Food Forward rescues surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste and donates it to hundreds of nonprofit agencies serving individuals experiencing food insecurity. Staff and volunteers collect an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables from backyard fruit trees, public orchards, farmers markets, and with a large percentage coming from the Wholesale Produce district in downtown Los Angeles. The fresh fruits and vegetables we recover are donated to us, and we in turn donate them to hunger relief agencies across 12 counties in Southern California, 6 neighboring states and tribal lands.
Mission Statement
Food Forward rescues fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste, connecting this abundance with people in need, and inspiring others to do the same.