We are very sad to share the news that Elana passed away on February 8, 2025. It is a traumatic and tragic loss for her family, friends, and the entire Elana’s Pantry community.
Elana was a creative beacon who was constantly looking for ways to help people and make the world a better place. She founded two companies that were the definition of doing well by doing good.
Ecosav started in 1993, was a leader in bringing recycling programs to New York City commercial establishments and helping them reduce their waste bills in the process. She was named one of the city’s 40 under 40 for her work.
Elana’s Pantry, founded in 2006, brought simple, healthy, gluten free, and grain free recipes and extensive health and wellness advice to millions of people. She was also the author of three cookbooks, including a New York Times bestseller, and an investor in numerous cutting-edge companies bringing healthy products to people, like Primal Kitchen, LMNT, Kettle & Fire, Wellnesse, Magic Spoon, SteadyMD, Serenity Kids, and Beekeeper’s Naturals.
Elana was committed to giving back with charities such as Pesticide Action Network, Not Putting on a Shirt, Tulane Medical School, Boulder Community Hospital, Baby2Baby, Castleman’s Disease Collaborative Network, and The Anti-Recidivism Fund, and was a co-founder of the Katz Amsterdam Foundation.
Elana was also a fierce advocate for women’s health and eliminating biases through systemic change in the medical system.
Elana had a number of challenges in her life but always found a way to connect and help people, never wavering from her goal to “save the world”, a goal she told her parents about when she was 22.
She will be deeply missed.
Elana is survived by her husband and two sons as well as her parents and sister. We ask for privacy for her family during this very tough time.
Cheryl says
I’m so sad to hear this devastating news. Elana touched so many lives, she will be missed. I’m very sorry for your loss, holding you all in my heart and sending much love.
Elizabeth says
My thoughts and love are with your family. Her wisdom and beauty are things I have followed for years. Recently I have gone through glioblastoma and her posts gave me such strength. Sending love.
Catherine says
This is very sad news. Throughout the last decade or so I have always come back to Elana for the best recipes and intelligent discussions about health and well-being. I send my sincere condolences to her husband and sons. I am so sorry for your loss.
Carla says
I’m so sorry to hear of this. She was truly a remarkable woman. I hope her family is able to find peace in the coming weeks and months.
Michelle Muller says
My heartfelt condolences. What a tragic loss of a beautiful and brave soul. Her work was a blessing in my life. She was one of the original sources I turned to for learning more about Paleo food and how to heal through dietary choices.
May Elana rest now in peace, free of all suffering.
Wishing her family strength.
Rita says
So Saddened…So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to Elana’s family
Catherine says
I am very sad to hear this news. I always came back to Elana for the best recipes and intelligent discussions about health and well-being. I send my sincere condolences to her husband and sons. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ragna says
I’m very sad to hear this news. So sad for her family, especially. My thoughts are with you.
Xintia says
I am so sorry to hear this extremely sad news! Her books are a staple in our household.
God’s peace be with you all, may she rest in peace
Peggy says
Elana’s strenth, vulnerability, generosity, honesty, love, and caring all came through in everything she did. To her family, I am so very sorry. She was a wonderful person who helped so many.