Media and Press
We welcome journalists and media professionals who want to help share our story of produce recovery, nutrition equity, and sustainable food rescue.
Press inquiries: [email protected]
Food Forward Honors Acclaimed Chef and Farm-to-Table Trailblazer Alice Waters
Media Alert • August 26, 2026
Tomorrow’s Table event convenes culinary and community leaders to support communities experiencing food insecurity
This Michelin-Starred Chef Wants To Feed People
Los Angeles Times • October 10, 2024
Artist and Michelin-starred chef Minh H. Phan creating an immersive exhibit around found waste in Food Forward’s Artist in Residence.
This SoCal Program Collects Unsold Produce from Farmers Markets to Curb Food Waste in Landfills
Spectrum News 1 • April 15, 2026
California generates a lot of food waste, but it’s also always trying to figure out solutions to that problem.
Meet Food Forward
Bluebook • April 3, 2026
Food Forward is a nonprofit that does as its name suggests: it forwards surplus fruits and vegetables to those in need. Founded in 2009, this Los Angeles-based organization fights the good fight every day: reducing food waste and channeling healthy produce to food insecure communities.
Another 10,860 LA Immigrants are Losing CalFresh Benefits
LA Public Press • April 1, 2026
As Los Angeles immigrants reel from a year of devastating fires and immigration raids, California officials announced another major blow. Starting today, certain non-U.S. citizens will lose public food assistance benefits.
In San Fernando Valley, Volunteers Go Gleaning To Pick Citrus Fruit For Those In Need
Los Angeles Daily News • March 4, 2026
In San Fernando Valley, Volunteers Go Gleaning To Pick Citrus Fruit For Those In Need
How Farmers Market Leftovers Turn Into Free Food For Angelenos
LAist • February 16, 2026
How Farmers Market Leftovers Turn Into Free Food For Angelenos.
Creators & collaborators
If you’re a creator dedicated to food access, health equity, or sustainability, we want to hear from you. We partner with people whose work and values align with our mission. Collaboration and Influencer inquiries: [email protected]