Our Founders

Oliver Tuff

Founder, President

Oliver Tuff is the founder and president of Feeding 500. A native of New Canaan, CT, and a member of New Canaan High School’s Class of 2023, Ollie began Feeding 500 in 2020 after learning of the presence of a homeless population in Fairfield County. Ever since, he has been wholly devoted to serving local communities by involving the bright minds of others around him. Ollie’s goal for Feeding 500 is to create a self-sustaining network of high schools capable of contributing to local shelters while expanding on their own. His ultimate vision is to reform homeless prevention and emergency housing practices, maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of shelter programs. Working with Open Doors Shelter, he presented his proposals to Connecticut state legislature in the summer of 2022.

Andrew Nolan

Co-Founder, Project Manager

Andrew Nolan is a founding member of the Feeding 500 team. A member of the New Canaan High School class of 2023, he has played an integral role in Feeding 500’s launch and success within Fairfield County. His efforts in public outreach were key in increasing awareness of Feeding 500 early on and recruiting new members. Aside from his work at Feeding 500, Andrew is a varsity lacrosse and football player for the New Canaan Rams.

Robert Hellmann

Co-Founder, Executive Director

Robert Hellmann is a key leader in Feeding 500’s operations and expansion. He has worked extensively in program expansion to new communities, corporate fundraising, and as an intern at Open Doors. In the summer of 2022, Robbie and Ollie presented potential improvements in homeless and hunger prevention to CT Attorney General William Tong, proposing methods of streamlining aid to the state’s homeless population. Robbie is Class President of New Canaan High School’s graduating class of 2023. He serves as the Vice President of SLOBS (Service League of Boys) and is a varsity boy’s soccer captain.

Jonathan Yoo

Co-Founder, Vice President

Jonathan Yoo is the Vice President of Feeding 500, overseeing donor and public outreach. Jon was crucial in Feeding 500’s founding, spending the summer of 2020 as an intern at Open Doors creating the initial framework for the charity. His efforts in expansion, recruitment, and increasing awareness helped grow Feeding 500 from its original form to what it is today. Jon is an active leader in all present Feeding 500 campaigns, and he looks to continue working with nonprofits in the future. Jon is a member of New Canaan High School’s Class of 2023, and an avid boy’s volleyball player