Jessica Chait

Jessica Chait is the Managing Director of Food Programs at Met Council and is responsible for the Kosher Food Network, the largest free kosher food distribution system in the world, as well as bringing greater visibility to food insecurity within the Jewish community.

Prior to joining Met Council, Jessica worked for UJA-Federation of New York in various roles of increasing responsibility, culminating as Chief of Staff, and was responsible for several important strategic initiatives, including UJA’s yearlong centennial celebration. Jessica is passionate about helping the vulnerable, and prior to her move to New York, she worked for non-profits in Poland and Zambia.