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Fighting Hunger · Empowering Youth
Boston Innovation Community
We provide 3,000 free, healthy meals to seniors, individuals managing diabetes and high cholesterol, foster children, and families in need — at no cost.
3,000+
Free meals served to families in need
Fighting Hunger✦
Empowering Youth✦
3,000 Free Meals✦
Building Community✦
Creating Opportunity✦
Fighting Hunger✦
Empowering Youth✦
3,000 Free Meals✦
Building Community✦
Creating Opportunity✦
A Bridge Across Generations
When experience meets emerging leadership.
In this photo, youth leader Ahmad Barry Jr. stands alongside Josh Kraft, a devoted Boston nonprofit and community leader whose commitment to uplifting young people and strengthening neighborhoods has left a meaningful mark across the city.
Josh Kraft has long been recognized in Boston for his hands-on approach to civic engagement and his unwavering support for youth development. Rather than observing challenges from a distance, he has consistently stepped into communities, listened to families, and worked closely with local leaders to understand their needs.
Standing beside him, Ahmad Barry Jr. represents the next generation of leadership — young voices rising with purpose, resilience, and hope. Together, their presence in this photo symbolizes the bridge between experience and emerging leadership, between established advocacy and grassroots momentum.
It reflects the power of collaboration across generations, united by a common mission to create equitable opportunities for all.
By the Numbers
Our impact, measured.
Real outcomes for families across Boston — and we're just getting started.
3,000+
Free Meals Served
Healthy, culturally meaningful meals for seniors, families, and individuals in need.
$300K
Raised & Reinvested
Fundraised through community partnerships and reinvested in Boston.
14–25
Youth We Serve
Mentorship, business guidance, and real-world exposure for the next generation.
Voices From Our Community
People who make it possible.
Donors, volunteers, partners, and neighbors on what BIC means to them.
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Supporting BIC has been one of the most rewarding experiences. Seeing the direct impact of my contributions on the community is truly fulfilling.
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Josh Kraft
Long-time Donor
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Volunteering with BIC has opened my eyes to the power of community-led initiatives. It's inspiring to see how much we can achieve together.
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Amir Shaikh
Volunteer Coordinator
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Partnering with BIC has allowed our company to engage meaningfully with the community. It's a partnership that truly makes a difference.
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Sarah Vendanta
Corporate Partner
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Being part of BIC's mission has been a transformative experience. The impact on youth employment and community development is remarkable.
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Michael Davis
Community Advocate
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I came to Teranga Grill for a warm meal and found a community that treats everyone with dignity and respect. It changed how I see my neighborhood.
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Denise Carter
Program Participant
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BIC gave our students real-world mentorship and experience they couldn't find anywhere else. The growth we've seen in them is remarkable.
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Marcus Lee
School Partner
Support Our Mission
Every dollar plants a future in Boston.
Help us support individuals managing diabetes and high cholesterol and families in need. Every gift makes a measurable impact.
Donate Now →$25 2 Meals
$100 8 Meals
$250 Lasting Impact
What We Do
Our Meal Program.
Fresh, healthy, culturally meaningful meals for our neighbors — served with dignity, at no cost.
Commercial Kitchen
Teranga Grill — Fighting Food Insecurity in Boston
Teranga Grill is a nonprofit commercial kitchen fighting food insecurity in Boston through fresh, healthy, and culturally meaningful meals served with dignity.
We provide 3,000 free, nutritious meals to seniors, individuals managing diabetes and high cholesterol, foster children, and families in need.
Our meal program provides healthy, nutritious meals specially prepared for older adults and individuals managing diabetes, high cholesterol, and other diet-related health conditions. Meals regularly include heart-healthy options such as salmon, cassava leaves, fresh vegetables, whole grains, and other culturally meaningful ingredients designed to support long-term wellness while preserving the flavors of home.
With support from volunteers, donors, and local organizations, we remove barriers to wholesome food and strengthen neighborhoods across Boston.
Join us in ending food insecurity in Boston — one meal at a time.
Our Story
About Us.
A Boston-based nonprofit founded in 2023 with a simple belief.
No one should go hungry, and every young person deserves opportunity.
Boston Innovation Community (BIC) is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2023 with a simple belief: no one should go hungry, and every young person deserves opportunity. We work at the intersection of food access, youth empowerment, and economic dignity to support families today while building stronger futures for tomorrow.
Through partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community members, we provide free, nutritious meals to those facing food insecurity. At the same time, we invest in youth ages 14 to 25 through mentorship, business guidance, and real-world exposure that helps turn ideas into sustainable ventures.
Our Flagship: Teranga Grill.
Our flagship initiative, Teranga Grill, brings this mission to life. We combat food insecurity by providing 3,000 free, healthy meals to seniors, individuals managing diabetes and high cholesterol, and families in need. Teranga Grill also serves as a hub for community connection, with proceeds and partnerships supporting both our feeding programs and youth entrepreneurship efforts.
By addressing immediate needs and long-term opportunity together, we are building a stronger, more resilient Greater Boston — where dignity, access, and hope are guaranteed for all.
What We Do.
- Provide 3,000 free, healthy meals to seniors, individuals with diabetes and high cholesterol, foster children, and families in need
- Mentor and train youth ages 14–25 in entrepreneurship and business development
- Operate Teranga Grill as a nonprofit commercial kitchen and community hub
- Build partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and volunteers
- Create pathways to financial independence and economic dignity
Why We Exist
Mission & Purpose.
