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]

How Farmers Market Leftovers Turn Into Free Food For Angelenos

LAist

How Farmers Market Leftovers Turn Into Free Food For Angelenos.

This Michelin-Starred Chef Wants To Feed People

Los Angeles Times

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

California generates a lot of food waste, but it’s also always trying to figure out solutions to that problem.

Meet Food Forward

Bluebook

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

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

In San Fernando Valley, Volunteers Go Gleaning To Pick Citrus Fruit For Those In Need

Food Forward Rescues Farmers Market Produce to Fight Hunger Across Los Angeles

NPR

Food Forward Rescues Farmers Market Produce to Fight Hunger Across Los Angeles

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]