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Forage's Recognition in Inc.'s Best in Business

Forage, a trailblazing payment infrastructure provider, recently secured a spot on Inc. magazine's prestigious Best in Business list, particularly in the Best Social Good category. This accolade highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing food access through its innovative SNAP EBT payment solutions which cater to low-income shoppers.

How Forage is Driving Change

Founded with a mission to tackle food affordability issues, Forage has developed a USDA-approved payments system that facilitates SNAP EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) transactions for major grocery retailers and delivery services across the United States. The goal is to democratize access to nutritious food, allowing millions of households to shop conveniently and with dignity.

Since its inception, Forage has achieved remarkable milestones; it has processed over 8.7 million SNAP EBT transactions, impacting communities from urban centers to rural food deserts. By enabling online grocery shopping via SNAP, Forage empowers families who face barriers such as lack of transportation or time constraints, allowing them to use their benefits for healthy food options.

Celebrating Excellence in Business

The Inc. Best in Business Awards honor companies that not only achieve business success but also make a significant positive impact on society. Each year, the selection process involves meticulous evaluation by Inc.’s editorial team, which reviews candidates from diverse industries, including tech, healthcare, finance, and retail.

Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc., remarked, “Each Best in Business honoree achieved a breakthrough moment this year. Some unveiled groundbreaking innovations while others launched savvy marketing campaigns.” Forage’s recognition underscores the company’s leadership in transforming how assistance programs are utilized by the public.

Building a More Accessible Future

Ofek Lavian, the co-founder and CEO of Forage, expressed pride in the company’s achievements: "At Forage, we're building modern payments infrastructure to meaningfully address our nation's food affordability crisis. This recognition reflects the category leadership of our technology and the real impact we're driving every day to help millions of low-income families put food on the table."

Forage’s services not only meet the immediate needs of clients but also offer a model for addressing systemic barriers in food accessibility. As Forage continues to innovate and expand its offerings, the company is well-poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of food assistance in America.

About Forage

Founded with the vision of transforming food access, Forage provides cutting-edge payment infrastructure that allows retailers to accept government benefits seamlessly. As the only USDA-approved third-party payment processor, Forage stands out in its ability to offer advanced software solutions alongside dedicated customer service. With 42 million Americans relying on government assistance to procure groceries, Forage is committed to making a tangible difference in these communities every day.

For more details, visit www.joinforage.com.

About Inc.

Inc. is an authoritative voice for entrepreneurs and business leaders, covering stories that educate and inspire the community of innovators driving the economy forward. Published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. serves as a respected platform for showcasing entrepreneurial efforts and achievements.

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