Empowering lives through food and enterprise.
Empowering Lives Through Food and Enterprise.
Our mission is simple: ensure no family goes hungry and no dream is limited by lack of opportunity. We address two connected challenges in our community — food insecurity and economic opportunity — by combining free meal programs with entrepreneur support.
Through our community feeding initiatives, we provide 3,000 free, healthy meals to seniors, individuals with diabetes and high cholesterol, and families in need — helping restore dignity, stability, and hope. Food insecurity affects health, education, and long-term well-being. By ensuring access to nutritious food, we strengthen families and build more stable neighborhoods.
"Feeding today while building tomorrow — that is the heart of what we do."
At the same time, we believe lasting change requires economic empowerment. Our business startup and entrepreneur support programs provide mentorship, training, and access to resources for youth and underserved individuals. We help aspiring founders turn ideas into sustainable small businesses through guidance, networking, and practical business development support.
This dual approach — feeding today while building tomorrow — creates lasting impact. When families are nourished and local businesses thrive, communities grow stronger, jobs are created, and economic resilience increases.
We work in partnership with volunteers, local leaders, and community organizations to promote equity, access, and long-term opportunity.
Our Vision.
A community where food security is guaranteed, entrepreneurship is accessible, and every individual could thrive.
The Story Behind Teranga Grill
Meet the Founder.
Meet Ahmad (Amadou) Barry, the community leader whose vision helped bring Teranga Grill to life.
Founder · Community Leader
Ahmad (Amadou) Barry.
Born in Senegal and raised in Boston, Ahmad (Amadou) Barry has spent more than two decades supporting people, families, and neighborhoods. As a former business owner, chaplain, and community leader, he saw how food insecurity, limited opportunity, and social isolation could affect a person's health, dignity, and future.
He started Teranga Grill to create more than a restaurant. His goal was to build a welcoming place where culturally meaningful food could bring people together while helping provide healthy meals to seniors, families, foster children, and individuals managing diet-related health conditions.
“After years of serving others, I started Teranga Grill to support people, strengthen families, and give back to the community that shaped me.”
Teranga Grill operates as a nonprofit restaurant and community hub. Revenue, catering, donations, and partnerships help support free meal programs and the broader work of Boston Innovation Community, including mentorship and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people.
Amadou's long-term vision is to create a model that nourishes people today while opening pathways to leadership, confidence, and economic opportunity for tomorrow.
Feed
Provide healthy, dignified meals.
Connect
Create a welcoming community space.
Empower
Expand opportunity for young people.
Join The Movement
Get Involved.
Be part of a movement that empowers communities, creates opportunities, and changes lives. Together, we can build a brighter future for everyone in Boston.
Get Involved with BIC.
Support BIC through corporate sponsorship or by choosing Teranga Grill for catering. Every catering order helps advance our nonprofit mission and community programs.
Corporate Sponsorships
Partner with BIC and create lasting impact.
Teranga Grill Catering
Choose our catering. Support our nonprofit mission.
Sponsor Two Meals — $25
Provides two full, healthy meals.
Ready to make a difference?
Partner with us through corporate sponsorship, choose Teranga Grill for your next catered occasion, or make a donation — every form of support moves the mission forward.
The People Behind BIC
Our Team.
Leaders, builders, and community advocates dedicated to ending hunger and empowering Boston's youth.
Vice President · Founder
Ahmad (Amadou) Barry
Ahmad (Amadou) Barry is a Boston-based community leader, Founder & VP, Chaplain, and former business owner with 20+ years of experience empowering youth and strengthening neighborhoods. Born in Senegal and raised in Boston, he now dedicates his life to advancing the organization's mission of unity, service, and leadership.
Executive Director
Robert Novak
Robert Novak is an Executive Director and digital strategy leader with 25+ years of experience across finance, construction, and technology. Known for data-driven marketing and community-focused growth, he blends innovative technology with practical execution to expand programs and create meaningful opportunities for youth.
Community & Program Manager
Shahrukh Momin
Shahrukh Momin is a Community & Program Manager who builds high-impact initiatives connecting people, partners, and resources. With a background in business analytics and project management, he combines data-driven strategy with a people-first approach to deliver structured programs and measurable results.
Moments From Our Community
Our Gallery.
Click any image to view it in full size. Stories from our kitchen, our team, and the community we serve.
Get In Touch
Contact Us.
Whether you want to volunteer, partner, donate, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.
We'd be happy to connect.
Email
support@bostoniis.org
Phone
(857) 544-3970
Address
150 Dudley St
Boston, MA 02119
Boston, MA 02119
EIN
93-1868925 · 501(c)(3)
Support Our Mission
Donate Today.
Help us support individuals managing diabetes and high cholesterol and families in need. Every gift fights hunger and builds opportunity.
Choose Your Impact.
Your contribution directly funds free meals, youth mentorship, and small business startup support across Greater Boston.
$25
Two Full Meals
Provides two full, healthy meals for seniors and families in need.
$100
Eight Full Meals
Provides eight full, healthy meals for seniors and families in need.
$250
Lasting Impact
Funds ingredients, training, and resources across both programs.
Tax-Deductible Charitable Organization
EIN 93-1868925
Boston Innovation Community is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.