The FRESHFARM Food Hub connects small- and mid-size local farmers, and especially farmers of color, directly with communities that have historically lacked access to fresh, local food. By building on our farmers market network, we create wholesale pathways that allow local farmers to reach underserved individuals and community organizations at scale.
Buy local produce with us:
- Nonprofit Organizations: Clients can either place orders for bulk produce or individually packed bags. For non-profit organizations, we offer wholesale pricing, no markups, and a flat $5 delivery fee. Complete our interest form to learn more.
- Restaurants & Commercial Clients: Clients can either place orders for bulk produce or individually packed bags. For commercial and restaurant clients, we offer wholesale pricing, a flat $5 delivery fee, and a 10% handling fee, which helps support our non-profit partners. Complete our interest form to learn more.
- Individuals and Families: The FRESHFARM Market Share, which is similar to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) offers a hand-packed bag of seasonal fruit and veggies in both a Personal and Family size with convenient weekly pick-ups. It’s a flexible and convenient way to enjoy an abundant variety of the best our local farmers have to offer. Sign up for the Market Share CSA.
We prioritize working with farmers who:
- Grow food within 200 miles of the Washington, DC region
- Are considered small and mid-size
- Are traditionally under-represented, including Black and Brown farmers, first-generation farmers, and women-owned farms
- Share our values, including prioritizing the needs of our community, our climate and our land
We prioritize serving partners that:
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Have traditionally been excluded from wholesale channels because their order size may not be big enough to qualify for wholesale pricing, like early child care centers, senior centers, and health clinics (see map below)
- Are helping address issues related to systemic racism that for too long have left our Black and Brown neighbors without access to reliable and affordable local produce
- Believe that buying local food supports our farmers, our food system, and our community
Interested in joining us? Complete our interest form to learn more
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To learn more about this innovative model and how it works, please read the 2023 Food Hub Case Study. You can also donate to support this work.
Food Hub 2024 Impact
The Food Hub generated more than $1.15M of revenue for the local small- and mid-sized farmers in our network, helping farmers from Pennsylvania to Virginia increase their sales and grow their businesses
The Food Hub moved 400K pounds of locally grown produce to food-insecure individuals in the region
The Food Hub distributed more than 6,000 pre-packed produce bags through our Market Share program to customers across the region, 35% of whom paid with SNAP/EBT