2026 Food Recovery Partners
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
Since 1988, AFAC, the Arlington Food Assistance Center, has been dedicated to the simple but critical mission of obtaining and distributing groceries, directly and free of charge, to people living in Arlington, Virginia, who cannot afford to purchase enough food to meet their basic needs.
Food recovery at Arlington and Ballston
DC Central Kitchen
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed.
Food recovery at Dupont Circle
Dreamers and Achievers
Dreamers and Achievers serves as a drop-in center where people can come throughout the day for support and resources. Their staff supports community members dealing with mental health disorders and substance use/misuse disorders, and are dedicated to uplifting the DC community. Their dream is to improve the quality of life in the community for people affected by mental health disorders and substance misuse.
Food recovery at Whittier Farm Stand
First Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A.
First Church is a DC-based church community that has partnered with FRESHFARM since our very first FRESH Food Drive. Every year, they collect food from markets to provide Thanksgiving Day gift baskets with turkeys and vegetables to families in need.
Food recovery at H Street NE
DC Food Rescue US
Food Rescue US is a national food recovery organization committed to reducing food waste and food insecurity in America. Using their web-based app, they engage volunteers to transfer excess fresh food from grocers, restaurants, and other sources to social service agencies that feed people who are food insecure. Check out this great video from 2021 highlighting the recovery efforts of the DC chapter of Food Rescue US at the Dupont market, to benefit organizations like DC Central Kitchen and other local nonprofits.
Food recovery at Dupont Circle, Mosaic, and Reston
NW Community Food
NW Community Food is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in DC with fresh produce, shelf-stable foods, and household and personal hygiene items. They serve food-insecure neighbors across Ward 3 and beyond, reaching 200 households each week.
Food recovery at Cleveland Park
Project Greenfoot
Project Greenfoot works in partnership with local organic growers in the Washington, DC area to source fresh, organic, non-GMO produce each week. They prioritize minimizing food waste and maximizing food access while upholding the highest standards in safety, quality, and care.
Food recovery at Mount Vernon Triangle
ReDelicious
ReDelicious is DC’s food lab co-op that turns food waste into delicious community wealth. Every week, they divert and re-distribute food that would otherwise go to waste from farmers markets, local restaurants, and catered events. They gather to co-create a community educational and abundant experience around eating, cooking, preserving, redistributing, cultivating, and foraging delicious food.
Food recovery at Monroe Street