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FRESHFARM

FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Since 1997, FRESHFARM has worked to produce innovative solutions for our local food system in partnership with local communities and organizations. We create food access, economic development, and thriving communities through hands-on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs.

Washington, DC

EIN: 35-2169859

food

nutrition

food insecurity

social services

senior services

children

hunger

“My son danced around the living room kissing broccoli. He did NOT learn this at

home. He brings home the recipes and we make the food together. This is teaching me how to better bring food to the table.”

– Sara A., parent at Marie Reed Elementary School (Ward 1)

7,600

students learned FoodPrints garden and food education in DC Public elementary schools

$25

cost of a local produce bag for a family of four experiencing food insecurity

$100

cost to provide hands-on garden and food education to a single class

$250

cost to run a farmers market day that supports the local farm economy

Financials

$9.0M

2022 Budget

81%Program Spend

11%Management Spend

8%Fundraising Spend

81%

11%

Programs

Farmers Markets & Farm Stands

Our extensive network of farmers markets and farm stands spans across Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland, making us the third largest farmers market organization in the country. Our network creates economic opportunities for farmers and local businesses

Food Access

FRESHFARM administers two of the country’s most extensive food access programs. FreshMatch and Produce Plus make fresh and nutritious food affordable for underserved individuals, while generating over a million dollars in additional revenue for local farmers annually.

Food Distribution

The Pop-Up Food Hub (PUFH) program leverages our farmers markets to unlock wholesale opportunities for small farmers and connect them with underserved individuals and community organizations that are traditionally excluded from the local food system.

Food Education

FoodPrints, our engaging food and nutrition education program, teaches students to grow, prepare, and enjoy fresh, locally-grown foods, while promoting wholesome diets and environmental awareness. FoodPrints hands-on lessons bring science, math, and social studies to life, benefiting families and educators locally and nationwide.

Community Engagement

Our work is rooted in the needs and experiences of the communities we serve, ensuring their ownership and well-being. We strive to address systemic discrimination in the food system by enhancing agency and knowledge, fostering community-driven coalitions, and providing technical assistance

Learn more at
www.freshfarm.org