Staff

Noe Quintero

Noe first joined Food Forward in 2025. Born in Mexico and raised in Southern California from age three, he grew up helping his dad pick fruit on local farms—though mostly he was just trying not to get in the way. He earned his bachelor’s degree along the way, learned the ropes of operations in a few different industries, and now runs the Wholesale Recovery Program warehouse, making sure rescued fruits and veggies get to the people who need them most. When he’s not corralling produce or keeping the team on track, he’s hiking, hunting down street food, or enjoying grandkid adventures.