2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

Danny Leckie is the CEO of HATCH, a national nonprofit providing hunger relief organizations with reliable access to animal protein. Under his leadership, HATCH has grown from a regional initiative into a nationwide network, delivering over 85 million protein-rich meals to food banks and pantries in the past year alone.

Leckie's work is rooted in a lifelong commitment to agriculture and feeding people. A Florida native and University of Florida graduate, he began his career in agriculture holding various roles in sales, marketing, and product management at Dow AgroSciences and Corteva Agriscience. He joined HATCH in 2021 to ensure that families weren’t just fed but had access to animal proteins consistently. Since then, he has expanded HATCH's reach to 36 states and over 100 food banks, strengthening the organization's capacity to deliver nutritious food to communities nationwide.

Leckie is a dedicated husband and father of four. An avid golfer, he has achieved the rare feat of recording three hole-in-ones. His personal and professional life reflects a deep-seated commitment to service, community, and the belief that everyone deserves access to nutritious food.