Food Forward Inc.

1 in 8 households in the United States are food insecure, while 40% of our food supply continues to goes to waste. Food Forward rescues surplus produce and distributes it to over 260 hunger relief partners in communities experiencing food insecurity. This year alone we have distributed more than 200 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste. Make a donation of $35, or become a $5 monthly donor, by August 9 and receive a Food Forward t-shirt specially designed by animation artist, Lorraine Grate, whose work has been featured on Disney, Nickelodeon, Amazon, and Scholastic! Visit https://bit.ly/3WBfaPW to get yours. #TShirtForGood #ShirtForaCause #SloganTeeshop #GoodCharityTees #BuildingGenerationalHealth #FoodForward #foodwaste #zerowaste #community #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #communityengagement #foodjustice #dogood #makeadifference #foodrecovery #donation #instagood #bethechange #kindness #joyfulness #giving #foodinsecurity #produce #communityfirst #helpothers #losangeles #california #equality #justice #sustainability

Imagine, you’re taking a stroll and see oranges from someone's yard crossing over their fence and out into the public space. Do you take one? Whether it’s right or wrong to take fruit from a tree that’s not yours is not as straightforward as you may think, and laws are unclear as to when fruit goes from “fair game” to “theft”. Where do you draw the line?

We had a great time harvesting over 1500 lbs of grapefruit for donation with Food Forward Inc. last week! This local organization redirects produce that would otherwise go to waste and donates it to hunger relief agencies across 13 California counties, 7 adjacent states, and tribal lands. Thanks to L.A. Works for helping us find this volunteer opportunity! #volunteering #eventscreatechange #eventprofs #businessevents #sustainability #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #miceindustry #sustainableevents #sustainablebusiness #b2b #collaboration

Food Forward is all about healthy and sustainable eating. We're big fans of Meatless Mondays and flexitarian diets for many reasons, including our plant based business model. Did you know? Skipping meat just once a week can: 🥕Have a positive impact on your overall health such as decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. 🥦 Reduce your carbon footprint by eight pounds each day you skip meat. 🥬 Save you money at the grocery store. Purchasing less meat saves an average of $40 per week. 🍅 Save over 130 gallons of water with each meatless meal. Would you consider skipping / reducing how much meat you eat?

Our Executive Committee Chair, Jill Overdorf, will be attending and presenting at the Produce for All Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. This event is hosted by Partnership for a Healthier America and The Foundation for Fresh Produce. Representing the LA Food Policy Council and Food Forward Inc., Jill will share her expertise as a produce supply chain expert. She will participate in the Good Food Cities Panel, discussing our comprehensive collective and individual approaches to increasing access to healthy, affordable food options through the food supply chain. Will you be there?

As part of our pro bono initiative to highlight nonprofits across our iconic assets around Los Angeles, we would like to share the impactful work of Food Forward Inc. ❤️ Food Forward's mission is to fight hunger and prevent food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same. We're so proud to showcase Southern California's largest urban gleaning organization on our i10 Beacon digital display, towering above the every busy 10 freeway. #iconicmedia #probono #nonprofit #foodforward #digitalmedia #ooh

We're Hiring! Want to make a positive impact in their community? We're looking for a passionate, hardworking individual to join the Food Forward team. https://lnkd.in/gGiFGeCP

The Los Angeles Times joined our Wholesale Recovery team at the Produce Pit Stop to see how we get it all done. Read the full article here: https://lat.ms/3Vtpc5b #LATimes #BuildingGenerationalHealth #ShareTheAbundance #giveback #FoodForward #foodwaste #zerowaste #cultivate #community #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #fundraising #communityengagement #foodjustice #dogood #makeadifference #foodrecovery #donation #instagood #bethechange #kindness #joyfulness #giving #foodinsecurity #communityfirst #helpothers #losangeles #california

Did you catch us on CBS? CBS News visited the Produce Pit Stop to show how Food Forward serves over 260 hunger relief partners by reducing food waste. https://lnkd.in/gRCy8dN6 #FoodForward #zerowaste #cultivate #community #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #communityengagement #foodjustice #dogood #makeadifference #foodrecovery #donation #instagood #bethechange #kindness #joyfulness #giving #foodinsecurity #communityfirst #helpothers #losangeles #california

Did you know food waste comes with a $444 billion annual price tag ? 🤯 Talk about throwing money down the drain. Save your produce, your planet, and your wallet with these waste preventing tips: •Store produce properly to ensure it's longevity 🍎 •Get produce that's in season! It will be fresher, tastier, and last longer. •Shop mindfully ✍️ Make a list to avoid purchasing more than you need. •Bought too much? Freeze it before it goes bad 🥶 •Plan out your meals to get the most out of your groceries. •Embrace leftovers! How do you prevent food waste? Share your tips in the comments. #foodwaste #prevention #zerowaste #freshproduce #farmersmarket #fruits #vegetables #gogreen #healthy #lifestyle #eatfresh #buylocal #seasonalmenu #cookingathome #foodie #shopping #hacks #tips #learnmore #bethechange #sustainability #generational #health #communities #volunteer #makeadifference #donate