This holiday season, help our market gleaning partners feed those in need! The Fresh Food Drive ensures that our vulnerable neighbors have access to fresh, wholesome food this Thanksgiving.
Since 2010 we’ve hosted Thanksgiving Fresh Food Drives at our markets. Throughout November, we raise money from shoppers and community members to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and turkeys from our local farmers at market. This fresh market food is then given to the food recovery and emergency food assistance partner at each market and used to prepare Thanksgiving baskets or meals for neighbors in need. Here’s how it works:
- During the month of November, community members make donations to FRESHFARM at the market information tent at ANY market location, or online.
- The week before Thanksgiving, FRESHFARM purchases fresh food at market and donates it to our food recovery and emergency food assistance partners.
- Partners prepare Thanksgiving meals for our hungry neighbors, using fresh food from the market.
- Our small farmers earn additional revenue as they head into the winter season.
*In the event we exceed our goal, your contributions will support our work to help lessen the burden of food insecurity on families in need all year round.
Volunteer for the Fresh Food Drive!
Looking for a way to get involved with FRESHFARM? Want to help feed our DC community this Thanksgiving? Volunteer with the Fresh Food Drive!
Volunteers are needed at our farmers markets and farm stands to engage market customers, hand out samples of warm apple cider, and encourage donations.
This is our largest fundraising and volunteer event of the year, and it is a great way to get involved with your local food system!