Monthly Giving FAQs

Our Sustainer giving program is a simple and impactful way to support FRESHFARM’s work year-round. Your recurring donation provides reliable funding that helps us sustain our farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs.

Sustainer donors play a critical role in strengthening our regional food system. Your ongoing support allows us to:

• Connect local farmers with communities
• Expand access to fresh, nutritious food
• Provide hands-on education for students
• Support food-insecure families through our food access programs

Plus, recurring giving is easy, flexible, and makes a bigger impact over time!

When you sign up, your chosen donation amount will be automatically charged each month. You can modify or cancel your gift at any time.

Every dollar counts! Even a $15 recurring gift adds up over time.

You can sign up online at freshfarm.org/donate, or contact us at giving@freshfarm.org for assistance.

We accept credit/debit cards and bank transfers (ACH).

Yes! You’ll receive an email confirmation for each donation, and we’ll send an annual tax receipt summarizing your total contributions.

Yes! You can update your donation amount, payment details, or contact information anytime by logging into your donor account or reaching out to us at giving@freshfarm.org.

If a payment fails due to an expired card or insufficient funds, we’ll notify you so you can update your payment details.

Your privacy is important to us. As a donor, we will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else. We will not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

By sharing your email or phone number, you agree to receive FRESHFARM communications, including our monthly newsletter, program updates, and fundraising solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us and would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list, you may do so at any time at the bottom of our emails. If you no longer wish to receive text messages, you may opt-out at any time by replying “STOP”. You may also update your preferences by contacting the FRESHFARM Development team at giving@freshfarm.org

Your recurring gift supports FRESHFARM’s core programs, including:

• Farmers Markets – Creating vibrant marketplaces for local farmers and food producers
• Food Access – Making fresh, local food affordable and accessible to underserved communities
• Food Education – Teaching students in DC Public Schools about nutrition, cooking, and agriculture
• Last Mile Food Distribution – Connecting small and mid-sized farmers with community organizations and schools across the Washington Metropolitan Area

Yes! Sustainers receive exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and invitations to special events where you can see your impact firsthand.

Yes! FRESHFARM is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our EIN is 35-2169859.

Yes, you can cancel at any time by contacting us at giving@freshfarm.org or logging into your donor account. There’s no long-term commitment.

We understand that circumstances change. You can pause your donation and restart when you’re ready. Just let us know!

Absolutely! You’re always welcome to make additional gifts to support our seasonal campaigns or special initiatives. Visit freshfarm.org/donate to give anytime. You can give via credit card, ACH, Donor Advised Fund, and stock, among others. You can contact giving@freshfarm.org for questions.