly prevalent in lower-income families or households in food deserts, where access to specialized products is limited.