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Our Mission & Story

At Food Stainz, we believe clothing can do more than make a statement — it can build connection, spark awareness, and support a community in need. Our mission is to stand alongside the unsung heroes of the food and hospitality world, providing not just style, but substance: a platform for mental health, dignity, and care.

 

The Origins

The restaurant industry is vibrant, creative, and full of heart — but all too often, it’s also a world of late nights, high stress, financial unpredictability, burnout, and isolation. We started Food Stainz to channel both admiration and urgency: admiration for those who hustle in kitchens and dining rooms, and urgency for a movement of care around their mental well-being.

Each stain, spill, and smudge tells a story: the line cook finishing a 16-hour shift, the bartender crafting beauty under pressure, the server juggling a dozen orders with a smile. Our designs turn those marks into badges—symbols of pride, perseverance, and solidarity.

 

Who’s Behind It: Jeremy Harris

At the helm of Food Stainz is founder Jeremy Harris, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in restaurant technology and hospitality ventures. Jeremy has seen firsthand how demanding the restaurant world can be — not just in operations, but in human cost. That insight fuels his passion to merge fashion, business, and mental health advocacy.

Beginning his journey in the restaurant space and gradually expanding into tech and operations, Jeremy understands both the front-line and back-office pressures of this industry. That dual perspective guides how we build our brand: with empathy for the frontline, and savvy in business to ensure sustainability.

Under Jeremy’s leadership, Food Stainz is more than a clothing line — it’s a purpose-driven enterprise. Each collection is designed not only for style but for impact, with a portion of proceeds pledged toward mental health outreach in the hospitality space.

 

What Drives Us

• Advocacy over Apathy. We refuse to sit silently while the people who feed us suffer in silence.

• Community over Competition. We want to uplift, not just profit. That means collaborating with nonprofits, mental health professionals, and industry voices.

• Transparency over Hype. We commit to openly sharing how funds are allocated, what impact is made, and where we still need to grow.

• Design with Purpose. Fashion is our medium; empathy is our message. We design clothing that people want to wear—while also letting them carry a conversation, a cause, a commitment.

 

What You Can Expect

When you wear Food Stainz, you’re doing more than expressing identity. You’re making a statement: that you see the human behind the service, the soul behind the shift, and the strength behind the struggle. You’re contributing to real change—through funding, awareness, and community.

Whether you’re a chef, server, bartender, or simply someone who cares about those who nourish us, welcome. Together, we’ll redefine what it means to support the hospitality world—with dignity, purpose, and hope.