Food insecurity is about more than just hunger. When you invest in a child, it improves their self-esteem, self-worth and their likelihood of flourishing in school. This cause is deeply personal to Jess, who faced food insecurity at certain times when growing up. Receiving help from her community enabled her to access a college education and experiences that led her to founding JoJé. You may have noticed an option to donate $1 to Chefs Cycle | No Kid Hungry upon checkout, and JoJé matches every single dollar donated. JoJé also features special, extra-match days throughout the year.

A non-profit gravel cycling event showcasing the beauty of Jess’ hometown of Whitefish, MT, The Last Best Ride aims to promote inclusivity within the sport of cycling, with a special emphasis on mentoring young women. A portion of the event’s proceeds support the Barbara Mansfield Champion Scholar Award, which provides aid to financially qualified women pursuing post-secondary education – in the same way the generation of others made a college education possible for Jess.

JoJé donates a portion of proceeds to Padres Pedal the Cause, a community of cancer fighters including survivors, families, children, doctors and researchers who participate in a one-day cycling, running and stationary bike event to raise funds for local cancer research.

JoJé, founded on the coast of southern California, has a dedicated interest in keeping our coast clean to reduce the impact on the environment and animals native to the area. JoJé regularly participates in beach clean ups, while also providing bars for other participants.