We are pleased to honor a few of the many Local Food Champions who make the Food Hub possible with the second annual Local Food Champion Awards!
2025 was a year of steady growth and deep partnership for FRESHFARM’s Food Hub. After nearly doubling total sales from 2023 to 2024, the Food Hub reached a new high in 2025, distributing $1.2 million in local produce and grains across the region.
These purchases supported 48 small and mid-sized local farms, nearly 19% of which are Black- or Brown-owned. Notably, 66% of total purchase dollars went to farmers who identify as Black or Brown, representing a meaningful and intentional investment in local, family-owned farm businesses that have traditionally been excluded from agriculture.
On the distribution side, the Food Hub partnered with 26 nonprofit organizations to deliver locally grown food to 89 unique sites throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Nonprofit partners accounted for 70% of total Food Hub sales, underscoring the program’s role in strengthening community-based food access and supporting the people these nonprofits serve.
Together with our network of small and mid-sized local farmers, we continue to expand access to fresh, seasonal food across the region. The Food Hub connects farmers from Pennsylvania to Virginia with community organizations, schools, and restaurants committed to feeding their communities well.
This impact would not be possible without our incredible partners and farmers, who work hard to strengthen our local food system. To celebrate their commitment, we are thrilled to announce the second annual 2025 Local Food Champion Awards!
Congratulations to all the Local Food Champion Award Winners! Thank you for supporting local farmers, strengthening the regional food system, and connecting communities with fresh, seasonal produce.
Local Food Champion: Partner Awards
Food Hub 2025 by the Numbers
$1.2M
Revenue for Farmers
The Food Hub generated more than $1.2 million in revenue for the local small- and mid-sized farmers in our network, helping Mid-Atlantic farmers increase their sales and grow their businesses
89
Distribution Sites
The Food Hub partnered with 26 nonprofit organizations to deliver locally grown food to 89 unique sites throughout the Washington, DC metro area, strengthening community-based food access
8,764
Bags of Produce
The Food Hub distributed 8,764 pre-packed produce bags through our Market Share CSA program to customers across the region, 35% of whom paid with SNAP benefits