SLAFood was founded with the mission of supporting people with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and their families, by developing a healthy diet specifically designed to meet their needs. The organisation focuses on researching and developing nutritional techniques to improve patients' quality of life, taking into account the motor difficulties and swallowing problems typical of this disease.

The president of the association is Davide Rafanelli, an ALS sufferer and entrepreneur, who has spent the last ten years working on projects related to food and social inclusion. After the diagnosis, Davide decided to put his experience to good use by supporting inclusive projects centred on food, social interaction and inclusive dining. The organisation works with research institutes, hospitals and specialist care centres, exchanging scientific knowledge to explore innovative dietary solutions. SLAFood also involves professional chefs in preparing menus for events and dinners, to combine great flavour with modified textures, under the scientific supervision of a team from NeMO Clinical Centres, the current beneficiaries of the research fundraising.

SLAFood is a point of reference for those grappling with this illness, supporting not only patients but also their families, with the aim of improving general wellbeing and providing concrete and accessible support.