About Us

Lawrence Liu

Founder

While volunteering at an urban farm, I was struck by a startling reality: nearly 100 billion pounds of food—about 40% of all food in the U.S.—is wasted each year, while 47 million people, including 14 million children, struggle with hunger. This waste not only represents a missed opportunity to help those in need but also contributes to climate change, accounting for roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To help tackle this challenge, I combine technology and community service to create innovative, practical solutions. In my free time, I enjoy playing piano, basketball, and traveling.

William Tang

William is a social entrepreneur and student at Hillbrook Upper School in Downtown San Jose. He focuses on practical solutions to everyday challenges, with food waste emerging as a top priority after witnessing surplus food in and around his school. He is dedicated to making real impacts and strives to develop more sustainable ways to address this issue. William has also been fencing for over a decade and applies the same dedication to his projects.

Cindy Yan

I’m a student at Bayview Glen Independent School in Toronto, Canada. Food waste and food insecurity are important global issues that affect both people and the environment. I think it’s really meaningful to find ways to reduce waste and help those in need, whether through apps like FoodBridge or other solutions. I’m interested in learning more about how we can build more sustainable food systems. In my free time, I play competitive golf and enjoy drawing and doing art.

James Zhang

I am a student at The Quarry Lane School in Dublin, California. I am intensely interested in politics and social issues, particularly wealth inequality and its far-reaching effects, such as food insecurity. While I may not be a politician, I believe in creating meaningful change through grassroots efforts and community action. I want to make a difference by helping redistribute surplus food to those in need, reducing both waste and the burden of inequality. During my free time, I enjoy watching movies, especially arthouse films. My favorite movie is Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, my favorite director. I find inspiration in his work's thoughtful, philosophical nature and how it challenges audiences to reflect deeply on the human condition.

Mohan Sulur 

I’m a student at Aragon High School in San Mateo, California. I joined Food Bridge because I’ve always had a passion for trying to make other people’s lives better. Food waste and insecurity is a huge problem that affects many people and I hope my work with Food Bridge will help resolve some aspects of the issue. In my free time, I play tennis for my school’s varsity team and perform with my school’s jazz ensemble.

Junyi Sun 

I am a student at Mills High School in Millbrae, California. I was born in Liaoning Province, China. I joined Food Bridge because I am passionate about helping those in need and concerned about the widespread issue of food waste, especially when so many people continue to face hunger. I am also interested in understanding the scale and impact of food waste in our communities. In addition to my academic and service interests, I enjoy playing badminton and currently compete on my school’s team. I also play piano and have a growing interest in bike stunts, particularly performing tricks such as wheelies.

Sarah Tian 

I am a student at Monte Vista High School in Danville, California. I joined Food Bridge because I wanted to learn more about food waste. I believe that understanding a wide range of social issues is important, and helping to reduce food waste is a meaningful way to contribute. Outside of school, I play both the viola and violin in my school orchestra and enjoy playing guitar in my free time. I love expressing creativity through art, writing, crafting, baking, and music.